Visa, Permits

Entry Formalities, Residence Visa

Before looking at Prague apartments we will help you with answers on visas. The conditions regulating the residence of foreigners in the Czech Republic, the entry in and exit from the Czech Republic are set out in Act no. 326/1999 Coll., on Residence of Foreigners in the Czech Republic.

Under this Act, a foreigner is deemed to be a person other than a citizen of the Czech Republic (including non EU, EU and EEC citizens).

The governmental authorities of the Czech Republic exercising powers related to the residence of foreigners in the Czech Republic include, in particular, the Aliens Police and the Border Police, the Czech Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the individual diplomatic and consular offices abroad. For general information on Prague apartments click here

At the end of September, there was adopted new Amendment of the Aliens law. The Amendment adopted mostly changes regarding the family reunification, stay of unaccompanied children and the care of these ( Article XII.

One of the most important changes lays in procedure of the authorization of the work and authorization of the stay at the territory.

Visas Overview

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Visas are NOT required by nationals of the following countries:

United Kingdom (U.K.) for stays up to 180 days
E.U. countries, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Macau, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Paraguay, Salvador, San Marino, Switzerland, Uruguay, USA, Vatican City & Venezuela for stays up to 90 days
Bulgaria, Cyprus, Romania & Singapore for stays up to 30 days

Travelers not requiring a visa may be asked at the border to prove they are carrying a minimum of L20 per day
Travelers with a visa must register with the police within 3 working days of arrival to the Czech Republic

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The Czech Republic is now part of the EU but the visas issued by the Czech Republic are national and not Schengen visas. Therefore Schengen visas cannot be used for entering the Czech Republic and Czech visas do not allow aliens to enter the territories of other EU member states. All aliens who require a visa when travelling to the Czech Republic must therefore have a valid Czech visa, corresponding to the purpose and length of their stay in the country. You will find more information connected to Prague apartments in this site.

Foreigner who travels to the Czech Republic has to apply for the visa from outside the Czech Repubic ( i.e. at the Embassy of the Czech Republic). Regarding the type of the visa he/she must also provide the following neccessary documents and information:

For Visa up to 90 days he/she must also provide travel documents, 1 photo, invitation to the Czech Republic or finance resources for stay and accommodation in the Czech Republic. He/she has to have arranged health insurance for the stay at the territory. Browse our Prague apartments situated in the city center.

For Visa over 90 days he/she must provide also 1 photo, travel document, a document certifying the purpose of residence (e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate, work permit or registration number of request for work permit), a document certifying that the applicant possesses sufficient funds to stay in the Czech Republic (i.e. a document proving the applicant’s ability to pay a monthly amount of at least the double of the official subsistence minimum, or a certificate proving that these funds will be allocated from public budgets), an extract from the Czech Criminal Register and a similar document issued by authorities of the applicant’s home state and the countries of the applicant’s residence in excess of six months in the past three years, a document proving that the applicant has secured accommodation in the Czech Republic. He/she has to have arranged health insurance for the stay at the territory. Find more information about Prague apartments in Prague real estate section

Foreigners residing in the Czech Republic based on residence visa issued for up to 90 days or based on a long-term residence visa are required to report the beginning, the place and the expected duration of the stay to the police within 3 days upon entering Czech Republic. Planning on moving to Prague ? You will need these information before looking at Prague apartments.

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Residence at the territory of the Czech Republic

The Aliens Law provides for two regimes of residence: temporary residence and permanent residence.

Foreigner may temporarily reside in the Czech Republic:

without a visa – mostly EU citizen and citizen of the state with a special agreement
on the basis of a short-term visa (vizum B – transit viza, vizum C – up to 90 days, joined Schengen vizum) , long-term visa ( visa D over 90 days, long term vizum D and C) diplomatic visa or a special visa
on the basis of a temporary residence permit
on the basis of the exit order

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A foreigner may pernamently reside in the Czech Republic:

on the basis of having stayed in the Czech Republic for 5 uninterrupted years on the basis of long-term visa (then he may apply for a permanent residence permit).
on the basis of the decision of the respective state institution of the special child´s care

Residence of EU Citizens and their Families in the Czech Republic

The residence of EU citizens in the Czech Republic is governed by other rules than those governing the residence of third country foreigners. The following text contains some basic information on permanent or temporary residence permits and on the procedures that must be completed to acquire these permits. Along with our vast inventory of Prague apartments, you will find information about visas.

