Required materials for visa application
1. Short-term visa (within 90 days)
(1) Tourist visa: Proof required to apply for a visa for tourism purposes Document list.
1) Air ticket reservation form When applying for a multiple-entry tourist visa, the air ticket reservation form for the first trip (note: it must be a confirmed round-trip air ticket). Tickets should be issued and paid for after the visa is issued.
2) Minors (under 18 years old):
a. Student ID card.
b. The original certification letter issued by the school contains the following information:
? Complete school address and phone number.
?Certificate of authenticity.
?The name and position of the approver.
?One copy.
c. When the minor travels alone or with one parent:
When the minor travels alone, it is issued by both parents or legal guardians, or (when the minor travels with one parent or guardian) When traveling) a notarized certificate of consent for travel issued by the parent or guardian of the other party who is not traveling, and certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; when applying outside of China, the notarization shall be handled by relevant overseas government agencies.
? Notarized certificate of family relationship or guardianship, certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
3) The original of the household registration book (no translation required) and a copy of all pages of the household registration book.
4) Accommodation certificate covering the entire period of stay in Schengen countries.
5) Documents that can clearly show the travel plan (transportation reservation, itinerary, etc.).
6) Proof of applicant’s solvency, bank statements from the last 3 to 6 months, no proof of deposit required.
7) Incumbent personnel:
a. Copy of the company’s business license with seal.
b. The certification letter issued by the employer (English document, or Chinese document with English translation) must be on the company's official letterhead, signed, stamped with the official seal, and clearly dated and with the following information:
?The address, telephone and fax numbers of the company where you are employed, and the name and position of the signatory of the company where you are employed.
?Applicant’s name, position, income and working years.
?Certificate of authenticity.
(8) Retirees: Pension or other fixed income certificate.
(9) Unemployed adults:
a. Married persons: spouse’s employment and income certificate and notarial certificate of marriage (certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
b. If single/divorced/widowed: other proof of regular income.
(2) Business visa: supporting documents required to apply for a visa for the purpose of business visit or short-term vocational training.
1) Air ticket reservation: When applying for a multiple-entry tourist visa, the air ticket reservation for the first trip must be a confirmed round-trip air ticket. Tickets should be issued and paid for after the visa is issued.
2) Proof of applicant’s solvency, bank statements from the last 3 to 6 months, no proof of deposit required.
3) Proof of employment: Contains the address, telephone and fax numbers of the company where you are employed, the name and position of the signatory, the applicant’s name, position, income and years of employment, as well as a certificate of leave approval.
4) The accommodation certificate covers the entire period of stay in Schengen countries.
5) Original copy of the company’s business license and employer certification letter:
a. Copy of the company’s business license with seal.
b. The company’s official letterhead must be used with the official seal and signature, and must include the detailed address and contact person of the company, the name and position of the signing person, the applicant’s name, position, income and working years , purpose of visit.
c. Proof that the company reserves a position for the applicant.
d. The organization or individual who pays for travel and living expenses.

6) The original invitation letter from the event or training organizer must be on the company’s official letterhead, signed and stamped with the official seal, and must contain the following information:
a. Detailed address and contact person of the company where you work .
b. If travel and living expenses are paid by the company, proof of the applicant’s (or employer’s) company’s solvency must be provided.
c. If travel and living expenses are paid by yourself, proof of your solvency must be provided. Relevant proof of employment status:
? A copy of the business license stamped by the company where you are employed.
?An English certification letter issued by the employer (or a Chinese document with an English translation), which must be on the company's official letterhead, stamped with the official seal, signed, and clearly dated, as well as the name and position of the signatory, and the purpose of the visit. and duration, detailed schedule, organization or individual paying for travel and living expenses.
7) Whether the organizer provides a deposit to ensure that the applicant returns to China as required. If applicable, the provider will register the certificate.
8) A work permit is required in the following situations.
a. On-the-job training.
b. Work for the company you work for in a Schengen member state.
(3) Visa to visit relatives and friends: supporting documents required to apply for a Schengen visa for the purpose of visiting relatives and friends.
1) Air ticket reservation: When applying for a multiple-entry tourist visa, the air ticket reservation for the first trip must be a confirmed round-trip air ticket. Tickets should be issued and paid for after the visa is issued.
