Czech Republic Schengen Visa from United Kingdom

For travelers from the United Kingdom to the Czech Republic, securing an All Other Short Stay Visa is essential for your journey. This visa facilitates various purposes, including business activities. Ensure you prepare your application thoroughly to meet the specific requirements set by the Czech authorities.

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London Czech Visa Application Centre, London

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Document checklist

A total of 61 documents may be required for your visa application. Essential documents typically include a valid passport, completed visa application form, recent photographs, proof of accommodation, travel itinerary, and financial statements. Additional documents may apply depending on the nature of your visit. Always check the latest requirements specific to the Czech Visa Application Centre in London.

Application form
Required
Duly completed and signed visa application form
Bank statements (3 months)
Required
Personal bank statements showing income and funds
Conference, seminar, workshop or sport event invitation/registration
Required
Invitation letter or registration confirmation to attend a conference, seminar, workshop, or sport event.
EEA/EU or Swiss national passport or ID card
Required
Passport or ID card of the EEA/EU or Swiss national family member.
Host identity and Austrian status proof
Required
Copy of the host's passport bio page and, if the host is a non-EU citizen, copy of the host's Austrian residence permit.
Invitation letter from family member or friend
Required
Letter from a family member or friend in Belgium confirming accommodation at their house or apartment, including full address details.
Hotel Reservation
Required
Provide confirmed accommodation booking showing the applicant's name, travel dates, and accommodation address details.
Invitation or registration confirmation for conference or similar event
Required
Invitation letter or registration confirmation to attend a conference, fair, congress, seminar, or workshop.
Proof of joint travel with EU/EEA or Swiss family member
Required
Confirmed return travel tickets showing both the applicant's name and the EEA/EU or Swiss national family member's name, with travel dates to and from the Schengen Area.
Medical facility invitation letter
Required
Invitation letter from the medical facility in Czechia confirming the applicant is invited for health treatment.
Valid passport or travel document
Required
Original passport valid at least 3 months beyond return date, plus photocopy
Passport-style photograph
Required
1 recent (≤6 months) passport-style photo, full front, white background
Proof of cohabitation
Required
Documents proving that the applicant and the EEA/EU or Swiss national family member live together at the same address, such as utility bills or a tenancy agreement.
Proof of relationship
Required
Marriage or birth certificate proving the relationship to the EEA/EU or Swiss national family member. If not in English or German, a certified UK translation is required.
Travel medical insurance
Required
Insurance covering all Schengen states for EUR 30,000 minimum
Travel payment proof
Required
Receipt, invoice, or payment confirmation for travel tickets when they were paid through a travel agency.
Confirmed return travel tickets
Required
Confirmed return travel tickets showing the applicant's name and travel dates.
UK residence permit (or UK immigration status share code)
Required
Valid UK residence permit card showing the applicant’s right to reside in the UK; if no card is available or the digital permit is valid longer than the card, a UK Home Office immigration status share code printout is acceptable. Share code page: https://www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status
Accountant letter
Required in some cases
Recent letter from an accountant confirming company ownership or self-employment status, required for company directors who own the company.
👔Self Employed
Benefits or pension letter
Required in some cases
Recent original letter from the local Jobcentre or Pension Service confirming benefits or pension status.
👔Unemployed, Retired
Benefits or pension letter
Required in some cases
Official recent letter confirming that the applicant receives benefits or is part of a pension scheme.
👔Retired
Full birth certificate
Required in some cases
Unabridged/full birth certificate showing both biological parents' names. If not in English or German, a certified translation in the UK is also required.
👶Travelling with children
Car insurance
Required in some cases
Vehicle insurance document for travel by car.
Car registration document
Required in some cases
Vehicle registration document required when the applicant travels by car.
Certificate of Incorporation
Required in some cases
Companies House Certificate of Incorporation issued upon registering the business.
👔Self Employed
Company ownership or connection proof
Required in some cases
Additional proof demonstrating the connection between the applicant and the company when the applicant's name is not shown on the Certificate of Incorporation.
👔Self Employed
Director's service contract
Required in some cases
Director's service contract required for company directors as proof of occupation. Reference: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/46/part/10/chapter/5
👔Self Employed
Driver joint travel cover letter
Required in some cases
Signed and dated cover letter from the driver confirming joint travel with the applicant and travel dates, required when the applicant is not the driver.
Driver's driving licence
Required in some cases
Driving licence of the driver for travel by car.
