- Visa
- Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) - Tourism
- Where to apply
- Book an appointment and submit at a VFS Global centre in India. The Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi assesses and decides every application; VFS staff have no say in the decision. You may be asked to attend an interview.
- Visa fee
- INR 10,000 for adults; INR 5,000 for children aged 6 to 12. VFS service charge INR 2,220, paid when booking the appointment and non-refundable. Visa fees are not refunded.
- Processing time
- Up to 15 calendar days after the file reaches the embassy (not from the day of submission at VFS); it may be extended to 30 or 60 days. Files from centres outside Delhi reach the embassy within 3 working days.
- Stay allowed
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Insurance
- Travel medical insurance valid in all Schengen countries with at least EUR 30,000 cover for the full trip, including arrival and departure days, from an approved Indian insurer.
Source: VFS Global overview and Embassy of the Czech Republic 'Checklist for Schengen visa' (tourism) supplied for India, 2026 edition. Last checked 2026-11. Rules change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.