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 States, the main destination constitutes the state, where the stay will be the longest. If the duration of stay in several Schengen Area States is equal, the main destination constitutes the state, in which the main purpose of travel lies (for example conference participation). If it is not possible to determine the main destination based on these criteria, the application is to be filed at the diplomatic mission of that Schengen Area State which constitutes the entry in the Schengen Area