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Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
Original passport. Before applying for a short-stay visa to Slovakia, make sure your passport complies with the passport criteria as set by the Schengen states. Your passport should have at least two blank pages, three more months of validity beyond your planned stay in the Schengen, and must be issued within the last 10 years.
Passport-type photograph. Include two identical photos not older than six months: Photo size is 35x45mm; In colour; The head should take 70-80% of the photo; Light-coloured background; The applicant should be looking straight at the camera; Neutral facial expression; Avoid uniforms or colours matching the background.
Previous visas. Copies of your previous visas (if applicable).
Cover Letter. A personal letter in which you explain why you are applying to visit Slovakia, how long you plan to stay, when will you leave and other details.
Itinerary. Containing the dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Slovakia.
Proof of accommodation. You will need to show evidence to the embassy/consulate where you will stay during your whole time in Slovakia. I.e. Hotel reservation.
Proof of Civil Status. This could be a marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc.
Proof of Financial Means. For the period of stay in Slovakia. The Slovak embassy/consulate in your country of residence wants you to prove that you own at least €56 per each day you plan to spend in Slovakia.
Travel Insurance. A confirmation that you hold travel health insurance valid, for the territory of the Slovakia and the whole Schengen Zone. Your insurance must cover medical emergencies in this area with a minimum coverage of 30,000€.
Invitation Letter. Invitation letter from the Slovak company you will be visiting and their detailed address accompanied with the dates of your visit.
Employment letter. In this letter should be stated why you will be traveling to Slovakia.
Proof of Financial Support. Regarding the applicant’s expenses during their stay in Slovakia, either the employer or the partner company must state coverage of expenses on the letter or invitation.
Additional documents. Additional Slovak Visa Requirements Based on Your Employment Status:
(1) If employed:
- Employment contract
- Current bank statement of the latest 6 months
- Leave permission from the employer
- Income Tax Return (ITR) form or Certificate of Income Tax deducted at the source of salary
(2) If self-employed:
- A copy of your business license
- Company bank statement of the latest 6 months
- Income Tax Return (ITR)
(3) If a student:
- Proof of enrolment
- No-objection certificate from school or university
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(4) If retired:
- Pension statement of the latest 6 months.Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
Original passport. Before applying for a short-stay visa to Slovakia, make sure your passport complies with the passport criteria as set by the Schengen states. Your passport should have at least two blank pages, three more months of validity beyond your planned stay in the Schengen, and must be issued within the last 10 years.
Passport-type photograph. Include two identical photos not older than six months: Photo size is 35x45mm; In colour; The head should take 70-80% of the photo; Light-coloured background; The applicant should be looking straight at the camera; Neutral facial expression; Avoid uniforms or colours matching the background.
Previous visas. Copies of your previous visas (if applicable).
Cover Letter. A personal letter in which you explain why you are applying to visit Slovakia, how long you plan to stay, when will you leave and other details.
Itinerary. Containing the dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Slovakia.
Proof of accommodation. You will need to show evidence to the embassy/consulate where you will stay during your whole time in Slovakia. I.e. Hotel reservation.
Proof of Civil Status. This could be a marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc.
Proof of Financial Means. For the period of stay in Slovakia. The Slovak embassy/consulate in your country of residence wants you to prove that you own at least €56 per each day you plan to spend in Slovakia.
Travel Insurance. A confirmation that you hold travel health insurance valid, for the territory of Slovakia and the whole Schengen Zone. Your insurance must cover medical emergencies in this area with a minimum coverage of 30,000€.
Additional documents. Additional Slovak Visa Requirements Based on Your Employment Status:
(1) If employed:
- Employment contract
- Current bank statement of the latest 6 months
- Leave permission from the employer
- Income Tax Return (ITR) form or Certificate of Income Tax deducted at the source of salary
(2) If self-employed:
- A copy of your business license
- Company bank statement of the latest 6 months
- Income Tax Return (ITR)
(3) If a student:
- Proof of enrolment
- No-objection certificate from school or university
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(4) If retired:
- Pension statement of the latest 6 months.
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A visa is not required for this destination.
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Additional steps you may take:
- Check the current validity of your passport and the availability of blank visa pages
- Contact the nearest embassy or consulate of Slovak Republic
Take advantage of our extensive embassy and consular database to find the nearest one. Upon contacting the embassy confirm the required documents, the time it takes to process the visa and whether the consulate accepts applications by mail.
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Slovakia Visa Policy
Slovakia is a country in Eastern Europe with a visa policy. This policy is a set of guidelines determining who is eligible for a visa and who may visit without one. This policy also clarifies the duration each visitor can stay in Slovakia per visit. Citizens of fellow Schengen countries don't need visas to enter Slovakia because Slovakia is a fellow Schengen nation, and member states practice a visa-free and open border policy within the bloc.
As a Schengen citizen, you can visit Slovakia or any Schengen country and stay indefinitely. All they need is a valid ID card issued by their government as an entry document, and they are good to go.
