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Applying for a Czech short-stay visa from Japan

Short-stay Schengen visa (Type C) applications for Czechia from Japan are received directly by the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Tokyo. Appointments are made only by e-mailing the dedicated address Tokyo.Visa@mzv.gov.cz, and applications without a prior appointment cannot be accepted.

Checked: 2026-08-15

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Application key points

Who applies: residents of Japan who need a Schengen visa (Type C) for a short stay in Czechia (up to 90 days in 180). Japanese nationals are visa-exempt for short stays. Long-term visas and residence permits (over 90 days) are out of scope.
Receiving office: the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Tokyo receives applications directly. No jurisdictional split is stated, and no external provider or representing mission appears in the current pages.
Appointment: only via the dedicated e-mail address Tokyo.Visa@mzv.gov.cz (reception Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00-12:00, up to 18 applicants per day, appointment mandatory; waits can exceed six weeks in summer).
Application form: paper form downloaded from the bottom of the embassy page (form dated from 28 June 2024), completed and signed. No electronic application portal is used.
Photograph: one colour photograph (35×45 mm portrait, background white or light — blue or grey is common — with at least 13 mm from eyes to chin) glued to the top-right field of the form. The dimensions match the global Czechia standard.
Biometrics: fingerprints are generally submitted in person when applying. Children under 12 are exempt from fingerprints and do not need to visit; fingerprints taken within the past 59 months need not be re-submitted (Czech MFA).
Fee: 16,560 JPY for a Schengen visa up to 90 days and 8,280 JPY for children 6-12 (as of 1 August 2026, revised monthly). Cash in Japanese yen only; credit card possible if declared at the start.

Who applies and where

This page is for residents of Japan who need a Schengen visa (Type C) for a short stay in Czechia (up to 90 days in any 180-day period). If Czechia is the sole destination, the main destination (longest stay), or the first point of entry for equal stays, you apply to Czechia. Long-term visas and residence permits (over 90 days) follow a different procedure.

Applications from Japan are received directly by the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Tokyo. No jurisdictional split is stated; the honorary consulates in Naha and Sakai are not visa receiving offices. Applications are generally filed in person by the applicant.

Receiving office and the e-mail appointment system

Booking starts by sending an appointment request e-mail to the embassy's dedicated address, Tokyo.Visa@mzv.gov.cz. Visa reception runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9:00 to 12:00, with up to 18 applicants per designated session. Applications without a prior appointment cannot be accepted, and in summer the wait can exceed six weeks.

Once your appointment is fixed, appear at the embassy at the given time with the paper application form (downloaded from the bottom of the embassy page, form dated from 28 June 2024) completed and signed. There is no fully online submission and no digital photograph upload.

Required documents

The embassy's short-term visa page holds the purpose-based document lists (tourism, business, study, family visits, etc.). Besides the harmonised Schengen application form, prepare your passport, one photograph and purpose-specific documents such as proof of accommodation, invitations, travel insurance and flight reservations.

Copies of passport and residence card may be requested as additional documents. Check the embassy's latest page for the current list before your visit.

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Photograph requirements: one 35×45 mm photo glued to the form

The embassy's document list states: one colour photograph (35×45 mm portrait, background white or a light colour — blue or grey is common — with the distance from the eyes to the chin at least 13 mm), glued to the field in the upper right corner of the application form. The dimensions are identical to the global Czechia photo standard (35×45 mm).

Note that the acceptable background (white or a light colour) is worded more broadly than the global page's white background — this is specific to the Tokyo mission's page. A white-background photograph satisfies both. For general composition rules, see the global Czechia visa photo requirements page. The photo tool's Czechia mode produces a 35×45 mm print.

Fees and fingerprints (biometrics)

The visa fee is 16,560 JPY for a Schengen visa up to 90 days and 8,280 JPY for children aged 6 to 12 (as of 1 August 2026; the yen amount is revised monthly with the exchange rate). Cash payment is in Japanese yen only; if you wish to pay by credit card, say so at the beginning of your application.

Fingerprints are generally submitted in person when applying. Children under 12 are exempt from fingerprints and do not need to visit, and applicants who submitted fingerprints within the past 59 months need not repeat them (Czech MFA pages).

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Short-stay (Type C) Schengen visa applications for Czechia from Japan are received directly by the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Tokyo under a dedicated e-mail appointment system (Tokyo.Visa@mzv.gov.cz, Mon/Wed/Fri reception). Bring the paper application form with one 35×45 mm photograph glued on; fingerprints are exempt under 12 and reusable for 59 months; the fee is 16,560/8,280 JPY in Japanese-yen cash. Document lists, reception hours and fees can change, so always confirm with the embassy's current pages (short-term visa, appointment system and fee schedule) before applying.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where in Japan do I submit a Czech visa application?

The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Tokyo receives applications directly. There is no jurisdictional split and no external provider (such as VFS). Applications are filed in person.

How do I book an appointment?

Send an appointment request e-mail to the embassy's dedicated address, Tokyo.Visa@mzv.gov.cz. Reception is Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00-12:00 with up to 18 applicants per day. Applications without a prior appointment cannot be accepted.

Is the application online?

No. Download the paper form (dated from 28 June 2024) from the bottom of the embassy page, complete and sign it, and bring it to your appointment.

How many photos do I need, and in what size?

One colour photograph, 35×45 mm portrait, background white or a light colour (blue or grey is common), with at least 13 mm from eyes to chin, glued to the top-right field of the application form. The dimensions match the global standard.

What is the fee and how do I pay?

16,560 JPY for a Schengen visa up to 90 days; 8,280 JPY for children 6-12 (as of 1 August 2026, revised monthly). Cash in Japanese yen only; credit card is possible if declared at the start of the application.

Are fingerprints required? Do children visit?

Fingerprints are generally submitted in person, but children under 12 are exempt from fingerprints and do not need to visit. Fingerprints taken within the past 59 months need not be re-submitted (Czech MFA).

How long is the wait in busy periods?

In summer and other busy periods, appointment waits can exceed six weeks. Send your booking e-mail as soon as your travel plans are fixed.

Do Japanese nationals need a visa for tourism?

Japanese nationals are visa-exempt for short stays of up to 90 days. This page covers applicants resident in Japan who hold a visa-required nationality; short-term work categories follow the embassy's guidance.