Visa instructions
Visa is required for all non-EU foreign lecturers.
We suggest you apply for Schengen short term visa allowing an up to 90 day stay (visa for the purpose of employment).
The visa is issued by the Czech diplomatic missions (embassy, consulate)or another Schengen state and entitles its holder to stay within the territory of the Czech Republic/Schengen area for the period indicated in the visa.
If the diplomatic mission is not competent to accept the application, it is entitled to refer you to a different appropriate diplomatic mission.
Schengen (short-term) visa for the purpose of employment – visa application requirements:
- Form (can be downloaded here or is provided by the embassy). Dates of the visa must cover your arrival and departure and the work during ISLS: minimum is: 8.7. – 26.7.2013. Include extra day for arrival and departure (the dates of the ISLS are 8 – 26 July, but you may want the visa to cover dates from 5 July – 27 July).
- Travel document (passport)
- Photograph
- Document substantiating purpose of stay – work permit issued by the Employment Office. (the type of work is exempted from work permit in accordance with Act No. 435/2004 Coll., on employment), or employment contract. This document will be sent to you by ISLS once you are selected for a teaching position with us.
- Proof of accommodation. This document will be sent to you by ISLS.
- Proof of sufficient financial means, which in case of employment may be documented by an employment contract. This document will be sent to you by ISLS.
- Information, which will allow to ascertain the intention to leave the territory of the Czech Republic/Schengen area before the expiry of visa (for example: (air plane) ticket reservation, proof of financial means, employment confirmation, proof of immovable property, proof of family or work ties etc.).
- Travel medical insurance
There is a fee involved in the processing of the visa application (approx EUR 60).
Supporting documents may generally not be older than 180 days, except for the travel document, registry documents and photograph corresponding current appearance. Police of the Czech Republic may at its own discretion request presentation of the relevant supporting documents, incl. proof of travel medical insurance, during the border control.
Time limit for processing of visa applications
Application for a Schengen (short-term) visa can be filed within 3 months of the planned trip. Applications are in most cases reviewed within 7-15 days. In individual cases, the review period can be extended up to 30 days and in exceptional cases up to 60 days. It is recommended not to file a visa application later than 15 days before the trip, as it cannot be otherwise guaranteed it will be reviewed in time. Holders of multiple Schengen (short-term) visa can file a visa application before this visa has expired, provided it has been valid for at least 6 months. Visa applications of family members of EU citizens will be reviewed in the shortest possible period of time.
More information can be found at:
http://www.mzv.cz/jnp/en/information_for_aliens/general_visa_information/index.html
Section: “Information for Foreigners” or at the Czech embassy in your country.
