Visa Information

Overview

Tourist visa is granted for those where the intention is to visit Czech Republic for tourism and sightseeing without having an invitation from an Czech Republic referent.

Visa Fees

There is a VFS Service fee of 20 € (inclusive of %20 VAT) levied per application over and above visa fees.

Important Note : Visa Application Centers do not accept payments with 500 Euros banknotes.

Additional Charges

Please Note :

• All the fees are non-refundable.
• All charges are to be paid in specified currency and cash only.

Documents Required

For Ankara Region (Antalya, Ankara), please use the checklist below.

Please click here to view checklist for Ankara region.

In addition to the Ankara Region checklist, please fill out the forms below.

	C-ACCOMMODATION Form
	C-PNR
	Daily Schedule 1
	C-Non Eu Schengen
	Interview Form

For Istanbul, Izmir please use the checklist below.

Please click here to view the Istanbul, Izmir Checklist.

Photo Specifications

• No more than 6-months old
• 35-45mm in width
• Taken against a light background
• Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
• No glasses

Processing Time

The processing time of visa applications are in discretions of Embassy of Czech Republic in Ankara and Consulate General of Czech Republic in Istanbul.

If all required documentation is in order, Short Terms Visa Applications are usually processed within 15 calendar days, excluding day of submission at Visa Application Centre, and number of days (1-2) required for transportation of documents to Ankara (from Izmir and Antalya).

To the attention of the applicants who submitt in Istanbul,

It is not recommended to apply before 15 days from travel date since your visa process probably would not be concluded!

Please note, in some cases the procedure may take considerably longer than mentioned period. We advice you to apply for visa well in advance.

That period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases.

Processing time for nationalities mentioned below is considerably longer, approximately 14 working days due to additional internal procedures requirement: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Democratic Republic), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Iran, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka and Syria.

Please note that applicants may be required to appear before a Visa Officer for a personal interview at the Embassy of the Czech Republic, Ankara or Consulate General, Istanbul prior to a decision being taken on the application.

The Embassy of the Czech Republic and the Consulate General in Istanbul of the Czech Republic also reserves the right to ask for additional supporting documents during the visa application process in progress. Applicants are requested to read the information on this site carefully. The guidelines listed on this site are to help you prepare your documents as accurately as possible. This will reduce the chances of your application being incomplete or a delay in being processed.

Download Form

Please use below forms for Ankara Jurisdiction

	Schengen Visa Application Form-English (Form must be filled in English)
	Questionaire (It must be filled personally and added into each application)
	Information (Please fill 2 copies)

Please use below forms for Istanbul Jurisdiction

	Schengen Visa Application Form-English ( For Czech Consulate of Istanbul jurisdiction, manually filled forms will not be accepted. Application froms must be filled by using a PC)
	Questionaire (It must be filled personally and added into each application)

Overview

A business visa is granted for those who are visiting Czech Republic for business or conference meetings.

Visa Fees

There is a VFS Service fee of 20 € (inclusive of %20 VAT) levied per application over and above visa fees.

Important Note : Visa Application Centers do not accept payments with 500 Euros banknotes.

Additional Charges

Please Note :

• All the fees are non-refundable.
• All charges are to be paid in specified currency and cash only.

Documents Required

For Ankara Region (Antalya, Ankara), please use the checklist below.

Please click here to view checklist for Ankara region.

In addition to the Ankara Region checklist, please fill out the forms below.

	C-ACCOMMODATION Form
	C-PNR
	Daily Schedule 1
	C-Non Eu Schengen
	Interview Form

For Istanbul, Izmir please use the checklist below.

Please click here to view the Istanbul, Izmir Checklist.

Photo Specifications

• No more than 6-months old
• 35-45mm in width
• Taken against a light background
• Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
• No glasses

Processing Time

The processing time of visa applications are in discretions of Embassy of Czech Republic in Ankara and Consulate General of Czech Republic in Istanbul.

If all required documentation is in order, Short Terms Visa Applications are usually processed within 15 calendar days, excluding day of submission at Visa Application Centre, and number of days (1-2) required for transportation of documents to Ankara (from Izmir and Antalya).

