Czech Republic

See General Schengen Requirements. NOTE: All documents must be originals, and in English.

In addition to the General Schengen Requirements:

Please note that the Czech Republic DOES NOT accept South African Temporary passports

A filled in checklist.

• An original application form for [Schengen visa A4](www.mzv.cz/visaform) filled in completely and legibly and signed by the applicant (or the legal guardian for children).
• Copy of the bio page of passport
• Official Invitation from the person to be visited, if applicable, certified by the Alien Police inspectorate in the Czech Republic (it is required when a physical or a legal person invites the applicant to the Czech Republic and provides accommodation, financial support or other from the requirements list).

If you intend to visit only Czech Republic, you must apply at the Embassy of Czech Republic / Visa Application Centre.

If you intend to visit several Schengen countries, you must apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate that is your main destination / longest stay.

If you intend to visit several countries but are spending an equal number of days in each, you should apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate of the country of your first point of entry.

APPLICATIONS THROUGH VFS GLOBAL

In order to apply, you will need to book an appointment at your closest VFS office. Please take note of required documents to be brought with. Biometrics will be taken at the time of appointment. If you are part of a family or group, you’ll have to book individual appointments for each member of the family or group.

Tel: 012 425 3009
Email: info.czza@vfshelpline.com
Web: [www.vfsglobal.com](www.vfsglobal.com/CzechRepublic/SouthAfrica)
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00 - 12:30 and 13:30 - 17:00
Applications by appointment only.

Cape Town: 8th Floor 2 Long Street, Cape Town
Durban: Unit 409, 4th Floor, 91-123 Cowey Road (Problem Mkhize), Essenwood
Johannesburg: 1st Floor Rivonia Village, cnr Rivonia boulevard and Mutual, Sandton
Pretoria: Brooklyn Pavilion, 316 Tram Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Brooklyn

The Embassy of the Czech Republic

936 Pretorius St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001
Tel: 012 431 2380
E-mail: pretoria@mzv.gov.cz
Website: www.mzv.cz
Monday to Friday 07:45 - 16:15

Visa Section: Mon - Thur 09:00-12:00
Email: consulate_pretoria@mzv.cz

Consular days in Cape Town: The Consular Section of the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Pretoria regularly performs consular services in Cape Town. Please email consulate_pretoria@mzv.cz and they will advise you when the date is set.

The embassy only deals with long-term visas, or short-term visas for certain categories. In general, all Schengen visa applications are through VFS Global.

The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Pretoria is accredited to 9 countries: Republic of South Africa, Kingdom of Lesotho, Kingdom of Eswatini, Republic of Angola, Republic of Botswana, Republic of Madagascar, Republic of Mauritius, Republic of Mozambique and the Republic of Namibia.

Apply at least 15 calendar days before the intended visit. You cannot apply more than 6 months before the visit.

Stays of up to 90 days in a 180 day period

Adults: EUR90
Children (6-12): EUR45
Children (under 6): Free

VFS Service Fee: EUR 21 (ZAR 412)

Fees are payable in rands at VFS Application Centres. Please contact VFS for exchange rates.

SA Embassy:

Ruská 65, Prague 10, 100 00
Tel: + 420 267 311 114
E-mail: prague.consular@dirco.gov.za
Web: [azurewebsites.net](dirco1.azurewebsites.net/prague/)

Compulsory: None
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio

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