The Czech Republic offers approximately 10 different visa and residence permit options, tailored to specific purposes such as employment, business, studies, or family reunification. These are well-defined categories that cater to most applicants. However, what happens if your situation doesn’t align with any of these categories? This is where the “Other Visa” comes into play.
The “Other Visa” is designed to provide an option for individuals whose circumstances do not fit into any standard visa category. However, it serves as a way to petition the Czech Ministry of the Interior (MOI) to recognize your reason for seeking a visa as valid and compelling enough to grant approval.
While the rules and eligibility criteria for the “Other Visa” aren’t strictly defined, it is primarily used in the following situations:
Examples include:
Another common scenario involves unmarried couples where both partners are non-EU citizens. This option applies to those in long-term, committed relationships who cannot qualify for family reunification visas or residence permits because they are not legally married.
To be eligible, you must provide evidence that your relationship resembles a marriage in all but legal status. Examples of acceptable documentation include:
In the past, the “Other Visa” was also used by retirees who wished to live in the Czech Republic, provided they could demonstrate sufficient income (such as from social security) and a valid connection to the country, such as ancestral ties. However, this is no longer accepted. MOI now typically argues that short-term tourist visas are sufficient for visiting a country based on ancestral ties.
The “Other Visa” process can be complex and unpredictable. Conversely, many applicants invest significant time and effort into preparing their application, only to face rejection due to insufficient documentation or unconvincing explanations.
If you’re considering applying for the “Other Visa,” consulting with an expert can help ensure your application is well-prepared and increases your chances of approval. The professionals at Prague Visas can guide you through the process, helping you avoid common pitfalls such as claims of “lack of motivation” or an “untrustworthy relationship.”
Contact us today for a consultation to navigate this challenging but rewarding visa process successfully.
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The Long-Term Visa for the Purpose of Business allows foreign nationals from non-EU countries to legally live and conduct business activities in the Czech Republic
The Family Reunification Visa allows close family members to join a relative who is legally living in the Czech Republic.
becoming a full citizen of the Czech Republic after living here for a legally required number of years, meeting language and integration standards, and fulfilling residency obligations.
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1. Upon receipt of your complete application packet, you can request an interview appointment at the Czech Embassy.
2. Bring your completed packet and passport.
3. At this Czech Embassy interview they will request a 2000CZK government fee for each applicant.
Please ship all of these documents to us in Prague:
Owner: Dominik Poloch
Address: Žitomírská 744/26, Praha 10, 101 00
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Step 4 – Document analysis
Email us as much as this documentation as you can:
Documents required if you are applying for a line of descendant from a parent:
Documents required if you are applying for a line of descent from a grandparent:
Email to office@PragueVisas.com
We will begin your document analysis in the next few business days and send you a written response by email.
Step 3 – Becoming our client
FAQs:
How long does this process take?
The timeframe is reliant upon your initial document collection and the research of missing documentation. Please allow for ample opportunity for research, document preparation, and flexibility in case of unexpected challenges.
In general, the granting of the citizenship certificate takes around 3 to 6 months.
How much does it cost?
Our fees are $349 plus the actual bill for the Czech notarized translations. This depends on the language, and they charge per page. You will incur the cost of international shipping the Czech Republic. We suggest DHL. You may experience various cost of obtaining duplicate originals of documents and their respective apostilles. We offer a discounted price of $99 for each additional family member that is submitted at the same time as the original applicant. At this Czech Embassy interview they will request a 2000CZK government fee for each applicant.
What is an apostille?
An apostille is a form of authentication that simplifies the process of legalizing public documents for use in other countries that are members of the 1961 Hague Convention Treaty. It certifies the authenticity of the signature, seal, and position of the official who executed, issued, or certified a public document, enabling it to be recognized as valid in another country.
How do I obtain missing documents in Czechia?
Step 2 – We have emailed your preliminary results for qualification. We have developed a step-by-step process to create a pathway for Citizenship by Descent. Here is what our services include:
1. Upon receipt of your emailed documents, we will begin our review process. We will produce a written analysis of what documents are missing, the condition of each document, and how each document must be “treated”. Treated is term that refers to Apostilling, Czech Notarized Translations by a Government authorized entity, and the type of duplication accepted.
2. We offer guidance and referrals for document discovery. Discovery is the obtaining of any missing required documents from various archives.
3. We will make a final determination of eligibility and send you our written analysis results by email.
4. You will ship us the duplicate apostilled originals for notarized translation.
5. After receipt of your duplicate originals with Apostille, we have them notarized translated by a Czech Government authorized entity here in Prague.
6. We will create and provide your declaration.
7. We will complete your Czech Application for Citizenship.
8. We will pay for the international shipping for your completed document package.
9. The only additional cost you will incur is the notarized translations because they are billed per page. It is $28 per page for English/Germanic languages and $54 for all other languages.
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