How much does a Czechia family visit visa cost?

For a Czechia family visit visa, the consular fee is €100. Reduced or waived amounts apply to: Long-term family visa (third-country sponsor) — €100; EU/EEA/Swiss family member — free; Short-stay Schengen visa for an EU family member — free. Long-term visa fee CZK 2,500 (about EUR 100); free for family members of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens exercising free movement rights. Visa application centres such as VFS Global, BLS, TLScontact or Capago charge their own service fee on top.

How long does a Czechia family visit visa take to process?

A decision on a Czechia family visit visa typically takes around 90 days from the appointment date, though peak season, additional document requests and consulate workload can extend this. Apply as early as the rules allow.

What documents are required for a Czechia family visit visa?

The Czechia consular network lists: Long-term visa or residence application form; Valid passport covering the intended stay; One biometric photo; Proof of the family relationship, apostilled and translated; Proof of accommodation in Czechia; Proof of sufficient funds; Criminal record extract from the UK and other recent countries of residence; Medical insurance for the visa period; Proof of the sponsor's Czech status or residence; Fee payment receipt. Some items are mandatory and others only advisable — the EU Visa Compass checklist tool flags which is which.

Can I apply for a Czechia family visit visa from the United Kingdom?

Yes. We list 2 submission points in the UK for Czechia, with addresses and notes, on this page. If you live elsewhere, use the consulate covering your country of residence — the requirements themselves stay the same.

Czechia family visit visa: requirements, fee and processing time

This page covers the Czechia family visit visa — used for visiting relatives or a partner, including family members of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. Every field below is taken from our editor-verified country record and reflects what the Czechia consular network publishes for applicants of any nationality. You apply in the country where you legally reside, so exact centres and service fees can differ locally.

Consular fee

€100

Typical decision

90 days

Appointments

Email request

Where to apply for a Czechia family visit visa

Short visits: VFS Global London, free of charge for family members of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. Stays over 90 days: long-term family visa lodged in person at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in London.

Required documents

Long-term visa or residence application form
Valid passport covering the intended stay
One biometric photo
Proof of the family relationship, apostilled and translated
Proof of accommodation in Czechia
Proof of sufficient funds
Criminal record extract from the UK and other recent countries of residence
Medical insurance for the visa period
Proof of the sponsor's Czech status or residence
Fee payment receipt

Turn this list into a tick-off checklist on the checklist page, which also flags which items are mandatory and which are only advisable.

Fees, reductions and exemptions

Long-term family visa (third-country sponsor)€100— CZK 2,500, converted at the day's rate
EU/EEA/Swiss family memberFree— Directive 2004/38/EC
Short-stay Schengen visa for an EU family memberFree— Fee exempt under the Directive

Long-term visa fee CZK 2,500 (about EUR 100); free for family members of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens exercising free movement rights.

Booking an appointment

Over-90-day family visas are booked directly with the Embassy consular section following its 'visa over 90 days' appointment instructions - VFS does not handle this category.

Practical tips

If you are joining an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen, apply as a 'family member of a Union citizen' citing Directive 2004/38/EC - free and legally required to be expedited.

What is unusual about the Czechia process

Long-term family applications must be lodged in person at the Embassy; with background checks they can run to 90-120 days.

Official sources

If you are applying from the United Kingdom

London — VFS Global — Czechia Visa Application Centre
66 Wilson Street, London EC2A 2BT
Short-stay (Schengen) applications.
London — Embassy 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.

Applying from somewhere else? Use the consulate that covers your country of legal residence — the requirements above still apply.

Updated today against official Czechia consular sources. Requirements can change without notice — always confirm before you travel.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Czechia family visit visa cost?: For a Czechia family visit visa, the consular fee is €100. Reduced or waived amounts apply to: Long-term family visa (third-country sponsor) — €100; EU/EEA/Swiss family member — free; Short-stay Schengen visa for an EU family member — free. Long-term visa fee CZK 2,500 (about EUR 100); free for family members of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens exercising free movement rights. Visa application centres such as VFS Global, BLS, TLScontact or Capago charge their own service fee on top.
How long does a Czechia family visit visa take to process?: A decision on a Czechia family visit visa typically takes around 90 days from the appointment date, though peak season, additional document requests and consulate workload can extend this. Apply as early as the rules allow.
Where do I apply for a Czechia family visit visa?: Short visits: VFS Global London, free of charge for family members of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. Stays over 90 days: long-term family visa lodged in person at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in London. You always apply through the mission or application centre that covers your country of legal residence.
What documents are required for a Czechia family visit visa?: The Czechia consular network lists: Long-term visa or residence application form; Valid passport covering the intended stay; One biometric photo; Proof of the family relationship, apostilled and translated; Proof of accommodation in Czechia; Proof of sufficient funds; Criminal record extract from the UK and other recent countries of residence; Medical insurance for the visa period; Proof of the sponsor's Czech status or residence; Fee payment receipt. Some items are mandatory and others only advisable — the EU Visa Compass checklist tool flags which is which.
How do appointments work for a Czechia family visit visa?: Appointment model: Email request. Over-90-day family visas are booked directly with the Embassy consular section following its 'visa over 90 days' appointment instructions - VFS does not handle this category.
Can I apply for a Czechia family visit visa from the United Kingdom?: Yes. We list 2 submission points in the UK for Czechia, with addresses and notes, on this page. If you live elsewhere, use the consulate covering your country of residence — the requirements themselves stay the same.

🇨🇿 Czechia family visit visa: requirements, fee and processing time