Czech Republic

Document Checklist 

1. Mandatory Core Documents

• Visa Application Form: Duly completed, dated, and signed by the applicant.

• Valid Passport: Must be issued within the last 10 years, remain valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area, and contain at least two consecutive blank pages. Please include copies of all previous Schengen visas.

• Photographs: Two recent, colored passport-size photographs (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) taken against a solid white background, with the face covering 80% of the frame.

• Proof of Travel: Confirmed round-trip flight reservations.

• Travel Itinerary: A detailed, day-by-day itinerary of the trip.

• Proof of Accommodation: Confirmed hotel bookings, rental agreements, or a formal invitation letter covering the entire duration of the stay.

• Travel Medical Insurance: Must be valid across all Schengen states with a minimum coverage of €30,000, specifically covering medical emergencies and repatriation.

2. Proof of Financial Means

• Bank Statements: Original personal bank statements showing transactions for the preceding 3 months, officially signed and stamped by the banking institution.

• Income Tax Returns (ITR): Acknowledgment of ITR for the last two assessment years.

3. Occupational Documents

Applicants must provide the specific documents below that correspond to their current employment status.

For Employed Individuals

• Salary slips for the preceding 3 months.

• Valid employment contract.

• Approved leave sanction letter or a formal No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer.

For Self-Employed Individuals

• Certificate of company registration, Business License, or Partnership Deed.

• Company Income Tax Returns (ITR).

• Company bank statements reflecting transactions for the preceding 6 months.

For Students

• Official School, College, or University Identification Card.

• Bonafide certificate issued by the educational institution.

For Minors (Under 18 Years of Age)

• Official birth certificate.

• No Objection Certificate (NOC) executed on stamp paper and formally signed by both parents.

• Photocopies of the passports of both parents.

4. Application Portals and Next Steps

• Appointment Booking: Visit the official VFS Global Czech Republic India portal to locate the nearest application center and schedule the biometrics and document submission appointment.

• Format Verification: Download and review the official Embassy of the Czech Republic Checklist to guarantee all documents comply with the precise formatting guidelines required by the consulate.