Visas and Permits
As of April 7, 2014, biometric data are submitted for the Schengen visa application, which implies the personal presentation of the applicant.
Depending on your purpose in the Czech Republic, please follow the instructions to determine visas that are needed and follow the link to see all of the information and requirements
| Time spent in the territory | Purpose of stay | Visas needed | Price for application** |
| Less than 90 days | travel, business, studies, etc. (to the Czech Republic and other Schengen countries) | 90 EUR | |
| From 90 days up to 1 year |
Studies, Travel, Business, etc. |
Long-term visa |
2.500 CZK 5.000 CZK |
| Longer than 1 year |
Studies or research, work or investment, a unification of family |
Long-term Permit |
2.500 CZK 5.000 CZK 2.500 CZK |
* Only for nationals of countries with the requirement of Schengen visa. Please, check the list of countries with visa requirement on the webpage for Shengen Visa info.
** The price has to be paid in Colombian Peso, US Dollar or by card.
Consular Office Hours:
Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Wednesday 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
For any application, please consult your visit via email: consulate_bogota@mzv.cz or via phone call: 0057 (1) 742 9142, 0057 (1) 745 1938
Registration email addresses that have the functionality of not being able to send a reply from the mailbox they are sent to will not be accepted.
For more information about the process of entry and stay of foreigners in the Czech Republic please follow this link of Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Overview of the Ministry of the Interior (Department for Asylum and Migration Policy) offices on the territory of the Czech Republic, including telephone numbers and opening hours