In our time, the Czech Republic is one of the most popular European countries among the Russian population and not only thanks to tourism. Every year, thousands of Russian citizens rush there to get a job or get an education. But for this you need to get a Schengen visa, regardless of the purpose of visiting this country, since this state, as is customary for a member of the European Union, takes its visa policy with all seriousness. This permission to enter the Schengen zone is authorized to be provided in the Russian Federation by the Czech Visa Application Centers or the Embassy of the Czech state, and you can also contact a travel agency.
Issuing a visa through a travel agency
Getting a visa pass is thus not much different from others. You will have to bring the same set of documents as to the consulate or to the specialized Visa Application Center of the Czech Republic, but you do not need to provide hotel reservations and air tickets. This is all provided for by the tourist tour.
Visa in this case will be issued strictly for the period specified in the ticket, and not a day more. Therefore, by applying for it yourself, you can get permission to enter the Schengen zone for at least a few months, or even a year.
How can youget a Czech visa?
Official Czech Visa Application Centers in Russia can help their clients obtain permission to visit the Czech Republic for various purposes, such as: tourism, study, employment and others.
In these institutions it is possible not only to quickly apply for a Schengen visa, but also to get competent advice and consultations on any issues.
Czech Visa Application Centers are organizations cooperating directly with the Consulate of the Czech State. They provide only truthful information and quality services related to the visa policy of a given country. Citizens of Russia should apply to the Visa Application Center of the Czech Republic at their place of registration, as there are about fifteen of these official representations in the Russian Federation.
Where to contact the residents of the capital
The Czech Republic, to facilitate obtaining a visa for its state, has opened many companies representing the interests of this country throughout Russia. Now, in order to obtain an entry permit to this European republic for capital residents, you can contact the Czech Visa Application Center in Moscow.
In order to facilitate the process of obtaining a visa and optimize it to the maximum, you can consult with the professional staff of this company in advance. To do this, you need to pay this organization a visit or call. The address of the Visa Application Center of the Czech Republic in Moscow: Suschevsky Val street, 31, building 2. Getting theretake the metro there, you need to get off at the Maryina Roshcha station. Information can be obtained by calling: +7(495) 504-36-54. This official company operates daily from 9:00 to 16:00, except weekends.
How is the application process?
According to the rules that the Czech Visa Application Center (Sushchevsky Val) has established for its customers, it is possible to start issuing a Czech visa in several ways.
The first one is when you can apply in person. To do this, you need to print the questionnaire and fill it out in legible and neat handwriting. Then form a package of documents, consisting of the necessary forms and all the required fees. Also, do not forget about the photos and all the necessary requirements in this regard. These must be two photos, the dimensions of which are 3.5x4.5 centimeters with a white background and no various seals or corners.
After that, you can safely go to the Czech Visa Application Center (Sushchevsky, Moscow) and apply for a visa.
You can also use the services of a close relative. The procedure will take place in almost the same vein as with a personal appeal. The only difference is that, in addition to the main documents, the person submitting the application will have to submit the original document confirming family ties or a copy certified by a notary.
There is another way to contact the Czech Visa Application Center in Moscow. You can use the services of an official representative. This is only possible if the applicant has previouslytraveled to the territory of the European Union and can provide all the necessary copies of documents confirming the presence of visas from other EU members. To do this, the authorized person must have the original power of attorney confirming his authority to represent the interests of the applicant.
It is also possible to contact Suschevsky Val, 31 (Visa Center of the Czech Republic) with the help of your representative who has a corporate power of attorney. This method is suitable for those who go to the Czech Republic to work or on a business trip.
Required list of documents
Before directly applying for a visa, you need to collect all the necessary certificates and bank statements. The requirements of the Czech state are the same as in other members of the Schengen area. Therefore, it will be necessary to carry a standard package consisting of the required forms and fees to the Czech Visa Application Centre. Documents submitted to this organization are as follows:
1. Passport valid for another three months after the end of the upcoming trip.
2. Civil passport and copies of its pages.
3. Completed and signed on both sides of the questionnaire.
4. In the event that a tourist trip is planned, the tourist must show an agreement with a travel agency representing his interests.
5. To confirm financial independence, you can submit: a certificate from the place of work, which will indicate the position and salary; an extract from the bank where the deposit account is opened; bank cardinternational level; any documents confirming that accommodation in the Czech Republic will be paid or it is completely free.
6. Hotel booking confirmation or invitation from persons residing in the Czech state.
7. He alth insurance that covers the amount of 30,000 euros and is valid for the entire stay in the Schengen area.
After all the necessary documents are generated, you can go to the Czech Visa Application Centers to apply for a visa.
Consular fee
Usually, the procedure for obtaining permission to enter the territory of the Czech Republic takes five to ten days. But if you need to urgently get to this country, then you will need to pay a fee twice as much as with the usual terms for issuing a visa. In this case, permission will be issued within three days from the date of application.
In the company of a Moscow official representative, this service is paid for in domestic currency and amounts to approximately 2400 rubles.
Rules of conduct on the territory of Czech officials
These companies have certain standards of conduct that are followed by customers and staff of the organization in a strict manner. When going to the Czech Visa Application Center, you should not take with you:
- any means of communication and electronic devices;
- weapons, forks, knives, needles, syringes and various piercing and cutting objects;
- gascans and explosives, as well as matches or lighters;
- food and various drinks;
- large bags, cases, suitcases and bags;
- Suspicious sealed bags.
Before you go to this organization, it is better to familiarize yourself with all their requirements in advance so as not to be in an awkward situation.
Additional Center Services
This company cares about the comfort of all its customers. Therefore, in addition to its direct purpose, here you can still use a copier. This is undoubtedly very convenient and appropriate if a person forgot to make the necessary copy of a document.
When applying, you can use the SMS alert service, which can be connected to the applicant's phone number for only 85 rubles, so he will know at what stage his case is under consideration.
It is also possible to get a passport with a ready-made visa through a courier, asking in advance when applying.
Representatives of the Czech Republic in other Russian cities
As you know, the majority of Russia's population does not live in the capital. Therefore, information about Czech organizations in other settlements of the Russian state will be very relevant.
Residents of the Northwestern District and all areas adjacent to it can apply for a Schengen visa inPetersburg Visa Application Center of the Czech Republic. His address in this city is: Shpalernaya street, house 35.
Also, Czech service organizations providing services for issuing permits allowing entry into the Schengen zone are located in the following regional centers of Russia: in Irkutsk, Krasnoyarsk, Novosibirsk, Rostov, Samara, Vladivostok and other large cities.
How else is it possible to get a Schengen visa?
This procedure related to permission to enter the territory of the Czech Republic can also be obtained at the Consulate of this European state. To do this, you will need to collect almost the same package of documents. But the only downside is that the visa process will take much longer. This is due to the fact that there are several times fewer embassies in Russia than Visa Application Centers, respectively, more people apply here. The advantages of this method of obtaining a visa include the fact that you do not need to pay extra for the services of intermediaries.
Reviews
Many tourists who used the services of official representatives of the Czech Republic in Russia were very pleased with their efficiency, loy alty and responsiveness. The service centers of this European state comply with their stated deadlines for issuing a visa, even during any holidays.
In the opinion of Russian citizens, very competent people and true professionals work there, who are ready to help any Russian citizen who decides to apply for a visa through theircompany. The entire procedure for submitting documents can be completed in just a few minutes, and you don’t even need to pre-register, there are usually no large queues there.
