Czech Republic Visa

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Basic Travel Requirements for Nigerians visiting Czech Republic

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Czech Visa.

  • Passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have at least two blank pages for the necessary stamp.
  • Completed Schengen visa application form which is dated and has been signed by the applicant. There is no fee collected from applicant’s for the visa application form.
  • One recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application. The photo should be glued and not staple to the visa application form.
  • Original copy of bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. Pay slips from the previous three months can also be presented.
  • Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
  • Proof of civil status.
  • Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country. A document proving ownership, lease, or an approval written and signed by the owner of the apartment for the applicant to use the apartment should be provided. Students can have their accommodation verified by their institution, by sending a confirmation of the accommodation directly to the Embassy.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.

Czech Republic Visa for Nigerians

Facts about Czech Republic

Czech (also known as Czechia) is a landlocked country in the heart of Europe bordered by Germany, Slovakia, Austria, and Poland. The country is divided into two regions; Bohemia is the western region and Moravia is the eastern region. Prague is its capital and biggest city.
Czech is a developed country best known for its splendid architecture which can be witnessed in 2000 something castles and several cathedrals and monasteries. The famous original gypsies also have their home in Czech.

The country has a typically continental climate with long, hot summers and very cold winters. The best time to visit this country is from June to September as it is bristling with activities and festivals by this time owing to the better weather. However, visitors who intend to ski should visit the country between December and March.

The official language in Czech is Czech but natives in the country speak other languages such as Slovak, German, Polish, and Belarusian amongst others. Czechs make up about 64% of the population. Other groups that may be found in Czech are Moravians, Slovaks, and Ukrainians. Czech cuisine is heavy with emphasis on meat and foods like potatoes, dumplings, fats, butter and cream. Czech cuisine also features a lot of soups. Of course, beer (pivo) is their national drink.

Being a developed, aesthetically pleasing country, Czech does have hundreds of places to keep any tourist hooked. A few of these locations are:
  • Castle Karlstejn: This 14th Century Gothic castle was the home of the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles IV. The castle is an important historical site which has served as a war fortress, storehouse for treasure, and royal home at different points in history. 
  • Karlovy Vary: This is a hot spring town whose waters were developed into a large spa region centuries ago. As is to be expected of most spa towns, the architecture here is quite grand. Still, the major attraction of the town is its famous waters which are said to cure ailments of all kinds.
  • Prague: Prague is probably the country's biggest attraction. The city is one of the most culturally rich and diverse. It is one of the top ten most visited cities in Europe and alone houses more than a quarter of Czech's attractions.
  • The Clementinum: This is the Czech's National Library and also its largest. It sits in the centre of Prague with resources, designs and, architecture worth visiting for.

It is interesting to know that Czechs, though not the most popular Europeans, hold their own ground in the world of innovation. They invented contact lenses and sugar cubes as well as the word "robot".
There are both budget and luxury hotels in Czech.

Tourists crossing the road or tram tracks within 50 meters from the designated crossing area will be fined.

Types of Czech Republic Visa

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General Requirements for Czech Republic Visa

  • Passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have at least two blank pages for the necessary stamp.
  • Completed Schengen visa application form which is dated and has been signed by the applicant. There is no fee collected from applicant’s for the visa application form.
  • One recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application. The photo should be glued and not staple to the visa application form.
  • Original copy of bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. Pay slips from the previous three months can also be presented.
  • Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
  • Proof of civil status.
  • Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country. A document proving ownership, lease, or an approval written and signed by the owner of the apartment for the applicant to use the apartment should be provided. Students can have their accommodation verified by their institution, by sending a confirmation of the accommodation directly to the Embassy.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.

Czech Republic Visa Fees

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Sub Types

Visa Fees

None

None (USD)

Czech Republic Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Nigeria

Location

Address

Abuja

5 Gnassingbe Eyadema Street, Asokoro, Abuja, Nigeria.

https://www.mzv.cz/abuja

abuja@embassy.mzv.cz

+234 703 757 1096

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