The residence of EU citizens and their families in the Czech Republic is governed by special provisions of the Aliens Law. Under the law, the members of an EU citizen’s family include his/her husband or wife, children under 21 years of age and unprovided direct relatives (children, parents) or relatives of the EU citizen’s husband or wife. Applications for the issue of a residence permit are filed either at a Czech diplomatic mission or at the local office of the Aliens Police.

Temporary Residence Permit

EU citizens may apply for a temporary residence permit if they intend to stay in the Czech Republic for more than three months. The following must be attached to the application: a copy of the applicant’s passport, a photograph, a document certifying the stay’s purpose, certificate of health insurance policy, and a sworn statement that the applicant will not claim social benefits during his/her stay in the Czech Republic (unless the purpose of his/her stay is employment or business). Looking for listings of Prague apartments ?

A member of the EU citizen’s family may apply for a temporary residence permit under similar conditions if the EU citizen has already filed his/her application or if he/she resides in the Czech Republic under a temporary residence permit.

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Permanent Residence Permit

EU citizens will be granted a permanent residence permits by the police upon the citizen’s application, in cases stipulated by the law. The permit will be issued, in particular, if the EU citizen:

is employed in the Czech Republic and stays here for more than three uninterrupted years
exercises the powers of a legal entity’s corporate body in the Czech Republic
makes business in the Czech Republic
has reached retirement age and had carried out any of the activities listed above at least 12 months before he/she filed the permanent residence permit application

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The following must be attached to the application: a copy of the applicant’s passport, a certificate confirming that all the statutory conditions for granting the permanent residence permit have been met, and a photograph of the applicant.

The police will issue a permanent residence permit to the EU citizen’s relative upon the relative’s request, provided that the application has been filed by his/her relative – an EU citizen, or by a surviving relative of an EU citizen having been employed in the Czech Republic, having exercised the powers of a legal entity’s corporate body or having made business in the Czech Republic, on the condition that all other statutory conditions have been met. We can help you to discover the perfect Prague apartments by using precise search criteria such as: price, number of bedrooms, type of housing, type of listing, as well as apartment and community features.

Validity of Residence Permit Certificates

Temporary residence permit certificates are issued for various periods of validity depending on the validity of the purpose, for which the temporary residence permit is issued, the duration of this period ranging from several months (the minimum period) to five years (employment, business). The validity of the permit may be repeatedly extended.

Permanent residence permit certificates are issued for the period of ten years; the validity of these permits may be, again, repeatedly extended.
Generally, the validity period of residence permit certificates issued to family members corresponds to the validity period of permits issued to the EU citizens being the holders of a residence permit certificate. For general information on Prague apartments click here.

Visa

Countries with Visa Waiver Regime

Nationals of the following countries do not require a visa for tourism to the Czech Republic.

Short-term Visa
Long-term Visa
Foreign Nationals’ Residency in the CR
Visa for stay up to 90 days
Transit Visa
Airport Visa
Visa for study, employment and other long term Visas
Purpose of stay in the Czech Republic
Accommodation in the Czech Republic
Criminal History Record
Important

Instructions on how to complete the Application for Czech Visa

Short-term Visa

Transit visa (issued for the purposes of transit and staying in the CR for five days per trip; may be obtained at a border crossing only if a foreigner enters the CR by air and is unable to depart by air, e.g., due to unfavorable weather conditions);
Airport visa (newly introduced for foreigners waiting for a connecting flight, forced to stay in the transit area of the international airport while in the CR; this type of visa may not be issued at a border crossing; the Czech Ministry of Internal Affairs has issued a decree specifying the countries whose citizens will be required to have the airport visa; airport visas will not be required from holders of diplomatic, service, official, or special passports, or from members of aircraft crews);
90-day residential visa (entitles the visa holder to staying for a specific time, up to 90 days maximum, in the territory of the CR; may be issued on a border crossing – with a validity of up to 5 days only – for the purposes of participation in proceedings with a statutory authority or a funeral of a next of kin, liquidation of a natural catastrophe or a particularly serious accident in the territory of the CR, or in the event that it is in the public interest to permit the person’s stay in the territory of the CR;
Exit visa (may be issued by the Foreign Police or Border Police to a foreign national, upon his request, who is staying in the CR without a visa and wishes to stay in the CR longer than permitted under the provisions of an agreement on waiving the visa obligation). The following summarizes information about life in Prague, information you need before looking at Prague apartments.

