Czech Embassy in Manila

Embassy of the Czech Republic in the Philippines (Manila) Address: 30/F, Rufino Pacific Tower 6784 Ayala Avenue
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines Work hours Mon-Thu: 8.30 am – 5.00 pm Fri: 8.30 am - 2.30 pm Telephone(country
code: + 63 2) 811 11 55, 811 11 56

03.10.2001 05:40

Visa Policy

Following Visa Policy is valid now but may quickly change any time. Contact the nearest Czech Embassy or
Consulate below for the latest information.
Visa Not Required

Citizens of the USA and other more than 50 countries do not need visa to visit the Czech Republic for a limited
period of time. This period differs country to country.
Up to 30 days without visa
Citizens of Bulgaria, Cyprus, Romania and Singapore are allowed to stay up to 30 days without visa.
Up to 90 days without visa
Citizens of Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Costa Rica, Chile, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France (included Martinique, New Caledonia, Reunion, Quadeloupe, French Guyana and for periods of
up to 30 days Wallis, Futuna, French Polynesia), Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel,
Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco,
Netherlands (included Curacao), New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States of America, Uruguay and Vatican are allowed to
stay up to 90 days without visa.

Up to 180 days without visa

Citizens of United Kingdom are allowed to stay up to 180 days without visa.

Visa Required

Other foreign visitors are required to have visa. No visa can be obtained at the border or at the airports. The
maximum length of any individual stay in the Czech Republic based on a visa is 90 days. The visa may be used at
any time within 6 months from the date of issue. For more information contact the nearest Czech Embassy or
Consulate.
Bearer of Czech tourist visa must register at any Czech Immigration Police Station within 3 days after arrival in the
Czech Republic. Visitors staying in hotels are registered automatically. The Main Immigration Police Office is
located at Olsanska 2, Praha 3.

Single Entry Visa Fees

A single entry visa for a period of stay not exceeding 90 days usually costs $21. Special rates are
applied for citizens of some countries. Consult the nearest Czech Embassy or Consulate.
Multiple Entry Visa Fees
A multiple entry visa for a period of stay not exceeding 90 days usually costs $80. Special rates are
applied for citizens of some countries. Consult the nearest Czech Embassy or Consulate.

Transit Visa
This type of visa is used for transit through the territory of the Czech Republic. The transit visa is valid up to 90
days and the requirements are basically the same as for a visa for period up to 90 days. In addition, the applicant
must have in his/her passport a valid visa to enter the country of final destination and/or all other transit countries.
The time-limit for one transit is 5 days.
Single Entry Transit Visa
Single entry transit visa allows one to enter once and travel through the Czech Republic. The maximum
length of the stay is 5 days. The price is usually $21. Special rates might be applied for citizens of some
countries. Consult the nearest Czech Embassy or Consulate.
Double Entry Transit Visa
Double entry transit visa allows double transits through the Czech Republic. The maximum length of
each stay is 5 days. The visa fee is usually $32. Special rates are applied for citizens of some countries.
Consult the nearest Czech Embassy or Consulate.

Multiple Entry Transit Visa

Multiple entry transit visa allows multiple transits through the Czech Republic. The maximum length of
each stay is 5 days. The visa fee is $80. Special rates are applied for citizens of some countries. Consult
the nearest Czech Embassy or Consulate.

Czech Diplomatic Missions Abroad

To know the up to date visa policy or to get a visa and any useful information good for your travel trip or for making
business in the Czech Republic, contact the nearest Embassy, Consulate General, Honorary Consulate, Czech
Center or other mission. There are 264 Czech Diplomatic Missions in our database and it has been updated in the
beginning of January 2003. Please let us know if you find any changes.

Country: Show Missions

Foreign Diplomatic Missions in the Czech Republic

Also your country Embassy, Consulate General, Honorary Consulate or other mission can help you to find some
useful information good for your pleasure trip or making business in the Czech Republic. There are 172 Foreign
Diplomatic Missions in our database and it has been updated in the beginning of January 2003. Please let us
know if you find any changes.

Country: Show Missions

The Customs Policy

You are allowed to export from the Czech Republic without any permission articles of noncommercial nature, i.e.,
articles that are, as to their kind and quantity, imported exclusively to meet the personal needs of these persons
and members of their families or which are to be given as presents. The value of the exported articles is not
limited.
If the exported articles are subject to legal regulations, such as veterinary regulations, regulations concerning
protection of cultural values, museum and gallery pieces, health and environmental protection, security, etc., the
customs officers will require export permission pursuant to these regulations.

Be careful when you buy antique or museum quality art. You will probably have a trouble with the customs on the
way out. In general, everything made before 1920 may be non-exportable.

