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Short Term Visa

VFS Global employees can provide you with information and application forms for Czech visas, but they are not able to provide you with advice regarding which visa you should apply for.

Before applying, please ensure you are very clear on your "purpose of visit". Please do remember we are here to assist and help you through the entire visa application process but are not permitted to advise or guide you on choosing a visa type. Since our work is primarily administrative in nature, we have no say on whether you will be granted a visa and how long it will take to process, as this is entirely the prerogative of the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Astana.

Detailed information on each visa type including Visa application form, visa fee, service fee, photograph specifications and required documents are available under the different visa types sections below.

Please select the visa subclass that you wish to apply for:

  • TOURISM/ MEDICAL TREATMENT/ BUSINESS TRIP/ SEMINAR/ CULTURE/ SPORT

Tourism/ Medical treatment/ Business trip/ Seminar/ Culture/ Sport

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    Schengen (short-term) visa issued by a Diplomatic Mission of the Czech Republic or another Schengen state entitles its holder to stay in the territory of the Czech Republic/Schengen area for the period indicated in the visa. Holder of a Schengen (short-term) visa can stay on the territory of the Czech Republic, unless the Czech Republic has been excluded from the territorial validity of the visa.

    Schengen area is formed by the following states:

    Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Croatia.

  • Visa Fees

    Consular fees for processing the visa applications of the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan:

    Short term (Schengen) visas (single, double, multiple entry)

    • Children up to 6 years -free
    • Children from 6 to 12 years - 45 Euros (payment accepted in tenge 25 335)
    • others - 90 Euros (payment accepted in tenge 50 670)
    • Citizens of Azerbaijan, Albania, Armenia, Republic of Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Serbia, Ukraine, Montenegro - 35 Euros (payment accepted in tenge 19 705)

    Category of people exempted from paying visa fees

    • Spouses, children up 21 years of spouse of citizen of EU, parents of child up 21 years, who is citizen of EU sponsored by parents, relatives of spouse of citizen of EU sponsored by citizen of EU or spouse of citizen of EU
    • Pupils, full-time course students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose of study or educational training
    • researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research
    • representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations

    Every customer applicable to pay for service charges (including VAT 16%) 14 640 tenge

    Fees are not refunded in case of refusals.

    Payment is accepted at the cash counter of the VAC only in tenge.

  • Documents Required

    • Application form

      A fully completed application form in English and signed by the applicant.

      The signature must be identical to the signature contained in the passport. The application for a minor must be signed by a person who has permanent or temporary parental or guardian rights.

    • Photo 3.5x4.5 cm - 1 pc.

    • Passport: original + copy of personal data page: minimum 2 blank pages for each visa requested; he validity of the passport at least 3 month after the end of the planned trip to Schengen area, after the expiration date of the visa (trip); signed by the owner (optional if received before age 14).

      The date of issuance of the passport must not exceed a period of more than 10 years.

      The passport must be in good condition, especially on the first page. Any blots, breaks or cuts etc. are not allowed. In case the passport has mentioned flaws it cannot be accepted.

    • The passport must be in good condition, especially on the first page. Any blots, breaks, or cuts, etc., are not allowed. In case the passport has mentioned flaws, it cannot be accepted.
    • Copies of all Schengen visas for the last 3 years.
    • Medical insurance - (original or copy with provision of the original) valid throughout the Schengen territory agreements, with an insured amount of at least 30,000 euros, without deductible.
    • Reservation of an air ticket (round trip) - to avoid problems with the return of air tickets if a visa is refused, please do not purchase air tickets in advance (if you suddenly plan to visit other countries of the European Union or Schengen countries, then we ask you to provide the appropriate round trip ticket).

    • Marriage certificate/death certificate/divorce certificate (+ copy).

      For persons who have changed their last name, it is necessary to provide a certificate of change of last name.

    • Statement from the applicant’s current bank account (at least 3 months preceding the date of submission of the application) certified by the bank's seal and the signature of a bank employee, confirming the balance of funds in the account, and indicating the account owner (applicant). A statement of account status must be printed on the bank's letterhead and must be certified by the bank's seal and the signature of a bank employee and contain all transactions for the last three months.

      Document confirming financial support for stay in the Czech Republic (valid for no more than 3 months). The minimum amount you need to have been - 70 EUR for 1 day.

    • If your trip is paid for by a third party, in addition to the above documents, you must provide a notarized letter of sponsorship from the person paying for your trip and a copy of the paying person’s identity card/foreign passport (page with passport data) + an extract from current or regular bank accounts invoices for the last 3 months of the sponsor indicating the balance of funds in the account. If your trip is paid for by loved ones (i.e., relatives), you must confirm the relationship.
    • Certificate of employment in the original (with a wet stamp + signature), indicating the position and salary (valid for no more than 1 month). The certificate from the place of employment must indicate the IIN or BIN, contact telephone numbers, and address of the employer.
    • Pensioners must provide the original + copy of the pension certificate.
    • Students and schoolchildren must provide the original + copy of their student ID/certificate from an educational institution.
    • IE owners must provide the original + copy of the IP certificate.

