In short: To study in Czechia as an international student you apply for: Long-term residence permit for the purpose of studies (applied for at a Czech embassy). In person at the Czech mission in your country of nationality or of 2+ years residence; consulates set appointments by e-mail or phone. 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). 60 days by law; the clock stops while proceedings are suspended. Every line on this page was read on an official page, which is linked beside it; the facts were last checked on 13 October 2026.
| Visa or permit | Long-term residence permit for the purpose of studies (applied for at a Czech embassy) |
|---|---|
| Application fee | CZK 2,500 (ipc.gov.cz) |
| Money to show | CZK 115,810 per year (ipc.gov.cz) |
| Processing time | 60 days by law; the clock stops while proceedings are suspended. (ipc.gov.cz) |
| Where you apply | In person at the Czech mission in your country of nationality or of 2+ years residence; consulates set appointments by e-mail or phone. (mzv.gov.cz) |
| Last checked |
Authority: Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic (applications abroad lodged at Czech diplomatic missions, Ministry of Foreign Affairs). Official portal: Czech Ministry of the Interior.
Original confirmation of studies or confirmation of enrolment from the Czech school (e.g. accredited university programme).
Source: ipc.gov.cz · checked on
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No separate tuition-payment proof is listed; proof that the school will cover all study costs can replace personal funds.
Source: ipc.gov.cz · checked on
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: ipc.gov.cz · checked on
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: ipc.gov.cz · checked on
| Charge | Amount | What the official page says | Source, checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa fee (government) | CZK 2,500 | 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). | ipc.gov.cz, 15 September 2026 |
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: mzv.gov.cz · checked on
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.
Information Portal for Foreigners (Ministry of the Interior), forms and documents: ipc.gov.cz · form: Application for long-term residence permit
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The fee of 2,500 CZK is paid at the embassy when applying, in local currency or by card.
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The application is lodged in person at the consulate, where an interview is held and fingerprints are taken.
Source: mzv.gov.cz · checked on
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.
Official tracking page: ipc.gov.cz
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The legal processing time for a long-term residence permit for study is 60 days. The clock stops while missing documents are awaited.
Source: mzv.gov.cz · checked on
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.
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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.
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Steps as read on the official pages; checked on 15 September 2026.
60 days by law; the clock stops while proceedings are suspended.
Source: ipc.gov.cz · checked on
Fingerprints are taken at the embassy; after approval biometric data are scanned in Czechia and the card must be collected within 60 days.
Source: ipc.gov.cz · checked on
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: ipc.gov.cz · checked on
A medical report (infectious disease compliance) is listed only as required upon request, not by default.
Source: ipc.gov.cz · checked on
Criminal record extract from your country of citizenship is mandatory (not under 15); others where you lived 6+ months in 3 years on request.
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No language certificate is listed for the permit; the language rule concerns documents, which must be in Czech or officially translated.
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Documents not in Czech or Slovak must be originals with certified Czech translations; documents may not be older than 180 days.
Source: ipc.gov.cz · checked on
Documents issued by foreign courts, notaries or authorities need an apostille or superlegalisation.
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Holders of this study permit may work without an additional work permit (free labour-market access).
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No student-specific family route is listed; family reunification requires a sponsor with long-term residence who has lived in Czechia over 15 months.
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Entering on the D/VR visa, register at a Ministry of the Interior office within 30 calendar days (3 days if entering otherwise).
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A post-study permit for seeking employment or starting a business exists for graduates of accredited Czech university programmes, up to 9 months.
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The official pages say more for applicants in: Pakistan.
Which office handles applications from some other countries, as the official pages state:
ForiForeign prepares your student visa application with you and guides you through each step: the documents, the forms and the order to do them in. You file the application yourself with the authority named above, and that authority decides. ForiForeign is not a visa office or an agent of Czechia, and no one can promise a visa. Rules, fees and dates change: confirm each one on the official page linked beside it before you pay or travel.
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