Import of gifts is permitted without duty and VAT if the quantity and value do not exceed 6000 Kc ($180).

When importing tobacco products and alcoholic beverages, duty free import is limited to 200 cigarettes or 100
cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco or reasonable combination of the above. When importing alcoholic
beverages, duty free import is limited to 1 liter of liquor or 2 liters of wine. When importing perfume, duty free
import is limited to 50 grams of perfume or 0.25 liters of eau de toilette.

Visa information and requirements

Copy of the insurance policy including a copy of the official receipt

For long-term visa applications, travel medical insurance must be purchased from an accredited insurance company in the
Czech Republic.

29.03.2010 11:00

New Application Form for Schengen Visa

Visa applicants have to submit a new application form for a Schengen visa from April 5, 2010

29.03.2010 10:47

Visa fees

The actual amount varies according to the type of required visa as well as to a current exchange rate reviewed on monthly
bases.

14.01.2008 04:26

Visa application instructions and download

Electronic Visa Application Form can be downloaded and/or printed out from www.mfa.cz/visaform

14.01.2008 04:17

Visa information and requirements

Diplomatic missions of the Czech Republic will accept applications for Schengen visa (Type A, B, C) provided the Czech
Republic is the main destination or, in the case of passing through territories of several countries, the first Schengen state
which shall be entered by the applicant.

08.01.2008 07:38

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Consular and Visa section schedule for the break of March / April 2010

The opening hours for Consular and Visa section will be affected by Easter Holidays at the end of March and beginning of
April 2010.

15.03.2010 02:37

Consular and Visa section will be open on these days only:

Monday, 29 March 9:00 - 12:00
Wednesday, 31 March 9:00 - 12:00
Tuesday, 6 April 9:00 - 12:00
Wednesday, 7 April 9:00 - 12:00
Regular Visa Hours from April 12
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 - 12:0

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PHILIPPINE PASSPORT APPLICATION (New and Renew)

PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRST TIME

APPLICANTS
1. Birth Certificate (BC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued
by the National Statistics Office (NSO)
http://www.census.gov.ph or Certified True Copy (CTC) and
photocopy of BC issued by the Local Civil Registrar duly
authenticated by NSO and document indicating fullname, date
and place of birth and citizenship (e.g. valid employment's ID,
voter's affidavit, NBI clearance and driver's license).

2. IN CASE OF NO BIRTH RECORD:

If born after 1950:
In case of birth certificates with delayed registration, submit
authenticated BC and supporting documents indicating date,
place of birth and citizenship.
If born on or before 1950:
• Certificate of Non-availability of Birth Record from the
NSO.
• Joint Birth Affidavit signed and executed by two (2)
disinterested persons.
• Baptismal Certificate or Certified True Copy of Voter's
Affidavit from COMELEC or any public document indicating
date and place of birth and citizenship.
1. Three (3) copies 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm new photo (colored
with plain white background). Photo should show applicant in
decent attire with collar.
2. Personal appearance except when the applicant is:
• 8 years old and below;
• 65 years old and above; or
• mentally or physically incapacitated
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A. For married women who chose to adopt surname of

husband
• Marriage Contract (MC) in Security Paper issued by the
National Statistics Office (NSO) or CTC issued by the Local
Civil Registrar duly authenticated by NSO.
• For married women opting to use maiden name, submit
MC & affidavit indicating that she has not use her Married
name.

• B. For women who obtained an annulment or were

divorced by foreign husband
• Authenticated copy and photocopy of the first page and
the dispositive portion of the judgment granting divorce or
annulment.
• Certified true copy and photocopy of the first page and
the dispositive portion of the judgment granting divorce or
annulment, authenticated by the Philippine
Embassy/Consulate when the divorce was obtained.
• Annotated Marriage Contract (MC) in Security Paper
(SECPA)

• C. For Fiancée's and spouses of foreign nationals

• Original and photocopy of Commission on Filipinos
Overseas (CFO) Guidance and Counseling Certificate of
Attendance.

• D. For minors (below 18 years old)

• Personal appearance of either parent.
• if minor is not travelling with either parent, submit an
original and photocopy of DSWD Travel Clearance and
Affidavit of Support and Consent indicating the name of the
travelling companion and relationship to the minor.
• If both parents are abroad, such an affidavit must be
authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or
Consulate General.
• If both parents are abroad, person applying in behalf of
the minor must submit Special Power of Attorney
authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate
General.
• Passport and photocopy of the passport of person
travelling with the minor.

