Long-stay visa or residence permit for the purpose of study in Czechia.
Route overview
Long-term visa / long-term residence permit for purpose of studies
Typical timeline / duration: Long-term visa for stay over 90 days; residence permit route applies for longer eligible studies.
Important notes
Apply in person at a Czech embassy with passport, form, photo, admission/purpose-of-study evidence, accommodation, criminal-record certificate and travel medical insurance.
Long-stay visa funds are 15 × CZK 3,130 for month one, plus 2 × CZK 3,130 for each later whole month; six months is CZK 78,250. For a study residence permit, a public authority or legal entity may commit to at least one subsistence minimum per expected month.
Study route; work rights depend on Czech student/residence conditions.
Preparation checklist
Prepare route evidence: Third-country nationals apply in person at Czech embassy; need purpose of study/admission, passport, application, photo, accommodation and other supporting documents.
Confirm the financial evidence: Proof of financial resources and travel medical insurance required; documents may need translation/legalisation.
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