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A long-term visa application can only be submitted within the Czech Republic. You must submit the application on a properly filled-out form along with all statutory requirements. However, you must always submit the original or an official copy of the documents.
If you intend to conduct business in the Czech Republic, you must apply for this long-term visa.
Make a minimum investment of 110,000 CZK or more ($4,500).
According to the SovSpot Passport Ranking Index, the Czech passport is presently ranked 9th. It allows access to 188 countries without the need for a visa. As a result, it is one of the world's most sought passports, having a very high mobility score. Visa-free and visa-on-arrival entry is available to Czech passport holders in countries such as Brazil, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and the European Union as a whole, allowing for nearly quick travel around the world. Czech passport holders, on the other hand, need a visa to visit around 41 countries around the world.
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The number of countries Czech Republic passport holders can enter without a visa (i.e. visa-free countries) and those Czech Republic passport holders can enter by obtaining a visa on arrival (i.e. visa-on-arrival countries) or an electronic travel authorization is added up to determine the Czech Republic passport ranking relative to other global passports (eTA). There are now 142 visa-free countries for Czech Republic passport holders, 37 visa-on-arrival countries for Czech Republic passport holders, and 9 eTA destinations. Czech Republic passport holders can visit a total of 188 countries without a visa, via a visa on arrival, or using an eTA. As a result, the passport of the Czech Republic is ranked ninth in the world. Apart from the visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries, there are 41 more countries where Czech passport holders will need a physical visa or an eVisa (i.e. visa required countries).
The Czech Republic grants citizenship by descent until the second generation, therefore if your parents or grandparents were Czech nationals, you may be eligible for Czech citizenship.
If your parents were not married and only your father was a Czech citizen, your parents must present proof of paternity to the Registry Office. This could be a declaration signed by both parents, a DNA test, or a court order.
Note: Keep in mind that the costs for citizenship by descent applications can vary and depend on many factors, such as:
* In the case of first generation citizenship by descent, we assumed ONLY administration costs, which will be around $100 or less (usually free if application is done in the same country versus foreign embassy or consulate)