Documents to submit for the Working Holiday Visa of Czech Republic

Redaccion de Volare | April 26, 2026

The creation of an impeccable file is the decisive step toward obtaining approval for a residence permit under the Working Holiday program. The authorities of the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic require the physical submission of original documents, duly validated, to ensure the transparency of the migration process.

Requirements for Australia, Canada, Chile, Israel, New Zealand, Peru, and Taiwan

For citizens of these nations, the bilateral agreement allows for simplified document management in certain areas. Mandatory requirements include:

• Valid Passport: The travel document must have a minimum validity of 3 months beyond the planned end date of the stay.

• Official Form: Long-stay visa application duly completed, printed, and signed in person before the consular officer.

• Affidavit: A written and signed document confirming the absence of a criminal record.

• Proof of Financial Solvency: Submission of a bank statement in the account holder's name along with an international credit or debit card.

• Proof of Accommodation: Official certification or contract guaranteeing lodging in Czech territory for the initial period.

• Medical Insurance and Transport: Comprehensive medical insurance policy for 12 months and a reservation for the return ticket or, failing that, the liquid funds to purchase the return ticket in the future.

• Administrative Fee: Proof of payment for the consular fee of 2,500 CZK.

Requirements for Japan and South Korea

Applicants of these nationalities must pay special attention to the accreditation of their legal history, as the treaty does not allow the use of affidavits. The file must contain:

• Passport and Photographs: Valid document with at least two free pages and recent biometric photographs.

• Application Form: Printed and signed during the appointment at the Embassy of the Czech Republic.

• Criminal Record Certificate: Physical police certificate from the country of origin, duly apostilled and with its corresponding official translation into Czech.

• Financial Solvency: Personal account statement and operational international bank card.

• Accommodation Guarantee: Official document certifying lodging in Czechia.

• Logistics and Health: Comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for the Schengen area and proof of having the return ticket or the resources to purchase the return ticket at the end of the program.

• Visa Rights: Payment of the administrative fee of 2,500 CZK.

Accuracy regarding the return ticket and submission

It is fundamental that all documents are presented in their original version and, where applicable, accompanied by their official translation. The migration authority grants critical relevance to return planning. Therefore, demonstrating possession of the return ticket or the capital specifically reserved for the return ticket is an unavoidable requirement for the final stamping of the visa. A lack of coherence between the insurance dates, the passport's validity, and the planned departure in the return ticket may lead to delays in resolution.

For further details on the complete process, you can visit the Working Holiday Visa of Czech Republic section on our portal.