Visa Process Guide for Slovakia

Visa Process for Slovakia

Visa Types

Slovakia offers various visa types depending on the purpose and duration of your stay:

• Schengen Visa (Type C): Short-term visa for stays up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
• National Long-Term Visa (Type D): Long-term visa for stays exceeding 90 days.

Required Documents

For Schengen Visa:

• Valid passport with at least 2 blank pages and a validity of at least 3 months beyond the intended departure date from the Schengen area.
• Visa application form duly completed and signed.
• Two recent passport-size photographs (3.5 x 4.5 cm).
• Proof of travel insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000.
• Proof of accommodation (hotel reservation, Airbnb booking, etc.).
• Proof of financial means to support your stay (e.g., bank statements, employment letter).
• Invitation letter (if applicable).
• Other supporting documents depending on the purpose of your stay (e.g., business documents, study documents).

For National Long-Term Visa:

• Documents required for Schengen Visa.
• Proof of purpose of stay (e.g., work contract, study admission letter).
• Proof of sufficient financial means (e.g., bank statements, scholarship).
• Medical certificate (if required).
• Proof of accommodation (long-term lease or purchase agreement).

Application Procedures

For Schengen Visa:

• Apply in person at the Slovak embassy or consulate in your home country.
• Submit the required documents along with the visa application fee.
• Attend a visa interview if required.

For National Long-Term Visa:

• Apply in person at the Slovak embassy or consulate in your home country.
• Submit the required documents along with the visa application fee.
• Attend a visa interview.
• If approved, you will receive a residence permit card after entering Slovakia.

Fees

Schengen Visa:

• €80 for adults
• €40 for children aged 6-12

National Long-Term Visa:

• Varies depending on the purpose of stay and the duration of the visa.

Timelines

• Schengen Visa: Processing time is typically 15-30 days.
• National Long-Term Visa: Processing time can take up to 90 days or longer.

Additional Information

• Visa applications must be submitted at least 15 days before the intended travel date.
• Late or incomplete applications may result in delays or refusal.
• Visa fees are non-refundable, even if the visa is denied.
• You may need to provide additional documents or attend additional interviews if requested by the embassy or consulate.
• For more detailed information, refer to the official website of the Slovak Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs: https://www.mzv.sk/en/consular-information