Useful Information http://tarantula.ruk.cuni.cz/UKENG-132.html ****************************************************************************************** * ****************************************************************************************** Visa Information Foreign students applying to study in the Czech Republic need to contact the Czech Embassy their own country for up-to-date information on visa requirements for study purposes. General conditions are as follows: As a result of the Czech Republic’s membership of the EU citizens of European Union (EU) c (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, H Italy, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Roman Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom), citizens of European Economic Area (EEA) coun Liechtenstein and Norway), and citizens of Switzerland, do not require any visa for any ty stay in the Czech Republic. When non-EU applicants are invited for interview or entrance examinations, they should che Embassy in their home country whether they require a visa for a short-term visit to the Cz Such a visa is valid for a maximum of 90 days. Once accepted for studies in the Czech Repu will obtain long-term visa for study purposes, valid for 365 days. This visa may be obtain Czech Embassy and Consulate in their home country, and must be applied for well in advance For Act No. 140 of 3 April 2001 amending Act No. 326/1999 Coll., on Residence of Aliens in of the Czech Republic and on Amendments to Some Acts, click here [ URL "http://www.sbirka. NOVE/11-224.pdf"] (CZ info only). Further information on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republi www.czechembassy.org/"] . Health Insurance It is strongly recommended that international students of Charles University should obtain coverage in their own countries for the period of their studies in the Czech Republic befo in the Czech Republic. If they do not have their own health insurance, then they are oblig pay General Health Insurance for Foreigners in the Czech republic (approx. 40 USD per mont Health insurance valid within EU is normally recognized in the Czech Republic. Nevertheles check with your insurance office whether this is the case of your particular health insura necessary, you should also take an additional insurance covering hospital care. By the adm you will be asked to show your health insurance card. Academic Recognition of Foreign Diplomas and Degrees [ URL "http://www.msmt.cz/internation recognition-of-qualifications-and-education?highlightWords=recognition+foreign+education"] Important Contacts to Charles University Offices Rector's Office [ URL "http://tarantula.ruk.cuni.cz/UKENG-8.html "] International Relations Offices [ URL "http://www.cuni.cz/UK-753.html"] Student Departments [ URL "http://www.cuni.cz/UK-754.html"] LPP-Erasmus Coordinators [ URL "http://www.cuni.cz/UK-1008.html"] Information and Advisory Centre [ URL "http://tarantula.ruk.cuni.cz/UKENG-83.html "] Contacting People at the University - list of employees [ URL "http://search.cuni.cz/en/in sel=2&other=&view="] Useful Links Act No 111/1998 Coll. on Higher Education Institutions in Czech Republic [ URL "http://www DOC/Zakon_o_VS-ang.DOC"] Higher Education System in the Czech Republic and Czech Institutions of HE [ URL "http://w databases/naric/docs/Higher_Education_System_V1.doc"] (see chapter Higner Education) Foreign Missions the CR, Offices Abroad and Embassies in Prague (web site of Ministry of F CR) [ URL "http://www.mzv.cz/jnp/en/diplomatic_missions/czech_missions_abroad/index.html"] The Ministry of the Interior of Czech Republic [ URL "http://www.mvcr.cz/mvcren/"] Useful information on the Czech Republic [ URL "http://www.czech.cz/"] - travel, business, leisure information Prague City Guide [ URL "http://www.guide-prague.cz/"] Information on the public transport in Prague [ URL "http://www.dpp.cz/index.php?q=en"] Guide for International Students in Charles University [ URL "http://www.cuni.cz/UK-1016-v GuideIS.pdf"] - useful information about study in Czech Republic and in Charles University and maps of b [ URL "http://www.cuni.cz/UK-1016-version1-GuideIS0607prilohy.pdf"] List of States Whose Citizens Are Exempt from Visa Requirement [ URL "http://www.mzv.cz/jn information_for_aliens/list_of_states_whose_citizens_are_exempt/index.html"] List of States Whose Citizens Are Required to Have Visa [ URL "http://www.mzv.cz/jnp/en/ information_for_aliens/list_of_states_whose_citizens_are/index.html"]