Visa Information
Visa Types
Select the visa type that is right for you to see important information on visa fees, documents required, forms, photo specifications and processing times.
The visa applications should be submitted based on your residence location (residency proved by Hukou or Residence card):
Beijing Jurisdiction: Beijing, Chongqing, Tianjin, Fujian, Gansu, Guangdong, Guizhou, Hainan, Hebei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Jilin, Liaoning, Qinghai, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Shandong, Sichuan, Yunnan, Guangxi, Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Tibet and Xinjiang.
Visa Application Centres in Beijing jurisdiction:
Beijing, Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Jinan, Kunming
Shanghai Jurisdiction: Shanghai, Anhui, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang
Visa Application Centres in Shanghai jurisdiction:
Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing
Short Term Visa
If you are planning a short visit to Czech Republic, you may need to apply for a Schengen visa. Czech is one of the 29 European countries forming the Schengen Area which have no border controls between them. These countries also issue an uniform visa, the Schengen visa for the stay up to 90 days within 180 days.
Schengen countries: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Romania and Bulgaria.
Tourism
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Overview
The applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.
Check carefully that you have prepared all required documentation. Thereafter, arrange the documents according to the order in the ‘Document Checklist’. Kindly refer to the documents required page to make sure you have all the supporting documents.
Please note that in case you do not submit the application form, passport, photograph, fingerprints (where needed) or visa fee (where charged), the application will not be accepted. Failure to submit the other documents might lead to visa refusal.
Please pay special attention to any documents from the list that require legalization, as the legalization procedure takes 2-14 days.
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Visa Fees
Duration VISA FEES IN CNY Visa Fees in Euros Short Term Visa 740 90 Children between 6-12 years 370 45 Visa Fee For Citizens of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Georgia and Ukraine 288 35
Service Charge for Visa Application – 181 CNY per person (inclusive of Service Taxes)
Please Note:
The applicable visa fee and service fee in CNY are as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
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Documents Required

Checklist for Schengen Visa 
Application Checklist with QRcode Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
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Photo Specifications
- Your photograph must confirm to ICAO standards. The photograph should be of standard passport photo size (35x45 mm), must be of a high quality, taken against a plain light background, not older than 6 months, showing you looking directly at the camera with your eyes open. Please attach the photograph to the application form with glue (do not staple it).
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Processing Time
As a legal rule, a decision on a visa application is taken within 15 calendar days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases, if a more detailed examination of your application and/or additional documents are required.
Also be aware that it takes a few days for the visa applications to be delivered to the Embassy/Consulates General of the Czech Republic after submission in the visa center (depending on the distance between the visa center and Embassy/Consulate General).
Some Schengen States require to be consulted on visa applications by citizens of certain countries. The consultation process may delay the visa procedure by several days. Such consultation is currently required for nationals of the countries listed here.
(Likewise, some Schengen States may require to be informed when a visa has been issued to nationals of certain third countries, which are listed here.)
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Download Form
Forms listed below must be filled in completely (in English and Czech only) and must be signed by the applicant himself/herself.
Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the visa application centre (free of charge).

Schengen Visa Application Form
According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here
To Download a Form:
- Click on the form link
- When the form opens, save the form on your computer.
OR
- Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
- Select Save Target As from the list
- Save the form on your computer.
Business
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Overview
The applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.
Check carefully that you have prepared all required documentation. Thereafter, arrange the documents according to the order in the ‘Document Checklist’. Kindly refer to the documents required page to make sure you have all the supporting documents.
Please note that in case you do not submit the application form, passport, photograph, fingerprints (where needed) or visa fee (where charged), the application will not be accepted. Failure to submit the other documents might lead to visa refusal.
Please pay special attention to any documents from the list that require legalization, as the legalization procedure takes 2-14 days.
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Visa Fees
Duration VISA FEES IN CNY Visa Fees in Euros Short Term Visa 740 90 Children between 6-12 years 370 45 Visa Fee For Citizens of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Georgia and Ukraine 288 35
Service Charge for Visa Application – 181 CNY per person (inclusive of Service Taxes)
Please Note:
The applicable visa fee and service fee in CNY are as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
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Documents Required