Long-term Visa

A residential visa for a period exceeding 90 days (entitles a foreigner to staying in the territory of the CR for the purposes of family unification, employment, business activity, studies, medical treatment, etc.; this visa may not be issued at a border crossing);
A visa for the purpose of forbearance (a specific type of visa issued by the Foreign Police or Border Police to a foreigner, upon his request, whose departure from the CR is barred due to circumstances beyond his influence or due to a legal impediment);
A visa for the purposes of a temporary asylum (a specific type of visa issued by the Foreign Police or Border Police to a foreigner, upon his request, pursuant to a decision of the Czech government granting protection to citizens of a concrete country)
A diplomatic or special visa (issued by an embassy of the CR or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, upon an official request or diplomatic note; the validity of this visa covers the foreigner’s term of office for performing diplomatic or consular services, or a service duty for purposes congruent with the principles of reciprocation

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The law stipulates that a foreigner wishing to enter the territory of the CR at a border crossing is obliged to present the following documents:
a) Always (compulsory documents):

1. A passport issued to his name (a foreigner holding a passport expiring less than 90 days prior to the expiration date of his visa may be denied entry, or less than 90 days before the foreigner’s planned departure, if from a country with no visa requirement;
2. A valid visa for the Czech Republic, if subject to a visa obligation;
b) Upon request (non-compulsory documents) of the Foreign or Border Police:
1. A document proving the foreigner’s possession of adequate funds for staying in the CR or a verified letter of invitation dated less than 90 days following the date of verification by the police;
2. A proof of health insurance covering medical costs abroad in the event of an accident or sudden illness occurring in the CR, including the costs of repatriation in the event of an illness or death during his stay in the CR; this condition does not apply, if the foreigner’s health is insured under special legal provisions or if the foreigner’s medical costs are covered in another manner (e.g. in connection with employment); furthermore, a foreigner is obliged to present a proof of health insurance coverage, if he is not covered under special legal provisions from the day of his entry in the CR;
3. A document proving the foreigner’s reservation of accommodation in the CR;
4. A visa for the foreigner’s country of destination or country of transit before entering the country of destination; this condition does not apply, if the foreigner is not subject to a visa obligation in the given country;
5. A document proving the foreigner’s possession of adequate funds for departing from the CR for a country of his citizenship or permanent residency, if it is reasonable to assume that the costs of the foreigner’s departure would have to be borne by the CR;
6. An obligation to fill out and sign a border-crossing pass, including a photograph;
7. An obligation to answer questions to the extent of his visa application.
No visa for the CR will be issued at border crossings, except in cases where it is stipulated by the law.
The conditions on issuing permanent residency visas for the CR have recently been amended. At present, a foreigner may apply for a permanent visa only through a consular office of the CR.
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The current transitory provisions stipulate, in particular, that:

Visas issued prior to the effective date of the new legislation shall be valid, as if issued under the new legislation
Permanent residency visas hitherto issued shall be valid, as if issued under the new legislation
Travel documents and resident visas (i.e. including permanent residency visas) shall be valid until the date of expiry marked
Decisions restricting residency in the CR under the former legislation shall prevail.

Foreign Nationals’ Residency in the CR

Before looking at Prague apartments we will help you with answers on residency. The aforesaid legislative update has been in effect since July 1, 2001, except Article I/71-74 (corresponding to the provisions of Sections 88 and 89 of the Act on Residency Permits for Foreign Nationals), the effective date of which is to be announced, and Article I/104, 107, 110, 114 (corresponding to the provisions of Sections 161, 163, and 164 of the Act on Residency Permits for Foreign Nationals), which came into effect on January 1, 2001.
Due to the voluminous size of the Act on Residency Permits for Foreign Nationals, this information material focuses primarily on substantial changes. Besides, a great number of the amendments merely clarifies certain details for interpretation purposes and therefore has no influence on the rights or obligations of foreigners defined in the previous legislation. As an example, let us mention the newly added Subsection 17a, on short-term visas, and 17b, on long-term visas, containing an account of the types of visa.
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Of the substantial amendments concerning entry and residency of foreigner nationals, let us present as follows:

