How to get a Czech Republic visa from South Africa

• This visa is meant for foreigners who aim to visit the country for the purpose of sightseeing, recreation and relaxation.
• Travelers who want to visit their relative and friends can also apply for this visa type.
• Holders of this visa are not allowed to take up work while in the country.
• You are not allowed to request for public funds in Czech.
• For applicants visiting someone in Czech Republic, you are required to have a letter of invitation from your host. The letter should have the home address, contact details and a valid means of identification.
• If you are a minor, an original copy of your birth certificate should be provided.
• For non-South Africans, you will be required to provide a copy of you stay permit in South Africa.
• If you are a minor traveling alone, you need a letter of consent signed by both parents.
• If you are travelling with your spouse, a copy of valid marriage certificate is required.
• A letter from your employer in South Africa stating continuing employment after the duration of your leave should be provided.
• Receipt of paid visa application fees is required.

• This visa is for foreigners visiting the country for business activities.
• Businessmen and businesswomen can meet up with their business partners to discuss about their business and also to sign contracts.
• You can also attend conferences, trade fairs and business lectures.
• An official letter of invitation on a letterhead from the company in Czech is required. The address of the company and duration and purpose of business visit should be stated in detail.
• If the company you are meeting up with is covering the financial aspect of your visit in the country, it should be stated in the letter from the company.
• A letter from your current employer stating that he is aware of your business leave is required.
• You are required to provide a certificate from South Africa Companies and Intellectual Property Commission or South Africa Revenue Service if you are self-employed.
• Applicants are to possess a valid medical insurance.
• You cannot be paid for any of the services you render while in the country.
• If you are traveling with a minor, an affidavit signed by both parents of the minor should be provided.
• For non-South Africans, a copy of your South African stay permit is required.
• The visa takes 15 days to be processed.

• With a transit visa, you can make short stops in Czech Republic.
• This visa allows you to transit through Czech Republic to your final destination.
• You can join a connecting flight from Czech to your destination country.
• The visa and flight ticket to your destination country is required during the visa application process.
• Holders of this visa cannot visit friends and relatives or even go sightseeing.
• Minors should ensure they are in possession of their original birth certificate.
• Non-South Africans should have their South African stay permit.
• You cannot take up paid or unpaid employment in the country.
• You are expected to leave the country at the expiry of the visa.

• This is for foreigners who have been offered a course of study in one of the institutions of learning in Czech Republic.
• Applicants of this visa are required to present the letter of acceptance from the institution they have been accepted to.
• Holders of this visa are not allowed to seek public fund while in the country.
• You should be prepared to obey all the rules and regulation of your visa.
• If you are under the age of 18 years and you are traveling alone, you will be required to present a letter of consent signed by both your parents.
• You should possess the receipt of your paid visa application fees.
• You are allowed to take up jobs as long as it does not affect your study.
• Proof that you are able to cater for yourself during the duration of your study.
• Applicants should provide the certificates and transcripts of the school they attended previously.

Yes, you can get a Schengen visa without a personal interview. Personal interviews are usually done for the first-time applicants of a Schengen visa.

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