From 4d2f7384d4a93e1c66859a151bb1d541081639dd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nanda Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2024 16:30:40 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] trip: added information on visas --- Events/Planned/Euro_trip_2025.md | 55 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 54 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/Events/Planned/Euro_trip_2025.md b/Events/Planned/Euro_trip_2025.md index 6943073..018dc46 100644 --- a/Events/Planned/Euro_trip_2025.md +++ b/Events/Planned/Euro_trip_2025.md @@ -109,8 +109,61 @@ The Subsidy that UL Computer Society will cover will come from our budget. No risk assessments have been carried out so far, support would be appreciated. ## Visas -The UK is now outside of the EU so visas may be required by some members. +### London + +EU Citizens do not need a visa to enter the UK for the duration of our trip, but any non-EU citizens within CompSoc may have to apply for a standard visitor. + +Each person may have to spend 115 GBP, in addition to sending their biometric data and a picture of their face to the British authorities through the Visa Application Centre in Dublin, assuming they are applying for the visa from Ireland. + +Address of Visa Application Centre: + +Dublin Visa Application Centre, +Suite 213, +Blanchardstown Corporate Park 2, +D15CC84 +Dublin, Ireland. + +In addition to sending their biometric data through the VAC they will also need to fill out the application form for a visa, and pay their visa application fee (115 GBP). This can be done online, on the [visa application website][British_Visa_Application_Portal_Link]. + +After verifying their identity, and submitting their documents and application online and attending their appointment at the Visa Application Centre to provide fingerprints and a photograph, that person would then need to wait approximately 3 weeks to recieve their visa, assuming no roadbumps occur. + +### Prague + +From there, for our journey to Czechia, non-EU Citizens will require a Schengen visa to enter. + +Similar to earlier, EU Citizens do not require a visa to be allowed entry into the Czech Republic. + +Schengen visa applications can be submitted six months at the earliest and 15 days at the latest ahead of the trip. + +To begin with applying for a Schengen visa, the applicant must first schedule an appointment with the Czech Embassy in Dublin by sending an appointment request to their email address at Dublin.Tourism@mzv.gov.cz + +The requirements for what should be in that e-mail request can be found on their [website][Czech_Embassy_Email_Requirement_Link]. + +After scheduling an appointment, the applicant must then physically come to the embassy to lodge their application, with the following documents: + +- Passport +- [The Application Form][Czech_Schengen_Visa_Application_Form] +- A passport-sized photo of yourself +- Biometric Information (Which is collected at the embassy) +- Booked plane tickets that show when you are entering and leaving Czechia +- Proof of Accomodation (Proof of hotel reservation) +- Bank statements showing you have at least 1,565 CZK(62 EUR) in your bank account +- Travel Medical Insurance +- Any other documents that might be required depending on your citizenship. They can be found by searching your country in the ["Harmonized List of Supporting Documents" page][Harmonzed_List_Page] + +In addition you will also need to pay a fee of 90 EUR to process your visa. + +After processing the visa it will take approximately 3-5 days, assuming no complications arise, to make a decision on if you are to be issued a visa. + +The applicant can then return to the embassy to get their passport back with the Czech visa on it. + +[British_Visa_Application_Portal_Link]: https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/visa-type +[Czech_Embassy_Email_Requirement_Link]: https://mzv.gov.cz/dublin/en/visas_and_consular_information/visa_appointments.html +[Czech_Schengen_Visa_Application_Form]: https://mzv.gov.cz/public/f6/f2/2b/3896491_2311298_anglictina.docx +[Harmonzed_List_Page]: https://mzv.gov.cz/jnp/en/information_for_aliens/supporting_documents_overview/harmonized_list_of_supporting_documents.html + +All of this information comes from initial research and is subject to change in the future. ## Cost breakdown Cost breakdown is over four categories which cover the majority of the trip.