The provision requiring a foreigner to provide a filled-out border-crossing pass with his photograph, upon request, has been abolished (a photograph will have to be added to border-crossing passes only if issued by a consular office);
As a new reason for preventing a foreigner from entry, it is now possible to reject him, if reasonable grounds exist for presuming that his stay in the CR might constitute a danger to the security of the state, disturb public peace, or jeopardize certain judicial or administrative decisions;
Members of aircraft crews are now able to stay in the CR, on a temporary basis, without a visa or passport, provided that they present a certificate proving them to be a member of a crew (in accordance with the provisions of the Chicago Convention on international air transportation of Dec. 7, 1944, as amended);

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A visa application will no longer have to contain a proof of health insurance coverage while staying in the CR (it is not necessary that a foreigner prove his ability to pay for medical care before his application is processed), but his obligation to present this proof prevails, so that the Police has the right to check this circumstance at border crossings or during residency status checks in the CR; (When looking at Prague apartments you will need this information.)

A foreigner’s proof of accommodation during his stay in the CR, required for visas exceeding 90 days or permanent residency visas, will no longer have to be provided with an officially verified signature of the accommodating party (thus rectifying situations where a verified signature could be requested even if the foreigner showed a confirmed reservation from a hotel’s competent representative);
The range of opportunities to apply for a visa in excess of 90 days has been expanded (e.g. a visa for more than 90 days for the purposes of family unification; a visa for more than 90 days for sharing household with a legal custodian, in the case of a minor-aged foreigner or adult foreigner without subsistence, provided that the legal custodian holds a permanent residency permit in the CR or is a citizen of the CR; and foreigners already staying in the CR with a visa for more than 90 days will be able to apply for an extension of over 90 days for the purposes of cohabitation, employment, or business activities);

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Foreigners holding a visa for more than 90 days for the purpose of business activities who apply for an extension of their visa will have to present (in addition to formerly required copy of their latest income tax return, with a stamp of the tax administration) a statement of outstanding tax liability (in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance seeking improvement in compliance with the current tax regulations);
The period during which a foreigner may apply for an extension of their current visa or permanent residency permit has been extended by 60 days (formerly, foreigners who were abroad on business had problems with the very short renewal period);
The range of foreigners who may apply for a permanent residency permit while in the CR has been expanded and the range of reasons entitling foreigners to applying for this type of status while in the CR has been expanded (with the aim to create optimal conditions for unification in families where one of the members is a foreign national; and the waiting period formerly applicable to children applying for a permanent residency permit has been abolished);

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New specifications apply to documents proving a foreigner’s possession of adequate funds for living in the CR, as a prerequisite to the issue of a permanent residency permit (instead of an incomplete account of concrete circumstances proving that a foreigner has and will have sufficient funds for living in the CR, the new provision contains a generally formulated requirement enabling the foreigner to meet this obligation by presenting a proof of employment, i.e., prove his ability to earn adequate funds for his subsistence, rather than having to prove possession of the required amount at the given moment);
Experience with the practical application of the legislation led to a more detailed list of reasons justifying cancellation of a foreigner’s visa;
A foreigner born in the CR, whose legal custodian holds a permanent residency permit and applies for a permanent residency permit for the child, will be granted this permit until the effective date of the pending decision concerning the application (this is important from the perspective of medical care and payment thereof, as the former legislation was causing problems in this respect, especially in cases involving health insurance for newborns with congenital defects);
The range of cases where a foreigner’s residency permit can be terminated has been expanded, using the institute of deportation (e.g. for crossing the border as a hidden passenger); in individual cases, the period of reentry restriction will no longer be determined by tariff, defining merely the upper limit of the restriction (thus leaving certain room for taking the specific aspects and their gravity into consideration); the Police will have to weigh the consequences of this measure’s imposition on the private and family life of the foreigner;

