Czech Republic Visa RequirementsFor India passport holders
Indian passport holders require a Schengen visa to visit the Czech Republic. A Czech Schengen visa is valid for all 27 Schengen member states, allowing combined European travel.
India passport holders require a visa to enter Czech Republic.
Apply at the Czech Embassy in New Delhi or through VFS Global. The fee is €80 (approximately $80 USD). Required documents include a valid passport (3 months validity beyond intended stay, issued within last 10 years), 2 passport photos, completed Schengen visa application form, travel insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage for the entire Schengen area), confirmed return ticket, hotel bookings for every night, last 3-6 months bank statements, income proof (salary slips, IT returns), and a cover letter. Biometrics are collected at application. Processing takes approximately 15 working days.
Czech Republic is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
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India to Czech Republic: What You Need to Know
The Czech Republic (Czechia) is a Central European Schengen country home to Prague, one of Europe's most popular city breaks. Indian nationals must apply for a Schengen Type C visa to visit. The Czech Embassy in New Delhi and VFS Global handle Indian applications.
Practical Tips
If the Czech Republic is your main destination or the first Schengen country you will enter, apply at the Czech Embassy. Prague is best visited in spring (April-May) or autumn (September-October) to avoid summer crowds. The Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, and Prague Castle are top sights. Despite being in the EU, the Czech Republic still uses the Czech Koruna (CZK), not the Euro. Exchange currency at banks or official exchange offices - avoid street money changers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do Indians apply for a Czech Republic Schengen visa?
Apply at the Czech Embassy in New Delhi or at a VFS Global Schengen Visa Application Centre. You need to book an appointment, submit your passport, application form, travel insurance, hotel bookings, return flight, and bank statements, and pay the €80 fee.
Does the Czech Republic use the Euro?
No. Despite being an EU member, the Czech Republic has not adopted the Euro. It uses the Czech Koruna (CZK). However, a Schengen visa issued for Czech Republic is valid throughout the Schengen zone including Euro-using countries.
How many days can Indians spend in the Czech Republic on a Schengen visa?
A Schengen visa allows up to 90 days within any 180-day period across all Schengen countries combined, not just in the Czech Republic. Track your days carefully if visiting multiple Schengen countries.
Can I visit other Schengen countries with a Czech Schengen visa?
Yes. A Schengen visa issued by the Czech Republic is valid for travel to all 27 Schengen member states including Germany, France, Austria, Italy, and others, within the 90/180 day rule.