• E. For adopted children

• Authenticated copy and photocopy of the dispositive
portion of the Court Order on adoption.
• Authenticated copy of original and amended Birth
Certificate.
• DSWD Travel Clearance

• F. For illegitimate children born after August 13,

1988:
• Personal appearance and written consent of mother
• DSWD Travel Clearance if minor is travelling with
Father/other persons.

• G. For Legitimated Children due to subsequent

marriage of parents
• Authenticate BC with annotation of the amended
surname of the child and MC of parents.

• H. For Muslim applicants

• For those whose births were registered, follow
requirements for new applicants.
• For those whose births were not registered.
o Certified True Copy of Late Registered Birth
Certificate from the National Statistics Office.
o Original and photocopy of Voter's Affidavit or
NBI Clearance or other supporting documents
indicating date and place of birth and citizenship.
o Certificate from the Office on Muslim Affairs for
Muslim convert
o Fro Muslim converts, submit annotated BC in
Security Paper (SECPA)
o Court Order to change name.
o Shari'ah Court Order.
Additional supporting documents may be required when
necessary.

REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL OF PASSPORT

A. Personal appearance of the applicant shall not be required
and the application may be filed by:
1.) Any agency duly accredited with the Department
2.) Member of immediate family of the applicant authorized in
writing by the latter ( applicant's spouse, brother/sister,
parent/children, legal guardian/guardian having custody of the
child.
B. Three (3) copies 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm new photos (colored with
plain white background). Photo should show applicants in
decent attire with collar.
C. In passport being renewed is brown or issued prior to 01
May 1995,
1.) Old passport and photocopy of passport pages 1,2,3
(amendment). The pages showing latest Bureau of
Immigration departure and arrival stamps. (Shall not be
required if applicant is applying in person.)
2.) Supporting documents with complete middle name
D. In case passport being renewed is green or issued after 01
May 1995:
1.) Present old passport and photocopy of passport pages
1,2,3 (amendment) inside and back cover. The pages
showing latest Bureau of Immigration departure and arrival
stamps. (Shall not be required if applicant is applying in
person.)
E. For married women who chose to adopt surname of
husband in her new passport, Marriage Contract in Security
Paper issued by the National Statistics Office or Certified True
Copy and photocopy of MC issued by NSO.
F. For minors (below 18 years old)
o Personal appearance of either parent.
o if minor is not travelling with either parent,
submit an original and photocopy of DSWD
Clearance and Affidavit of Support and Consent.
o If both parents are abroad, such an affidavit
must be authenticated by the nearest Philippine
Embassy or Consulate General.
o If both parents are abroad, person applying in
behalf of the minor must submit Special Power of
Attorney authenticated by the nearest Philippine
Embassy or Consulate General.
o Passport and photocopy of the passport of
person travelling with the minor.

REQUIREMENTS FOR REPLACEMENT OF LOST

PASSPORT
• If already expired, submit notarized Affidavit of Loss. No
penalty fee of P200.00
• If still valid, submit Police Report and notarized Affidavit
of Loss. There will be a 15-day clearing period prior to the
processing of application for a new passport.
• Personal Appearance.
• Birth Certificate (BC) in security paper and supporting
documents
• Three (3) copies 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm new photos (colored
with plain white background). Photos should show applicant in
decent attire with collar.

• PASSPORT FEES
For Regular Passport: Overtime Processing
P250 in addition to regular
(6 working days) fee (2 working days)
32 pages P500 ($50
abroad)
64 pages P600 ($60
abroad)
For amendment of Passport:
P100 ($20 abroad)
 Replacement of Lost Passport,
whether valid or expired:
32 pages P700 ($90 abroad)
64 pages P800 ($140 abroad)

TO SUBMIT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Supporting documents are the following:
A.. Old SSS E-1 Form
B. Baptismal Certificate
C. Income Tax Return (ITR)
D. School Form 137 or Transcript of Record
E. GSIS policy
F. Government Service Record
G. Seaman's Book
H. Marriage Contract
I. PRC ID
REMINDERS
Applicant should file his application where he is physically present.
Declare lost, valid, or expired passport to avoid delay in the issuance of
a new one.
Passport unclaimed after one (1) year will be cancelled per
Memorandum Circular 33-88.
Check all data in the passport upon release. Passports found to have
scripting errors will be replaced gratis if presented for correction 6
months from date of release.
(Please visit DFA http://www.dfa.gov.ph for regular update and complete
information)

(This information from Philippine Government's Department or Offices is

for General Public access intended to inform Filipino Overseas Workers,
their beneficiaries and Filipino's travelling abroad, if you need more
details, please visit Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) website for
complete and more updated information)