Checklist for Schengen Visa 
Application Checklist with QRcode Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
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Photo Specifications
- Your photograph must confirm to ICAO standards. The photograph should be of standard passport photo size (35x45 mm), must be of a high quality, taken against a plain light background, not older than 6 months, showing you looking directly at the camera with your eyes open. Please attach the photograph to the application form with glue (do not staple it).
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Processing Time
As a legal rule, a decision on a visa application is taken within 15 calendar days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases, if a more detailed examination of your application and/or additional documents are required.
Also be aware that it takes a few days for the visa applications to be delivered to the Embassy/Consulates General of the Czech Republic after submission in the visa center (depending on the distance between the visa center and Embassy/Consulate General).
Some Schengen States require to be consulted on visa applications by citizens of certain countries. The consultation process may delay the visa procedure by several days. Such consultation is currently required for nationals of the countries listed here.
(Likewise, some Schengen States may require to be informed when a visa has been issued to nationals of certain third countries, which are listed here.)
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Download Form
Forms listed below must be filled in completely (in English and Czech only) and must be signed by the applicant himself/herself.
Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the visa application centre (free of charge).

Schengen Visa Application Form
According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here
To Download a Form:
- Click on the form link
- When the form opens, save the form on your computer.
OR
- Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
- Select Save Target As from the list
- Save the form on your computer.
Visit to family/friends
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Overview
The applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.
Check carefully that you have prepared all required documentation. Thereafter, arrange the documents according to the order in the ‘Document Checklist’. Kindly refer to the documents required page to make sure you have all the supporting documents.
Please note that in case you do not submit the application form, passport, photograph, fingerprints (where needed) or visa fee (where charged), the application will not be accepted. Failure to submit the other documents might lead to visa refusal.
Please pay special attention to any documents from the list that require legalization, as the legalization procedure takes 2-14 days.
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Visa Fees
Duration VISA FEES IN CNY Visa Fees in Euros Short Term Visa 740 90 Children between 6-12 years 370 45 Visa Fee For Citizens of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Georgia and Ukraine 288 35
Service Charge for Visa Application – 181 CNY per person (inclusive of Service Taxes)
Please Note:
The applicable visa fee and service fee in CNY are as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
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Documents Required

Checklist for Schengen Visa 
Application Checklist with QRcode Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
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Photo Specifications
- Your photograph must confirm to ICAO standards. The photograph should be of standard passport photo size (35x45 mm), must be of a high quality, taken against a plain light background, not older than 6 months, showing you looking directly at the camera with your eyes open. Please attach the photograph to the application form with glue (do not staple it).
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Processing Time
As a legal rule, a decision on a visa application is taken within 15 calendar days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases, if a more detailed examination of your application and/or additional documents are required.
Also be aware that it takes a few days for the visa applications to be delivered to the Embassy/Consulates General of the Czech Republic after submission in the visa center (depending on the distance between the visa center and Embassy/Consulate General).
Some Schengen States require to be consulted on visa applications by citizens of certain countries. The consultation process may delay the visa procedure by several days. Such consultation is currently required for nationals of the countries listed here.
(Likewise, some Schengen States may require to be informed when a visa has been issued to nationals of certain third countries, which are listed here.)
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Download Form
Forms listed below must be filled in completely (in English and Czech only) and must be signed by the applicant himself/herself.
Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the visa application centre (free of charge).

Schengen Visa Application Form
According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here
To Download a Form:
- Click on the form link
- When the form opens, save the form on your computer.
OR
- Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
- Select Save Target As from the list
- Save the form on your computer.
Cultural/sport events
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Overview
The applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.
Check carefully that you have prepared all required documentation. Thereafter, arrange the documents according to the order in the ‘Document Checklist’. Kindly refer to the documents required page to make sure you have all the supporting documents.
Please note that in case you do not submit the application form, passport, photograph, fingerprints (where needed) or visa fee (where charged), the application will not be accepted. Failure to submit the other documents might lead to visa refusal.
Please pay special attention to any documents from the list that require legalization, as the legalization procedure takes 2-14 days.
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Visa Fees
Duration VISA FEES IN CNY Visa Fees in Euros Short Term Visa 740 90 Children between 6-12 years 370 45 Visa Fee For Citizens of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Georgia and Ukraine 288 35
Service Charge for Visa Application – 181 CNY per person (inclusive of Service Taxes)
Please Note:
The applicable visa fee and service fee in CNY are as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
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Documents Required

