The Czech Republic is a small state that is part of the EU and the Schengen area. Studying at Czech universities provides great opportunities for further employment, since European diplomas are appreciated in all countries. To study, you must apply for a student visa.
What is a Czech student visa
This type of visa allows you to study at public, state or private universities. In addition, a visa is issued for taking language courses, but they must be held in state educational institutions, otherwise a person will receive a tourist visa.
Tuition fees are relatively low. There is an opportunity to earn money. In addition to receiving education, the student can freely move around the Schengen countries.
Foreign students have the right to expect to receive an increased scholarship for high academic performance, with participation in volunteer or scientific activities.
You can apply for a long-term visa or obtain a residence permit for the purpose of obtaining an education.
Long stay visa type D
It is issued for 6 months. Its convenience lies in a quick extension: it is enough to write an application 14 days before the end of the term, and the request will be satisfied.
Persons from 16 to 30 years old can get a visa. First, they submit documents to the university, since confirmation of enrollment is required during registration. After arriving in the country, you need to register with the department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Residence permit for study purposes
The difference from a long-term visa is to pass an interview with the embassy staff and fill out a different form. The number of entries is not limited. After the decision is made, a visa is issued for 60 days: during this time, the migrant is registered with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Czech Republic and receives a residence permit.
How difficult is it to get a student visa in the Czech Republic?
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With properly executed documents, problems with receipt, as a rule, do not arise. Certain difficulties can be caused by admission to language courses: not all of them guarantee a student's visa, it is necessary that they are organized by a state university.
The following is required of a migrant:
- Collect a complete package of documents;
- Apply to an educational institution;
- Prove that it is possible to pay for the studies;
- Not to be seen in illegal activities.
The university, in turn, must:
- Be accredited to conduct educational activities;
- Provide a hostel if possible;
- Be sure to inform the applicant of any changes.
How to get a student visa to the Czech Republic
It is necessary to prepare the following documents:
- International passport. Must be valid for at least another 11 months;
- Two photographs 3.5 x 4.5 cm;
- Document confirming admission to the university;
- Certificate confirming the availability of money for living and paying for tuition;
- No criminal record;
- A rental agreement or other document proving that the student has living space for the duration of his studies;
- Insurance policy;
- Certificate of absence of serious diseases.
If the applicant is under 18 years old, then additional documents are required:
- The consent of both parents for the child to leave the territory of the Russian Federation;
- In case of death of one of the parents, submit a death certificate;
- Birth certificate.
All documents must be notarized.
After collecting the documents, they make an appointment at the embassy. Until October 31, 2017, the registration procedure was carried out through the Visapoint system, but now it has been canceled. Today it is enough to send the following data to the embassy's e-mail:
- Scanned passport;
- Enrollment document;
- Contact information for communication.
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After 2-3 days, the applicant will be informed about the date of admission. Arriving at the embassy on the appointed day, they give a package of documents and fill out a questionnaire according to the sample. After that, the waiting process begins.
Example of filling out a visa: DOWNLOAD blank application form in PDF format
You should not rush to fill out: if there are errors, then this may serve as a reason for refusal to issue a visa.
From September 14, 2015, Russians are required to submit fingerprints. The procedure is performed once every 5 years.
When is admission to Czech educational institutions
In most universities, the acceptance of documents ends at the end of February, so it is worth starting preparation 4-6 months before the intended trip. For the first time, they may refuse to submit a student visa, in which case there will be time for a repeated request.
How to prove financial viability
To live in the country and pay for education, you need to prove that a person can afford it. You need to have a bank account in the amount of CZK 81,400 per year, for persons under 18 years old - 37370 CZK... Conversion into euros is carried out at the rate of the Czech National Bank.
If there is a bank account, submit a copy of the credit card and a document identifying the owner of the account. Information about the amount on the account and the equivalent in euros is required.
If there is no account in the name of the future student, a payment card is issued, issued in addition to the account of the person who provides the migrant with money. Also attached is a power of attorney statement stating that another person can use the account besides the owner.
Do I need to translate documents
All documents are translated into Czech. The translation is carried out:
- In the Czech Republic with a court interpreter;
- At a translation agency in Russia (in this case, a notary stamp is put at the embassy).
Other
In the Russian Federation, there are representative offices of the Czech Embassy in the regions. The applicant applies only to the department to which he belongs according to the registration.
Knowledge of the Czech language will be a big plus, since education at the university in the state language is free.
Terms of registration of a student visa to the Czech Republic
The verification and registration procedure takes 60 days. If the applicant has applied for a visa for taking language courses, the period is increased to 90-120 days. These are approximate terms, they can be increased depending on the workload of the embassy.
The decision on extradition is sent by mail or to the person's email address. Visa must be collected within 179 days, otherwise it will be considered invalid, and all stages will have to be repeated.
Methods for obtaining ready-made documents
After the visa is issued, the embassy staff will inform the student about this and invite them to pick it up.
If the applicant cannot appear on his own, then the person for whom the notarized power of attorney has been drawn up has the right to do so. He must have the applicant's passport and insurance policy.
The cost of obtaining a study visa to the Czech Republic
The consular fee is 35 euros. It is additionally paid:
- Certification of signature - 10 euros;
- Translation from Russian into Czech - 12 euros per page;
- Certification of copies of documents - 1 A4 sheet will cost 12 euros.
The following are exempt from payment of the fee:
- Children under 6 years old;
- People with disabilities;
- One person accompanying the disabled person.
If a person has relatives living in the Schengen area, he also does not pay the consular fee.
When contacting various visa centers, the cost of registration increases. The exact amount cannot be named, each agency sets its own prices.
Grounds for refusal to issue a study visa to the Czech Republic
The reasons may be different - perhaps the applicant did not draw up the documents correctly or indicated incomplete or false information. Other reasons are also probable: the embassy employees send in writing an explanation of the reasons for the refusal.
The applicant has 15 days to appeal the decision.The application cannot be sent by e-mail, you must indicate your data and the subject of the dispute. The complaint is considered by the embassy, if the result does not change, a second application is submitted to the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Consideration period takes 35 days.
How to renew a student visa
The visa is renewed no later than 14 days before the expiration date. You can order in advance, but not earlier than 90 days. For this you need:
- Come to the embassy;
- Hand over a package of documents;
- Wait 60 days.
When the visa is ready, the student will be invited to pick it up.
A student visa allows you to get an education of the European level, find a prestigious and highly paid job, and travel to European countries. If all the conditions are met, it will not be difficult to obtain a visa.
