WHERE TO APPLY

All applicants holding residence permit (not visa) in the State of Qatar and citizens of Qatar, must apply for the Schengen visa to the Czech Republic at VFS Global Center in Doha. To be able to submit an application, you must have appointment booked first. Only Below mentioned group of applicants can exceptionally submit the application at the Embassy. Upon previously confirmed appointment (only QTR residents or QTR citizens, not visa holders) by the Embassy of the Czech Republic (doha.consulate@mzv.gov.cz), the application can be lodged directly at the Consular Section of the Czech Embassy in Doha for:

• - Diplomatic passport holders
• - Service passport holders for official trips only
• - Family members of EU citizens.

 

SCHENGEN VISA REQUIREMENTS

an application form

• - fully completed, signed and dated application form by the applicant (in case of applicants under 15, the application form must be signed by the parent / legal guardian). This form must be completed and printed online. The form must printed and filled in English.
• - in case of applicants aged 15 -18, a written consent of their parent / legal guardian should be presented as well as copies of their passport.

original passport + copy of all relevant pages

• - the passport must be valid for at least 3 months after intended departure from the Schengen Area
• - the document must have been issued within previous 10 years
• - must contain 2 blank pages
• - must be recognized by EU Commission

passport size photography

• - compliant with ICAO standards (white background, no head covering acceptable except for religious reasons)
• - glued (not stamped!)

a travel insurance policy (not necessary for diplomatic passports and EU citizen family members)

• - the Schengen area must be covered and entire period of intended stay
• - minimum cover 30.000 EUR and include repatriation
• - more details

a flight / travel reservations

• - including return flight (the original ticket may be required at the collection of the visa)
• - domestic flights or bus, train reservations if applicable
• - hotel reservations or other proof of accommodation

a proof of sufficient financial means covering the ticket reservation and pocket money

• - in case of stay within 30 days, minimum 220 QAR per day per head
• - in case of stay two months, minimum 8.400 QAR per month
• - in case of stay three months, minimum 9.600 QAR per month
• - QTR applicants periodical bank statement in English with history last 3 months
• - non Qatari applicants periodical bank statement in English with history last 6 months stamped by the bank, if the applicant does not receive the salary on the bank account, salary slips must be provided

original document proving the purpose of travel

• business / conference / sport events – invitation letter from organizer or business company (original sent from CZE) or original of official invitation via Immigration Police in CZE
• family – original of official invitation via Immigration Police in CZE
• medical reason – medical reports from QTR and confirmation letter from CZE about treatment
• study – original document from CZE study institution
• accompanying domestic staff – original labour contract verified by QTR authorities and letter from sponsor accepting full responsibility

original employer / sponsor letter

• - stamped and signed by the employer and stamped by QTR authority
• - stating employee status, position, date of recruitment, length of contract, salary and purpose of trip including the length of vacation
• - self-sponsored applicants must submit the original of trade license stamped by QTR authority

 minors travelling without one of parents or legal guardians

• - original authorization signed by parents / legal guardians and copy of parent’s / legal guardian’s passport

original and copy of ID

• - non Qataris must submit residence permit in QTR

List of the states that whose citizens need to have a Schengen visa in accordance with Regulation EU 2018/1806

More details including particular purposes of Schengen visa (medical, study, scientific research, business, conference, culture, sports, visiting family, invitation) and information about Airport transit visa can be found on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic.