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Transit visas for Czech Republic from Germany
Advice on how these work and how to apply
Hi all, I am planning to go on holidays in Germany and Austria in December. I have a Mauritian passport, but live in South Africa (I have PR in South Africa). From the information i gathered, i will have to apply for the Schengen visa. (Right?) THe issue is, i might go to Czech Republic and Hungary for a few days after Germany, and these countries do not participate in the Schengen agreement. I heard about the "transit" visas, but i don't understand it. Do i have to apply for a transit visa from South Africa, or can i apply for it while in Germany? How long does that visa last? Do i get it instantaneously? And do any of you know how much it's gonna cost? Thanks for your help!
When exactly in December? On Dec. 21, 9 former eastern Europen countries will be openeing their borders and implementing the Schengen Treaty, making your visa neds for these countries moot.
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However if your going before the 21st
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03NOV07 / 2237 UTC
National MAURITANIA (MR) /Residence SOUTH AFRICA (ZA)
Destination CZECH REPUBLIC (CZ) /Destination HUNGARY (HU)
CZECH REPUBLIC (CZ)
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Passport (must be valid for at least 90 days beyond expiry date of the visa) required.
Visa (must be obtained from embassy of Czech Rep. in country of residence) required.
If being family member of an E.U. national (see TIRGL/EEU ) and holding proof thereof (e.g. marriage certificate) a short-
term visa can be issued on arrival free of charge by the Authority of Aliens and Border Police.
However, if passenger is:
- in transit through Czech Rep.; and
- continuing their journey (incl. other modes of transport) to a third country; and
- holding either a valid Schengen type B, C, or D visa or visa for Bulgaria, Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia,
Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovak Rep. or Slovenia: visa not required for a max. transit period of 5 days.
Minors:
- under 15 years included on parents passport and visa, do not require a visa, provided travelling with parent;
- aged 15 years and older are required to travel on their own travel documents.
Visitor must hold:
- all documents required for next destination; and
- return/onward ticket or sufficient funds to buy one; and
- sufficient funds to cover intended stay.
Visitor must fill in and sign a border-crossing card.
Visitor must show at the request of the "Authority of Aliens and Border Police" the following (not applicable to holders of
a visa issued for purpose of business, study or science research) :
a. Means of support necessary for their stay in the Czech Rep. and for the journey back to their country of origin in the
amount of:
- at least CZK 1,160.- per day of stay if stay does not exceed 30 days; or
- CZK 34,800.- per day of stay if stay exceeds 30 days. The amount increases by CZK 4,640.- for each month of
estimated stay; or
- CZK 116,000.- if stay is for business purposes and exceeds 90 days.
For minors under 18 years of age, financial means equal to half of the above stated amounts are required.
b. Documents confirming financial security according to A.: credit cards, bank account, cheques, etc.;
c. Documents confirming accommodation for the period of stay;
d. A valid [url="http://www.toytowngermany.com/wiki/Health_insurance"]health insurance[/url] (complete coverage).
Requests stated under a., b. and c. above can be confirmed by the official invitation verified by the Authority of Aliens
and Border Police, not older than 180 days from its verification.
Visitors must register at the "Authority of Aliens and Border Police":
- those requiring a visa must register within 3 working days after arrival;
- those who are visa exempt must register within 30 days after arrival if their stay in the Czech Rep. is to exceed 30 days.
Registration can also be done by the provider of accommodation.
Non-compliance with entry regulations may result in deportation of passengers at carrier's expense. Moreover, the
delivering carrier will be charged with the detention fee of CZK 1,925.- per person per day, in connection with the stay of
deportee passengers at Prague airport until the time of their departure. Those carriers bringing in incorrectly documented
passengers will be fined up to CZK 200,000.- per passenger.
HUNGARY (HU)
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Passport (valid at least 6 months after expiry date of visa) required.
Visa required.
For details on pre-arranged visa see: For details, click here .
However, if passenger is:
- in transit through Hungary; and
- continuing their journey (incl. other modes of transport) to a third country; and
- holding either a valid Schengen type B, C, or D visa or visa for Cyprus, Czech Rep., Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania,
Malta, Poland, Slovak Rep. or Slovenia: visa not required for a max. transit period of 5 days.
Visitor must hold:
- equivalent of HUF 1,000.- per day of stay (major credit cards accepted); or
- letter of invitation; or
- proof of accommodation reserved and paid via travel agency; or
- document authorizing visitor for withdrawing cash from a bank in Hungary; and
- return/onward ticket (or sufficient funds to buy one) indicating passport number and all documents required for
next destination.