2) Minors (under 18 years old)
a. Student ID card.
b. Original letter of certification issued by the school, including the complete address and phone number of the school, leave approval certificate, and the name and position of the approver.
c. One copy.
d. When the minor travels alone or with one parent:
? (When the minor travels alone) issued by both parents or legal guardians, or (when the minor travels with one parent or one parent) (When the guardian is traveling) A notarized certificate of consent for travel issued by the other parent or guardian who is not traveling, and certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; when applying outside of China, the notarization must be handled by relevant overseas government agencies.
? Notarized certificate of family relationship or guardianship, certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
3) Official invitation letter: An official invitation letter issued by the government of the destination Schengen country or an invitation letter signed by the guarantor.
a. Valid within 6 months.
b. Original financial guarantee from the guarantor.
c. If the guarantor resides in the Schengen country, the following should be submitted:
? The guarantor’s proof of regular income in the past three months or
? The guarantor’s legally binding guarantee in the Schengen country statement.
c. If the guarantor lives in China and invites the visa applicant to travel to the Schengen countries together, the following materials should be submitted:
? Signed letter of guarantee.
?Copy of Chinese residence permit (ID card).
?Proof of income issued by the employer.
d. Proof of residence in the destination country or an invitation letter from the host family in the Schengen country.
4) Proof of relationship with the guarantor:
a. Family visit visa: notarized and certified certificate of kinship between the applicant and the guarantor.
b. Visiting friend visa: original notarized and certified friend relationship between the applicant and the guarantor, original photos, invitation letter, etc.
5) The original of the household registration book (no translation required) and a copy of all pages of the household registration book.
6) Proof of the applicant's repayment ability, bank statements for the last 3 to 6 months, no deposit certificate required:
a. Incumbent personnel:
? A copy of the company's business license with a seal.

? A letter of certification issued by the employer (English document, or Chinese document with English translation), which must be on the company’s official letterhead, stamped with the official seal, signature, clearly dated, and include the address, telephone number and fax number of the company where the company is employed number, the name and position of the signing person, the applicant’s name, position, income and working years, leave approval certificate and other information.
b. Retirees: Pension or other fixed income certificate.
c. Unemployed adults:
? Married persons should provide proof of employment and income of their spouse and a notarial certificate of marriage (certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
If single/divorced/widowed: other proof of regular income.
(4) Supporting documents required to apply for a Schengen visa for cultural/sports activities
1) Air ticket reservation form: When applying for a multiple-entry tourist visa, the air ticket reservation form for the first trip. A confirmed round-trip air ticket is required. Tickets should be issued and paid for after the visa is issued.
2) Minors (under 18 years old)
a. Student ID card.
b. Original letter of certification issued by the school, including the complete address and phone number of the school, leave approval certificate, and the name and position of the approver.
c. One copy.
d. When the minor travels alone or with one parent:
? (When the minor travels alone) issued by both parents or legal guardians, or (when the minor travels with one parent or one parent) (When the guardian is traveling) A notarized certificate of consent for travel issued by the other parent or guardian who is not traveling, and certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; when applying outside of China, the notarization must be handled by relevant overseas government agencies.
? Notarized certificate of family relationship or guardianship, certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
3) Proof of food and accommodation, covering the entire period of stay in Schengen countries.
4) The original invitation letter from the organizer of the country where the event is located must be on formal letterhead and must clearly contain the following information:
a. Purpose of visit and length of stay.
b. Detailed schedule and route arrangement.
c. Indicate the fees for study/sports activities and the unit paying the fees.
d. Indicate your residence during the entire stay.
5) An original English certification letter from a Chinese cultural or sports institution (or a Chinese document with an English translation), which must be on the company’s official letterhead and stamped with the official seal, and must clearly contain the following information:
a .The detailed address and contact person of the organization, and the name and title of the signing person.
b. Applicant’s name, position, income and working years (applicable to professional and technical personnel).
c. Letter of confirmation of participation.
d. The unit that pays for travel and living expenses.
e. A copy of the business license and its English translation.
(5) Materials required for individual tourists applying for ADS group visa
1) Minors (under 18 years old):
a. Student ID card.
b. Original letter of certification issued by the school, including the complete address and phone number of the school, leave approval certificate, and the name and position of the approver.
c. One copy.
