Last updated: 2024-06-28 06:20:17
Tourist Visa
Required Documents and Particulars
1. Passports
• Validity: Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages.
• Old Passports: Original old passport booklets if any.
2. Photographs
• Quantity: 3 photographs.
• Specifications: White background; Glossy finish; 80% face coverage with a little shoulder visible; Eyes and face clearly visible; Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm.
3. Covering Letter
• Addressed to: The Visa Officer, Embassy of Czech Republic.
• Content: Brief profile of the applicants, purpose of travel, and travel dates.
• Format: Plain paper for individuals and company letterhead for officials/sponsored applicants.
4. Bank Statements
• Duration: Original 3 months personal and company's bank statements.
• Verification: Statements should be stamped and signed by the bank.
• Active Accounts: Should show proof of funds and income.
• Closing Date: Closer to the date of visa application (A4 size preferred).
5. IT Returns
• Documents: Latest 3 years Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V (Saral) of individuals and the company.
6. Itinerary / Air Tickets
• Return Tickets: Return air tickets with all internal flight/train tickets if any.
• Tour Itinerary: Day-wise itinerary of the tour.
7. Purpose of Travel / Accommodation
• Proof: Any proof of your accommodation/purpose at the destination.
• Booking Certificate: Payment receipts from the tour operator.
• Hotel Vouchers: Required.
8. Supporting Credentials
Businessmen:
• Documents: Proprietorship certificate / Certificate of Registration / Memorandum of Association / Articles of Association / Partnership Deed.
• NOC: No Objection Certificate (NOC) from other partners or directors in case of a partnership.
Employees:
• Leave Sanction Letter: From the company (or government body in case of government employees/public servants).
• Salary Statements: Last 3 months’ salary statements (only for private firms).
• Company ID Card: Optional.
• Retirement Certificate/Letter: Copy of the pension book for retired employees.
Students:
• Leave Sanction Letter: From the educational institution (for travel during working days).
• Bonafide Certificate: From the educational institution (for travel during vacations).
• School/College ID Card: Optional.
Newly Wed/Honeymooners (if the spouse's name is not endorsed in their passports):
• Marriage Certificate: Original.
• Wedding Invitation Card/Photographs: In case the marriage certificate is not ready.
Children Traveling Unaccompanied by Both Parents/Either Parent:
• NOC: Notary attested No Objection Certificate (NOC) on a stamp paper from both/either of the parents respectively if both/either of them are not accompanying.
• Parents' Passport Copies: Copies of both/either parent’s passport.
Travelers Unaccompanied by Spouses/Partners:
• NOC: Notary attested No Objection Certificate (NOC) on a stamp paper from the unaccompanied spouse.
• Spouse's Passport Copy: If the spouse is not a passport holder, any government ID proof mentioning the spouse’s name can be submitted.
Additional Supporting Documents (if available):
• FD Receipts: From banks.
• Public Shares/Debentures Certificate: Required.
• Asset Evaluation Report: From a CA.
Travel Insurance
• Coverage: Valid Travel Insurance from the Embassy approved companies.
• Minimum Coverage: EUR 30,000.
• Validity: Should cover the days of travel.
Disclaimers
The above list of documents is the standard requirement for the visa application. The Embassy/Consulate/High Commission/Application Centres reserve the right to request additional documents for verification.
Travelspoc does not guarantee the outcome of any visa application. Decisions on visa applications are at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/Consulate/High Commission.