    FOR MINORS:

    • For children under 18 years of age, permission to travel to the Schengen zone from both parents indicates the period and territory of validity of this consent, certified by a notary + copies of passports/identity cards of both parents + birth certificate (+ copy) + copy of the accompanying person’s visa (if applicable).

      Children under 12 years of age can submit documents without the participation of the children themselves, using the power of attorney (if there is a 3rd person) or using a birth certificate (if legal guardians are applying).

      Children under 12 years of age are exempt from fingerprinting.

      Dear applicants, if your child has changed and his passport is different, we kindly ask you to change your passport.

    FOR CITIZENS OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES:

    • For citizens of other countries, a document confirming legal residence in Kazakhstan must be provided.

    If your purpose of trip is:

    • TOURISM: Hotel reservation in the name of the applicant or rental agreement + extract from the real estate cadaster or voucher from a travel agent + agreement for the provision of tourist services or voucher from the hotel.

    • VISITING FRIENDS OR RELATIVES: Original + copy of invitation (Pozvání), issued and certified by the Czech police. An invitation on the letterhead of the Czech Foreign Police (original + copy) or a private handwritten invitation (original + copy), which must be certified by a Czech notary operating in accordance with the legislation of the Czech Republic.

    • BUSINESS/SEMINARS/TRAININGS: Original + copy of the letter from the inviting company, organization, educational institution on company letterhead, in Czech (English is allowed), which should indicate: who, whom, for what period, and for what purpose is inviting to the Czech Republic and what expenses undertakes, the signature of the inviting person must be notarized + hotel reservation in the name of the applicant or the presence in the official invitation of confirmation of accommodation in the territory of the Czech Republic + document from a local (Kazakh) company containing an application for sending applicants to a seminar/training with indicating names and passport numbers on official company letterhead.

    • MEDICAL VISA / TREATMENT in the Czech Republic: Certificate from a medical institution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, confirming the need for treatment in the Czech Republic (original + copy) and an official medical document organization in the Czech Republic, indicating the duration of stay and an estimate of treatment costs, with the seal and signature of the responsible person and confirmation of residence in the Czech Republic (does not imply a visit to the sanatorium).

    • EDUCATION/CULTURAL AND SCIENTIFIC EXCHANGE: Invitation from the host party + confirmation from the Kazakh side/certificate of enrollment in a course + hotel reservation in the name of the applicant or the presence in the official invitation of confirmation of accommodation in the territory of the Czech Republic.

    • ATHLETES: Invitation from the host party (sports organization from the Czech Republic) + confirmation from the Kazakh side (sports organization from the Republic of Kazakhstan) + hotel reservation in the name of the applicant or the presence in the official invitation of confirmation of accommodation in the territory of the Czech Republic.

    • REAL ESTATE OWNERS / OTHERS: Extract from the real estate cadaster (+ extract from the trade register) if the property is registered in a legal entity person whose owner is the applicant. For 3 persons, additional confirmation of relationship + Doklad o zajištění ubytování or rental agreement certified in Czech notary/post office/city administration.

    Reason for submission: confirmation of relationship (original/notarized copy) or power of attorney (original + 2 copies).

    Absolutely all documents must contain the client’s data entered correctly (according to the passport), without a single mistake.

    Please note that the embassy may contact you directly for additional information or invite you for an interview if necessary.

  • Photo Specifications

    Customers are requested to submit their application form in the new photo format, as explained below.

    General

    • The photograph for each visa customer must be an un-mounted, full face photo, as displayed above
    • The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.

    Photo Size

    The photo for each visa customer submitted must measure:

    • 35 mm * 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
    • The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure about 3 cm

    Photo Appearance

    • The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa customer is facing the camera directly.
    • Face should cover about 70 – 80 percent of the photo area.
    • The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
    • General, the customer's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears must be exposed.

  • Processing Time

    Application for a Schengen (short-term) visa can be submitted within 6 months before the planned trip. Minimum visa processing time is 15 calendar days. In individual cases the visa processing time can be extended up to 45 calendar days. It is recommended to submit the visa application not later than 15 calendar days, otherwise the Consulate Department has the right to not accept the documents. Holders of multiple entry Schengen (short-term) visas can apply for visa before their visa is expired. Visa applications of family members of EU citizens will be processed within the shortest period of time possible.

