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)
	Schengen Visa Application Form-Czech
	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.

Please click here to view checklist for Ankara region. (Job/Employment - Short Term)

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)
	Schengen Visa Application Form-Czech
	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)
	Schengen Visa Application Form-Czech
	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.

Please click here to view checklist for Ankara region.(Unmarried Couples)

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)
	Schengen Visa Application Form-Czech
	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)
	Schengen Visa Application Form-Czech
	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

No Visa Fee

By the decision of the Czech Republic Consulate in Istanbul, Couple who are EU citizens and traveling together and have a Turkish passport will be able to apply through VFS Global.

EU family members traveling alone can apply to VFS Global branches.

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)

Schengen Visa Application Form-Czech

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)

Schengen Visa Application Form-Czech

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)