How Nigerians Can Get a Visa to The Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is a country also known as Czechia in Central Europe. The Czech Republic covers a total area of 78,866 square kilometres with a population of 10.5 million.
Its capital is Prague, a city known for its medieval architecture. The Czech Republic is popular for its medieval castles and has a very long history, going back to the Celtic and Germanic tribes of its founding to the Protestant Reformation and Communism.

Types of Czech Visa

1. Short-stay "Schengen" visa (up to 90 days)
2. Long-term visa and Residence Permits (over 90 days)

Where To Go

Czech Republic Embassy in Abuja

Address: Gnassingbe Eyadema Street No. 5, Asokoro, Abuja.
Phone: +234-7037-571096
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mzv.cz/abuja
Opening hours of the Visa Section: Monday and Tuesday, 09:00 - 12:00 (only those who have made a reservation will be accepted to submit the visa application).

Requirements

These are the requirements for a Czech visa if the primary purpose of your visit is business.

1. An international e-passport valid at least 90 days after the intended arrival to applicant's home country + copy of the data page;

2. Schengen visa application form that is duly completed, dated and signed by the applicant (if minor, legal guardian signs) before coming to the Embassy;

3. 1 passport size photograph glued (not stapled) to the application form. The photograph has to be of a good quality and recent (not older than 3 months), coloured and on white background (other backgrounds will not be accepted), taken without headgear;

4. Biometric features – fingerprints;

5. Application fee (paid in cash in NGN according to the current exchange rate);

6. A proof of Travel Medical Insurance covering the whole period of the intended stay;

7. For non-Nigerian nationals residing in Nigeria, a copy of the Nigerian residence permit is required.

8. Supporting documents proving purpose of stay, for example: invitation letter from the company based in the Member State of destination, which has to contain relevant personal data on the invited person, purpose of the visit and duration of stay

9. In case of participation in conferences, fairs, seminars, congresses, etc. An invitation from a company or an authorised body to attend events connected with trade, industry or work is required;

10. Proof of registration and entry tickets for events, if applicable;

11. TCC (Tax Clearance Certificate) and Certificate of Business Incorporation (certificate of registration of a company or business).

12. Proof of commercial activities in Nigeria and recent business contacts, ongoing commercial relationship with the company that invites the person (contracts, bills, commercial correspondence, etc.).

13. Other documents proving the existence of trade or work relations;

14. Verifiable evidence of sufficient means of subsistence during intended stay such as:

    1. Last 3 salary slips;
    2. Original of recent personal bank account statements over the last 3 months showing closing balance;
    3. Proof of regular income generated by a property;
    4. Copy of return flight ticket or return flight reservation
    5. Proof of accommodation for the whole duration of the intended stay; hotel reservations, rental of holiday home, campus residence reservation or proof of private accommodation (invitation) from the host.

For further information on other and all types of visas, please visit the official website of the Embassy of The Czech Republic in Nigeria.

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