    Applications of citizens of the countries mentioned will be processed 15 days (in special cases up to 30 days) click here

  • Download Forms

    A visa application is submitted on an official form “Application for Schengen Visa,” which is provided by the Diplomatic Mission. The application form can be downloaded in English and in Czech. Application form must be filled out completely, legibly, in Latin capital letters. Incomplete or illegible application form will be returned for re-working.

    Click here to view the checklist.

Applicants with air tickets issued by SCAT only

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    Schengen (short-term) visa issued by a Diplomatic Mission of the Czech Republic or another Schengen state entitles its holder to stay in the territory of the Czech Republic/Schengen area for the period indicated in the visa. Holder of a Schengen (short-term) visa can stay on the territory of the Czech Republic, unless the Czech Republic has been excluded from the territorial validity of the visa.

    Schengen area is formed by the following states:

    Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Croatia.

  • Visa Fees

    Consular fees for processing the visa applications of the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan:

    Short term (Schengen) visas (single, double, multiple entry)

    • Children up to 6 years -free
    • Children from 6 to 12 years - 45 Euros (payment accepted in tenge 27 540)
    • others - 90 Euros (payment accepted in tenge 55 080)
    • Citizens of Azerbaijan, Albania, Armenia, Republic of Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Serbia, Ukraine, Montenegro - 35 Euros (payment accepted in tenge 21 420)

    Category of people exempted from paying visa fees

    • Spouses, children up 21 years of spouse of citizen of EU, parents of child up 21 years, who is citizen of EU sponsored by parents, relatives of spouse of citizen of EU sponsored by citizen of EU or spouse of citizen of EU
    • Pupils, full-time course students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose of study or educational training
    • researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research
    • representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations

    Every customer applicable to pay for service charges (including VAT 16%) 15 915 tenge

    Fees are not refunded in case of refusals.

    Payment is accepted at the cash counter of the VAC only in tenge.

  • Documents Required

    • Application form

      A fully completed application form in English and signed by the applicant.

      The signature must be identical to the signature contained in the passport. The application for a minor must be signed by a person who has permanent or temporary parental or guardian rights.

    • Photo 3.5x4.5 cm - 1 pc.

      Photo requirements - https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/Czechrepublic/Kazakhstan/English/

    • Passport: original + copy of personal data page: minimum 2 blank pages for each visa requested; he validity of the passport at least 3 month after the end of the planned trip to Schengen area, after the expiration date of the visa (trip); signed by the owner (optional if received before age 14).

      The date of issuance of the passport must not exceed a period of more than 10 years.

      The passport must be in good condition, especially on the first page. Any blots, breaks or cuts etc. are not allowed. In case the passport has mentioned flaws it cannot be accepted.

      The passport must be in good condition, especially on the first page. Any blots, breaks, or cuts, etc., are not allowed. In case the passport has mentioned flaws, it cannot be accepted.

      Copies of all Schengen visas for the last 3 years.

    • Medical insurance - (original or copy with provision of the original) valid throughout the Schengen territory agreements, with an insured amount of at least 30,000 euros, without deductible.
    • Already bought SCAT air ticket in brand visa + EMD named visa services received from SCAT air company + Receipt about payment of EMD visa services. If one of these documents is missing, the application will not be accepted.
    • Marriage certificate/death certificate/divorce certificate (+ copy).

      For persons who have changed their last name, it is necessary to provide a certificate of change of last name.

    • Statement from the applicant’s current bank account (at least 3 months preceding the date of submission of the application) certified by the bank's seal and the signature of a bank employee, confirming the balance of funds in the account, and indicating the account owner (applicant). A statement of account status must be printed on the bank's letterhead and must be certified by the bank's seal and the signature of a bank employee and contain all transactions for the last three months.

      Document confirming financial support for stay in the Czech Republic (valid for no more than 3 months). The minimum amount you need to have been - 70 EUR for each day of stay.

      If your trip is paid for by a third party, in addition to the above documents, you must provide a notarized letter of sponsorship from the person paying for your trip and a copy of the paying person’s identity card/foreign passport (page with passport data) + an extract from current or regular bank accounts invoices for the last 3 months of the sponsor indicating the balance of funds in the account. If your trip is paid for by loved ones (i.e., relatives), you must confirm the relationship.

    • Certificate of employment in the original (with a wet stamp + signature), indicating the position and salary (valid for no more than 1 month). The certificate from the place of employment must indicate the IIN or BIN, contact telephone numbers, and address of the employer.
    • Pensioners must provide the original + copy of the pension certificate.
    • Students and schoolchildren must provide the original + copy of their student ID/certificate from an educational institution.
    • IE owners must provide the original + copy of the IP certificate.