To the attention of the applicants who submitt in Istanbul,

It is not recommended to apply before 15 days from travel date since your visa process probably would not be concluded!

Please note, in some cases the procedure may take considerably longer than mentioned period. We advice you to apply for visa well in advance.

That period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases.

Processing time for nationalities mentioned below is considerably longer, approximately 14 working days due to additional internal procedures requirement: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Democratic Republic), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Iran, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka and Syria.

Please note that applicants may be required to appear before a Visa Officer for a personal interview at the Embassy of the Czech Republic, Ankara or Consulate General, Istanbul prior to a decision being taken on the application.

The Embassy of the Czech Republic and the Consulate General in Istanbul of the Czech Republic also reserves the right to ask for additional supporting documents during the visa application process in progress. Applicants are requested to read the information on this site carefully. The guidelines listed on this site are to help you prepare your documents as accurately as possible. This will reduce the chances of your application being incomplete or a delay in being processed.

Download Form

Please use below forms for Ankara Jurisdiction

	Schengen Visa Application Form-English (Form must be filled in English)
	Questionaire (It must be filled personally and added into each application)

Please use below forms for Istanbul Jurisdiction

	Schengen Visa Application Form-English ( For Czech Consulate of Istanbul jurisdiction, manually filled forms will not be accepted. Application froms must be filled by using a PC)
	Questionaire (It must be filled personally and added into each application)

Overview

This visa type is granted for people want to go to Czech Republic for Cultural or Scientific or Artistic Events.

Visa Fees

There is a VFS Service fee of 20 € (inclusive of %20 VAT) levied per application over and above visa fees.

Important Note : Visa Application Centers do not accept payments with 500 Euros banknotes.

Additional Charges

Please Note :

• All the fees are non-refundable.
• All charges are to be paid in specified currency and cash only.

Documents Required

For Ankara Region (Antalya, Ankara), please use the checklist below

Please click here to view checklist for Ankara region.

In addition to the Ankara Region checklist, please fill out the forms below.

	C-ACCOMMODATION Form
	C-PNR
	Daily Schedule 1
	C-Non Eu Schengen
	Interview Form

For Istanbul, Izmir please use the checklist below.

Please click here to view the Istanbul, Izmir Checklist.

Photo Specifications

• No more than 6-months old
• 35-45mm in width
• Taken against a light background
• Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
• No glasses

Processing Time

The processing time of visa applications are in discretions of Embassy of Czech Republic in Ankara and Consulate General of Czech Republic in Istanbul.

If all required documentation is in order, Short Terms Visa Applications are usually processed within 15 calendar days, excluding day of submission at Visa Application Centre, and number of days (1-2) required for transportation of documents to Ankara (from Izmir and Antalya).

To the attention of the applicants who submitt in Istanbul,

It is not recommended to apply before 15 days from travel date since your visa process probably would not be concluded!

Please note, in some cases the procedure may take considerably longer than mentioned period. We advice you to apply for visa well in advance.

That period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases.

Processing time for nationalities mentioned below is considerably longer, approximately 14 working days due to additional internal procedures requirement: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Democratic Republic), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Iran, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka and Syria.

Please note that applicants may be required to appear before a Visa Officer for a personal interview at the Embassy of the Czech Republic, Ankara or Consulate General, Istanbul prior to a decision being taken on the application.

The Embassy of the Czech Republic and the Consulate General in Istanbul of the Czech Republic also reserves the right to ask for additional supporting documents during the visa application process in progress. Applicants are requested to read the information on this site carefully. The guidelines listed on this site are to help you prepare your documents as accurately as possible. This will reduce the chances of your application being incomplete or a delay in being processed.

Download Form

Please use below forms for Ankara Jurisdiction

	Schengen Visa Application Form-English (Form must be filled in English)
	Questionaire (It must be filled personally and added into each application)

Please use below forms for Istanbul Jurisdiction

	Schengen Visa Application Form-English ( For Czech Consulate of Istanbul jurisdiction, manually filled forms will not be accepted. Application froms must be filled by using a PC)
	Questionaire (It must be filled personally and added into each application)

Overview

Visit to Family or Freinds visa is only intended to allow a foreign national to visit Czech Republic for a limited period of time. This category of visa caters for people wishing visit the member of his/her family or friend.

Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.

Visa Fees

There is a VFS Service fee of 20 € (inclusive of %20 VAT) levied per application over and above visa fees.

Important Note : Visa Application Centers do not accept payments with 500 Euros banknotes.

Additional Charges

Please Note :

• All the fees are non-refundable.
• All charges are to be paid in specified currency and cash only.

Documents Required

For Ankara Region (Antalya, Ankara), please use the checklist below.

Please click here to view checklist for Ankara region.

In addition to the Ankara Region checklist, please fill out the forms below.

	C-ACCOMMODATION Form
	C-PNR
	Daily Schedule 1
	C-Non Eu Schengen
	Interview Form

For Istanbul, Izmir please use the checklist below.

Please click here to view the Istanbul, Izmir Checklist.

Photo Specifications

• No more than 6-months old
• 35-45mm in width
• Taken against a light background
• Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
• No glasses

Processing Time

The processing time of visa applications are in discretions of Embassy of Czech Republic in Ankara and Consulate General of Czech Republic in Istanbul.

If all required documentation is in order, Short Terms Visa Applications are usually processed within 15 calendar days, excluding day of submission at Visa Application Centre, and number of days (1-2) required for transportation of documents to Ankara (from Izmir and Antalya).

To the attention of the applicants who submitt in Istanbul,

It is not recommended to apply before 15 days from travel date since your visa process probably would not be concluded!

Please note, in some cases the procedure may take considerably longer than mentioned period. We advice you to apply for visa well in advance.

That period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases.

Processing time for nationalities mentioned below is considerably longer, approximately 14 working days due to additional internal procedures requirement: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Democratic Republic), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Iran, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka and Syria.

Please note that applicants may be required to appear before a Visa Officer for a personal interview at the Embassy of the Czech Republic, Ankara or Consulate General, Istanbul prior to a decision being taken on the application.

The Embassy of the Czech Republic and the Consulate General in Istanbul of the Czech Republic also reserves the right to ask for additional supporting documents during the visa application process in progress. Applicants are requested to read the information on this site carefully. The guidelines listed on this site are to help you prepare your documents as accurately as possible. This will reduce the chances of your application being incomplete or a delay in being processed.

Download Form

Please use below forms for Ankara Jurisdiction

	Schengen Visa Application Form-English (Form must be filled in English)
	Questionaire (It must be filled personally and added into each application)

Please use below forms for Istanbul Jurisdiction

	Schengen Visa Application Form-English ( For Czech Consulate of Istanbul jurisdiction, manually filled forms will not be accepted. Application froms must be filled by using a PC)
	Questionaire (It must be filled personally and added into each application)

Overview

A visa is only intended to allow a foreign national to visit Czech Republic for a limited period of time. This category of visa caters for drivers conducting international cargo and passenger transportation services to Czech Republic in vehicles registered in Turkey.

Visa Fees

There is a VFS Service fee of 20 € (inclusive of %20 VAT) levied per application over and above visa fees.

Important Note : Visa Application Centers do not accept payments with 500 Euros banknotes.

Additional Charges

Please Note :

• All the fees are non-refundable.
• All charges are to be paid in specified currency and cash only.

Documents Required

For Ankara Region (Antalya, Ankara), please use the checklist below.

Please click here to view checklist for Ankara region.

In addition to the Ankara Region checklist, please fill out the forms below.

	Questionaire Form
	C-ACCOMMODATION Formu
	C-PNR
	Daily Schedule 1
	C-Non Eu Schengen
	Interview Form

For Istanbul, Izmir please use the checklist below.

Please click here to view the Istanbul, Izmir Checklist.

Photo Specifications

• No more than 6-months old
• 35-45mm in width
• Taken against a light background
• Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
• No glasses

Processing Time

The processing time of visa applications are in discretions of Embassy of Czech Republic in Ankara and Consulate General of Czech Republic in Istanbul.

If all required documentation is in order, Short Terms Visa Applications are usually processed within 15 calendar days, excluding day of submission at Visa Application Centre, and number of days (1-2) required for transportation of documents to Ankara (from Izmir and Antalya).

