This is for the first time in a history of the bilateral relations between the Czech Republic and India when applicants from South India have this possibility and it means they don't have to travel to Delhi or Mumbai to apply for short-term-visa up to 90 days of stay. It is supposed that the existence of this facility will encourage people living nearby to start to do business with the Czech companies or just to go for a holiday to the Czech Republic."

The application for Schengen Visa must be submitted on the prescribed form (.doc). Information where and how to submit the visa application is here: http://www.vfsglobal.com/czechrepublic/india/

It is recommended to read carefully list of documents required and in case the main purpose of traveling is not tourism also this list. 

Check here the frequently asked questions.

Visa Center in Bengaluru is accepting only applications for short-term visas. The applications are processed in 15 days. Persons intending to stay in the Czech Republic longer than 90 days must submit their application for long-term visa personally at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi. We strongly recommend to settle the date for submission of such application at the Czech Embassy in New Delhi by email sent to visa.czech@gmail.com.

Visa Application Center of the Czech Republic was officially inaugurated by H. E. Mr Milan Hovorka, Ambassador of the Czech Republic in India, alongwith the representatives of the VFS Global company which will be operating the Center. On this occasion the following Press Release has been published.