Checklist for Schengen Visa 
Application Checklist with QRcode Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
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Photo Specifications
- Your photograph must confirm to ICAO standards. The photograph should be of standard passport photo size (35x45 mm), must be of a high quality, taken against a plain light background, not older than 6 months, showing you looking directly at the camera with your eyes open. Please attach the photograph to the application form with glue (do not staple it).
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Processing Time
As a legal rule, a decision on a visa application is taken within 15 calendar days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases, if a more detailed examination of your application and/or additional documents are required.
Also be aware that it takes a few days for the visa applications to be delivered to the Embassy/Consulates General of the Czech Republic after submission in the visa center (depending on the distance between the visa center and Embassy/Consulate General).
Some Schengen States require to be consulted on visa applications by citizens of certain countries. The consultation process may delay the visa procedure by several days. Such consultation is currently required for nationals of the countries listed here.
(Likewise, some Schengen States may require to be informed when a visa has been issued to nationals of certain third countries, which are listed here.)
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Download Form
Forms listed below must be filled in completely (in English and Czech only) and must be signed by the applicant himself/herself.
Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the visa application centre (free of charge).

Schengen Visa Application Form
According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here
To Download a Form:
- Click on the form link
- When the form opens, save the form on your computer.
OR
- Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
- Select Save Target As from the list
- Save the form on your computer.
ADS Group
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Overview
The applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.
Check carefully that you have prepared all required documentation. Thereafter, arrange the documents according to the order in the ‘Document Checklist’. Kindly refer to the documents required page to make sure you have all the supporting documents.
Please note that in case you do not submit the application form, passport, photograph, fingerprints (where needed) or visa fee (where charged), the application will not be accepted. Failure to submit the other documents might lead to visa refusal.
Please pay special attention to any documents from the list that require legalization, as the legalization procedure takes 2-14 days.
Accredited travel agencies are allowed to submit applications on behalf of their clients. You must, however, appear personally even as a client of an accredited travel agency when fingerprints are to be collected.
Chinese ADS Agencies must be accredited by the Ministry of Regional Development of the Czech Republic and listed on the CNTA list of approved travel agencies. These agencies may apply for visas for a group of at least five people accompanied by a tour guide.
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Visa Fees
Duration VISA FEES IN CNY Visa Fees in Euros Short Term Visa 740 90 Children between 6-12 years 370 45 Visa Fee For Citizens of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Georgia and Ukraine 288 35
Service Charge for Visa Application – 181 CNY per person (inclusive of Service Taxes)
Please Note:
The applicable visa fee and service fee in CNY are as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
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Documents Required

Checklist for Schengen Visa 
Application Checklist with QRcode Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
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Photo Specifications
- Your photograph must confirm to ICAO standards. The photograph should be of standard passport photo size (35x45 mm), must be of a high quality, taken against a plain light background, not older than 6 months, showing you looking directly at the camera with your eyes open. Please attach the photograph to the application form with glue (do not staple it).
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Processing Time
As a legal rule, a decision on a visa application is taken within 15 calendar days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases, if a more detailed examination of your application and/or additional documents are required.
Also be aware that it takes a few days for the visa applications to be delivered to the Embassy/Consulates General of the Czech Republic after submission in the visa center (depending on the distance between the visa center and Embassy/Consulate General).
Some Schengen States require to be consulted on visa applications by citizens of certain countries. The consultation process may delay the visa procedure by several days. Such consultation is currently required for nationals of the countries listed here.
(Likewise, some Schengen States may require to be informed when a visa has been issued to nationals of certain third countries, which are listed here.)
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Download Form
Forms listed below must be filled in completely (in English and Czech only) and must be signed by the applicant himself/herself.
Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the visa application centre (free of charge).

