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Czechia Long-Term Visa D for Studies

19 facts quoted from the official source

Up to one year for a form of study recognised by Section 64, including accredited university or qualifying exchange study.

Income required
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
9
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

9 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Admission or enrolment at an education institutionEvidence of acceptance or enrolment in the qualifying study is required.
  • Financial means and repatriationProof of funds or accepted cost coverage is required.
  • Level and mode of studyThe authority lists these common qualifying study forms.
  • Prior qualificationsThe initial application is normally filed in person at a competent Czech diplomatic mission.
  • Who qualifiesThe route is intended for a third-country national.
  • Character, security and admissibilityA criminal-record document is generally required for applicants aged 15 or over and may also be requested for relevant prior-residence states.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Accommodation and registrationProof of accommodation is required.
  • Health insuranceThe applicable travel or comprehensive medical insurance must be provided.
  • Passport or travel documentA valid travel document is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Direct Residence AlternativeA qualifying student may apply directly for long-term study residence instead.
  • Eligibility summaryThe competent authority publishes Long-Term Visa D for Studies as a current pathway.
  • Entries allowedA valid long-term visa permits repeated exit and re-entry.
  • Maximum YearsThe visa is valid for no more than one year.
  • Official source basisThe competent authority publishes Long-Term Visa D for Studies as a current pathway.
  • Photograph and biometricsThe required photograph must be provided.
  • Report summaryThe competent authority publishes Long-Term Visa D for Studies as a current pathway.
  • Visa class, identity documents and filingThe correct long-term visa application form is required.
Family

Who you can bring

Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Stay Over 90 DaysThe national long-term visa is for a stay longer than 90 days.
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Processing DaysThe published processing period is 60 days.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Czechia?
The official source states: Up to one year for a form of study recognised by Section 64, including accredited university or qualifying exchange study.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: Proof of funds or accepted cost coverage is required. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: The applicable travel or comprehensive medical insurance must be provided.
04Do I need to show accommodation in Czechia?
The official source states: Proof of accommodation is required.

Every answer is quoted from the official ipc.gov.cz page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 19 points against the official source; 19 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source ipc.gov.czLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Czechia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
· Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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