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The new provisions restrict operators of international bus lines from transporting a foreigner without a valid passport or visa across the border, provided that such a document is required (in accordance with the Procedural Rules arising from the Schengen Treaty);
The new provisions incriminate a carrier (administrative offence) who transports a foreigner without a visa to the CR, provided that a visa is required for entry;
The penalties for administrative offences have been newly adjusted to fixed amounts, up to an upper limit of CZK 100,000 per foreigner transported without the required documents for entry in the CR (formerly, the amount of penalty was derived from the minimum living standard, in accordance with Sec. 3/2e or Act No.463/1991 Coll., on minimum living standard, as amended);
The range of offences has been expanded (i.e., the range of violations of the law allowing imposition of a penalty);
The time limit required for processing an application for a visa for more than 90 days has been shortened from 180 to 120 days (further reduction of this time limit would cause problems due to the circumstance that distant consular offices do not maintain high-frequency communication with the head office);
The condition formerly discounting the length of stay of a foreigner in the CR to date as part of the period of eligibility qualifying him for a permanent residency permit in the CR has been abolished (with the aim to enable foreigners living in the CR under the terms of the former legislation to count the time already spent in the CR as part of the mandatory waiting period).

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1. VISA FOR STAY UP TO 90 DAYS

Requirements:

When applying for a visa, the following items must be enclosed with your visa application:
1) original visa application – the first three pages of the form must be filled in completely (with a ballpoint pen or by typewriter, do not use red ink) and the applicant's signature is required
2) original travel document valid for at least 90 days beyond the expiration date of the requested visas
3) one photograph glued (please do not staple) to the upper part of the first page of the application
4) a stamped, self-addressed envelope with postage stamps for certified mail if you want to have the visa returned by mail; if you want us to mail your documents overnight, please provide us with a stamped self-addressed envelope for Express Mail.
5) The visa officer may also ask for documents such as the confirmation of accomodation or documents proving the applicant´s possession of sufficient funds to cover his living expenses in the Czech Republic. (E.g. in case of longer stay, a recent bank statement or a letter from your host or sponsor in the Czech Republic confirming that he/she will support you during your visit and the evidence that he/she can do so). You may be asked for the same by the Czech immigration officer at the border crossing.
6) copy of a valid airplane ticket to and from the Czech Republic with specified dates (not an open one).

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The processing time is approximately 7-10 days for mailed-in applications, assuming all the aforesaid requirements have been met. Visa applications presented in person are processed in approximately 5 days.

THE PROCESSING OF THE APPLICATION FORM IS COMPUTERIZED. IF THE FORM IS NOT COMPLETED LEGIBLY AND FULLY, YOU RISK YOUR VISA MAY BE DELAYED OR THE APPLICATION NOT PROCESSED AT ALL.

If you wish to apply by post, you should first send your request for an application. It has to be an original one, not a copy. When ordering the application form by mail, do not forget to indicate your nationality and send a self-addressed and prepaid envelope - size A 4. (The form cannot be sent to you by fax). After the completion and signing of the form, send it together with all the required documents and a self addressed and prepaid Special Delivery envelope by Special Delivery post to the above address. You will need these information before looking at Prague apartments.

Please note:
- the Visa Office may always request additional documents and/or information before issuing the visa, therefore always include your home or office telephone number !
- in some cases, the decision making process can take up to 30 days. The Embassy can not guarantee issuance of any visa. The decision is final and irrevocable.
- no visa can be obtained at the border or at the airports !
- the maximum length of an individual stay in the Czech Republic based on the visa is 90 days. The visa may be used at any time within 6 months from the date of issue.
- no vaccination certificates are required unless coming from an infected area.
- imports and exports: personal effects brought into the Czech Republic for use during the visit are not subject to the import duty. Import of gifts is permitted without duty and VAT if the quantity and value do not exceed 6000,- Crowns. Please pay attention to the customs information on exports available upon arrival at border crossing points.
- bearers of Czech tourist visas must register at any Czech Immigration Police Station within 3 days after arrival in the Czech Republic. Visitors staying in hotels are registered automatically.

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There is no visa fee for children under 15 years of age.
1.1. Single entry
A single entry visa for a period of stay not exceeding 90 days.
1.2. Multiple entry
A multiple entry visa for a period of stay not exceeding 90 days.