Schengen Visa Application Form
According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here
To Download a Form:
- Click on the form link
- When the form opens, save the form on your computer.
OR
- Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
- Select Save Target As from the list
- Save the form on your computer.
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions)
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Overview
The applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.
Check carefully that you have prepared all required documentation. Thereafter, arrange the documents according to the order in the ‘Document Checklist’. Kindly refer to the documents required page to make sure you have all the supporting documents.
Please note that in case you do not submit the application form, passport, photograph, fingerprints (where needed) or visa fee (where charged), the application will not be accepted. Failure to submit the other documents might lead to visa refusal.
Please pay special attention to any documents from the list that require legalization, as the legalization procedure takes 2-14 days.
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Visa Fees
Duration VISA FEES IN CNY Visa Fees in Euros Short Term Visa 740 90 Children between 6-12 years 370 45 Visa Fee For Citizens of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Georgia and Ukraine 288 35
Service Charge for Visa Application – 181 CNY per person (inclusive of Service Taxes)
Please Note:
The applicable visa fee and service fee in CNY are as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
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Documents Required

Checklist for Schengen Visa 
Application Checklist with QRcode 
An official invitation sample issued by Alien Police Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
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Photo Specifications
- Your photograph must confirm to ICAO standards. The photograph should be of standard passport photo size (35x45 mm), must be of a high quality, taken against a plain light background, not older than 6 months, showing you looking directly at the camera with your eyes open. Please attach the photograph to the application form with glue (do not staple it).
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Processing Time
As a legal rule, a decision on a visa application is taken within 15 calendar days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases, if a more detailed examination of your application and/or additional documents are required.
Also be aware that it takes a few days for the visa applications to be delivered to the Embassy/Consulates General of the Czech Republic after submission in the visa center (depending on the distance between the visa center and Embassy/Consulate General).
Some Schengen States require to be consulted on visa applications by citizens of certain countries. The consultation process may delay the visa procedure by several days. Such consultation is currently required for nationals of the countries listed here.
(Likewise, some Schengen States may require to be informed when a visa has been issued to nationals of certain third countries, which are listed here.)
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Download Form
Forms listed below must be filled in completely (in English and Czech only) and must be signed by the applicant himself/herself.
Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the visa application centre (free of charge).

Schengen Visa Application Form
According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here
To Download a Form:
- Click on the form link
- When the form opens, save the form on your computer.
OR
- Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
- Select Save Target As from the list
- Save the form on your computer.
Study
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Overview
The applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.
Check carefully that you have prepared all required documentation. Thereafter, arrange the documents according to the order in the ‘Document Checklist’. Kindly refer to the documents required page to make sure you have all the supporting documents.
Please note that in case you do not submit the application form, passport, photograph, fingerprints (where needed) or visa fee (where charged), the application will not be accepted. Failure to submit the other documents might lead to visa refusal.
Please pay special attention to any documents from the list that require legalization, as the legalization procedure takes 2-14 days.
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Visa Fees
Duration VISA FEES IN CNY Visa Fees in Euros Short Term Visa 740 90 Children between 6-12 years 370 45 Visa Fee For Citizens of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Georgia and Ukraine 288 35
Service Charge for Visa Application – 181 CNY per person (inclusive of Service Taxes)
Please Note:
The applicable visa fee and service fee in CNY are as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
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Documents Required

Checklist for Schengen Visa 
Application Checklist with QRcode Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
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Photo Specifications
- Your photograph must confirm to ICAO standards. The photograph should be of standard passport photo size (35x45 mm), must be of a high quality, taken against a plain light background, not older than 6 months, showing you looking directly at the camera with your eyes open. Please attach the photograph to the application form with glue (do not staple it).
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Processing Time
As a legal rule, a decision on a visa application is taken within 15 calendar days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases, if a more detailed examination of your application and/or additional documents are required.
Also be aware that it takes a few days for the visa applications to be delivered to the Embassy/Consulates General of the Czech Republic after submission in the visa center (depending on the distance between the visa center and Embassy/Consulate General).
Some Schengen States require to be consulted on visa applications by citizens of certain countries. The consultation process may delay the visa procedure by several days. Such consultation is currently required for nationals of the countries listed here.
(Likewise, some Schengen States may require to be informed when a visa has been issued to nationals of certain third countries, which are listed here.)
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Download Form
Forms listed below must be filled in completely (in English and Czech only) and must be signed by the applicant himself/herself.
Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the visa application centre (free of charge).

