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Short Term Visa

Short-term visa (Schengen Visa) is a visa which permits its holder to stay in the Schengen Area for a maximum stay of 90 days per 180 days. If you wish to reside in the Czech Republic for an extended period of time (more than 90 days), you need to apply for a long term visa directly at the Embassy of the Czech Republic.

Only citizens of Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos and legal residents in these countries can request a Schengen visa at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Bangkok. In the latter case, the proof of long stay visa, work permit and re-entry visa will be required.

You can apply for Schengen visa at the Embassy of the Czech Republic through the VFS Global Visa Application Centre in Bangkok if the Czech Republic is your main destination of the visit in terms of the length of stay, counted in days, or the purpose of stay. If you plan to visit several countries in the Schengen area for the same period for each country with the same purpose of stay, you can apply for the Schengen visa at the Embassy of the Czech Republic if the Czech Republic is the first Schengen state to enter.

Applications shall be lodged no more than six months before the start of the intended visit and no later than 15 calendar days before the start of the intended visit. Exemptions can be made only for justified reasons.

Visa application form has to be completed for all the applicants including minors electronically on your computer or in writing. The form has to be filled out in English and signed personally by the applicant. For minors, the application must be signed by one of the parents or a legal guardian.

All applicants would need to appear in person in order to provide biometric data. Exemptions from the obligation of fingerprinting are provided for:

  • children under the age of 12;
  • persons for whom the collection of fingerprints is physically impossible;
  • Heads of State and members of the national Governments (with their official delegations and spouses) if they travel for official purposes;
  • Applicants whose fingerprints were collected during 59 months before the date of the new application.

Each Schengen visa application must fully comply with the documents required for the respective visa category. All submitted documents have to be in its original form or copies. Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Click here

Important: Presenting all required documents does not imply or guarantee that the visa will be granted. Wrong statements by the applicant or submission of falsified or forged documents result in the refusal of the visa application.

Visa are issued free of Charge for :

  1. Children under age 6
  2. School pupils, students, post graduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose of study or educational training
  3. Researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research
  4. Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.

Remark: The visa fee is not refundable if a negative decision is taken on the application or if the application is withdrawn.

Family Members of the EU citizens can submit their Schengen visa application at VFS or at the Embassy of the Czech Republic directly.

Tourism

  • Overview
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  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
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  • Overview

    This type of visa is applicable for those who tend to visit the Czech Republic for tourism.

    It allows its holder to travel to the Czech Republic and stay for a limited period of time of not more than 90 days in any 180 day period.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Category Sub-Visa Category Update fee in THB
    Schengen Visa-Thailand 12 years and older 3,352
    Schengen Visa-Thailand 6 to 11 years 1,676
    Schengen Visa-Thailand 6 years and younger 0

    Please note the Visa Fees will need to be paid at the Visa Application Center in Cash/QR Payment in THB only Depend on exchange rate.

    In addition to the above, applicants will also have to pay VFS Service charge of THB 522 (Euro 14) at the visa application center. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes.

  • Documents Required

    Please click here to download the checklist for Tourist Visa.

    All documents must be translated into Czech or English.

    Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

  • Photo Specifications

    A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:

    • Must be an up-to-date photograph (preferably maximum 6 months old)
    • Must be a colour photograph printed on normal photographic paper
    • Should be passport sized 3,5 x 4,5 cm
    • Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
    • Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
    • Taken against a light background
    • Without sunglasses
    • Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
    • Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
    • The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
    • The mouth must be closed
    • If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements, the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to submit new photographs.

  • Processing Time

    The standard processing time of a short-term Schengen visa application is up to 15 calendar days from reaching the Embassy (not from the date of lodging a visa application at a visa application center). This period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed.

  • Download Form

    Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the Visa Application Centre free of charge.

      Visa Application Form

Business

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

  • Overview

    This visa category is suitable for applicants who are traveling for the purpose of business (commercial purpose) as well as representatives of business organizations.

    It allows its holder to travel to the Czech Republic and stay for a limited period of time of not more than 90 days in any 180 day period.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Category Sub-Visa Category Update fee in THB
    Schengen Visa-Thailand 12 years and older 3,352
    Schengen Visa-Thailand 6 to 11 years 1,676
    Schengen Visa-Thailand 6 years and younger 0

    Please note the Visa Fees will need to be paid at the Visa Application Center in Cash/QR Payment in THB only Depend on exchange rate.

    In addition to the above, applicants will also have to pay VFS Service charge of THB 522 (Euro 14) at the visa application center. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes.

