1) Do I need a Schengen Visa from the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Dublin?

Citizens of third countries listed in Annex I (negative list) of Council Regulation (EC) No 539/2001 must be in possession of visas when crossing the external borders of the Schengen Area.

All persons performing work or other gainful activity on the territory of the Czech Republic must be in possession of working visas even though they are citizens of third countries listed in Annex II (positive list) whose citizens doesn't need visa for other purposes of stay.

Citizens of third countries having Irish Residence Permit - Stamp 4 EU FAM are exempted from the obligation to have visa when travelling to the Czech Republic.

The Embassy of the Czech Republic will receive your application only if:

1. you are legally residing in Ireland (have your IRP); and
2. the Czech Republic is your only or main destination.

Applicants file their applications at the diplomatic mission of that Schengen area State which is the only or main destination. When visiting several Schengen area counties during one trip, the main destination is considered to be the country where the stay will be the longest, or the country that represents the main purpose of your trip (e.g. business meeting). If the duration of stay in several Schengen area states during one trip is equal or main destination cannot be determined the application is submitted to the diplomatic mission of the Schengen area state that represents entry into the Schengen area.