Czechia
General visa requirements for travelling to Czechia. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
Have a specific passport country? Check your specific route.
Student visa (Long-Term Student Visa (Type D))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 60-120 days
- Fee
- 2500 CZK
- Validity
- 365 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals accepted to study at an accredited Czech educational institution
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Financial
Must demonstrate funds of at least 110000-130000 CZK for one year of study
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Criminal record
Must have clean criminal record from home country
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 12
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Recent colour photograph, 35x45mm, white background
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statement, scholarship letter, sponsor guarantee with bank statement; Minimum amount: 110000-130000 CZK per year (approximately 4600-5400 USD)
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: University dormitory confirmation, rental agreement, host declaration; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Admission letter
Must be notarized: No; Must be original: Yes; Must show program dates: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Application for Long-Term Visa; Form url: https://mzv.gov.cz/jnp/en/information_for_aliens/visa_form/index.html
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash at embassy, administrative stamps; Amount: 2500 CZK
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Private health insurance
Coverage territory: Czech Republic; Minimum coverage: 60000 EUR
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Criminal record certificate
Provide a police or criminal record certificate from the country or countries requested by the destination authority.
Validity months: 6
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain an acceptance letter from a Czech educational institution accredited by the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports. Program must be for more than 90 days.
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Online application
Fill out the long-term visa application form available at the Czech MFA website.
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Fee payment
Pay 2500 CZK visa application fee.
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Appointment booking
Schedule an in-person appointment at the Czech embassy or consulate. Apply 2-3 months before intended start date.
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Document submission
Submit all documents in person at the Czech embassy/consulate. An interview may be conducted.
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Biometrics
Provide fingerprints at the embassy during application submission.
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Processing wait
Processing takes 60-120 days. The Ministry of the Interior examines applications.
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Visa collection
Upon approval, submit proof of health insurance and collect the long-term visa from the embassy.
Student visa (Student Visa (Free Fee Countries))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 60-120 days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 365 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
-
Nationality
Citizens of Japan, South Africa, Turkey, or Taiwan (scholarship/study purposes) are exempt from visa fees
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 12
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Recent colour photograph, 35x45mm, white background
-
Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statement, scholarship letter, sponsor guarantee; Minimum amount: 110000-130000 CZK per year
-
Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: University dormitory confirmation, rental agreement; Must cover full stay: Yes
-
Admission letter
Must be notarized: No; Must be original: Yes; Must show program dates: Yes
-
Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Application for Long-Term Visa; Form url: https://mzv.gov.cz/jnp/en/information_for_aliens/visa_form/index.html
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Private health insurance
Coverage territory: Czech Republic; Minimum coverage: 60000 EUR
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Criminal record certificate
Provide a police or criminal record certificate from the country or countries requested by the destination authority.
Validity months: 6
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain acceptance letter from accredited Czech institution.
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Online application
Fill out long-term visa application form.
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Appointment booking
Schedule in-person appointment at Czech embassy. No fee required.
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Document submission
Submit all documents in person.
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Processing wait
Processing takes 60-120 days.
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Visa collection
Collect visa upon approval.