To the attention of the applicants who submitt in Istanbul,

It is not recommended to apply before 15 days from travel date since your visa process probably would not be concluded!

Please note, in some cases the procedure may take considerably longer than mentioned period. We advice you to apply for visa well in advance.

That period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases.

Processing time for nationalities mentioned below is considerably longer, approximately 14 working days due to additional internal procedures requirement: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Democratic Republic), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Iran, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka and Syria.

Please note that applicants may be required to appear before a Visa Officer for a personal interview at the Embassy of the Czech Republic, Ankara or Consulate General, Istanbul prior to a decision being taken on the application.

The Embassy of the Czech Republic and the Consulate General in Istanbul of the Czech Republic also reserves the right to ask for additional supporting documents during the visa application process in progress. Applicants are requested to read the information on this site carefully. The guidelines listed on this site are to help you prepare your documents as accurately as possible. This will reduce the chances of your application being incomplete or a delay in being processed.

Download Form

Please use below forms for Ankara Jurisdiction

	Schengen Visa Application Form-English (Form must be filled in English)
	Questionaire (It must be filled personally and added into each application)

Please use below forms for Istanbul Jurisdiction

	Schengen Visa Application Form-English ( For Czech Consulate of Istanbul jurisdiction, manually filled forms will not be accepted. Application froms must be filled by using a PC)
	Questionaire (It must be filled personally and added into each application)

Overview

VISA PROCEDURE FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF EU CITIZENS

1.1. No visa fee.

1.2. The following facilitations are granted:

 - visa applications from family members of EU citizens as defined by Article 3(2) of Annex to the Directive 2004/38 and persons with whom the EU citizen has contracted a registered partnership are examined as soon as possible;

 - the persons referred to above are not required to present proof of personal means of subsistence (e.g. cash, travellers cheques, credit cards);

 – the persons referred to above are not required to present an invitation or proof of sponsorship and/or accommodation.

1.3. Type of visa issued: Third country family members may only be required to have an entry visa in accordance with Regulation 539/2001.

1.4. Supporting documents: In order to benefit from the facilitations provided for by the Directive 2004/38, the visa applicant must prove that he/she is a family member of an EU citizen (eg. a marriage certificate, birth certificate, proof of dependency,...)

1.5. Burden of proof: The burden of proof applicable in the framework of the visa application under the Directive 2004/38 is twofold:

Firstly, it is up to the visa applicant to prove that he/she is a beneficiary of the Directive. The applicant must be able to provide documentary evidence foreseen above as he/she must be able to provide evidence to support his/her claim.

If the applicant fails to provide such evidence, the consulate can conclude that the applicant is not entitled to the specific treatment under the Directive.

1.6. Original Marriage certificate (from the relevant EU country)

1.7. A document that the couple will travel together (if the family member will be accompanying the EU citizen) otherwise the applicant will not be considered as EU family member.

Visa Fees

There is a VFS Service fee of 20 € (inclusive of %20 VAT) levied per application over and above visa fees.

Important Note : Visa Application Centers do not accept payments with 500 Euros banknotes.

Additional Charges

Please Note :

• All the fees are non-refundable.
• All charges are to be paid in specified currency and cash only.

Documents Required

For Ankara Region (Antalya, Ankara), please use the checklist below.

Please click here to view checklist for Ankara region.

	C-ACCOMMODATION Form
	C-PNR
	Daily Schedule 1
	C-Non Eu Schengen
	Interview Form

For Istanbul, Izmir please use the checklist below.

Please click here to view the Istanbul, Izmir Checklist.

Photo Specifications

• No more than 6-months old
• 35-45mm in width
• Taken against a light background
• Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
• No glasses

Processing Time

The processing time of visa applications are in discretions of Embassy of Czech Republic in Ankara and Consulate General of Czech Republic in Istanbul.

If all required documentation is in order, Short Terms Visa Applications are usually processed within 15 calendar days, excluding day of submission at Visa Application Centre, and number of days (1-2) required for transportation of documents to Ankara (from Izmir and Antalya).

To the attention of the applicants who submitt in Istanbul,

It is not recommended to apply before 15 days from travel date since your visa process probably would not be concluded!

