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"position": 1,
"name": "Home",
"item": "https://www.y-axis.com/"
},
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"position": 2,
"name": "visa",
"item": "https://www.y-axis.com/visa/"
},
{
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"name": "visit",
"item": "https://www.y-axis.com/visa/visit/"
},
{
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"name": "czech-republic",
"item": "https://www.y-axis.com/visa/visit/czech-republic/"
}
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"mainEntity": [{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Which visa do I have to apply for?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "For travelling to Czech Republic as a tourist or visitor, you will be required to apply for the short-term (Schengen) visa for up to 90 days.
This visa for the short term is also known as the Schengen visa. The Schengen visa is valid, as you may be aware, in all the European countries which are part of the Schengen Agreement. According to the Schengen Agreement, Czech Republic is one of the countries.
You will fly to and stay in Czech Republic with a Schengen visa and all the other 26 Schengen countries."
}
},{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Do I have to make a prior appointment?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Yes, you will have to book an appointment in advance.
A visa application cannot be sent to the Embassy of Czech Republic without a prior appointment. Direct submission appointments are granted on a case-by-case basis."
}
},{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "What is the processing time?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "The official processing time is about 30 to 40 days. Do keep in mind that it can take much longer than this in certain cases.
Where it is lodged varies by the Embassy/High Commission. It is suggested that 6-8 weeks are required. The South African High Commission, for instance, takes 4 weeks in the US; it takes 1 month in the UK; and it takes 3 weeks in Australia."
}
},{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Why is the processing time extended?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "The processing time can extend beyond 15 calendar days in situations where –
Further scrutiny of the application is required, or
Additional documentation is needed."
}
},{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "What is the ideal time to apply?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "The Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi “strongly recommends to apply at least 3 weeks prior the planned departure”."
}
},{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Can I appeal if my visa was rejected?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Yes, you can appeal against the rejection.
The appeal must be lodged with the Consulate, which agreed to deny the visa, within 15 days of the receipt of the visa rejection."
}
},{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "What is the appeal procedure?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "The appeal against the rejection will have to be lodged at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi.
No emails are entertained in this behalf.
The appeal must be original with the appellant’s original signature, that is to say, in person or by post (not email).
You can only start an appeal procedure by submitting a written application for the same.
The name of the claimant and the reasons why the applicant finds the rejection decision to be contrary to the law must be included in the appeal.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic will review the appeal within 35 days of receipt of the appeal by the consulate. The results of the examination are submitted by the same consulate to the applicant."
}
},{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "What is the processing time for a Czech Republic visit visa?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "It can take up to 15 calendar days to process a short-term (Schengen) visa. Keep in mind that processing timelines can range from 30 to 60 calendar days depending on the conditions.
The Embassy will issue visas as soon as feasible if it has complete and satisfactory information about the applicant.
The processing time may be extended to 30 days due to the high volume of applications submitted by the embassy/consulate or the uniqueness of your circumstances.
Exceptional applications may take up to 45 days to be processed by the embassy or consulate."
}
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}
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