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Schengen visa Requirements

In accordance with the Schengen Visa Code, applicants can apply at the earliest 6 months but not less than 15 days before the planned travel date. According to article 23, paragraph 1 the visa application is decided up to 15 calendar days (in specific cases up to 45 days). Kindly respect this allocated time for visa decision.
 

Schengen Visa Application Requirements:

1. an application form (PDF, 597 KB)

  • duly completed, signed and dated by the applicant (in case of applicants under 15, the application form should be signed by the parent/legal guardian). This form can be completed and printed online. Please note that the form has to be printed in English.
  • in case of minor applicants aged 15-18, permission to travel from both parents or legal guardians certified by a notary. In all such cases the parent/legal guardian´s passport copy needs to be provided),

2. original passport + copy of all relevant pages (ID page, previous Schengen visas, etc.)

  • the passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the intended departure from the Schengen Area. Further, the document must have been issued within previous 10 years and contain 2 blank pages,
  • For the Table of recognized passports consult the website of the European Comission website,

3. a recent passport-size photograph

  • compliant with ICAO standards, light background and neutral expression necessary, no head covering acceptable except for religious reasons,
  • glued, not stapled to the application form,

4. document(s) proving the purpose of travel:

  • for business/conference/sports event visit: a letter from the inviting company/organizer, or official invitation form certified by the Czech Police,
  • for visiting family or friends: a letter from the inviting person or official invitation form certified by the Czech Police,
  • for medical reasons visit: a recent medial report from a Taiwanese health or rehabilitation facility + a letter issued by the receiving Czech institution confirming the type of treatment reserved, the dates of stay and cost + pre-payment or other proof of sufficient financial means for the treatment and related expenses,
  • for study visit: official documents from the receiving and sending institution,
  • for tourism in several member states: detailed travel plan must be provided, including the information on means of transport (flight reservations, train connections, etc.) and accommodation (confirmed hotel reservations),

5. a hotel reservation(s) or other proof of accommodation for the whole duration of stay in Schengen;

6. a flight/travel reservation(s)

  • including return flight (the original ticket may be required at the collection of the visa), domestic flights within Schengen area, bus/train reservantions, etc. if applicable,

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

  • periodical bank statement for the last 3 months

8. further supporting documents 

  • proof of income
    • original letter from the employer (the employment status, position held, salary etc)
    • in case of self-sponsored applicants, the valid original trade license must be presented + 1 copy thereof provided,
    • in case that the applicant's trip is sponsored by a family member, letter of sponsorship written and signed by the family member + a copy of his/her ID
    • for retired persons proof of pension or other regular income
  • marriage certificates, birth certificates of children

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

  • valid for the Schengen area and covering the entire period of intended stay. The minimum coverage needs to be 30.000 EUR and include repatriation  

 Additional, for Non-Taiwanese applicants:

    Original ARC (must be valid at least 3 months after intended departure from Schengen area)

The applicant needs to pay a non refundable visa fee in TWD of a monthly rate equivalent to 90 EUR (children under 6 years of age are exempt from the fee, children under age of 12 pay the equivalent of 45 EUR).

Fingerprints are collected from all applicants except for children up to 12 years old, applicants that have submitted their fingerprints at a Schengen member state's embassy in the last 5 years, applicants in whom fingerprint collection is physically impossible, heads of states and governments and their delegations if invited on an official visit, and members of royal families if invited on an official visit.

Please note that:

  •  Supporting documents must be presented in original during submission (additional copy required if the original cannot be given away).
  • All Chinese supporting documents must be translated into English or Czech!
  • All applications must be submitted in person. The biometric fingerprint data is collected from each applicant above age of 12 (unless fingerprints previously submitted within the last 5 years and the respective visa copy is presented).
  • Each applicant must present a separate application form and a separate set of documents even if more applicants travel on one passport (children travelling on their parent´s passport, etc.)!
  • EU citizen´s family members - The above requirements do not apply to accompanying or following family members of EU citizens! EU citizen family members need to present an original document proving their relation to the EU citizen, a copy of the EU citizen´s passport and a proof of accompanying or joining the EU citizen in the Schengen. Kindly see the link