  • Documents Required

    • Please click here to download the checklist for Business Visa.
    • All documents must be translated into Czech or English.
    • Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

  • Photo Specifications

    A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:

    • Must be an up-to-date photograph (preferably maximum 6 months old)
    • Must be a colour photograph printed on normal photographic paper
    • Should be passport sized 3,5 x 4,5 cm
    • Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
    • Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
    • Taken against a light background
    • Without sunglasses
    • Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
    • Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
    • The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
    • The mouth must be closed
    • If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements, the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to submit new photographs.

  • Processing Time

    The standard processing time of a short-term Schengen visa application is up to 15 calendar days from reaching the Embassy (not from the date of lodging a visa application at a visa application center).This period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed.

  • Download Form

    Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the Visa Application Centre free of charge.

      Visa Application Form

Visit Family or Friends

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

  • Overview

    This type of visa is applicable for those who tend to visit the Czech Republic for Visit Family/Friends.

    It allows its holder to travel to the Czech Republic and stay for a limited period of time of not more than 90 days in any 180 day period.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Category Sub-Visa Category Update fee in THB
    Schengen Visa-Thailand 12 years and older 3,352
    Schengen Visa-Thailand 6 to 11 years 1,676
    Schengen Visa-Thailand 6 years and younger 0

    Please note the Visa Fees will need to be paid at the Visa Application Center in Cash/QR Payment in THB only Depend on exchange rate.

    In addition to the above, applicants will also have to pay VFS Service charge of THB 522 (Euro 14) at the visa application center. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes.

  • Documents Required

    • Please click here to download the checklist for Visit Family/Friends Visa.
    • All documents must be translated into Czech or English.
    • Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here.

  • Photo Specifications

    A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:

    • Must be an up-to-date photograph (preferably maximum 6 months old)
    • Must be a colour photograph printed on normal photographic paper
    • Should be passport sized 3,5 x 4,5 cm
    • Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
    • Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
    • Taken against a light background
    • Without sunglasses
    • Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
    • Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
    • The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
    • The mouth must be closed
    • If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements, the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to submit new photographs.

  • Processing Time

    The standard processing time of a short-term Schengen visa application is up to 15 calendar days from reaching the Embassy (not from the date of lodging a visa application at a visa application center). This period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed.

  • Download Form

    Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the Visa Application Centre free of charge.

      Visa Application Form

Study Visa

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

  • Overview

    This type of visa is applicable for those who tend to visit the Czech Republic for Study.

    It allows its holder to travel to the Czech Republic and stay for a limited period of time of not more than 90 days in any 180 day period.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Category Sub-Visa Category Update fee in THB
    Schengen Visa-Thailand 12 years and older 3,352
    Schengen Visa-Thailand 6 to 11 years 1,676
    Schengen Visa-Thailand 6 years and younger 0

    Please note the Visa Fees will need to be paid at the Visa Application Center in Cash/QR Payment in THB only Depend on exchange rate.

    In addition to the above, applicants will also have to pay VFS Service charge of THB 522 (Euro 14) at the visa application center. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes.

  • Documents Required

    • Please click here to download the checklist for Study Visa.
    • All documents must be translated into Czech or English.
    • Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here.

  • Photo Specifications

    A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:

    • Must be an up-to-date photograph (preferably maximum 6 months old)
    • Must be a colour photograph printed on normal photographic paper
    • Should be passport sized 3,5 x 4,5 cm
    • Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
    • Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
    • Taken against a light background
    • Without sunglasses
    • Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
    • Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
    • The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
    • The mouth must be closed
    • If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements, the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to submit new photographs.

  • Processing Time

    The standard processing time of a short-term Schengen visa application is up to 15 calendar days from reaching the Embassy (not from the date of lodging a visa application at a visa application center). This period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed.

  • Download Form

    Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the Visa Application Centre free of charge.

      Visa Application Form

Sport Visa

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

  • Overview

    This type of visa is applicable for those who tend to visit the Czech Republic for Sports.

    It allows its holder to travel to the Czech Republic and stay for a limited period of time of not more than 90 days in any 180 day period.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Category Sub-Visa Category Update fee in THB
    Schengen Visa-Thailand 12 years and older 3,352
    Schengen Visa-Thailand 6 to 11 years 1,676
    Schengen Visa-Thailand 6 years and younger 0

    Please note the Visa Fees will need to be paid at the Visa Application Center in Cash/QR Payment in THB only Depend on exchange rate.

    In addition to the above, applicants will also have to pay VFS Service charge of THB 522 (Euro 14) at the visa application center. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes.

  • Documents Required

    • Please click here to download the checklist for Sport Visa.
    • All documents must be translated into Czech or English.
    • Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here.

