Visa for the Czech Republic from Iraq: price, documents and processing time 2026

Yes. Iraqi nationals have no visa exemption for the Schengen Area and must obtain a short-stay Type C visa before travelling to the Czech Republic. The visa covers tourism, family visits and short business trips, up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

• Government fee90 EUR
• Application centre feeCapped at €45
• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
• ExtrasVariable

Prepare a passport valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure, the signed form, a recent passport photo, a return flight booking, proof of accommodation, evidence of sufficient funds and travel medical insurance covering at least EUR 30,000. The visa fee is typically EUR 90 for an adult; confirm the exact amount and any reduced rates on the official website.

Apply at the Czech embassy or consulate responsible for your place of residence, or at its authorised visa application centre (VFS Global, BLS or TLScontact). You will need to book an appointment, complete the Schengen application form and attend in person to give biometric fingerprints. The Czech Republic must be your primary destination; if you visit several Schengen states, apply to the country where you will spend the most time.

• Your application goes to the state that is your main destination. If the Czech Republic is where you spend the longest, it handles the file, whatever the entry point.
• With no main destination, the competent state is the one you enter first.
• If the Czech Republic has no consulate in Iraq, another Schengen state may act on its behalf under a representation arrangement, or the file goes to the post accredited for your country.

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Iraq, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Iraq but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

Processing usually takes 15 to 45 days, so file your application well ahead and up to six months before travel. Make sure your insurance is valid across the whole Schengen Area and that your itinerary matches the dates requested. Keep copies of every document and of the payment receipt.

Refusals often stem from inadequate insurance, weak proof of funds, or applying to the wrong country when the Czech Republic is not the main destination. Do not book non-refundable tickets before the visa is granted, and avoid incomplete paperwork or details that contradict your stated itinerary.