Schengen Visa Application Form
According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here
To Download a Form:
- Click on the form link
- When the form opens, save the form on your computer.
OR
- Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
- Select Save Target As from the list
- Save the form on your computer.
Employment or short professional training
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Overview
The applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.
Check carefully that you have prepared all required documentation. Thereafter, arrange the documents according to the order in the ‘Document Checklist’. Kindly refer to the documents required page to make sure you have all the supporting documents.
Please note that in case you do not submit the application form, passport, photograph, fingerprints (where needed) or visa fee (where charged), the application will not be accepted. Failure to submit the other documents might lead to visa refusal.
Please pay special attention to any documents from the list that require legalization, as the legalization procedure takes 2-14 days.
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Visa Fees
Duration VISA FEES IN CNY Visa Fees in Euros Short Term Visa 740 90 Children between 6-12 years 370 45 Visa Fee For Citizens of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Georgia and Ukraine 288 35
Service Charge for Visa Application – 181 CNY per person (inclusive of Service Taxes)
Please Note:
The applicable visa fee and service fee in CNY are as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
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Documents Required

Checklist for Schengen Visa 
Application Checklist with QRcode Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
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Photo Specifications
- Your photograph must confirm to ICAO standards. The photograph should be of standard passport photo size (35x45 mm), must be of a high quality, taken against a plain light background, not older than 6 months, showing you looking directly at the camera with your eyes open. Please attach the photograph to the application form with glue (do not staple it).
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Processing Time
As a legal rule, a decision on a visa application is taken within 15 calendar days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases, if a more detailed examination of your application and/or additional documents are required.
Also be aware that it takes a few days for the visa applications to be delivered to the Embassy/Consulates General of the Czech Republic after submission in the visa center (depending on the distance between the visa center and Embassy/Consulate General).
Some Schengen States require to be consulted on visa applications by citizens of certain countries. The consultation process may delay the visa procedure by several days. Such consultation is currently required for nationals of the countries listed here.
(Likewise, some Schengen States may require to be informed when a visa has been issued to nationals of certain third countries, which are listed here.)
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Download Form
Forms listed below must be filled in completely (in English and Czech only) and must be signed by the applicant himself/herself.
Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the visa application centre (free of charge).

