Czech Republic (Sticker Visa)

Czech Republic Sticker Visa Application Guide

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Traveller Details

Passport

• Requires physical copy
• Passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of departure from the Czech Republic.
• Handwritten passports and passports valid for more than 10 years are not accepted.

Photograph

• Requires physical copy
• Dimensions: 35mm x 45mm on matte finish paper with a white background.
• Face should cover 80% of the photo, with a neutral expression (non-smiling), no glasses or head coverings (unless for religious or ethnic reasons), and must not have been used for a visa previously.

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Travel Details

Flight Tickets

• Provide a copy of confirmed arrival and departure tickets.

Hotel Reservation

• Submit a copy of confirmed hotel reservations, showing the hotel address, contact number, applicant’s name, and dates of reservation for each day of travel.

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Financial Details

Bank Statement

• Requires physical copy
• Provide either the applicant’s own bank statement or the sponsor’s (if sponsored by a blood relative or spouse).
• Must cover the last six months, with the bank’s official sign and seal.

Income Tax Return (ITR)

• For business owners (partners, LLP, or directors), submit the business ITR for the last three years.
• For employed individuals, submit a 3-year ITR or Form 16. Self-employed individuals should submit a 3-year personal ITR.

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Occupation Details

Employed

• Provide a Leave Sanction letter or No Objection Certificate (NOC) on company letterhead, including the applicant’s name, designation, and the authorized signatory’s signature.
• Last three months’ payslips.
• Company appointment letter (required if the applicant recently switched jobs).

Self-employed

• Cover letter on business letterhead.
• Business registration certificate (GST certificate, Certificate of Incorporation, Partnership deed, MOA, etc.).
• Valid proprietorship proof.

Student

• Provide one of the following from the educational institution, containing the applicant’s name: Bonafide certificate, leave letter, or student ID copy.

Retired

• Provide retirement proof or pension slips for the last three months.

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Additional Requirements

Mandatory Details

• Applicants must visit the visa application center in person for biometric data.
• A biometric visit is not required if the applicant has a Schengen visa issued in the last three years.
• All documents must be in English or officially translated.
• The Embassy or Consulate may request additional documents or a personal interview case-by-case.
• Applications submitted within 15 working days of travel will not be accepted.

Travel Insurance

• Travel insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000 (or $50,000) for emergencies, treatment, hospitalization, or repatriation is required.
• Insurance must cover all Schengen countries and be valid for the entire stay.
• Inadequate insurance may result in a shorter visa validity.
• Carry valid Schengen travel insurance as border authorities may ask for proof.

Cover Letter

• A cover letter stating the purpose of the visit and applicant details, addressed to the appropriate consulate or embassy.

Travel Agency Certificate

• A signed and stamped certificate from the travel agency. If the applicant is visiting independently, provide proof of accommodation reservation with deposit or cancellation fee details.

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Conditional Requirements

Minor Traveling with One Parent

• Provide written consent from the other parent or guardian, with a signed copy of their passport or photo ID.
• If one parent has sole custody, provide proof.
• A No Objection Certificate (NOC) on a stamp paper worth ₹100 with the passport copy of the consenting parent.
• Minors must be accompanied by both parents or legal guardians to sign the application form in the presence of a VFS officer, except when visiting the other parent in the Czech Republic.

Minor Traveling Alone

• Obtain written consent from both parents or legal guardians, with signed copies of their passports or IDs.
• NOC from parents if applicable.
• Minors must be accompanied by both parents or legal guardians to sign the application form in the presence of a VFS officer, except when visiting the other parent in the Czech Republic.

Staying with Friends and Family

• Original invitation letter in Czech, signed by the inviting person or family, and endorsed by the Czech Republic Office of Immigration or a public notary.
• Submit a copy of the invitor’s passport, visa, or residence permit, and proof of address.

Sponsor Documents

• Sponsorship letter from the sponsor with trip details and applicant particulars.
• Sponsor’s employment proof, recent bank statement, and government ID proof (passport, driver’s license, or PAN card for Indian sponsors).
• For Czech sponsors, submit a passport or driver’s license copy.

Internal Travel

• Submit proof of any internal travel within the Schengen area.

Marriage Certificate

• If the spouse’s name is not on the applicant’s passport, a marriage certificate is required.

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By following this guide and meeting all specified requirements, applicants will be well-prepared for a successful visa application to the Czech Republic.

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