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Charles Bridge and the Vltava in Prague — visa for Czechia

Visa information

Czechia Visa

Schengen visa: up to 90 days in any 180.

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Viza.az service fee
95 AZN
Visa centre fee
21 €
Consular fee
35 €

Visa types for Czechia

Tourist visa

For short breaks, sightseeing and personal visits to Czechia. This is the most commonly requested category.

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Business visa

For meetings, negotiations, trade fairs and conferences held in Czechia. A formal invitation from the host is required.

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Student visa

For university study, language courses and exchange programmes in Czechia. An offer letter and funds covering the period of study are required.

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Family reunion visa

A long-stay type D visa to join a spouse or close relative living in Czechia. The document file is considerably larger than for a Schengen C visa.

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A Schengen type C visa is required for travel to Czechia. In Baku applications are handled by the VFS Global visa centre; the Czech embassy confirms this officially.

The consular fee is 35 euros; the visa centre’s charge is paid on top. Appointment slots are limited, so the trip should be planned early.

Prague, Karlovy Vary and Český Krumlov are the most popular destinations. For medical tourism, Karlovy Vary may call for additional documents. Viza.az helps with the document file and with planning the appointment.

Visa to Czechia: prices and processing times

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Service Processing time Price
Viza.az service fee 3-5 working days 95 AZN
Visa centre cost — 21 €
Consular fee — 35 €
Visa decision 10-15 working days —

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Documents required for a visa to Czechia

  • Ordinary passport Valid for at least three months after the trip, issued within the last ten years, with at least two blank pages.
  • Copy of your ID card Required alongside the passport.
  • Completed Schengen application form A single form for all member states; it must be signed and dated.
  • Two biometric photographs 35×45 mm, light background, taken within the last six months.
  • Medical insurance Article 15 of the Visa Code requires cover of at least 30,000 euros. It must be valid across all member states and for every day of the stay, and cover emergency care, hospital treatment, medical repatriation and death.
  • Return ticket reservation Showing the dates of entry and exit and the airports. We advise against buying the ticket before the visa is granted.
  • Proof of accommodation A hotel booking or a formal invitation from your host, covering every night of the trip.
  • Bank statement A stamped statement covering the last three to six months. For a week-long trip we suggest a balance of roughly 2,500-3,000 AZN.
  • Letter from your employer It must state the organisation's name, tax number and contact details, along with your position, salary and length of service, and carry a stamp and signature. Business owners submit a copy of the tax registration, a turnover certificate from the tax office and a register extract instead; students submit a letter from their institution.
  • Proof of marital status Marriage certificate, and birth certificates for children under 18. If a child travels with one parent, the other's notarised consent is required.
  • Previous passports and visas Schengen, UK, US and Canadian visas issued in recent years count as a good travel history. It is not on the official list, but consulates ask for it regularly.
  • Sponsor's documents If someone else is funding the trip: the sponsor's letter, proof of income and evidence of the relationship. Required only in that case.
  • Original proof of accommodation The Czech consulate may check that the hotel booking has been paid for.
  • Applying in person at the visa centre Fingerprints and documents are submitted at the visa centre in Baku; the centre's fee (21 EUR) is paid on top of the consular fee.
  • Translation of documents Documents in Azerbaijani are translated into English; several consulates also ask for notary certification.

Visa to Czechia: frequently asked questions

In Baku, Czech applications are accepted by the VFS Global visa centre — the Czech embassy confirms this officially. The documents are handed in at the centre and the biometrics are taken there.

The consular fee is 35 euros and the VFS Global service charge is 21 euros. The Viza.az service fee is 95 AZN. Translation and insurance are separate costs.

Yes, the number of appointments for Czechia is limited and they run out quickly, especially in spring and summer. You have to check the system regularly. If your travel date is fixed, start the application at least two months ahead.

A confirmation document from the sanatorium or clinic, a programme showing the length of treatment and the payment receipt. These documents make the purpose of the trip clear and strengthen the application considerably.

Standard: passport, application form, photo, hotel booking, return tickets, insurance with 30,000 euros of cover, a letter from your employer and a bank statement. A short trip does not reduce the number of documents.

Usually 7 to 15 working days. The period stretches if the documents are incomplete or if additional checks are needed. Delays around public holidays are normal.

Yes, both are in the Schengen zone. The Prague–Vienna route is popular; the main thing is to apply to the country where you will spend more nights.

We put together the document file, take on the search for an appointment and fill in the form. For treatment trips we also check that the clinic documents meet the requirements.