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India passport holders: Single entry for Czech Republic. Fee: EUR 90 (~USD 104.66). Processing: 15-21 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~INR 8,550). Apply via VFS Global India. Czech Republic has significant Indian IT/auto worker community.
Visa types: Schengen C (90/180): Tourist, Business, Family, Cultural, Transit; Czech National D (>90 days): Work (Employee Card, popular for Indian IT/auto), Study, Family. Long-stay routes have separate quotas.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Schengen C: Validity 6 months to 5 years. Max Stay: 90 days within 180-day period.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Fine EUR 50-1,200 + 1-5 year ban across all 29 Schengen states; SIS alert
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (3+ months beyond stay, 2 blank pages); Online Schengen application; 35x45mm biometric photo; Travel insurance (EUR 30,000+); Flight booking; Hotel reservation / Sponsor's Pozvani; Bank statement (3-6 months); Employment letter; ITR; Aadhaar + PAN; Biometrics at VFS India.
Visa types (1)
Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~INR 8,550). Apply via VFS Global India. Czech Republic has significant Indian IT/auto worker community.
Common rejection reasons
Common Schengen rejections for Indians: (1) Insufficient funds; (2) Weak ties to India; (3) Czech labor migration concerns — Indian workers in CZ flagged; (4) Pozvani not properly registered; (5) Inconsistent itinerary; (6) Past Schengen overstays; (7) Punjab/Gujarat applicants face additional scrutiny.
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