Visa for a stay of up to 90 days (short-term visa)

A short-term stay is a stay of a maximum of 90 days during any 180-day period, which means a period of 180 immediately preceding each day of stay (note: the length of stay is calculated according to the entry and exit stamps entered into the relevant travel document at the border-crossing point).

You can only apply at one of the Czech Republic´s diplomatic missions. For a list of all Czech diplomatic missions and their contact details please see the Ministry of Foreign Affairs webpage.

States whose citizens need visa to travel to the Schengen Area (short stays up to 90 days)

States whose citizens are exempt from short-term visa requirement (short stays up to 90 days)

Requirements:

• application form
• travel document
• photo
• biometric features - fingerprints
• fee
• supporting documents proving
  • purpose of the journey
  • accommodation contract (preliminary accommodation contract)
  • financial means
  • intention to leave Czech Republic/Schengen Area before the visa expiry
• travel health insurance

You can also find all documents here.

When to fill up the application?

The application can be filled three months before the trip. The maximum processing time is 15 days (longer processing time is possible but exceptional). The application filed less than 15 days before the trip may not be processed in time. More information can be found at this links: Ministry of Foreign Affairs webpage or the Ministry of the Interior web page.

Extension of visa
90 days before the expiration of the visa it is possible to apply for the visa extension. The deadline is the last day of the validity of the current visa. The application and submitted documents are the same as at the embassy.

For more information regarding the visa process, please contact directly your faculty coordinator (short-term studies, degree studies in English, degree studies in Czech).