Information about visiting Slovakia

In general, it is not difficult to visit Slovakia. Citizens of many countries require no visa for short stays. Even if you do require a visa, the process is relatively simple, but it is important to take the right steps.

There are several official sources of information on visiting Slovakia (who requires a visa, how and where to get a visa, for how long and etc). We strongly recommend that you use only the official web pages of Slovak ministries, because laws change frequently - out-of-date information can create extra expense and difficulty for your visit.

DISCLAIMER:
summary information provided by this web site is not intended to represent official information - such official information is available only from Slovak state sources such as ministries.

Some relevant web pages follow.

Visa conditions of the Slovak Republic with other countries
For visa information please visit www.foreign.gov.sk, switch to english and in the menu choose Ministry>Travel advice>Passports&Visa.
This site lists requirements for citizen of specific countries. Those from countries in categories I and II require no visa for visits which last less than the number of days indicated. Those who are from countries not listed in categories I and II, or who are planning longer stays or stays related to employment or business, should inquire at the nearest Slovak embassy.

Slovak Embassies
Slovakia has over 55 embassies or comparable offices. This site lists contact information for the embassies. It also includes a great deal of other useful information, including:

• a list of foreign embassies in Slovakia
• online visa appication information
• background information on the foreign ministry, and on consular services in particular

Ministry of foreign affairs
Overview of the Conditions for the Entry in the Territory of the Slovak Republic
Conditions for a stay in the territory of the Slovak Republic
This site contains offical information on entering and temporarily residing in Slovakia. It is probably not necessary for short-term tourists. However, if you are concerned about whether or not your particular situation will create difficulties for you, the information here may clarify some of your questions.
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