  • Photo Specifications

    A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:

    • Must be an up-to-date photograph (preferably maximum 6 months old)
    • Must be a colour photograph printed on normal photographic paper
    • Should be passport sized 3,5 x 4,5 cm
    • Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
    • Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
    • Taken against a light background
    • Without sunglasses
    • Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
    • Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
    • The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
    • The mouth must be closed
    • If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements, the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to submit new photographs.

  • Processing Time

    The standard processing time of a short-term Schengen visa application is up to 15 calendar days from reaching the Embassy (not from the date of lodging a visa application at a visa application center). This period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed.

  • Download Form

    Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the Visa Application Centre free of charge.

      Visa Application Form

Cultural, Scientific and Artistic Events

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

  • Overview

    This type of visa is applicable for those who tend to visit the Czech Republic for Cultural, Scientific and Artistic Events.

    It allows its holder to travel to the Czech Republic and stay for a limited period of time of not more than 90 days in any 180 day period.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Category Sub-Visa Category Update fee in THB
    Schengen Visa-Thailand 12 years and older 3,352
    Schengen Visa-Thailand 6 to 11 years 1,676
    Schengen Visa-Thailand 6 years and younger 0

    Please note the Visa Fees will need to be paid at the Visa Application Center in Cash/QR Payment in THB only Depend on exchange rate.

    In addition to the above, applicants will also have to pay VFS Service charge of THB 522 (Euro 14) at the visa application center. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes.

  • Documents Required

    • Please click here to download the checklist for Cultural, Scientific and Artistic Visa.
    • All documents must be translated into Czech or English.
    • Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here.

  • Photo Specifications

    A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:

    • Must be an up-to-date photograph (preferably maximum 6 months old)
    • Must be a colour photograph printed on normal photographic paper
    • Should be passport sized 3,5 x 4,5 cm
    • Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
    • Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
    • Taken against a light background
    • Without sunglasses
    • Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
    • Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
    • The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
    • The mouth must be closed
    • If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements, the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to submit new photographs.

  • Processing Time

    The standard processing time of a short-term Schengen visa application is up to 15 calendar days from reaching the Embassy (not from the date of lodging a visa application at a visa application center). This period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed.

  • Download Form

    Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the Visa Application Centre free of charge.

      Visa Application Form

Official Visit

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

  • Overview

    This type of visa is applicable for those who tend to visit the Czech Republic for Official Visit.

    It allows its holder to travel to the Czech Republic and stay for a limited period of time of not more than 90 days in any 180 day period.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Category Sub-Visa Category Update fee in THB
    Schengen Visa-Thailand 12 years and older 3,352
    Schengen Visa-Thailand 6 to 11 years 1,676
    Schengen Visa-Thailand 6 years and younger 0

    Please note the Visa Fees will need to be paid at the Visa Application Center in Cash/QR Payment in THB only Depend on exchange rate.

    In addition to the above, applicants will also have to pay VFS Service charge of THB 522 (Euro 14) at the visa application center. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes.

  • Documents Required

    • Please click here to download the checklist for Official Visit Visa.
    • All documents must be translated into Czech or English.
    • Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here.

  • Photo Specifications

    A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:

    • Must be an up-to-date photograph (preferably maximum 6 months old)
    • Must be a colour photograph printed on normal photographic paper
    • Should be passport sized 3,5 x 4,5 cm
    • Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
    • Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
    • Taken against a light background
    • Without sunglasses
    • Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
    • Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
    • The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
    • The mouth must be closed
    • If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements, the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to submit new photographs.

  • Processing Time

    The standard processing time of a short-term Schengen visa application is up to 15 calendar days from reaching the Embassy (not from the date of lodging a visa application at a visa application center). This period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed.

  • Download Form

    Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the Visa Application Centre free of charge.

      Visa Application Form

Medical Treatment

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

  • Overview

    This type of visa is applicable for those who tend to visit the Czech Republic for Medical Treatment.

    It allows its holder to travel to the Czech Republic and stay for a limited period of time of not more than 90 days in any 180 day period.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Category Sub-Visa Category Update fee in THB
    Schengen Visa-Thailand 12 years and older 3,352
    Schengen Visa-Thailand 6 to 11 years 1,676
    Schengen Visa-Thailand 6 years and younger 0

    Please note the Visa Fees will need to be paid at the Visa Application Center in Cash/QR Payment in THB only Depend on exchange rate.

    In addition to the above, applicants will also have to pay VFS Service charge of THB 522 (Euro 14) at the visa application center. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes. Fees are inclusive of all taxes.

  • Documents Required

    • Please click here to download the checklist for Medical Treatment Visa
    • All documents must be translated into Czech or English.
    • Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here.