2. TRANSIT VISA

This type of visa is used for transit through the territory of the Czech Republic. The transit visa is valid up to 180 days and the requirements are basically the same as for the visa for the period of up to 90 days. In addition, the applicant must have in his/her passport a valid visa to enter the country of final destination and/or all other transit countries. The time limit for one transit is 5 days. Before looking at Prague apartments we will help you with answers on transit visa.

2.1. Single entry transit visa
This type of visa allows one to enter once and travel through the Czech Republic. The maximum length of the stay is 5 days.

2.2. Double entry transit visa
This type of visa allows double transit through the Czech Republic. The maximum length of each stay is 5 days.

2.3. Multiple entry transit visa
This type of visa allows multiple transit through teritory of the Czech Republic. The maximum length of each stay is 5 days. All visitors who enter the Czech Republic may be requested by the Czech Immigration officer at the border crossing point to present either at least 1,100 Czech Crowns (CZK) per day for a stay of up to 30 days or at least CZK 39 000 per one month of the supposed stay in the Czech Republic. The minimum amounts of money for visitors younger than 18 years are stipulated as a half of the aforesaid amounts. The amount can be presented either in Czech Crowns or in other convertible currencies. Instead of the above mentioned amounts, the visitors may submit their valid credit cards. Along with our vast inventory of Prague apartments, you will find information on the city.

Instead of the above mentioned amounts the visitors may submit:

an invitation verified by the Czech Immigration Police or
a document confirming that the visitor is participating in a tour or
a document confirming that the visitor has prepaid all expenses for the stay and departure from the Czech Republic (voucher of a travel agency or spa, credit card, round-trip ticket)
a document confirming that the visitor has valid medical insurance for the stay in the Czech Republic
a document confirming that the visitor has assured accomodation in the Czech Republic
in case of transit through the territory of the Czech Republic, the visitor must possess a valid visa to enter the country of final destination and/or all other transit countries.
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3. AIRPORT VISA

Citizens of the following countries can enter, and stay in transit at, the international airport in the Czech Republic only with a valid airport visa issued by the Embassy of the Czech Republic abroad:

Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Ghana
Iraq
Iran
Kongo
Nigeria
Pakistan
Somalia
Sri Lanka
Syria

This requirement does not apply to citizens of the above countries who:
a) hold a VALID RESIDENCE VISA/PERMIT of any EU country, Norway, Island, Switzerland, USA and Canada,
b) travel DIRECTLY from one of the countries listed under a) holding a document proving they had a valid residence visa/permit before their departure
c) are holders of diplomatic, service, official or special passport.

4. VISA FOR STUDY, EMPLOYMENT and OTHER LONG TERM VISAS

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Requirements:

Note:
All documents must be presented in the original or a notarized copy.
All affidavits and legal documents issued and/or signed in the Czech Republic must be notarized by a Czech notary.
All documents must not be older than 180 days.
The following documents must be submitted:
1. The application form (available upon request at the Czech Embassy or a consulate)
2. 2 photographs
3. Original passport. Its validity must exceed the expected length of stay by at least 455 days.

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4. Document confirming your sufficient financial resources for the stay in the Czech Republic:

- bank account statement in your name from a bank in the Czech Republic or in the country of your residence showing present balance together with your name
- a letter from the host or sponsor confirming support of the applicant during his or her stay in the Czech Republic (in case of a study program only !) Plug in to our Prague apartments power search and discover a large range of Prague apartments from the comfort and convenience of your computer.

The minimum acceptable amount of financial resources : approx. CZK 34.800,- + CZK 640 CZK/per each month of stay in case of business stay exceeding 90 days: approx. USD 116.000,-
For juveniles applies half of the above stated amounts.

