Czechia
Central Europe · Schengen area
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Fees & exemptions
- Adult Schengen fee
Applicants aged 12 and over
€90 - Child 6-11Reduced
Reduced Visa Code fee
€45 - Child under 6Free
Exempt
Free - VFS UK service feeService fee
Charged in GBP on top of the consular fee
+€27 - Premium lounge / SMS / prime time
Optional add-ons priced at booking
Free
EUR 90 adult Schengen fee (raised from EUR 80 in June 2024), EUR 45 for children 6-11, free under 6, plus a separate VFS service fee in GBP.
Where to apply
VFS Global Visa Application Centre in London, outsourced by the Embassy of the Czech Republic; the Embassy still takes the decision.
Appointment system
Book online at visa.vfsglobal.com/gbr/en/cze. VFS handles biometrics and document intake; optional premium lounge, SMS and prime-time services cost extra.
Required documents
- Completed and signed Schengen visa application form
- Valid passport (issued within last 10 years, valid 3+ months beyond departure, 2 blank pages)
- One recent biometric photo
- Travel medical insurance with EUR 30,000 Schengen cover
- Proof of accommodation or invitation letter
- Round-trip flight itinerary
- Bank statements and payslips showing sufficient funds
- Proof of UK residence status for non-UK nationals
- Employment or study confirmation
- Cover letter with purpose and itinerary
Editor tips
Apply between 6 months and 15 days before travel, and make sure your UK status covers the whole trip plus three months.
Country-specific quirks
The UK sits on the Czech 'harmonised list', so many nationalities resident in the UK may lodge here even though they are not British citizens.
Who can apply where
Your nationality decides whether you need a visa; where you legally live decides where you apply. Applications for Czechia are handled by its embassy, consulate or visa centre covering your country of residence — you cannot normally apply in a country you are only visiting.
- If you are not a citizen of the country you apply from, bring your residence permit or long-stay visa — it usually has to stay valid for at least 3 months after your return.
- Visiting several Schengen countries? Apply to your main destination, or — if you split time evenly — to the country you enter first.
- Some passports are visa-exempt for short stays and only need ETIAS travel authorisation instead of a visa; long-stay and work permits are still required for everyone.
- Fees, document lists and appointment systems are set per consulate, so the local Czechia mission for your region always overrides anything on this page.
Where to submit if you apply from the UK
Addresses where applicants of any nationality living in the United Kingdom hand in Czechia visa documents and give biometrics. Applying from elsewhere? Use the official links below to find the Czechia mission covering your country of residence.
- LondonVFS GlobalVFS Global — Czechia Visa Application Centre
66 Wilson Street, London EC2A 2BT
Short-stay (Schengen) applications.
- LondonEmbassyEmbassy of the Czech Republic
26 Kensington Palace Gardens, London W8 4QY
Long-stay (type D), Employee Card and family reunification applications, in person by appointment.
Always cross-check requirements on the official page for your jurisdiction — details can vary by country of residence.
Where to apply
VFS Global Visa Application Centre in London, outsourced by the Embassy of the Czech Republic; the Embassy still takes the decision.
Appointment system
Book online at visa.vfsglobal.com/gbr/en/cze. VFS handles biometrics and document intake; optional premium lounge, SMS and prime-time services cost extra.
Who can apply where
Your nationality decides whether you need a visa; where you legally live decides where you apply. Applications for Czechia are handled by its embassy, consulate or visa centre covering your country of residence.
Applicants of any nationality living in the United Kingdom hand in Czechia visa documents and give biometrics at these addresses.
- LondonVFS GlobalVFS Global — Czechia Visa Application Centre
66 Wilson Street, London EC2A 2BT
Short-stay (Schengen) applications.
- LondonEmbassyEmbassy of the Czech Republic
26 Kensington Palace Gardens, London W8 4QY
Long-stay (type D), Employee Card and family reunification applications, in person by appointment.
Book your travel to use for supporting documents for Czechia
Most consulates ask for a flight itinerary and confirmed accommodation. Search Prague and attach the confirmations to your application.
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