Czech Republic

The earliest you can apply is 6 months before departure.

Due to the high demand for visa appointments, we would recommend that you schedule your child’s visa appointment as soon as the trip has been confirmed.

If you are fortunate to receive a prompt appointment, please ensure you have enough time to request the supporting documents from both the school and trip provider.

Parent/Guardian to provide:

• Czech Republic visa application checklist
• Czech Republic visa application form
• 1 x studio-quality passport photograph (<6 months old)
• Child's original passport (this must be the passport they will travel on)
• Photocopy of child’s passport (this must be the passport they will travel on)
• Photocopy of child’s UAE residency visa
• Photocopy of child’s Emirates ID
• Photocopy of all child’s previous visas
• Photocopy of child’s birth certificate (English)
• Parental no objection certificate (NOC)
• Photocopy of parent/guardian(s) passport
• Photocopy of parent/guardian(s) UAE residency visa
• Salary certificate (From the child’s UAE sponsors employer)
• Trade licence (If child’s UAE sponsor is self-employed)
• Bank statements (Last 3 months, original, stamped by the bank, in the name of the child’s UAE sponsor). Foreign accounts will not be considered.
• Pay slips (Last 3 months, in the name of the child’s UAE sponsor)
• Divorce certificate (If applicable)

Parent/Guardian to request from school:

• School no objection certificate – The NOC should include the child’s full name as per their passport, along with the details and ID copy of the accompanying teacher(s).

Parent/Guardian to request from trip provider:

• Invitation letter
• Flight confirmation
• Proof of accommodation 
• Full day-to-day itinerary
• Travel insurance (EUR 30,000 minimum coverage & repatriation)

Unless extenuating circumstances, it is mandatory for both parent/guardian(s) to attend with their child. This requirement is of utmost importance.

On average, visa applications take 15 calendar days.