{"about":"Student visa facts for Czechia, as read on official pages. Each statement names its source and the day it was checked. Information, not legal advice; the visa authority decides.","publisher":"ForiForeign","page":"https://foriforeign.com/study-in/cz/student-visa","destination":{"code":"CZ","name":"Czechia"},"visa":"Long-term residence permit for the purpose of studies (applied for at a Czech embassy)","authority":"Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic (applications abroad lodged at Czech diplomatic missions, Ministry of Foreign Affairs)","official_portal":"https://www.mvcr.cz/mvcren/article/third-country-nationals.aspx","last_checked":"2026-10-13","facts":[{"key":"admission_document","label":"The admission document you need first","text":"Original confirmation of studies or confirmation of enrolment from the Czech school (e.g. accredited university programme).","source_url":"https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/third-country-nationals/long-term-residence-permits/long-term-residence-permit-in-the-czech-republic-for-the-purpose-of-studies/","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"documents","label":"Documents the official page lists","text":"","source_url":"https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/third-country-nationals/long-term-residence-permits/long-term-residence-permit-in-the-czech-republic-for-the-purpose-of-studies/","checked_at":"2026-09-15","list":["Application form","Valid travel document","Photograph","Confirmation of studies or enrolment (original)","Proof of funds","Proof of accommodation","Comprehensive medical insurance","Criminal record extract","Parental consent if under 18"]},{"key":"funds","label":"Money you must show","text":"For a long-term residence permit you must prove funds of 15 times the subsistence minimum, plus twice the subsistence minimum for every further whole month of the stay. The subsistence minimum is CZK 3,130 a month, so a one-year stay (1 September to 31 August) needs CZK 115,810. Proof: a statement from an account at a bank or other financial institution in your own name.","source_url":"https://ipc.gov.cz/en/forms-and-documents/documents/proof-of-funds-for-the-residence-finances/","checked_at":"2026-10-13","amount":115810,"currency":"CZK","period":"per year"},{"key":"tuition_evidence","label":"Proof of tuition","text":"No separate tuition-payment proof is listed; proof that the school will cover all study costs can replace personal funds.","source_url":"https://ipc.gov.cz/en/forms-and-documents/documents/proof-of-funds-for-the-residence-finances/","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"application_fee","label":"What the application costs","text":"CZK 2,500. Abroad it is paid in local currency or by card; the same CZK 2,500 applies when applying inside Czechia (card only).","source_url":"https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/third-country-nationals/long-term-residence-permits/long-term-residence-permit-in-the-czech-republic-for-the-purpose-of-studies/","checked_at":"2026-09-15","amount":2500,"currency":"CZK"},{"key":"health","label":"Health insurance","text":"Comprehensive medical insurance for the whole stay (or travel insurance for first 90 days plus comprehensive after); cover at least EUR 400,000, no co-payment.","source_url":"https://ipc.gov.cz/en/forms-and-documents/documents/medical-insurance/","checked_at":"2026-09-15","amount":400000,"currency":"EUR","period":"minimum cover per insured event"},{"key":"language","label":"Language","text":"No language certificate is listed for the permit; the language rule concerns documents, which must be in Czech or officially translated.","source_url":"https://mzv.gov.cz/jnp/en/information_for_aliens/long_stay_visa/study_long_term.html","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"where_to_apply","label":"Where you apply","text":"In person at the Czech mission in your country of nationality or of 2+ years residence; consulates set appointments by e-mail or phone.","source_url":"https://mzv.gov.cz/jnp/en/information_for_aliens/long_stay_visa/study_long_term.html","checked_at":"2026-09-15","mode":"embassy/consulate"},{"key":"biometrics","label":"Fingerprints and photo","text":"Fingerprints are taken at the embassy; after approval biometric data are scanned in Czechia and the card must be collected within 60 days.","source_url":"https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/third-country-nationals/long-term-residence-permits/long-term-residence-permit-in-the-czech-republic-for-the-purpose-of-studies/","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"processing_time","label":"How long the decision takes","text":"60 days by law; the clock stops while proceedings are suspended.","source_url":"https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/third-country-nationals/long-term-residence-permits/long-term-residence-permit-in-the-czech-republic-for-the-purpose-of-studies/","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"tb_or_medical","label":"Medical