  • Photo Specifications

    A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:

    • Must be an up-to-date photograph (preferably maximum 6 months old)
    • Must be a colour photograph printed on normal photographic paper
    • Should be passport sized 3,5 x 4,5 cm
    • Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
    • Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
    • Taken against a light background
    • Without sunglasses
    • Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
    • Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
    • The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
    • The mouth must be closed
    • If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements, the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to submit new photographs.

  • Processing Time

    The standard processing time of a short-term Schengen visa application is up to 15 calendar days from reaching the Embassy (not from the date of lodging a visa application at a visa application center). This period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed.

  • Download Form

    Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the Visa Application Centre free of charge.

      Visa Application Form

Drivers Visa

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

  • Overview

    This category of visa caters for drivers conducting international cargo and passenger transportation services in vehicles registered in Thailand.

    All applicants would need to appear in person in order to provide biometric data(fingerprints and digital photography), which is a simple and discreet procedure. This concerns the applications for the short-term Schengen visas (max. 90 days in 180 days).

    For subsequent applications within 5 years the fingerprints can be copied from the previous application file in the VIS, eg. the fingerprints will be provided for the period of 5 years for any subsequent Schengen visa application (for example for the long-term multiple entry visa) .

    Exemptions from the obligation of fingerprinting are provided for:

    • children under the age of 12;
    • persons for whom the collection of fingerprints is physically impossible;
    • Heads of State and members of the national Governments (with their official delegations and spouses) if they travel for official purposes.

    It allows the citizens of Thailand to travel to the Czech Republic and stay for a limited period of time of not more than 90 days in any 180 day period.

    According to the decision taken by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, effective since 18th of April 2011 third countries where the Czech Republic has a number of representative bodies, applicants may apply for a visa only at the representative body within the consular district, in which they have been admitted for permanent or temporary residence.

  • Visa Fees

    Type of Visa Euro THB
    Schengen Visa (12 years and older) 90 3,194
    Schengen Visa (6 to 11 years) 45 1,597
    Schengen Visa (6 years and younger) 0 0

    Please note the Visa Fees will need to be paid at the Visa Application Center in Cash/QR Payment in THB only Depend on exchange rate.

    In addition to the above, applicants will also have to pay VFS Service charge of THB 541 (Euro 14) at the visa application center.

  • Documents Required

    • Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

    Dear applicants, please note that as per Embassy’s requirement, effective 1 April 2015, the Czech Republic Visa Application Centre will be not in a position to accept incomplete set of documents. Please prepare the full set of documents in advance as per the chosen visa category.

    Please click here to download the checklist for Driver Visa.

    Remark: For foreigners (Except Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Lao People's Democratic Republic and Kingdom of Cambodia)

    • Remaining Residence permit/ Stay permit in Thailand must be valid for 1 year and 1 day.

  • Photo Specifications

    A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:

    • Must be an up-to-date photograph (preferably maximum 6 months old)
    • Must be a colour photograph printed on normal photographic paper
    • Should be passport sized 3,5 x 4,5 cm
    • Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
    • Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
    • Taken against a light background
    • Without sunglasses
    • Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
    • Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
    • The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
    • The mouth must be closed
    • If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements, the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to submit new photographs.

  • Processing Time

    The standard processing time of a short-term Schengen visa application is up to 15 calendar days from reaching the Embassy (not from the date of lodging a visa application at a visa application center). This period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed.

  • Download Form

    Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the Visa Application Centre free of charge.

      Visa Application Form

Journalist Visa

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

  • Overview

    This visa category is eligible for applicants who are qualified journalists and travel to the Czech Republic with the aim of journalism.

    All applicants would need to appear in person in order to provide biometric data(fingerprints and digital photography), which is a simple and discreet procedure. This concerns the applications for the short-term Schengen visas (max. 90 days in 180 days).

    For subsequent applications within 5 years the fingerprints can be copied from the previous application file in the VIS, eg. the fingerprints will be provided for the period of 5 years for any subsequent Schengen visa application (for example for the long-term multiple entry visa) .

    Exemptions from the obligation of fingerprinting are provided for:

    • children under the age of 12;
    • persons for whom the collection of fingerprints is physically impossible;
    • Heads of State and members of the national Governments (with their official delegations and spouses) if they travel for official purposes.

    It allows the citizens of Thailand to travel to the Czech Republic and stay for a limited period of time of not more than 90 days in any 180 day period.

    According to the decision taken by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, effective since 18th of April 2011 third countries where the Czech Republic has a number of representative bodies, applicants may apply for a visa only at the representative body within the consular district, in which they have been admitted for permanent or temporary residence.