    For minors:

    • For children under 18 years of age, permission to travel to the Schengen zone from both parents indicating the period and territory of validity of this consent, certified by a notary + copies of passports/identity cards of both parents + birth certificate (+ copy) + copy of the accompanying person’s visa (if applicable).

      Children under 12 years of age can submit documents without the participation of the children themselves, using a power of attorney (if there is a 3rd person) or using a birth certificate (if legal guardians are applying).

      Children under 12 years of age are exempt from fingerprinting.

      Dear applicants, if your child has changed and his passport is different, we kindly ask you to change your passport.

    For citizens of foreign countries:

    • Valid Kazakhstan long-term residence permit (valid for a minimum of 1 year and 1 day) or a valid Kazakhstan permanent residence permit (valid for a minimum of 1 year and 1 day).

    If your purpose of trip is:

    • TOURISM: Hotel reservation in the name of the applicant or rental agreement + extract from the real estate cadaster or voucher from a travel agent + agreement for the provision of tourist services or voucher from the hotel.

    • VISITING FRIENDS OR RELATIVES: Original + copy of invitation (Pozvání), issued and certified by the Czech police. An invitation on the letterhead of the Czech Foreign Police (original + copy) or a private handwritten invitation (original + copy), which must be certified by a Czech notary operating in accordance with the legislation of the Czech Republic.

    • BUSINESS/SEMINARS/TRAININGS: Original + copy of the letter from the inviting company, organization, educational institution on company letterhead, in Czech (English is allowed), which should indicate: who, whom, for what period, and for what purpose is inviting to the Czech Republic and what expenses undertakes, the signature of the inviting person must be notarized + hotel reservation in the name of the applicant or the presence in the official invitation of confirmation of accommodation in the territory of the Czech Republic + document from a local (Kazakh) company containing an application for sending applicants to a seminar/training with indicating names and passport numbers on official company letterhead.

    • MEDICAL VISA / TREATMENT in the Czech Republic: Certificate from a medical institution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, confirming the need for treatment in the Czech Republic (original + copy) and an official medical document organization in the Czech Republic, indicating the duration of stay and an estimate of treatment costs, with the seal and signature of the responsible person and confirmation of residence in the Czech Republic (does not imply a visit to the sanatorium).

    • EDUCATION/CULTURAL AND SCIENTIFIC EXCHANGE: Invitation from the host party + confirmation from the Kazakh side/certificate of enrollment in a course + hotel reservation in the name of the applicant or the presence in the official invitation of confirmation of accommodation in the territory of the Czech Republic.

    • ATHLETES: Invitation from the host party (sports organization from the Czech Republic) + confirmation from the Kazakh side (sports organization from the Republic of Kazakhstan) + hotel reservation in the name of the applicant or the presence in the official invitation of confirmation of accommodation in the territory of the Czech Republic.

    • REAL ESTATE OWNERS / OTHERS: Extract from the real estate cadaster (+ extract from the trade register) if the property is registered in a legal entity person whose owner is the applicant. For 3 persons, additional confirmation of relationship + Doklad o zajištění ubytování or rental agreement certified in Czech notary/post office/city administration.

    Absolutely all documents must contain the client’s data entered correctly (according to the passport), without a single mistake.

    Reason for submission: confirmation of relationship (original/notarized copy) or power of attorney (original + 2 copies).

    Please note that the embassy may contact you directly for additional information or invite you for an interview if necessary.

  • Photo Specifications

    Customers are requested to submit their application form in the new photo format, as explained below.

    General

    • The photograph for each visa customer must be an un-mounted, full face photo, as displayed above
    • The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.

    Photo Size

    The photo for each visa customer submitted must measure:

    • 35 mm * 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
    • The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure about 3 cm

    Photo Appearance

    • The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa customer is facing the camera directly.
    • Face should cover about 70 – 80 percent of the photo area.
    • The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
    • General, the customer's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears must be exposed.

  • Processing Time

    Application for a Schengen (short-term) visa can be submitted within 6 months before the planned trip. Minimum visa processing time is 15 calendar days. In individual cases the visa processing time can be extended up to 45 calendar days. It is recommended to submit the visa application not later than 15 calendar days, otherwise the Consulate Department has the right to not accept the documents. Holders of multiple entry Schengen (short-term) visas can apply for visa before their visa is expired. Visa applications of family members of EU citizens will be processed within the shortest period of time possible.

    Applications of citizens of the countries mentioned will be processed 15 days (in special cases up to 30 days) click here

  • Download Forms

    A visa application is submitted on an official form “Application for Schengen Visa,” which is provided by the Diplomatic Mission. The application form can be downloaded in English and in Czech. Application form must be filled out completely, legibly, in Latin capital letters. Incomplete or illegible application form will be returned for re-working.

    Click here to view the checklist.