examination","text":"A medical report (infectious disease compliance) is listed only as required upon request, not by default.","source_url":"https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/third-country-nationals/long-term-residence-permits/long-term-residence-permit-in-the-czech-republic-for-the-purpose-of-studies/","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"police_certificate","label":"Police certificate","text":"Criminal record extract from your country of citizenship is mandatory (not under 15); others where you lived 6+ months in 3 years on request.","source_url":"https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/third-country-nationals/long-term-residence-permits/long-term-residence-permit-in-the-czech-republic-for-the-purpose-of-studies/","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"translation","label":"Translations","text":"Documents not in Czech or Slovak must be originals with certified Czech translations; documents may not be older than 180 days.","source_url":"https://ipc.gov.cz/en/forms-and-documents/documents/formal-requirements/","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"legalisation","label":"Legalisation of documents","text":"Documents issued by foreign courts, notaries or authorities need an apostille or superlegalisation.","source_url":"https://ipc.gov.cz/en/forms-and-documents/documents/formal-requirements/","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"work_rights","label":"Working while you study","text":"Holders of this study permit may work without an additional work permit (free labour-market access).","source_url":"https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/third-country-nationals/long-term-residence-permits/long-term-residence-permit-in-the-czech-republic-for-the-purpose-of-studies/","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"dependants","label":"Family members","text":"No student-specific family route is listed; family reunification requires a sponsor with long-term residence who has lived in Czechia over 15 months.","source_url":"https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/third-country-nationals/long-term-residence-permits/long-term-residence-permit-for-the-purpose-of-family-reunification/","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"on_arrival","label":"After you arrive","text":"Entering on the D/VR visa, register at a Ministry of the Interior office within 30 calendar days (3 days if entering otherwise).","source_url":"https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/third-country-nationals/long-term-residence-permits/long-term-residence-permit-in-the-czech-republic-for-the-purpose-of-studies/","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"post_study","label":"After your studies","text":"A post-study permit for seeking employment or starting a business exists for graduates of accredited Czech university programmes, up to 9 months.","source_url":"https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/third-country-nationals/long-term-residence-permits/long-term-residence-permit-for-the-purpose-of-seeking-employment-or-starting-a-business/","checked_at":"2026-09-15"}],"fees":[{"kind":"government_fee","label":"Visa fee (government)","amount":2500,"currency":"CZK","period":null,"up_to":false,"text":"CZK 2,500. Abroad it is paid in local currency or by card; the same CZK 2,500 applies when applying inside Czechia (card only).","source_url":"https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/third-country-nationals/long-term-residence-permits/long-term-residence-permit-in-the-czech-republic-for-the-purpose-of-studies/","checked_at":"2026-09-15"}],"how_to_apply":[{"key":"how_application","label":"How the application is lodged","text":"Fill the long-term residence permit application form online, print it and sign it. Lodge it in person at the Czech embassy; in Islamabad the appointment is won through the embassy's monthly email registration.","source_url":"https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/third-country-nationals/long-term-residence-permits/long-term-residence-permit-in-the-czech-republic-for-the-purpose-of-studies/","checked_at":"2026-10-06","portal_url":"https://ipc.gov.cz/en/forms-and-documents/","portal_name":"Information Portal for Foreigners (Ministry of the Interior), forms and documents","form_name":"Application for long-term residence permit"},{"key":"how_payment","label":"How the fee is paid","text":"The fee of 2,500 CZK is paid at the embassy when applying, in local currency or by card.","source_url":"https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/third-country-nationals/long-term-residence-permits/long-term-residence-permit-in-the-czech-republic-for-the-purpose-of-studies/","checked_at":"2026-10-06"},{"key":"how_interview","label":"Interview","text":"The application is lodged in person at the consulate, where an interview is held and fingerprints are taken.","source_url":"https://mzv.gov.cz/jnp/en/information_for_aliens/long_stay_visa/study_long_term.html","checked_at":"2026-10-06"},{"key":"how_tracking","label":"Following