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ITTP
Joined: 23 Sep 2006 Posts: 343 Location: Prague/Worldwide
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Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 6:40 pm Post subject: Important info for all teachers in Prague |
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Hi everyone
Thought I'd write a short piece about the getting legal process here, now that I have a bit of spare time and now that we are almost fully moved in to our new school premises at Narodni 21 in the center of Prague.
The visa process for USA citizens has recently become less of a hassle and this is because you now have your own section at the foreign police - due to the visa waiver agreement between the Czech Republic and United States. You still need to complete all necessary documentation and pick up your visa either in Dresden, Vienna or Bratislava BUT you don't need to spend hours in the 'Rest of the World' queue now at the foreign police.
The work visa has always been a hassle but on the other hand work visas in any country are usually a bit of a pain in the neck to get.
That said, if you get your paperwork submitted in time then the process of acceptance and issue of the work visa is usually automatic.
Most schools assist with the visa process.
HOWEVER...
You really need to make sure that your school is actively dealing with your visa paperwork. This is really important.
There have been media reports of deportations and these reports, albeit in my opinion sensational, relate to schools which did not submit visa applications in time and the result was that the teacher(s) were deported because their tourist visa had expired and they didn't have the work visa which would allow them to legally remain in the country after their tourist visa expired.
It is vital that you ensure that your application for work visa is submitted at least 2 week's before your tourist visa expires. If you are from the States then this means you have a full 10 weeks from arrival into the Czech Republic in which to submit your visa application. When your paperwork is submitted you will be granted a temporary visa which will allow you to stay in the Czech Republic until your work visa is issued.
It is common practice to begin teaching on a tourist or temporary visa while your work visa is being processed.
Hope it helps!
Have a lovely week everyone.
Neville
ITTP Prague
Narodni 21
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christine13
Joined: 03 May 2008 Posts: 36 Location: Long Island, New York, USA
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Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 11:47 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you for the update - much appreciated |
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jade_bear
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Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 3:13 am Post subject: |
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Hi Neville
Can you please clarify if the process you describe for US citizens' is the same for Australian citizens (who are also under a visa waiver program).
Do Australian's have to stand in the "Rest of World" queue?
Thanks
Deb |
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cks
Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Posts: 144
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Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:44 pm Post subject: |
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No you should be on the same floor as us. I was there a few months ago renewing my visa and there was a list of countries who do not have to stand in the rest of the world queue, I didn't look at specifics, but I remember Brazil and Israel were both on the same floor, so surely Australia is as well. My Aussi friend just renewed hers and I think she would have told me if she had to do anything differently. |
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jade_bear
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Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 1:43 am Post subject: |
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Thanks cks! |
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nelliesue
Joined: 16 Jun 2009 Posts: 7 Location: USA
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 4:11 pm Post subject: Thanks |
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Thanks for all the useful info! |
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ITTP
Joined: 23 Sep 2006 Posts: 343 Location: Prague/Worldwide
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Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 2:35 am Post subject: |
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jade_bear wrote: |
Hi Neville
Can you please clarify if the process you describe for US citizens' is the same for Australian citizens (who are also under a visa waiver program).
Do Australian's have to stand in the "Rest of World" queue?
Thanks
Deb |
Hi Deb.
Yes, I can confirm that currently it is the same.
I write 'currently' because no-one really knows how the foreign police system will look from one week to the next.
Have a lovely rest of the weekend!
Neville
ITTP Prague
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musicalchef
Joined: 24 Apr 2009 Posts: 36 Location: Prague
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Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 12:10 pm Post subject: |
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I've got kind of a dumb question. Where the heck can I get the visa application form?? My boss is sick right now so I don't want to bother her. I read on some list that it has to be "filled in at the spot." Do they need to see us fill it in? |
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cks
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Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 4:50 pm Post subject: |
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You can get it on the second floor and they want you to have it filled out before they see you. I believe it the form in red ink. Make sure you answer the question in Czech such as occupation put Ucitelka/Ucitel instead of teacher. I think it is the only one; just make sure you do not answer anything in English, but the form consists mainly of your name, address, ect...Get extra forms in case you make mistakes. |
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Sigma
Joined: 07 Apr 2003 Posts: 123
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Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 9:55 am Post subject: |
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cks wrote: |
. Make sure you answer the question in Czech such as occupation put Ucitelka/Ucitel instead of teacher. I think it is the only one; just make sure you do not answer anything in English, but the form consists mainly of your name, address, ect...Get extra forms in case you make mistakes. |
I believe you also need to have your education written in Czech, as well as the jobs of your parents and siblings. |
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