Charles University - Useful Information

Visa Information

Foreign students applying to study in the Czech Republic need to contact the Czech Embassy or Consulate in 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) countries (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom), citizens of European Economic Area (EEA) countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway), and citizens of Switzerland, do not require any visa for any type of visit or stay in the Czech Republic.

When non-EU applicants are invited for interview or entrance examinations, they should check with the Czech Embassy in their home country whether they require a visa for a short-term visit to the Czech Republic. Such a visa is valid for a maximum of 90 days. Once accepted for studies in the Czech Republic, the student will obtain long-term visa for study purposes, valid for 365 days. This visa may be obtained only via the 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 the Territory of the Czech Republic and on Amendments to Some Acts, click Externí odkaz here (CZ info only).

Further information on the website of the Externí odkaz Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic.

Health Insurance

It is strongly recommended that international students of Charles University should obtain health insurance coverage in their own countries for the period of their studies in the Czech Republic before their arrival in the Czech Republic. If they do not have their own health insurance, then they are obliged by the law to pay General Health Insurance for Foreigners in the Czech republic (approx. 40 USD per month).

Health insurance valid within EU is normally recognized in the Czech Republic. Nevertheless, you should check with your insurance office whether this is the case of your particular health insurance. If necessary, you should also take an additional insurance covering hospital care. By the admission officer you will be asked to show your health insurance card.

Externí odkaz Academic Recognition of Foreign Diplomas and Degrees

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