Získat české vízum bude pro Kanaďana alespoň tak nepříjemná záležitost jako je v současně době získání kanadského víza pro Čechy (fotografie, dostatečné prostředky na cestu/pozvání, kopie platné letenky, zdravotní pojištění, ...; může být vyžadována osobní přítomnost žadatele v Ottawě nebo Montrealu):

CONSULAT GENERAL DE LA REPUBLIQUE TCHEQUE
1305 Ouest, Avenue des Pins, Montréal, Québec, H3G 1BZ
Tél.: (514) 849 4495 - Fax: (514) 849 4117
E-mail: montreal@embassy.mzv.cz

Dámy a pánové,
  Vláda České republiky dne 31. ledna 2001 rozhodla o znovuzavedení víz pro občany Kanady cestujici do České republiky a to počínaje dnem 1. dubna 2001. Toto opatření ma výlučně reciproční charakter vzhledem k podobnému kroku vlády Kanady ze dne 8. října 1997 vůči občanům České republiky.
  Vláda České republiky doufá, že vláda Kanady v dohledné době přehodnotí zavedení vízové povinnosti vůčí českým občanům  a v takovém případě je připravena opětovně zvážit možnost zrušení vízové povinnosti vůči občanům Kanady.
Vzhledem k výše uvedenému si dovolujeme v příloze zaslat základní informace o vízovém režimu pro kanadské občany.
S přátelským pozdravem

Jiří Parkman
generální konzul

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INFORMATION FOR HOLDERS OF CANADIAN PASSPORT REGARDING
TRAVELLING TO THE CZECH REPUBLIC

  The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Ottawa and the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Montreal will be authorized to issue visa from 15 March 2001.

  Residents of Ontario fall within the jurisdiction of the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Ottawa and should apply for visa at:

Embassy of the Czech Republic
251 Cooper Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0G2

Phone: (613) 562 3875, ext. 203, 210
Fax: (613) 562 3878
E-mail: ottawa@embassy.mzv.cz

  Residents of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwestern Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan and Yukon Territory fall within the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Montreal, and should apply for visa at:

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic,
1305 Avenue des Pins, Ouest
Montreal, Quebec
H3G 1B2

Phone: (514) 849-4495, ext. 114
Fax: (514) 849-4117
E-mail montreal@embassy.mzv.cz

      I. VISA FOR STAY UP TO 90 DAYS
    The maximum length of an 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.

Requirements
When applying for a visa, the following must be enclosed with your visa application:
1. original visa application - first three pages of the form must be filled out completely (with ballpoint pen or by typewriter, do not use red ink) and applicant’s signature is required,
2. original travel document (passport) valid for at least 90 days beyond the expiration date of the requested visa,
3. one photograph glued (please do not staple) to the upper part of the first page of the application,
4. proof of medical insurance covering your stay in the Czech Republic,
5. confirmation of accommodation in the Czech Republic (e.g.: invitation, voucher),
6. confirmation of proof of sufficient financial means for the stay in the CR (e.g.: credit card, voucher, cash - 1100 Kc = 44 CND/day),
7. copy of a valid airplane ticket to and from the Czech Republic with specified dates
8. prepaid self-addressed envelope/waybill for courier service
    A single entry visa fee for a period of stay not exceeding 90 days: 1800 Kc, approx. 75 CND
    A multiple entry visa fee for a period of stay not exceeding 90 days 3600 Kc, approx. 150 CND

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    II. 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.

   ONE WAY TRANSIT VISA
     This type of visa entitles to enter once and travel through the Czech Republic. The maximum length of the stay is 5 days.

1. original visa application - first three pages of the form must be filled out completely (with ballpoint pen or by typewriter, do not use red ink) and applicant’s signature is required,

2. original travel document (passport) valid for at least 90 days beyond the expiration date of the requested visa,
3. one photograph glued (please do not staple) to the upper part of the first page of the application,
4. proof of medical insurance covering your stay in the Czech Republic,
5.contirmation or proof of sufficient financial means for the stay in the CR (e.g.: credit card, voucher, cash - 1100 Kc = 44 CND/day),
6. valid visa to your destination country

7. copy of a valid airplane ticket to and from the Czech Republic with specified dates

8. prepaid self-addressed envelope/waybill for courier service

Single entry transit visa fee: 1800 Kc, approx. 75 CND

Bearers of Czech tourist visas must register at any Czech Immigration Police Station within 3 days after arrival in the Czech Republic. Visitors staying in hotels are registered automatically.

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        III. FEES
 Important: All payments have to be made by Money Order, Certified Check (payable to the Czech Embassy or Czech Consulate) or cash only. Embassy/Consulate cannot accept personal or company cheques.
    All fees are based on a current exchange rate between the Canadian dollar and the Czech Crown and might vary from month to month (the current exchange rate is approximately 1 CND = 25 CZK).
There is no visa fee for children under 15 years of age.