Schengen Visa Application Form
According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here
To Download a Form:
- Click on the form link
- When the form opens, save the form on your computer.
OR
- Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
- Select Save Target As from the list
- Save the form on your computer.
EU Family Members
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Overview
The applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.
Check carefully that you have prepared all required documentation. Thereafter, arrange the documents according to the order in the ‘Document Checklist’. Kindly refer to the documents required page to make sure you have all the supporting documents.
Please note that in case you do not submit the application form, passport, photograph, fingerprints (where needed) or visa fee (where charged), the application will not be accepted. Failure to submit the other documents might lead to visa refusal.
Please pay special attention to any documents from the list that require legalization, as the legalization procedure takes 2-14 days.
Who is a “family member of EU citizen”?
The expression “family member of EU citizen” is further used for family members of a citizen of any of the EU countries or Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway and Switzerland (further only “EU citizen” for the purposes of these provisions), who is a:
- spouse,
- parent of an EU citizen, on condition that the EU citizen is under 21 years of age and lives in a common household with the applicant,
- child under 21 of an EU citizen, or such a child of the spouse of an EU citizen
- dependent direct relative in an ascending or descending line of an EU citizen, or such a relative of the spouse of an EU citizen
Note 1: A dependent person is a third-country national supported by a EU citizen or the spouse thereof who:
- is systematically preparing for a future profession and is up 26 years of age;
- cannot systematically prepare for a future profession or perform gainful activities due to illness or injury; or
- is not capable of performing systematic gainful activities due to a chronic adverse health condition.
Note 2: A family member of an EU citizen can also be a foreign national who can credibly prove that:
- s/he is a relative of an EU citizen that is not specified above if:
- s/he lived in a common household with an EU citizen in the country whose citizenship they hold or in the country in which they held long-term or permanent residence;
- s/he is supported by an EU citizen; or
- s/he cannot care for him/herself without the personal care provided by an EU citizen due to a chronic adverse health condition;
- or s/he is in a permanent relationship with an EU citizen that is comparable to a family relationship and they share a common household.
By the provisions of the Act on Residence of Foreign Nationals, the visa facilitations for family members of EU citizens are equally applied to family members of citizens of the Czech Republic.
Special visa procedures for family members of EU citizens
Family members of EU citizens are entitled to:
- Walk in submit application during the operational hours
- processing the visa application free of charge
When applying for a Schengen visa, family members of EU citizens are required to provide the following documents:
A completed Schengen visa application form; please note that the applicant does not have to fill in the sections marked with *, but needs to fill in columns 17 and 18
Valid travel document (applicant's passport, containing at least two blank pages for affixing the visa, issued at least within the last 10 years)
Photograph conforming to ICAO standards
Fingerprints (the same applies to all applicants)
Proof of EU citizenship and applicant's family ties (most notably, but not limited to, original or certified copy of marriage certificate/birth certificate/ or other document, with official Czech translation if necessary)
Visa applications of family members of EU citizens are generally proceeded in the shortest possible time. The legal processing time limit is 15 calendar days, extendable exceptionally up to 45 calendar days.
In case of missing proof of the EU citizen identity and the family relationship, the applicant cannot be considered to be a family member of an EU citizen and standard rules of procedures will be applied.
Appeal against visa refusal of EU family member
The administrative appeal procedure against visa refusal is the same for family members of EU citizens as for any other Schengen visa applicant. The appeal must be submitted within 15 days of the receipt of visa refusal form to the consulate which decided to refuse the visa. The appeal must include the name of the applicant and reasons, why the applicant considers the refusal decision to be contrary to the law. The appeal will be reviewed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic within 35 days from the receipt of the appeal by the consulate. The information on the outcome of the review is sent to the applicant via the same consulate.
In case of a negative decision by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the administrative appeal, you can also file a judicial appeal against the decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The judicial appeal can be submitted to the respective administrative Court of the Czech Republic (in the location where you planned to stay in the Czech Republic). The appeal must be sent to the Court in writing within 30 days after the receipt of the negative decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Visa Fees
Schengen visa applications of EU Family Members are processed free of charge.
Service Charge for Visa Application – 181 CNY per person (inclusive of Service Taxes)
Please Note:
The applicable visa fee and service fee in CNY are as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
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Documents Required

Checklist for Schengen Visa 
Application Checklist with QRcode Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
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Photo Specifications
- Your photograph must confirm to ICAO standards. The photograph should be of standard passport photo size (35x45 mm), must be of a high quality, taken against a plain light background, not older than 6 months, showing you looking directly at the camera with your eyes open. Please attach the photograph to the application form with glue (do not staple it).
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Processing Time
As a legal rule, a decision on a visa application is taken within 15 calendar days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases, if a more detailed examination of your application and/or additional documents are required.
Also be aware that it takes a few days for the visa applications to be delivered to the Embassy/Consulates General of the Czech Republic after submission in the visa center (depending on the distance between the visa center and Embassy/Consulate General).
Some Schengen States require to be consulted on visa applications by citizens of certain countries. The consultation process may delay the visa procedure by several days. Such consultation is currently required for nationals of the countries listed here.
(Likewise, some Schengen States may require to be informed when a visa has been issued to nationals of certain third countries, which are listed here.)
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Download Form
Forms listed below must be filled in completely (in English and Czech only) and must be signed by the applicant himself/herself.
Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the visa application centre (free of charge).

Schengen Visa Application Form
According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here
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- Click on the form link
- When the form opens, save the form on your computer.
OR
- Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
- Select Save Target As from the list
- Save the form on your computer.
