| Money you must show | CZK 115,810 for a 12-month stay 15 x the subsistence minimum (CZK 3,130) for the first month plus 2 x for each further month. A commitment from your university or a public body can replace part of it. Source: Ministry of the Interior: Information for Foreigners, checked 29 October 2026 |
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| Visa fee | CZK 2,500 Long-term visa for study. Paid at the embassy in local currency (for example INR 11,400 in New Delhi). Source: Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi, checked 29 September 2026 |
| Work while you study | No work permit needed for full-time students in accredited programmes No statutory hour cap. Charles University recommends about 20 hours a week. Source: Ministry of the Interior / Charles University, checked 28 October 2026 |
| Stay after you graduate | Up to 9 months to seek work or start a business Cannot be extended. Administrative fee CZK 2,500. Free access to the labour market during the permit. Source: Ministry of the Interior: Information for Foreigners, checked 28 October 2026 |