        IV. VALIDITY OF THE VISA:
 Please, note again that the stay in the Czech Republic cannot exceed number of days indicated in the visa. If you wish to extend your stay, please check with the nearest local foreign police office in the Czech Republic. A fee is charged for the extension. In case of the tourist visa the maximum length of the stay is 90 days or 5 days when transiting the Czech Republic with the transit visa. This period of time cannot be extended.

        V. IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
 Each traveller 15 years of age and over must hold his/her own passport. There are no restrictions on imports of foreign currencies in the CR. There is no obligatory foreign currency exchange per day. Any amount of foreign currency may be imported into the CR; amounts exceeding equivalent of 200,000.00 Czech crowns have to be declared.
    Canadian and International Driving Licenses may be used in the CR - we do recommend the International one. Every car on Czech motorways has to display proper sticker for motorways fees - the stickers are available at the main border crossings, at the gasoline stations and also at the main post offices. The price of the sticker varies according to time validity of the sticker. Canadian citizens do not need any heath certificate to enter the CR. When bringing pets and other small animals into the CR, a veterinarian’s certificate of proper vaccination must be presented (no authentication of this document by our Consulate necessary). If your stay exceeds 30 days, a veterinary permit issued by State Veterinary Administration of the CR is required. If you are taking along your sport firearm, please apply at Embassy or Consulate for Firearm Permit (there is special information and form available).
    Goods bought in the CR are subject to Value Added Tax (VAT). As a non-resident visitor to the CR, you can claim refund for VAT on eligible goods under conditions set out by tax rules. More details on the VAT refund, along with the VAT refund application form, can be obtained at Czech border customs offices, Czech revenue offices or at sellers. Please, note the application form, properly completed, must be validated/stamped by the Czech customs office when leaving the Czech Republic.
 
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        VI. ADDITIONAL TRAVEL INFORMATION CAN BE PROVIDED:

Czech Tourist Authority:
401, Bay Street, Suite 1510
Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2Y4

Phone: (416) 363 9928
Fax: (416) 363 0239
Internet: www.czechcenter.com
             www.visitczech.cz
             www.czech-tourinfo.cz

For air ticket you can contact CSA - Czech Airlines:
a) 2020 University Street
Montreal, Que., H3A 2A5
Phone: (514) 844-4200
Fax: 844-5742

b) 401 Bay Street, suite 1510
Toronto, Ont. M5H 2Y4
Phone: (416) 363-3174 Fax: 363-0239

    All fees will be based on a current exchange rate between the Canadian dollar and the Czech Crown, and might vary from month to month (currently 1 CND is about 25 CZK). An exact amount of visa fee depending on current exchange rate for March will be known at the beginning of March.

Thank you for your understanding

Consular Department
February, 5 2001

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        DOUBLE TRANSIT VISA
This type of visa allows double transits through the Czech Republic. The maximum length of each stay is 5 days.
1. original visa application - first three pages of the form must be filled out completely (with ballpoint pen or by typewriter, do not use red ink) and applicant’s signature is required,
 2. original travel document (passport) valid for at least 90 days beyond the expiration date of the requested visas,
3. one photograph glued (please do not staple) to the upper part of the first page of the application,
 4. proof of medical insurance covering your stay in the Czech Republic,
5. a certification about your financial means for the stay in the CR (e.g.: credit card, voucher, cash
1100 Kc = 44 CDN/day),
 6. valid visa to your destination country,
7. copy of a valid airplane ticket to and from the Czech Republic with specified dates,
 8. prepaid self-addressed envelope/waybill for courier service
 Double entry transit visa fee: 2000 Kc, approx. 83 CND.

 Processing of application forms is computerized, if not completed legibly, the risk of the visa issuing being delayed or the application not being processed at all is being taken. The processing time is approximately 14 days for mailed-in applications, assuming all the aforesaid requirements have been met. Visa applications presented in person are processed in approximately 5 days. The Visa Office’s operating hours are 9.00-12.00 a.m., Monday to Friday.
 Visas can’t be issued on the day after the submission of applications or even immediately.
 PLEASE NOTE:
 - the consular officers are authorized to require an applicant to appear in person to apply for a visa.
- the Visa Office may always request additional documents and/or information before issuing the visa, therefore always include your home or office telephone number
- the Embassy! Consulate is entitled to use a month to process a visa.
 - the visa application and submission of the required supporting documents does not guarantee that the visa will be issued. There is no claim for the Czech visa. The decision is final and unrevokable,
 - the visa does not create automatic right to entry into the Czech Republic, the final decision on the admission is tip to the immigration officer at the border crossing.

    - NO VISA CAN BE OBTAINED
    AT THE BORDER OR AT THE AIRPORTS !!!