Entry will be refused if not complying with entry regulations. Carrier will be fined HUF 1,000.000.-.
To avoid difficulties that may arise when due to bad weather an air journey is interrupted (and e.g. must be continued by
rail) it is advisable to arrange a visa abroad in wintertime.
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03NOV07 / 2237 UTC
National MAURITANIA (MR) /Residence SOUTH AFRICA (ZA)
Destination CZECH REPUBLIC (CZ) /Destination HUNGARY (HU)
CZECH REPUBLIC (CZ)
---------------------------------
Passport (must be valid for at least 90 days beyond expiry date of the visa) required.
Visa (must be obtained from embassy of Czech Rep. in country of residence) required.
If being family member of an E.U. national (see TIRGL/EEU ) and holding proof thereof (e.g. marriage certificate) a short-
term visa can be issued on arrival free of charge by the Authority of Aliens and Border Police.
However, if passenger is:
- in transit through Czech Rep.; and
- continuing their journey (incl. other modes of transport) to a third country; and
- holding either a valid Schengen type B, C, or D visa or visa for Bulgaria, Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia,
Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovak Rep. or Slovenia: visa not required for a max. transit period of 5 days.
Minors:
- under 15 years included on parents passport and visa, do not require a visa, provided travelling with parent;
- aged 15 years and older are required to travel on their own travel documents.
Visitor must hold:
- all documents required for next destination; and
- return/onward ticket or sufficient funds to buy one; and
- sufficient funds to cover intended stay.
Visitor must fill in and sign a border-crossing card.
Visitor must show at the request of the "Authority of Aliens and Border Police" the following (not applicable to holders of
a visa issued for purpose of business, study or science research) :
a. Means of support necessary for their stay in the Czech Rep. and for the journey back to their country of origin in the
amount of:
- at least CZK 1,160.- per day of stay if stay does not exceed 30 days; or
- CZK 34,800.- per day of stay if stay exceeds 30 days. The amount increases by CZK 4,640.- for each month of
estimated stay; or
- CZK 116,000.- if stay is for business purposes and exceeds 90 days.
For minors under 18 years of age, financial means equal to half of the above stated amounts are required.
b. Documents confirming financial security according to A.: credit cards, bank account, cheques, etc.;
c. Documents confirming accommodation for the period of stay;
d. A valid [url="http://www.toytowngermany.com/wiki/Health_insurance"]health insurance[/url] (complete coverage).
Requests stated under a., b. and c. above can be confirmed by the official invitation verified by the Authority of Aliens
and Border Police, not older than 180 days from its verification.
Visitors must register at the "Authority of Aliens and Border Police":
- those requiring a visa must register within 3 working days after arrival;
- those who are visa exempt must register within 30 days after arrival if their stay in the Czech Rep. is to exceed 30 days.
Registration can also be done by the provider of accommodation.
Non-compliance with entry regulations may result in deportation of passengers at carrier's expense. Moreover, the
delivering carrier will be charged with the detention fee of CZK 1,925.- per person per day, in connection with the stay of
deportee passengers at Prague airport until the time of their departure. Those carriers bringing in incorrectly documented
passengers will be fined up to CZK 200,000.- per passenger.
HUNGARY (HU)
-------------------------------
Passport (valid at least 6 months after expiry date of visa) required.
Visa required.
For details on pre-arranged visa see: For details, click here .
However, if passenger is:
- in transit through Hungary; and
- continuing their journey (incl. other modes of transport) to a third country; and
- holding either a valid Schengen type B, C, or D visa or visa for Cyprus, Czech Rep., Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania,
Malta, Poland, Slovak Rep. or Slovenia: visa not required for a max. transit period of 5 days.
Visitor must hold:
- equivalent of HUF 1,000.- per day of stay (major credit cards accepted); or
- letter of invitation; or
- proof of accommodation reserved and paid via travel agency; or
- document authorizing visitor for withdrawing cash from a bank in Hungary; and
- return/onward ticket (or sufficient funds to buy one) indicating passport number and all documents required for
next destination.
Entry will be refused if not complying with entry regulations. Carrier will be fined HUF 1,000.000.-.
To avoid difficulties that may arise when due to bad weather an air journey is interrupted (and e.g. must be continued by
rail) it is advisable to arrange a visa abroad in wintertime.