  • Visa Fees

    Type of Visa Euro THB
    Schengen Visa (12 years and older) 90 3,194
    Schengen Visa (6 to 11 years) 45 1,597
    Schengen Visa (6 years and younger) 0 0

    Please note the Visa Fees will need to be paid at the Visa Application Center in Cash/QR Payment in THB only Depend on exchange rate.

    In addition to the above, applicants will also have to pay VFS Service charge of THB 541 (Euro 14) at the visa application center.

  • Documents Required

    • Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

    Dear applicants, please note that as per Embassy's requirement, effective 1 April 2015, the Czech Republic Visa Application Centre will be not in a position to accept incomplete set of documents. Please prepare the full set of documents in advance as per the chosen visa category.

    Please click here to download the checklist for Journalist Visa.

    Remark: For foreigners (Except Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Lao People's Democratic Republic and Kingdom of Cambodia)

    • Remaining Residence permit/ Stay permit in Thailand must be valid for 1 year and 1 day.

  • Photo Specifications

    A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:

    • Must be an up-to-date photograph (preferably maximum 6 months old)
    • Must be a colour photograph printed on normal photographic paper
    • Should be passport sized 3,5 x 4,5 cm
    • Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
    • Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
    • Taken against a light background
    • Without sunglasses
    • Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
    • Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
    • The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
    • The mouth must be closed
    • If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements, the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to submit new photographs.

  • Processing Time

    The standard processing time of a short-term Schengen visa application is up to 15 calendar days from reaching the Embassy (not from the date of lodging a visa application at a visa application center). This period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed.

  • Download Form

    Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the Visa Application Centre free of charge.

      Visa Application Form

Czech Compatriots

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

  • Overview

    This visa category belongs to applicants who are the citizens of Thailand with Czech roots.

    It allows the citizens of Thailand to travel to the Czech Republic and stay for a limited period of time of not more than 90 days in any 180 day period.

    All applicants would need to appear in person in order to provide biometric data(fingerprints and digital photography), which is a simple and discreet procedure. This concerns the applications for the short-term Schengen visas (max. 90 days in 180 days).

    For subsequent applications within 5 years the fingerprints can be copied from the previous application file in the VIS, eg. the fingerprints will be provided for the period of 5 years for any subsequent Schengen visa application (for example for the long-term multiple entry visa) .

    Exemptions from the obligation of fingerprinting are provided for:

    • children under the age of 12;
    • persons for whom the collection of fingerprints is physically impossible;
    • Heads of State and members of the national Governments (with their official delegations and spouses) if they travel for official purposes.

    Citizens of Thailand with Czech roots are able to apply at any Czech Republic Visa Application Centre without prior appointment. The applicant must provide proof of the given origin. Please inform the manager who will meet you at the Centre of your membership in this category.

    According to the decision taken by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, effective since 18th of April 2011 third countries where the Czech Republic has a number of representative bodies, applicants may apply for a visa only at the representative body within the consular district, in which they have been admitted for permanent or temporary residence.

  • Visa Fees

    Type of Visa Euro THB
    Schengen Visa (12 years and older) 80 3,194
    Schengen Visa (6 to 11 years) 45 1,597
    Schengen Visa (6 years and younger) 0 0

    Please note the Visa Fees will need to be paid at the Visa Application Center in Cash/QR Payment in THB only Depend on exchange rate.

    In addition to the above, applicants will also have to pay VFS Service charge of THB 541 (Euro 14) at the visa application center.

  • Documents Required

    • Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

    Dear applicants, please note that as per Embassy's requirement, effective 1 April 2015, the Czech Republic Visa Application Centre will be not in a position to accept incomplete set of documents. Please prepare the full set of documents in advance as per the chosen visa category.

    Please click here to download the checklist for Czech Compatriots Visa.

    Remark: For foreigners (Except Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Lao People's Democratic Republic and Kingdom of Cambodia)

    • Remaining Residence permit/ Stay permit in Thailand must be valid for 1 year and 1 day.

  • Photo Specifications

    A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:

    • Must be an up-to-date photograph (preferably maximum 6 months old)
    • Must be a colour photograph printed on normal photographic paper
    • Should be passport sized 3,5 x 4,5 cm
    • Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
    • Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
    • Taken against a light background
    • Without sunglasses
    • Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
    • Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
    • The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
    • The mouth must be closed
    • If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements, the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to submit new photographs.

  • Processing Time

    The standard processing time of a short-term Schengen visa application is up to 15 calendar days from reaching the Embassy (not from the date of lodging a visa application at a visa application center). This period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed.

  • Download Form

    Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the Visa Application Centre free of charge.

      Visa Application Form