Visa application procedure

Foreigners who are not citizens of the EU and who are studying or working in the Czech Republic are required to have a long-term residence visa or a long-term residence permit before arriving in the Czech Republic. Please note that it is necessary to be physically present in the country where you applied at the time the visa is issued in the passport.

The application procedure for obtaining a visa for study purposes can take up to 60 days from the day the VISA application is submitted to the local Czech Embassy. Please read the information below carefully and start your application procedure immediately after receiving documents from the University.

For the purpose of a visa application, the Faculty International Office Coordinator or the Faculty Study Department Officer can issue:

  • Letter of Acceptance (confirming that the applicant is going to be a student at the University for a certain period)
  • Student certificate (“Jednotné potvrzení o studiu”)
  • Proof of accommodation (“Doklad o zajištění ubytování” - confirming that the applicant has a place to stay during their stay in the Czech Republic. Students who  are not going to stay at our university dorms need to get the document from the landlord of the place where they are going to stay)

The last two documents are necessary for the VISA application.

It is important to contact the local Czech Embassy or Consulate for details concerning the Visa Application and read the instructions on filing the application properly. Different Czech Embassies may require different documents.

In general, the application form must be accompanied by:

  • Letter of Acceptance issued by the Czech university
  • Student certificate and Proof of accommodation (“Jednotné potvrzení o studiu” and “Doklad o zajištění ubytování”)
  • Statement confirming that the applicant has financial resources to cover their stay in the Czech Republic – i.e., confirmation of scholarship (if granted), or a bank statement: the minimum amount required is approx. 35 000 CZK (approx. 1 200 EUR) for each month of the stay in the country
  • Extract from the Register of Criminal Records verifying that the applicant has no criminal record
  • Valid international health insurance (more information and online purchase here)
  • 2 passport-sized photos (45mm x 35mm)
  • Valid passport

Please note that some documents need to be translated into the Czech language by a translator with an official stamp. Please contact your local Czech Embassy for more information.

If you are planning to travel within the Schengen area, make sure you apply for the correct type of visa that allows such travel.