Student visa application process

In 2022, Russian citizens experienced significant difficulties obtaining student visas for language courses in the Czech Republic. Even with confirmed enrollment and complete documentation, many applications were denied. This indicates a restrictive visa policy during that period for this specific category of applicants.

For Uzbek citizens with Russian Federation residence permits applying for language courses in the Czech Republic, there's advice from managers and curators to apply in Tashkent for reliability and reduced risk of refusal. For short-term visas, appointments in Tashkent appear periodically (last one on June 9th). For bachelor's programs, documents can be submitted by email daily, followed by an invitation for submission.

The Czech Republic does not issue student visas to citizens of Russia and Belarus. If an applicant has dual citizenship (e.g., Russian and Moldovan), hiding Russian citizenship is not recommended as it is a mandatory field and thoroughly checked. However, family reunification visas are still officially processed and issued to Russian spouses of individuals who already hold a valid Czech residence permit.

For Kyrgyz citizens applying for a long-term student visa to the Czech Republic (e.g., for a Foundation Year program), the application process for a long-term visa often requires travel to the Czech Embassy in Astana, Kazakhstan. Financial proof for a student visa requires showing approximately 116,000 CZK (around 5,000 EUR) per person for one year of stay. For two individuals, this amounts to roughly 10,000 EUR for a year. While some estimates for daily expenses (accommodation and food) can be high (e.g., 100 EUR/day for two in a pension), cooking at home can significantly reduce food costs to around 500-600 EUR per month for two people. It is crucial to prepare thoroughly for the visa interview, particularly for applicants over 20, by reviewing embassy feedback (e.g., on 2GIS) and memorizing all details about the study program.