Formerly known as Bohemia in the Czech Republic can be called by its short-form name Czechia. Slovakia to the east, Germany to the west, Austria to the south, and Poland to the northeast border of this landlocked country in central Europe. It is well known for the historic center of Prague a UNESCO World Heritage site, Chateaus, and several hundreds of castles. The Czech-speaking country is a lover of healthy mushrooms, every St. Wenceslas day (held at the end of September) all citizens of Czechia hit the Forest searching for mushrooms. Czech is also popular for its consumption of beer; they consume the most beer per capita in the world. The Czech people have a well preserved and rich cultural heritage still practiced in this modern age. An example is a culture of kissing under a cherry blossom tree every 1st of May to improve couples’ fertility. There are so many European histories to be discovered in Czechia. Prague located in the country is the only major city in Europe that wasn’t extensively destroyed by World War II. For this reason, you will find many ancient buildings in the historic center standing as originally built, some dating to the Middle Ages. Czechia also has many international companies based and founded there including Zara, ExxonMobil, Deloitte Touch, etc. In comparison to other European countries, the level of living is high but relatively affordable. In the UK a meal for two in a restaurant might cost €50 while in Czechia it will cost €10. Czechia is one of the safest countries to live in, the country was placed among the top 10 safest countries in the world. The most prominent sport in Czechia is Ice Hockey, Czechia ice hockey team is one of the major teams in the world’s hockey. Czechia has a robust educational system; Prague Charles Institution, founded in 1348, is the oldest university in Central Europe.
Applying for Visa
Professionals from all over the world who desire to visit, reside, work, study, or raise families in this fantastic country must apply for a visa. Here are a few things to note about Czechia visa requirements when planning a trip to the country. Nevertheless, it is always best to hire the services of a travel and tour agency for proper arrangements.
Firstly, before applying for a visa certain preparations needs to be in place. These preparations include obtaining some required documents prior to submitting a visa application. Visa Requirements are below.
- A valid international passport. The validity of the passport must be at least three months past the date of your return.
- The passport must have at least two blank pages for a visa stamp.
- Police certificate proving that you are free from any criminal record or court case.
- Evidence of accommodation for the whole time you intend to stay in the country
- Proof of sufficient financial means to sponsor your stay in the country
- Flight itinerary reservation, specifying entry and exit from Czechia with dates and flight number
- An employment contract is an appointment letter from the organization or company you intend to work with when traveling to Czechia for a work purpose.
- Bank statement for the last 6 months
- Admission letter or proof of enrollment to the school that offered you admission. The course to be studied as well as the duration of the course program is included.
- Trade license for businesspeople taking a trip to Czechia for business-related purposes
- • Proprietorship/Partnership paperwork, including the Memorandum of Association and the Articles of Association
- Invitation letter for those going to visit and spend time with friends and families
- Covid 19 vaccination certificate.