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
Financial situation cover letter
Required in some cases
Signed cover letter explaining the applicant's financial situation when unemployed or retired and not receiving benefits.
👔Unemployed, Retired
Return or onward travel booking
Required in some cases
Printed flight/train/bus booking showing passenger name and itinerary
Formal obligation
Required in some cases
Formal obligation obtained by the host from the regional office of the Czech Immigration Authority, which may replace proof of funds and proof of accommodation. Information: http://www.policie.cz/docDetail.aspx?docid=21563997&doctype=ART
🤝Host🏠Host
Group member list
Required in some cases
List of group members' names for group accommodation reservations, if the names are not otherwise shown on the travel ticket.
🏠Hotel
Guardian passport copy
Required in some cases
Copy of the guardian's passport bio page and signature page if the signature is not on the bio page.
👶Travelling with children
Guardianship letter
Required in some cases
Letter or official document appointing a guardian for the minor.
👶Travelling with children
HMRC UTR and National Insurance letter
Required in some cases
Letter from HMRC containing the applicant's Unique Taxpayer Reference and National Insurance Number, used when the first tax return has not yet been filed.
👔Self Employed
Host Czech ID or residence proof
Required in some cases
Photocopy of both sides of the inviting person's Czech ID card (obcansky prukaz) or passport bio page, plus Czech residence permit copy if the host is not Czech.
🤝Host🏠Host
Joint travel confirmation letter
Required in some cases
Signed and dated letter from the person named on an accommodation reservation confirming joint travel with the applicant.
🏠Hotel
Marriage or civil partnership certificate
Required in some cases
Recent (≤6 months) marriage/civil partnership certificate
👔Unemployed🤝Family
Marriage certificate
Required in some cases
Marriage certificate used to evidence spousal or registered partner sponsorship. If issued outside the EU and not in English or Portuguese, it must be translated by a certified translator in the UK.
👔Unemployed🤝Family
Parental consent letter
Required in some cases
Written consent signed and dated by both biological parents authorizing the minor to travel.
👶Travelling with children
Copies of parents' or legal guardians' passports
Required in some cases
Copies of the passports of the parents or legal guardians, required for minor applicants travelling without their parents or legal guardian.
👶Travelling with children
Payslips (3 months)
Required in some cases
Last three payslips, original plus photocopies
👔Employed
Copies of previous Schengen visas
Required in some cases
Photocopies of previous Schengen visas endorsed in an old passport and/or issued in the last 3 years.
Reservation holder ID or passport copy
Required in some cases
Photocopy of the passport or ID card of the person whose name appears on the accommodation reservation, including passport signature page if signature is not on the bio page.
🏠Hotel
Copies of previous Schengen visas
Required in some cases
Photocopies of Schengen visas issued in the last 3 years, if applicable.
Self-employment confirmation letter
Required in some cases
Recent original letter from an accountant, banker or solicitor on official headed paper stating the applicant's self-employment or business ownership in Türkiye.
👔Self Employed
Proof of sole custody or deceased parent
Required in some cases
Court or residence order confirming sole custody, or death certificate of the deceased parent, when applicable.
👶Travelling with children
Sponsor passport copy
Required in some cases
Passport of the sponsoring spouse or registered partner, submitted with original and copy.
👔Unemployed🤝Family
Sponsor passport copy
Required in some cases
Original and copy of the sponsoring spouse's or registered partner's passport.
👔Unemployed🤝Family
Sponsor proof of funds
Required in some cases
Document showing the sponsoring spouse's or registered partner's available financial means.
👔Unemployed🤝Family
Sponsor proof of occupation
Required in some cases
Proof of the sponsoring spouse's or registered partner's occupation, following the same occupation evidence categories required for applicants.
👔Unemployed🤝Family
Sponsorship cover letter
Required in some cases
Signed and dated cover letter from the sponsor confirming sponsorship.
👔Unemployed🤝Family
Student status letter
Required in some cases
Recent signed letter from school/college/university confirming enrollment, hours per week, attendance
👔Student
Tax return
Required in some cases
Latest tax return showing the applicant's name, address, Unique Taxpayer Reference, and National Insurance Number, used to evidence self-employment.
👔Self Employed
Multi-country travel itinerary
Required in some cases
Tickets between Schengen countries (if applicable)
Travel ticket payment proof
Required in some cases
Receipt, invoice, or payment confirmation for travel tickets when they were paid through a travel agency.
Unemployment or retirement explanation letter
Required in some cases
Signed cover letter from an unemployed or retired applicant explaining their financial situation when not receiving benefits.
👔Unemployed, Retired
Travellers' cheques
Optional
Traveller's cheques submitted as proof of sufficient financial means for the stay in Cyprus.

Booking your Czech Republic appointment

When scheduling your appointment at the Czech Visa Application Centre in London, aim to do so well in advance. Arrive punctually with all required documents organized and ready for submission. Familiarize yourself with the appointment process and ensure you have all relevant information on hand to streamline your visit.