2) When a minor travels alone or with one parent:
a. (When the minor travels alone) issued by both parents or legal guardians, or (when the minor travels with one parent) or guardian when traveling) a notarized certificate of consent for travel issued by the other parent or guardian who is not traveling, and authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; when applying outside of China, the notarization shall be handled by relevant overseas government agencies.
b. Notarized certificate of family relationship or guardianship relationship, certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
c. Original household registration book (no translation required) and copies of all pages of the household registration book.

3) Proof of applicant’s solvency, bank statements for the past 3 to 6 months, no deposit certificate required;
4) Employees:
a. Copy of the company’s business license with seal.
b. A letter of certification issued by the employer (English document, or Chinese document with English translation) must be on the company’s official letterhead, stamped with the official seal, signed and dated, and include the address of the company where the employer is employed. , telephone and fax numbers, name and position of the signing person, applicant's name, position, income and years of employment and other information.
c. Certificate of authenticity.
5) Retirees: Pension or other fixed income certificate.
6) Unemployed adults:
a. Married persons: proof of spouse’s employment and income and notarial certificate of marriage (certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
b. If single/divorced/widowed: other fixed income.
2. Long-term visa (more than 90 days)
(1) Visa application form, fill it out completely and accurately and sign it, and attach two recent passport photos.
(2) A valid passport is required to have at least two blank pages and is still valid for 90 days after the visa expires.
(3) Proof of funds during the stay in Czech Republic (such as the applicant’s bank funds certificate).
(4) The amount of funds for business purposes is at least 101,000 Czech crowns per year, or other freely convertible currencies (equivalent to 4100 euros). The amount of funds for other purposes is at least CZK 78,780, or another freely convertible currency (equivalent to EUR 3,200).
(5) If the purpose of application is to work and a work permit is issued by the Czech Labor Bureau, there is no need to provide the above financial proof.
(6) Applicants under the age of 18 require proof of funds that is only half of the above amount.
(7) Information required for various purposes of traveling to the Czech Republic
1) Work category: A work permit issued by the Czech Labor Bureau or a reference number for applying for a work permit at the Czech Labor Bureau is required.
2) Studying abroad, training, etc.: It is necessary to provide an admission notice from the relevant Czech educational institution or organization and clearly indicate how to bear the expenses during the stay in the Czech Republic.
3) Business Category: Documents issued by the local Czech Business Bureau are required to prove that only after being approved for a long-term visa can you formally obtain a business license or business license or a "quasi" business license or business license or prove the establishment of a company. contract or notarized agreement or company
registration form.
4) Visiting relatives/accompanying family members: Spouses need to provide a marriage certificate (spouse relationship)/children need to provide birth certificates and other materials proving kinship.
5) Visiting friends: An invitation letter certified by the Czech Foreign Affairs Police is required.
6) Others: such as medical treatment, sports and cultural activities, official or political activities, etc., relevant supporting materials must be provided.
(8) Guarantee of food and accommodation, that is, the applicant’s accommodation certificate during the stay in the Czech Republic and the country.
(9) If the property is owned by an individual, a statutory declaration must be issued by the homeowner.
(10) If the property is owned by a legal entity, a statement must be issued by the entity and signed by the legal person.
(11) If the property is leased, a lease agreement must be provided.
(12) If the property is subleased, a sublease agreement and a consent letter from the property owner are required.
(13) Regarding accommodation conditions: The minimum acceptable room area is:
1) If one person lives, it should be at least 8 square meters.
2) If two people live, it must be at least 12.6 square meters.
3) If two or more people live, the minimum is 12.6 square meters for two people, and at least 5 square meters for each additional person.
(14) Insurance: Proof of travel medical insurance during your stay in the Czech Republic, with medical and medical assistance coverage of at least 30,000 euros.

(15) Other information:
1) The applicant’s no criminal record in the country of origin (home country) and in any country where he has lived for more than 6 months in the past three years, which needs to be notarized and translated into Czech And perform dual authentication.
2) All documents must be originals or officially certified copies.
3) The application materials must be submitted together, and other required materials must also be translated into Czech or authenticated if necessary.
Visa fee
1. Short-term visa: 60 euros.
2. Short-term visa for children aged 6-12 and citizens of Russia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and other countries: 35 euros.
3. Long-term visa: 2,500 CZK.
4. Document certification: 600 Czech crowns.
5. Residence permit application: 500 Czech crowns.