your application","text":"The applicant follows the case online on the Ministry of the Interior Status of your application page, or in their personal account. The status shows being processed, preliminarily assessed positively, or rejected.","source_url":"https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/third-country-nationals/long-term-residence-permits/long-term-residence-permit-in-the-czech-republic-for-the-purpose-of-studies/","checked_at":"2026-10-06","tracking_url":"https://ipc.gov.cz/en/status-of-your-application/"},{"key":"how_processing_time","label":"Processing time, as the application page states it","text":"The legal processing time for a long-term residence permit for study is 60 days. The clock stops while missing documents are awaited.","source_url":"https://mzv.gov.cz/jnp/en/information_for_aliens/long_stay_visa/study_long_term.html","checked_at":"2026-10-06"},{"key":"how_decision_and_passport","label":"The decision and your passport","text":"If approved, the embassy contacts the applicant to collect a D/VR entry visa in the passport, after showing travel medical insurance. If refused, a written decision is sent and an appeal is possible within 15 days.","source_url":"https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/third-country-nationals/long-term-residence-permits/long-term-residence-permit-in-the-czech-republic-for-the-purpose-of-studies/","checked_at":"2026-10-06"},{"key":"how_additional_documents","label":"If more documents are asked for","text":"If documents are missing or wrong, the Ministry of the Interior sends a written notice saying what to fix and by when. The applicant sends the corrected documents within that time; processing is paused until then.","source_url":"https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/third-country-nationals/long-term-residence-permits/long-term-residence-permit-in-the-czech-republic-for-the-purpose-of-studies/","checked_at":"2026-10-06"}],"steps":[{"n":1,"title":"Get confirmation of studies","detail":"Obtain the original confirmation of studies or confirmation of enrolment from the Czech school.","source_url":"https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/third-country-nationals/long-term-residence-permits/long-term-residence-permit-in-the-czech-republic-for-the-purpose-of-studies/"},{"n":2,"title":"Prepare funds, insurance, accommodation, criminal record","detail":"Collect proof of funds, comprehensive medical insurance, proof of accommodation, photograph and a criminal record extract from your country of citizenship.","source_url":"https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/third-country-nationals/long-term-residence-permits/long-term-residence-permit-in-the-czech-republic-for-the-purpose-of-studies/"},{"n":3,"title":"Translate and legalise documents","detail":"Non-Czech/Slovak documents need certified Czech translations; foreign official documents need an apostille or superlegalisation; documents may not be older than 180 days.","source_url":"https://ipc.gov.cz/en/forms-and-documents/documents/formal-requirements/"},{"n":4,"title":"Book an appointment with the consulate","detail":"Consulates schedule their own appointments, mostly by e-mail or phone, as shown on each consulate website.","source_url":"https://mzv.gov.cz/jnp/en/information_for_aliens/long_stay_visa/study_long_term.html"},{"n":5,"title":"Apply in person and pay the fee","detail":"Lodge the complete application in person at the embassy, give fingerprints and pay CZK 2,500 (local currency or card).","source_url":"https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/third-country-nationals/long-term-residence-permits/long-term-residence-permit-in-the-czech-republic-for-the-purpose-of-studies/"},{"n":6,"title":"Wait for the decision","detail":"The legal processing time is 60 days; it stops running if proceedings are suspended, e.g. for incomplete documents.","source_url":"https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/third-country-nationals/long-term-residence-permits/long-term-residence-permit-in-the-czech-republic-for-the-purpose-of-studies/"},{"n":7,"title":"Collect the D/VR entry visa","detail":"After approval, submit the insurance policy and collect the single-entry visa issued to pick up the residence card in Czechia.","source_url":"https://mzv.gov.cz/jnp/en/information_for_aliens/long_stay_visa/study_long_term.html"},{"n":8,"title":"Register, give biometrics, collect card","detail":"Register at a Ministry of the Interior office within 30 calendar days of arrival, have biometrics taken, then collect the card within 60 days.","source_url":"https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/third-country-nationals/long-term-residence-permits/long-term-residence-permit-in-the-czech-republic-for-the-purpose-of-studies/"}],"not_stated_on_the_official_pages":[],"applicant_country_pages":[{"country":"PK","name":"Pakistan","page":"https://foriforeign.com/study-in/cz/student-visa/from/pakistan"}]}