Visa Exempt Visitors
A visa-exempt visitor is a visitor who can enter Slovakia without a visa because of their nationality.
The Schengen bloc has signed visa waiver agreements with several countries that allow their citizens to visit visa-free. Such visitors may stay in Slovakia or any other Schengen country for up to 90 days in 180 days, but they must have a valid passport with a minimum validity of 3 months from their entry date, including an online visa waiver authorization called ETIAS.
Non Visa Exempt Visitors
Citizens from non-visa-exempt countries will need visas to enter Slovakia, representing travelers from a host of countries. Such visitors must approach the Slovakian embassy or consulate in their countries to apply for a Schengen visa for a shirt term trip that will last up to three months or a national visa for a long-term visit. With a visa issued by a Schengen country, you may travel to any of the countries on the bloc.
Slovakia ETIAS
The European Union, in conjunction with member states, has announced an online authorization program for visa-exempt visitors. Suppose you currently do not need a visa to enter Slovakia or any Schengen country by virtue of your passport. In that case, you will need to get this online authorization called ETIAS by 2024 to gain access to the Schengen Area.
ETIAS is a multiple-entry document valid for 3 years, and it grants the holder access to any of the 27 countries in the Schengen bloc, including other EU countries that are not part of the bloc. The form is approved online and linked to the visitor's passport and can be used for multiple reasons like medical treatment, tourism, business, or transit. It is basically for shorter term trips, not long-term.
Visitors that require visas for Slovakia may apply to an embassy for any of the above purposes and other long-term reasons.
Slovakia ETIAS Information For Applicants
Application Fee: The application fee is not for all applicants but only for visitors between 18-70 years old. Persons outside this age bracket are exempted from payment.
Security Alerts: Applications that trigger security alerts after a successful scan in the various security databases deployed will not be approved. Applications pass through numerous databases inside and outside of Europe to screen visitors from visa-exempt countries. However, the European Commission has announced that unsuccessful applicants may try again a few months later and may be approved for the trip.
Duration Cycle: The 90 days visit is constrained by the 180-day duration cycle. All visitors coming to the Schengen Zone may not stay for more than 90 days in 6 months. If they wish to revisit Slovakia or the Schengen zone, they must exit the region and wait for the 6 months Cycle to elapse before returning. The cycle starts counting from the first day they set foot in any Schengen or EU country.
Multiple Applications: You should not apply for multiple ETIAS as this is prohibited. If you apply for a new one while the old one has not expired, the new ETIAS will immediately invalidate the old one if it is approved. Moreover, doing multiple applications may trigger suspicious activity, which may lead to problems further down the line.
Local Unit: Slovakia has a local Unit for unapproved applications that the online system has not rejected. This unit is manned by government officials who will go through such applications by hand and decide whether to approve the application or not. Manual applications take days or weeks.
Not For Work: This authorization is not for work or study but only for short-term purposes, as stated above. If your visit is for any other purpose, kindly visit a Slovakian embassy to apply for a visa.
Approved Routes: Visitors are advised to only visit the country through approved routes, not unapproved ones. If you must use the land borders z pass through the authorized checkpoints operated by government agents, they are safe and offer passport stamp duties.
Eligibility: Lastly, we need to remind you that this permit is only for visa-free eligible visitors, not non visa-free visitors. It is your passport that will determine your eligibility. If you currently don'tdon't need a visa to enter the Schengen zone, then you are eligible for ETIAS once it becomes operational in 2024.
Slovakia e-Visa Online – Get your Slovakia e-Visa with VisaHQ
Slovakia is open to visitors from other countries who may wish to visit for short and long-term purposes. Suppose you are from a visa-exempt or nonvisa-exempt country. In that case, you may visit the Eastern European country using different entry documents.
How To Apply For ETIAS With VisaHQ?
If you want to apply for ETIAS with VisaHQ, here are the steps to take.
Please fill out the form: Our website has an online application form, which you must fill out with accurate information. Each section must be completed, and you must answer the security questions correctly.
Upload: You must upload digital copies of your travel documents as requested by the authorities. Only valid and clear copies will be accepted.
Pay the Fee: All applications must come with an application fee paid with a bank card.
Get your authorization: After submitting your application, wait a few minutes for the system to scan your details and approve your application. Successful applicants will receive an email confirmation.
Why Use VisaHQ?
You should use VisaHQ for your ETIAS application because we tick all the right boxes for professionalism, safety, and convenience. Here are reasons why our platform should be your number-one choice
- More than 2 decades' worth of experience
- Safe and secure platform
- Multiple online applications are possible
- Online application tracking
- Easy access
- Technical Support
We make the process easy, so visit our main application page now to get started.
Slovak Republic COVID-19 travel restrictions
- Entry is openAll travellers can enter the Slovak Republic regardless of their vaccination status and country of departure.Prior to arrival requirementsValid passport. Valid national passport with at least 6 month remaining validity after the date of departure.Valid visa. Please see the instructions above if visa is needed and apply.Upon arrival restrictions😷Masks are required in enclosed public places. Masks are required in public transport.
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