The Czech Embassy in Dublin has updated its consular schedule, opening a fresh round of email requests for Schengen, long-stay and business-visa appointments. According to the mission’s official notice, travellers must send appointment requests between 13:00 and 19:00 on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, to be considered for interview dates on 4 February. Additional windows will follow on 28 January and 4 February, covering travel dates from mid-February onward.
The embassy continues to operate an email-based lottery designed to eliminate in-person queues. Applicants who fail to secure a slot are urged not to submit duplicate requests; doing so risks blacklisting for 30 days. Mobility advisers say competition is intense: Ireland has become a popular posting hub for Czech companies in tech and pharmaceuticals, and the consulate typically receives triple the number of requests it can handle.
VisaHQ’s online platform can help applicants navigate this high-pressure process. From pre-screening documents and flagging missing items to offering real-time checklist updates, VisaHQ (https://www.visahq.com/czech-republic/) streamlines preparation so travelers and HR teams can submit error-free requests the moment the embassy’s email window opens, boosting their chances of securing one of the limited appointments.
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For corporate HR teams the new schedule offers a narrow planning window. Employers are advised to prepare complete documentation—signed employment contracts, proof of accommodation and travel insurance—before the email window opens, as successful applicants receive appointment confirmations within three working days. Under Czech law, long-term visa processing can take up to 60 days, making mid-April the earliest realistic start date for new hires who secure the 4 February slot.
The embassy reminds travellers that passports must be valid for at least three months beyond the intended departure from the Schengen Area and must contain two blank pages. Payments for visa fees (EUR 80 for short-stay; CZK 5,000 for employee cards) are accepted by card only.
Applicants who miss January’s allocation may explore alternative posts—for example, the Czech consulates in London or Manchester—though lead times there are similarly long. Mobility specialists therefore recommend parallel contingency planning, including remote onboarding or delayed assignment start dates, to mitigate the risk of staffing gaps.
The embassy continues to operate an email-based lottery designed to eliminate in-person queues. Applicants who fail to secure a slot are urged not to submit duplicate requests; doing so risks blacklisting for 30 days. Mobility advisers say competition is intense: Ireland has become a popular posting hub for Czech companies in tech and pharmaceuticals, and the consulate typically receives triple the number of requests it can handle.
VisaHQ’s online platform can help applicants navigate this high-pressure process. From pre-screening documents and flagging missing items to offering real-time checklist updates, VisaHQ (https://www.visahq.com/czech-republic/) streamlines preparation so travelers and HR teams can submit error-free requests the moment the embassy’s email window opens, boosting their chances of securing one of the limited appointments.
For corporate HR teams the new schedule offers a narrow planning window. Employers are advised to prepare complete documentation—signed employment contracts, proof of accommodation and travel insurance—before the email window opens, as successful applicants receive appointment confirmations within three working days. Under Czech law, long-term visa processing can take up to 60 days, making mid-April the earliest realistic start date for new hires who secure the 4 February slot.
The embassy reminds travellers that passports must be valid for at least three months beyond the intended departure from the Schengen Area and must contain two blank pages. Payments for visa fees (EUR 80 for short-stay; CZK 5,000 for employee cards) are accepted by card only.
Applicants who miss January’s allocation may explore alternative posts—for example, the Czech consulates in London or Manchester—though lead times there are similarly long. Mobility specialists therefore recommend parallel contingency planning, including remote onboarding or delayed assignment start dates, to mitigate the risk of staffing gaps.
