Here are the Czech Republic tourist visa requirements for Indians

• Visa application form

• Photograph

• Valid passport

• Proof of financial means

• Proof of employment

• Travel insurance

• Proof of accommodation

• Invitation letter

• Return flight ticket

• Proof of travel purpose

Visa application form:

Download and print the Czech Republic application form. Complete it accurately and ensure the details you provide match your passport information.

Photograph:

One recent passport-sized photograph that adheres to the Czech Republic’s visa photo requirements (e.g., white background, taken within the last six months).

With Axis, you cannot only upload your passport-size photo but also click the picture of yours using your smartphone or desktop camera. Axis automatically adjusts the photo to meet the country’s requirements without hassle.

Valid passport: 

You will need to submit your passport, which should be valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area. It must have been issued within the last ten years and contain at least two blank pages.

With Axis, you cannot only upload your passport pictures but also take a picture of your passport using your smartphone or desktop camera.

Proof of financial means:

Submit bank account statements for the last three months, the last 3 months’ salary slips (if employed) and ITR acknowledgement for the last three years. The bank statements should be signed and stamped by your bank. 

Proof of employment:

If employed, submit an official letter from your employer (containing the employer’s statement on the approval of your holidays) printed on the official letterhead confirming your employment status. This letter should include contact details and be stamped and signed by an authorised person. If self-employed, submit the certificate of company registration.

Travel insurance:

You must have travel insurance valid for all Schengen Countries. It should cover at least €30,000 or equivalent for all risks for the entire duration of the trip. 

Proof of accommodation:

This can include private accommodation, a rental agreement, hotel reservations, or similar arrangements. The accommodation must cover the entire duration of your stay in the Schengen Area.

Axis provides hotel reservations for free, allowing you to demonstrate your travel plans without any financial commitment.

Invitation letter:

If you are visiting friends or family in the Czech Republic, an invitation letter from your host is required. This letter should confirm your place of stay and the relationship between you and your host.

Return flight ticket:

A confirmed return or onward flight ticket that proves your plan to leave the Czech Republic before your visa expires.

Atlys provides flight reservations for free, allowing you to demonstrate your travel plans without any financial commitment.

Proof of travel purpose:

Provide a clear and concise cover letter outlining your personal information, purpose of visit, financial means and intent to return. 

Atlys will help you with a customizable cover letter during the application process, free of cost..

Note: Depending on the specific circumstances mentioned in the visa application, additional documents will be required. For example, you will need a sponsorship letter if your trip is sponsored. 

Here is the minimum bank financial requirement for a Czech Republic visa:

• For stays of 30 days or less, you must show proof of at least 1,565 CZK per day.

• For stays exceeding 30 days (up to 90 days), you must have at least 46,950 CZK, with an additional 6,260 CZK for one full month beyond the first 30 days.

To prove financial means for a Czech Republic visa, you can submit bank account statements for the last three months, salary slips for the last three months (if employed), and ITR acknowledgement for the last three years. If you have investments such as mutual funds, fixed deposits, or other financial assets, you can also use these to demonstrate financial stability.

Yes, travel insurance is mandatory when applying for a Czech visa. Additionally, the travel insurance must meet the following criteria:

• The minimum coverage shall be €30,000.00.

• The insurance shall be valid throughout the territory of the Schengen States.

• It should cover the entire period of the person’s intended stay or transit in the Schengen Area.

• The travel insurance should cover any expenses that might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment, or death during the stay(s) on the territory of the Member States.

   

Note: Ensure the Schengen countries recognise your insurance provider. You can find a list of approved Indian travel insurance companies on the government website.

Axis provides travel insurance that meets Schengen visa requirements at a minimal cost.