Getting a visa for Czech Rep. (whilst in Munich)

Hi All,

I am one of the unfortunate few who need a visa to go to Prague. I went to czech embassy and was told that I need to be living in Germany for 2 years b4 I can even apply for a visa. Ironically, I was issued a visa and visited prague less than 6 months back when I was living in Sweden as a Perm Resident.

My questions is, does anybody know of any travel agencies who deal with the czech visas?

Thanks!

I thought now that they have opened the boarders (they have joined the EU !) to go from Germany into Czech Republic, there should now be no passport control anymore !

Is that wrong ?

yes thats wrong.
the boarders are open for eu citizens - although with work permits i'm not sure.
if your not eu as far as i know CR is not part of the shenegen (please somebody correct my spelling!!) agreement, which means your going to have to go through the whole crap of visas etc.

But travelling from an EU country (Germany) to another EU country, there is not always passport control, actually between the 15 old EU countries, its only Britain you need to show you passport.

I don't know how it is with the new EU countries through, whether they have opened this up, or still do passport checks.

I checked with the EU Information service. It will be a while b4 EU residents can travel visa free to Czech Republic.

This information can be found on the web site of DG Enlargement on URL:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/enlargement/faq/...ernal%20borders

Any Info on travel agencies dealing with Czech Republic?

i'm pretty sure all travel agencies deal with travels to czech republic. l'tur, tui, etc.

why wouldn't you be able to get a travel visa? consult the <fill in your nationality here> embassy. they're the experts. we're just people who look at a forum. if you want reliable information, ask people who know what they're talking about adn get paid for it. we here can tell you, at the most, the best place to go for sushi or a cheap mass beer!

Elfenstar, I m not looking for expert advice on visas. I have been to the Czech embassy and have corresponded with them over email and I have been told that I can only apply for a visa if I have been living in Germany for more than 2 years. How do I argue a silly rule like that especially when I m going to be in germany less than a year.

I am just hoping that by applying through a travel agent who deals with the embassy regularly might soften the embassy's standpoint..that is all.

Ashu, you should post your question on the bulletin board at Munich Mela and you might get a more specific answer. There has to be at least one Indian there who has been to Czech.

Keydeck, I tried the indian sites. Seems like Prague is not a popular detination there.. Looks like I will just have to wait for a long trip back home..n apply from there...

INFORMATION FOR CANADIAN PASSPORT HOLDERS:

The Embassy of the Czech Republic would like to announce that the Government of the Czech Republic has decided to unilaterally lift its visa regime for citizens of Canada. As of May 1, 2004, holders of valid Canadian passports can enter the Czech Republic for visits up to three months - visitors are prohibited from engaging in gainful activity during this time.

... also, no visa needed for Poland anymore!

The Schengen group of countries (or "Schengenland") is simply a sub-set of all (old) EU countries where no passports, visas, or even ID are required to pass between. The original signatories were Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Portugal and Spain. Consequently Austria, Italy and (I think!) Greece joined too.

Once you enter Schengenland you no longer need any visa/Id etc. to visit any other Schengenland country, but as soon as you leave the area (e.g. to UK, Czech republic, etc) you would need ID/Permission, etc., to re-enter.

You can reads the full agreement, rules, regulations and sleeping potions at http://www.privacy.org/pi/intl_orgs/schenegan_agreement.txt

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