THanks for your quick reply. I'm thinking of going to Czech around 29th December. By the way, it's Mauritius - not MAuritiana. Does the info still apply? DO you have a website where i can check this out? THX
Did this about 10 years ago (SA passport, permanent residence permit holder for Germany/EU). Had to pay shitloads of money for a visa to be able to sit in a train going through the Czech Republic. Anyway still got ripped off and intimidated by the Czech boarder guards. Happened to my brother-in-law and his daughter (SA and British passport holders) two years ago too. If I were you I'd focus only on Hungary and the Schengen states, who'd gladly take your money without giving you banana-republic-style visa hassles. The Czech Republic is overrated and too expensive for what they offer. The people are very nice though, pity about the bureaucracy. The Hungarians gave me no hassles and are a lovely people too. All I had to do was go there, fill out a form, pay something like €30, that's it. You'll only be here for a month and there is so much to see in Western Europe. Why go through this trouble? With your Schengen Visa (which you do need), you can visit any Western European country without any problems.
Happened to my brother-in-law and his daughter (SA and British passport holders) two years ago too. If I were you I'd focus only on Hungary and the Schengen states, who'd gladly take your money without giving you banana-republic-style visa hassles. The Czech Republic is overrated and too expensive for what they offer. The people are very nice though, pity about the bureaucracy. The Hungarians gave me no hassles and are a lovely people too. All I had to do was go there, fill out a form, pay something like €30, that's it. You'll only be here for a month and there is so much to see in Western Europe. Why go through this trouble? With your Schengen Visa (which you do need), you can visit any Western European country without any problems.
@MB
Umm, Starting Dec. 21 The Czech Republic will be a Schengen state... (No Visa for EU Residents and those with EU living/work permits)
Umm, Starting Dec. 21 The Czech Republic will be a Schengen state... (No Visa for EU Residents and those with EU living/work permits)
Hi
is it true that starting Dec. 21 The Czech Republic will be a Schengen state... (No Visa for EU Residents and those with EU living/work permits)? I thought it start from January 2008.
I also have plan to visit Prague on 24 dec '07. I have indonesian visa and valid residence permit from Germany (student visa), can i enter Czech without visa? i will stay there only for 3 days.
is it true that starting Dec. 21 The Czech Republic will be a Schengen state... (No Visa for EU Residents and those with EU living/work permits)? I thought it start from January 2008.
I also have plan to visit Prague on 24 dec '07. I have indonesian visa and valid residence permit from Germany (student visa), can i enter Czech without visa? i will stay there only for 3 days.
QUOTE (apiapiaba @ Nov 18 2007, 9:37 pm) 
is it true that starting Dec. 21 The Czech Republic will be a Schengen state... (No Visa for EU Residents and those with EU living/work permits)
QUOTE (Darkknight @ Nov 6 2007, 12:22 am)
Starting Dec. 21 The Czech Republic will be a Schengen state... (No Visa for EU Residents and those with EU living/work permits)
There's a bit of an echo in here...
is it true that starting Dec. 21 The Czech Republic will be a Schengen state ?
Yes ...
can i enter Czech without visa?
No ... you need a Schengen visa
Yes ...
can i enter Czech without visa?
No ... you need a Schengen visa
Or an entry stamp in your passport from a Schengen Country, which you get on arrivial.
Dec 21st is only for LAND CROSSINGS...Airports won't have open controls (From EU Countries) until 29 March 2008.
Dec 21st is only for LAND CROSSINGS...Airports won't have open controls (From EU Countries) until 29 March 2008.
i mean i have indonesian passport and Germany visa and it stated Aufenthaltserlaubnis. I plan to take bus trip. is this means that i can enter czech without visa??
YES!!! You have a Long term German Living permit... (Aufenthaltserlaubnis)
Just make sure its good for atleast 1yr longer than your travel time.
Just make sure its good for atleast 1yr longer than your travel time.
thankz...
Please let us know if it works or not. I will be driving to Prague in February. I had a bad experience with Czech border so i want to make sure.
In Febuary for land crossings there will be "no border control" between Germany and the Czech Republic.
The Czech Republic is a soverign country. It is up to them to set their border control how they like, not as a favour to anyone else.
The "Reichsprotektorat von Böhmen und Mähren" ended in 1945.
The Czech Republic is a soverign country. It is up to them to set their border control how they like, not as a favour to anyone else.
The "Reichsprotektorat von Böhmen und Mähren" ended in 1945.
hi..
So..I went to Prague by train on 22 dec there were not any border checking , however when i take the return trip, before i reached Dresden Germany's Police came to check our visa and passport.
So..I went to Prague by train on 22 dec there were not any border checking , however when i take the return trip, before i reached Dresden Germany's Police came to check our visa and passport.
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