5. A document regarding the purpose of stay in the Czech Republic.

Please, find the respective purpose of your stay:
a) student class
- the original or a notarized copy of a document certifying the acceptance into a study program in the Czech Republic issued by a Czech university or school /copy notarized by a Czech notary/
b) employment class
- a notarized copy of a working permit issued by the Employment Administration Office ("Povoleni k zamestnani") in the Czech Republic /notarized by a Czech notary/ (*** in case of work in the Czech Republic you are required to obtain a visa even in case of period of stay not exceeding 90 days !!! On the other hand, since the requirements for this kind of visa are simplier than for a stay exceeding 90 days, we suggest you to ask for specific instructions
c) commercial and investment class
- a notarized copy of a Record from the Commercial Register ("Zapis od Obchodniho rejstriku”) in the Czech Republic /notarized by a Czech notary/
d) licensed professionals and bussines
- a notarized copy of a document confirming a discontinuation of the procedure for issuing trade license (“Zivnostenske opravneni”) from “Zivnostensky urad”. This applies when the trade license has not been issued because of nonexistence of the long term permit.
- a notarized copy of a trade license ("Zivnostensky list")
- a notarized copy of a preliminary trade license (“ohlaseni zivnosti) in case that zivnostensky list was not issued
- a notarized copy of a business license ("Koncesni listina")
- a notarized copy of a contract or notarial protocol (“notarsky zapis”) confirming the establishment of a company
- a notarized copy of a Record from the Commercial Register ("Zapis do Obchodniho rejstriku") Before looking at Prague apartments we will help you with answers on visas.
e) family/accompanying family member
- a notarized copy of a marriage certificate - in case of a wife/husband, certified by the Apostille
- a notarized copy of a birth certificate - in case of a child, certified by the Apostille
- other document certifying the relationship to relatives
f) visit/invitation - the original official invitation letter certified by the Immigration Police of the Czech Republic
g) other purpose of stay (medical, cultural, sport, trade, business, foundation, tourist, and other)
- a document or an affidavit certifying the reason of stay, for example if you wish to establish a foundation, you will need a notarized copy of a registration certificate issued by the respective District Office. We can help you to discover the perfect Prague apartments by using precise search criteria such as: price, number of bedrooms, type of housing, type of listing, as well as apartment and community features.

6. A document regarding accommodation in the Czech Republic

- the original statement of the owner of an apartment stating his/her ability and willingness to provide an accommodation for the time of stay /signature must be notarized by a Czech notary/. - in case of a lease of an apartment/house - the original or a notarized copy of the lease contract - in case of an underlease - the original or a notarized copy of the lease contract and affidavit signed by the owner confirming the underlease /signature must be notarized by a Czech notary/. - in case of study, you may present an original document issued by a Czech university or school confirming accommodation for the time of your studies. You will find more information connected to Prague apartments in this site.

7. The application for the Criminal History Record issued by the

Police in the Czech Republic
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The form, which is available upon request at the Czech Embassy or a consulate, must be completed /your signature must be notarized by a Notary Public/.
8a. An affidavit
(the form is available upon request at the Czech Embassy or a consulate), confirming that you have never been indicted and sentenced for a crime of any kind /your signature must be notarized by a Notary Public/.
8b. The Criminal History Record from the country of your nationality.
9. A processing fee + 200,- CZK for Criminal History Record Fees paid in cash or a money order should be payable to the Embassy of Czech Republic. No personal checks, please. Consular fee might change without prior notice!
10. Please enclose a prepaid, self-addressed Certified or Express Mail envelope (for future tracking, we suggest you to keep the registration number of the envelope). If a prepaid envelope is not enclosed, the Embassy will not accept any responsibility for lost or damaged articles.
Translations:
- please note that the Czech Embassy does not provide translation services. The Embassy can only notarize translations for the Czech offices.

IMPORTANT !

Since long term visas are only issued by the Czech Embassies abroad, applicants must wait until their applications are processed. It is forbidden to travel to the Czech Republic without the proper visa. Visas may only be retrieved from the Embassy/Consulate where the application was submitted. Further information about Prague apartments.

The processing time is approximately 90 days from the date when the complete application is received (60 days in case of a study). In particularly complicated cases the procedure could take up to 180 days. Issuing a visa - after the Embassy receives an approval of your application from the Czech Immigration Police, you will be asked to mail us again your passport. The visa will be issued in approximately three days. Phone number - please enclose your phone number (home or office). If you have any question regarding Prague apartments don´t hesitate to contact Prague real estate agents listed in our bussiness directory.
Source: Centre for Administration and Operations of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, International Department, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Repoublic