Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Tourist - Reduced Fee Countries)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 15-45 days
- Fee
- 35 EUR
- Validity
- 180 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Citizens of countries with EU visa facilitation agreements: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine
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Financial
Must demonstrate sufficient funds: 1565 CZK per day for stays under 30 days
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Recent colour photograph, 35x45mm, white background, glued (not stapled) to application form
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, cash, credit cards, traveler's cheques; Minimum amount: 1565 CZK per day (under 30 days); 46950 CZK + 6260 CZK per additional month (over 30 days)
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Entire Schengen Area; Minimum coverage: 30000 EUR
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel reservation, rental agreement, invitation from host with proof of address; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Schengen Visa Application Form; Form url: https://mzv.gov.cz/jnp/en/information_for_aliens/visa_form/index.html
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Travel itinerary
Provide an itinerary showing travel dates, destinations and planned accommodation.
Must include addresses: Yes; Must include dates: Yes
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, bank transfer (varies by embassy); Amount: 35 EUR (adults); 35 EUR (children 6-11); free (children under 6)
How to apply
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Online application
Fill out the harmonised Schengen visa application form.
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Document gathering
Gather passport, photograph, proof of accommodation, return flight, travel insurance, proof of funds.
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Fee payment
Pay the reduced visa fee of 35 EUR under the EU visa facilitation agreement.
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Appointment booking
Schedule an appointment at the nearest Czech embassy, consulate, or visa application center.
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Document submission
Attend appointment and submit all documents in person.
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Biometrics
Provide fingerprints and biometric photograph.
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Processing wait
Standard processing takes 15 calendar days, up to 45 days in exceptional cases.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa sticker upon approval.