Please note, in some cases the procedure may take considerably longer than mentioned period. We advice you to apply for visa well in advance.

That period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases.

Processing time for nationalities mentioned below is considerably longer, approximately 14 working days due to additional internal procedures requirement: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Democratic Republic), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Iran, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka and Syria.

Please note that applicants may be required to appear before a Visa Officer for a personal interview at the Embassy of the Czech Republic, Ankara or Consulate General, Istanbul prior to a decision being taken on the application.

The Embassy of the Czech Republic and the Consulate General in Istanbul of the Czech Republic also reserves the right to ask for additional supporting documents during the visa application process in progress. Applicants are requested to read the information on this site carefully. The guidelines listed on this site are to help you prepare your documents as accurately as possible. This will reduce the chances of your application being incomplete or a delay in being processed.

Download Form

Please use below forms for Ankara Jurisdiction

Schengen Visa Application Form-English (Form must be filled in English)

Questionaire(It must be filled personally and added into each application)

Interview Form for Ankara-İzmir-Antalya Applications

DOCUMENTS FOR FAMILY MEMBER OF EU CITIZENS

Please use below forms for Istanbul Jurisdiction

	Schengen Visa Application Form-English ( For Czech Consulate of Istanbul jurisdiction, manually filled forms will not be accepted. Application froms must be filled by using a PC)
	Questionaire (It must be filled personally and added into each application)

Overview

This visa type is granted for people want to go to Czech Republic for Study.

Visa Fees

There is a VFS Service fee of 20 € (inclusive of %20 VAT) levied per application over and above visa fees.

Important Note : Visa Application Centers do not accept payments with 500 Euros banknotes.

Additional Charges

Please Note :

• All the fees are non-refundable.
• All charges are to be paid in specified currency and cash only.

Documents Required

For Ankara Region (Antalya, Ankara), please use the checklist below.

Please click here to view checklist for Ankara region.

Please click here to view Erasmus checklist for Ankara region.

In addition to the Ankara Region checklist, please fill out the forms below.

	Questionaire Form
	C-ACCOMMODATION Formu
	C-PNR
	Daily Schedule 1
	C-Non Eu Schengen
	Interview Form

For Istanbul, Izmir please use the checklist below.

Please click here to view the Istanbul, Izmir Checklist.

Photo Specifications

• No more than 6-months old
• 35-45mm in width
• Taken against a light background
• Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
• No glasses

Processing Time

The processing time of visa applications are in discretions of Embassy of Czech Republic in Ankara and Consulate General of Czech Republic in Istanbul.

If all required documentation is in order, Short Terms Visa Applications are usually processed within 15 calendar days, excluding day of submission at Visa Application Centre, and number of days (1-2) required for transportation of documents to Ankara (from Izmir and Antalya).

To the attention of the applicants who submitt in Istanbul,

It is not recommended to apply before 15 days from travel date since your visa process probably would not be concluded!

Please note, in some cases the procedure may take considerably longer than mentioned period. We advice you to apply for visa well in advance.

That period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases.

Processing time for nationalities mentioned below is considerably longer, approximately 14 working days due to additional internal procedures requirement: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Democratic Republic), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Iran, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka and Syria.

Please note that applicants may be required to appear before a Visa Officer for a personal interview at the Embassy of the Czech Republic, Ankara or Consulate General, Istanbul prior to a decision being taken on the application.

The Embassy of the Czech Republic and the Consulate General in Istanbul of the Czech Republic also reserves the right to ask for additional supporting documents during the visa application process in progress. Applicants are requested to read the information on this site carefully. The guidelines listed on this site are to help you prepare your documents as accurately as possible. This will reduce the chances of your application being incomplete or a delay in being processed.

Download Form

Please use below forms for Ankara Jurisdiction

Schengen Visa Application Form-English (Form must be filled in English)

Questionaire(It must be filled personally and added into each application)

Interview Form for Ankara-İzmir-Antalya Applications

Please use below forms for Istanbul Jurisdiction

	Schengen Visa Application Form-English ( For Czech Consulate of Istanbul jurisdiction, manually filled forms will not be accepted. Application froms must be filled by using a PC)
	Questionaire (It must be filled personally and added into each application)