Czech Republic embassy in Kyiv Ukraine- 6 Steps to Apply For a Schengen Visa

Czech Republic embassy in Kyiv is located in Ukraine started processing visa applications from 20-Oct, 2020 due to Covid restrictions. Czech Republic embassy in Kyiv is one of the foreign representations to issue a Schengen visa and the details can be found at Czech Republic embassy Kyiv website. Czech Republic is one of the 26 member Schengen country based on the Schengen agreement. Schengen or the Schengen area are the territories of the States which are signatories to the Schengen Agreement. The Schengen States have a common visa policy. A general visa is used in Schengen. This means that a person only needs one visa to travel within the Schengen area. Czech Republic embassy in Kyiv exclusively gave contractual service provider VFS Global to collect Schengen visa applications. Find out on how to apply for a Schengen visa at Czech Republic embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Schengen visa (2019) stats issued at Czech Republic embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine

Who can Apply for a Schengen Visa from Czech Republic embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine

Visa applicants who reside near Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Kyiv, Kirovohrad, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Poltava, Sumy, Khmelnytsky, Cherkasy, Chernihiv, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhia, Luhansk, Kharkiv, Kherson regions, as well as Sevastopol and the Autonomous Republic of Crimea areas are eligible to apply for a Schengen visa from Czech Republic embassy in Kyiv. Travelers with Ukraine Visit visas are not eligible to apply and they need to apply from their home country.

All nationals of countries whose citizens are subject to Schengen visa obligation who are legally present in Ukraine can present a justification for lodging an application in Ukraine rather than in their country of residence. Czech Republic embassy in Kyiv has the right to evaluate the justification provided and to receive or not the visa applications.

Czech Republic embassy in Kyiv has outsourced all visa processing to Vfs Global and they will process visa application for Czech Republic Schengen visa.

Czech Republic embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine

Address:
Yaroslaviv Val 34А,
Kiev 01054
Ukraine
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mzv.cz/kyiv
Phone: +38044/2726 800
Timings: Monday – Friday 08.30 – 17.00
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At the VFS Global Czech Republic Visa Application Center Kyiv, Ukraine

Address
Sportivnaya Square, 1A Ghouliver Business Center,
8th floor (entrance to the shopping center)
Kyiv, 01001
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Email: Dnipro [email protected]
Phone: +38 050 4193009 +38 044 5949659

Timings: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Monday – Friday)
Vfs global visa application center at Kyiv, Czech Republic accepts visa applicants with appointment to prevent delays and avoid waiting times. All appointments will be scheduled from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, according to availability. Access is restricted to applicants who have an appointment confirmed by the Embassy or whose interview has been scheduled through the Visa Centre. Please, always remember to print and bring your appointment confirmation received from the Embassy or from the Visa Centre. Proof of appointment will be asked both by guards at the main gate on the street and by security at the entrance of the Embassy.

Visa Application Fee Structure for Czech Republic embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine

Application fee is collected on behalf of the Czech Republic embassy in Kyivia and the consular fee is payable in Euro at the bank’s cash desk after submission of documents. The Bank additionally charges a commission in the amount of 45 UAH. for the bank’s services from each client.

Vfs Global Service Charge: 

The service fee is 12 EUR/ 375 UAH including VAT 20% and is payable for each client at the cash desk of the Visa Application Centre in national currency (UAH).

Visa Application Processing time

The Embassy of Czech Republic in Kyiv, Ukraine processes Schengen visa applications within 15 -30 calendar days. For national visas processing requires up to 30 days for family reunion and salaried work, and up to 120 days for self-employment work.

Schengen Visa Types issued by Czech Republic embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine

Schengen visas are issued for about 90 day or less depending the reasons for applying visa which are explained below. National visa is also issued which has the duration longer than 90 days.

Visa Applicants can choose category depending on below reasons

• Visiting Czech Republic- This visa is issues for tourism/vacation purposes
• Business Visa- This visa is issues for professional/work related purposes
• Family visa- This visa is issues for meeting family
• Airport transit visa- This visa is used for transit
• Medical visa- This visa is issued for receiving medical treatments
• Schengen cultural visa- This visa for attending events
• Study Visa – This visa is used for training or study purpose
• Sports visa- This visa is issued for sports person

Can Schengen Visa be Used for Single Entry or Multiple Entry?

Consulates offer Schengen visa depending on reasons applied for, documents submitted and the fees paid.  Below are categories applicants can get

Single Entry Visa – Traveler can enter Schengen country only once within 90 days

Multiple Entry Visa – Traveler can enter Schengen country any number of times within 90 days

Can a third party submit my visa application for me?

Personal appearance is mandatory for all visa applicants, unless you are exempt from biometric data entry. Exemptions from the fingerprinting requirement are provided for a limited number of applicants, including children under the age of twelve and persons for whom the collection of fingerprints is physically impossible. Heads of State and members of the national government with members of their official delegation and spouses will also be exempted, if travelling for official purposes.

