Czech Republic Schengen Visa from Turkey

Traveling from Turkey to the Czech Republic requires a visa application for entry into the Schengen Area. Depending on your purpose of visit, you can apply for a Tourism Visa or a Family Friend Visit Visa. Ensure you have all necessary documents ready to facilitate a smooth application process.

2 visa centres·2 visa types·Starts at ₺1000·Processed by VFS

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Appointment wait times

Median days from booking until appointment — based on real appointments observed by xVisa

< 20 days20–30> 30

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Istanbul Altunizade Czech Republic Visa Application Centre - Istanbul Altunizade
Istanbul Harbiye Czech Republic Visa Application Centre - Istanbul Beyoglu

Czech Republic visa centres in Turkey

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Document checklist

For a successful visa application, prepare a comprehensive set of documents. This includes a valid passport, completed application form, proof of accommodation, travel insurance, and financial means. Additional documents may be required based on your specific visa type, so review the requirements carefully before submitting your application.

Application form
Required
Duly completed and signed visa application form
Bank statements (3 months)
Required
Personal bank statements showing income and funds
Complete extract of the civil registry or family book
Required
Complete extract of the civil registry or family book showing parents, siblings, spouse, and children; if possible including a QR code for verification.
Return or onward travel booking
Required
Printed flight/train/bus booking showing passenger name and itinerary
Hotel Reservation
Required
Provide confirmed accommodation booking showing the applicant's name, travel dates, and accommodation address details.
Valid passport or travel document
Required
Original passport valid at least 3 months beyond return date, plus photocopy
Proof of regular income (e.g., payslips for last 3 months)
Required
Proof of regular income, such as pay slips for the last three months (as described in the Slovenia – USA short stay visa checklist, Rev. 1-2025).
Travel Booking
Required
If you will visit other countries after Switzerland, submit all travel bookings.
Travel medical insurance
Required
Insurance covering all Schengen states for EUR 30,000 minimum
Company activity certificate
Required in some cases
Company activity certificate (Faaliyet Belgesi).
👔Self Employed
Company chamber of commerce registration
Required in some cases
Company registration in the chamber of commerce and a copy of the bulletin of the trade register.
👔Self Employed
Employment Letter
Required in some cases
If employed, provide a recent original signed headed employer letter addressed to the Mission and confirming your employment.
👔Employed
Farmer certificate
Required in some cases
Farmer certificate issued by a chamber of agriculture.
Parental consent documents for minors
Required in some cases
For minors travelling alone/with one parent: parental consent, certified copies of parents’ passports, British school certificate.
👶Travelling with children
Proof of pension
Required in some cases
Proof of pension, either through a bank account record or pension booklet.
👔Retired
SGK employment and service statement
Required in some cases
SGK statement of employment (Sigortalı İşe Giriş Bildirgesi) and SGK registration and service document (SGK tescil ve hizmet dökümü) with a readable QR code.
👔Employed
Student certificate
Required in some cases
Student certificate issued by the Council of Higher Education in Turkey (YÖK) with a readable QR code.
👔Student
Statement of tax payments
Required in some cases
Statement proving payment of taxes by the company.
👔Self Employed

Booking your Czech Republic appointment

Schedule your appointment at one of the Czech Republic Visa Application Centres in Istanbul, either Altunizade or Beyoglu. Arrive on time and bring all required documents to avoid delays. Check the specific center's operating hours and ensure you have the correct application form filled out prior to your visit.