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Our Slovakia visa application process

How to apply for your Slovakia visa with iVisa.

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Complete your online application

Answer a few simple questions, see when you’ll get your Schengen Visa, upload the required documents, and pay using secure methods. You can save your progress and return at any time.

The Slovakia Schengen Visa is our most popular travel document for this destination. We’ll guide you through any unclear questions during the application process.

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We review your application

The Slovak visa system is known for being tricky – your photo must be the right size, and your passport scan must be clear.

Don’t worry; we will review your application to see if anything might cause delays. One of our experts checks everything for errors or missing information to make sure it’s ready to go. This review is quick but thorough.

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We submit it for government processing

We’re not the Slovakia government, but we submit your application to them and are here for you along the way if there are any problems.

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Get your Slovakia Schengen Visa

We'll let you know how to use it for your trip.

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Visa types needed for Slovakia

  • Slovakia Schengen Visa (Type C)
  • ETIAS for Slovakia (coming soon)*
  • Slovakia National Visa (Type D)*

Slovakia Schengen Visa (Type C)

The Slovakia Schengen Visa is a short-stay visa for non-EU nationals planning to visit Slovakia and the rest of the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. It’s intended for tourism, business meetings, cultural/sports events, short-term language courses, or visiting family and friends.

Applicants must submit the following documents:

🛂 Passport: Issued within the last 10 years, valid for at least 3 months after the planned departure from the Schengen Area, with at least 2 blank pages

📄 Photocopies of previous visas: Clear copies of any previous Schengen visas (if any) and your current passport's bio-data page

📸 Photos: A recent biometric passport photo (3.5 x 4.5 cm) meeting ICAO standards

✉️ Personal cover letter: A signed letter introducing yourself, explaining the exact purpose of your visit, the duration, and a detailed day-to-day itinerary

🗺️ Travel itinerary: Confirmed flight reservations (round-trip) and proof of intra-Schengen transport (train/flight) if visiting multiple countries

🏨 Proof of accommodation: Hotel bookings, rental agreements, or an official invitation verified by the Foreign Police Department if staying with a host in Slovakia

💰 Proof of financial means: Bank statements from the last 3–6 months showing regular income. Slovakia requires a minimum of €56 for each day of stay

🏠 Proof of ties to country of residence: Employment contract, leave approval letter, student enrollment certificate, marriage certificate, birth certificate, business registration and tax returns, etc., to prove intent to return

🩺 Travel medical insurance: Minimum coverage of €30,000 for the entire Schengen territory, covering emergency medical, hospitalization, and repatriation

ETIAS for Slovakia (coming soon)*

ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) is not a visa. It is a mandatory electronic pre-travel authorization for visa-exempt travelers entering Slovakia and the broader Schengen Area. It is designed to enhance security by pre-screening travelers before they arrive at the border.

  • Who needs it: Travelers from over 60 visa-free countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand

  • Purpose: Tourism, business, transit, or short-term medical/study stays

  • Stay limit: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period

  • Validity: 3 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first

*Please note: ETIAS is not yet in force. Until its official launch, visa-exempt travelers can continue to enter Slovakia using only a valid passport. Once implemented, a 6-month transitional period will occur where the authorization is encouraged but not strictly mandatory for entry.

Slovakia National Visa (Type D)*

The Slovakia National Visa is a long-stay visa granted for stays exceeding 90 days. It is typically issued to those applying for a residence permit (for employment, study, or family reunification) or those whose stay is in the interest of the Slovak Republic.

*We currently don't offer this visa.

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Slovakia visa policy

Visa-exempt nationals (such as citizens of the USA, UK, Canada and Australia) are permitted to visit for tourism or business for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Visa-exempt travelers will soon be required to obtain ETIAS authorization (European Travel Information and Authorization System) before departure. This digital pre-screening is linked to the traveler’s passport and remains valid for three years or until the passport expires.

Visa-required nationals must apply for a Schengen Visa (Type C) for short stays or a National Visa (Type D) for stays exceeding 90 days. iVisa works with a trusted partner to provide expert guidance for the Slovakia Schengen Visa application, ensuring all documentation is correctly submitted.

Extensions for short-stay visas are rarely granted and are reserved for exceptional, well-justified cases such as force majeure, humanitarian reasons, or serious medical emergencies that prevent travel. Applications must be submitted to the competent Foreign Police Department before the current visa expires.

Overstaying in Slovakia is a serious offense. Beyond financial penalties, overstayers face deportation, a Schengen-wide entry ban lasting between 6 months and 5 years, and significant difficulty obtaining any European visas in the future.

Slovakia visa prices

Slovakia Schengen Visa (Type C)

Prices starting from $399.99

Valid for 3 months after issued
Single entry
Stay up to 90 days per entry

Fast facts

Appointment needed?

Yes, to provide biometrics

Main reason for denials?

Insufficient proof of financial means

Average time to apply?

15-45 days

Why choose iVisa?

Applying for a visa on your own can be confusing and time-consuming. iVisa simplifies the process, reduces errors, and gives you peace of mind

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FAQs

Yes. If you are staying in private accommodation (like an Airbnb or a friend’s home), you must report your stay to the local Foreign Police within 3 working days of arrival. If you are staying in a hotel or licensed hostel, the provider will handle this registration for you.

Yes. Under Slovak law, foreigners must be able to prove their identity at any time. You should carry your original passport (not a copy) while in public, as police may conduct spot checks.

You must have a valid Green Card (international insurance), the vehicle's registration document, and a digital highway vignette before entering any motorway. Slovakia has a zero-tolerance policy for alcohol (0.00% blood alcohol content).

You can bring up to €10,000 (or equivalent in other currencies) without declaration. Any amount exceeding this must be declared to the Customs Office upon entry to avoid fines or seizure.

Our team works with a legal partner specializing in Schengen Visas. They will review your application to ensure its accuracy and completeness. Once the authorities approve it, you’ll receive an email with the next steps.

The “90/180-rule” means you can stay in the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days total within any continuous 180-day window. The 180-day period is not fixed, it is counted backward from each day you are in the Schengen Area.

Example:

  • You enter the Schengen Area on January 1
  • You stay for 30 days and leave on January 30
  • In the last 180 days, you’ve used 30 days
  • You still have 60 days left to use

If you later return:

  • You stay 40 more days
  • Now you’ve used 70 days total
  • You only have 20 days left until older days “drop off” the 180-day window
  • Leaving the Schengen Area “resets” nothing - only time does

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