6 Steps to apply Schengen Visa Application from Czech Republic embassy in Kyiv

Applying for Schengen tourist Visa is a simple and quick process if you prepare documentation carefully. If you follow steps below you can apply visa without any worries. You need to apply atleast 2 -3 weeks prior to travel date so that you give enough time for consulate to process your application

Step 1: Choose right visa category and Complete Schengen visa application

Applying for a Czech Republic Schengen Visa, your main destination should be Czech Republic. Depending on your reason for trip select the right Schengen visa type for traveling to Czech Republic. Fill the Schengen visa application form and print the form and attach a photo. Note that these documents will be requested when submitting your visa application to the VFS Global center.

Step 2: Prepare for supported documents

One of the most critical steps for getting visa is to get all required documents which need to be submitted along with your visa application. Below is the list of documents needed which may be needed depending on visa type.

1. Passport size photo
2. Valid Passport – with at least 6 months validity having 2 blank pages
3. Schengen Visa application form
4. Confirmed flight itinerary
5. Invitation letter
6. Hotel reservation
7. Medical Insurance policy
8. Proof of financial Subsistence
9. Address proof
10. Employment certificate
11. Marriage/ Birth certificate

Step 3: Make an appointment with the Czech Republic Visa Application center, Kyiv

Pay the service fee In the branch of idea bank or in the branch of Kredo Bank using your international passport. Ensure you provide correct phone, visa application center while making payment to receive a receipt with a unique PTN code. Received bank code (PTN) will be activated on the next business day through the registration system. You can check the status on website. 

The automatic registration system then calls you and assign you the date and time of submission of documents, depending on the availability of free seats, but not earlier than 3 days from the date of payment. If the date matches your availability, then you need to confirm the date. If you opt out for the assigned date then you will be contacted by the system again to re-confirm the date of submission. Once you confirm the available date and time then date will be finalized.

Step 4: Attend Schengen Visa Interview appoinment at Czech Republic Visa Application Center in Kyiv

Go through few important and most frequently asked question by visa officer during interview. Below is the list of frequently asked questions

• Purpose of Your Trip?
• Is anyone sponsoring your trip?
• How long do you stay?
• Do you regularly pay your income tax?
• Can you provide your bank statement?

To refer detailed interview questions, check out Schengen visa interview questions

What To Do on the Date of Visa Interview

Go to VFS Global Czech Republic Visa application center in Kyiv, Ukraine on the date of interview atleast 30 min before your interview so that you can relax and have an overview of the location to get yourself comfortable. Ensure you got all required documents along with photocopies for your visa application. During the interview process you may be required to give biometrics data depending on consulate requirements. After the biometrics is done you need to pay the required Schengen visa fee & service fee and submit your application.

Step 5: Processing the visa Application

At VFS global center, you will be taken care of by an agent who will check that all the documents necessary for your application are present in your file. A fact sheet will be given to you. If your file is complete, your application will be forwarded to the Consulate.

If documents are missing or do not meet the requirements of the Consulate General of Czech Republic, you can:

• Request the shipment despite everything the application, at the risk of losing the visa application fee and being refused by the Consulate;
• Withdraw your application and recover the visa application fee. You will be able to re-file a complete application at a later date.

If you decide to send your file to the Consulate, you will proceed, after payment of the fees, to deposit your biometric data directly with the VFS center.

Step 6: Return of Passport

You can track the progress of your application using track visa application status. Applicants can use the Reference Number present on the invoice/receipt issued by the Visa Application Centre along with your last name to access this service. Once your visa application is decided by the Consulate General of Czech Republic, your passport will be returned to the visa application Centre or have your documents returned to you by courier (if offered by the Visa Application Centre) for an additional fee.  you will be notified to collect your passport either in person or through a representative. In some cases, due to incomplete/insufficient supported documents provided, visa application can be rejected.

What happens if Schengen Visa is refused

Negative decisions on applications are notified to the applicant. In the refusal letter reasons on which refusal decision was taken are clearly stated. Visa applicants whose applications are refused can decide to apply again or to appeal.

Below are some of the reasons of Schengen Visa Rejection

• Inadequate explanation of the traveling purpose
• No travel medical insurance covering trip
• Invalid passport or Passport expiring in 2 months
• Lack of financial proof to support trip cost
• Did not provide proof of accommodation
• Missing documents

If your Schengen Visa is rejected for some reason then you can re-apply Schengen Visa by following the article Help With Schengen Visa Rejection

Sum Up:

Apply Schengen Visa process at Czech Republic embassy, Kyiv Ukraine is simple and you need to work with Vfs Global to submit your application by following this article. Hopefully your visa will be approved and you can enjoy your trip with family, friends & others. Holders of a new Schengen visa, or of a Schengen visa still valid, therefore, are not automatically allowed to enter Czech Republic and Schengen territory and must comply with the travel restrictions in force at Schengen level and at the level of the country of first entry into the Schengen area because of Covid pandemic. It is indeed the responsibility of each traveler to check the travel restrictions in place before departure