Visa Information
VISA TYPES
Select the visa type that is right for you to see important information on visa fees, documents required, forms, photo specifications and processing times.
Short Term
Short Term visa
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Tourism
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Visits based on an invitation
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International conferences, seminars, symposia, cultural and sport events
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Other purposes
Tourism
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Overview
This category of visa caters to people wishing to visit Slovakia for touristic purposes. Applicants will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.
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Visa Fees
CATEGORY Visa Fees In Euros Short-Term visa 90 Short-Term visa for citizens of Belarus, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cape Verde, FYROM, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine 35 Short-term visa for citizens of Belarus, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cape Verde, FYROM, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine under the age of 12 0 Short-term visa for other countries citizens of 6 to 11 (including) years 45 Short-term visa for other countries children under the age of 6 0 Schengen visa application of a national of the national of Ukraine or Belarus, if the visa is to be issued in an accelerated procedure 70 The above-mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash or by Debit/Credit Card.
VFS Service charge:
Applicants applying at the Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 30 Euros (incl. VAT) payable in Cash or by Debit/Credit Card on the day of application submission or during Appointment booking process.
Please Note:
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The child between 0 - 12 years on the date of submission at VFS are Biometric exempt.
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The applicable visa fee in Belarusian Rubles is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
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The Visa fee and Service charges are non-refundable in case the visa is refused.
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Documents Required
Document Checklist – Click here
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.
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Photo Specifications
Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:
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Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
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Clear quality and with the face in focus
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Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
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Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
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Please stick the photograph on the Visa Application Form
If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (click here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.
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Processing Time
From the date of receipt of application at the Embassy of Slovakia, it takes 15 working days to process the visa application. The duration of days when the application is in transit between the Visa Application Centre and the Embassy are not counted.
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Download Forms
To Download a Form:
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Click on the form link
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When the form opens, save the form on your computer.
OR
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Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
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Select Save Target As from the list
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Save the form on your computer.
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Visits based on an invitation
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Overview
This category of visa caters to people wishing to travel to Slovakia for visiting purposes based on an invitation. Applicants will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.
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Visa Fees
CATEGORY Visa Fees In Euros Short-Term visa 90 Short-Term visa for citizens of Belarus, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cape Verde, FYROM, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine 35 Short-term visa for citizens of Belarus, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cape Verde, FYROM, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine under the age of 12 0 Short-term visa for other countries citizens of 6 to 11 (including) years 45 Short-term visa for other countries children under the age of 6 0 Schengen visa application of a national of the national of Ukraine or Belarus, if the visa is to be issued in an accelerated procedure 70 The above-mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash or by Debit/Credit Card.
VFS Service charge:
Applicants applying at the Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 30 Euros (incl. VAT) payable in Cash or by Debit/Credit Card on the day of application submission or during Appointment booking process.
Please Note:
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The child between 0 - 12 years on the date of submission at VFS are Biometric exempt.
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The applicable visa fee in Belarusian Rubles is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
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The Visa fee and Service charges are non-refundable in case the visa is refused.
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Documents Required
Document Checklist – Click here
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.
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Photo Specifications
Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:
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Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
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Clear quality and with the face in focus
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Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
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Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
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Please stick the photograph on the Visa Application Form
If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (click here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.
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Processing Time
From the date of receipt of application at the Embassy of Slovakia, it takes 15 working days to process the visa application. The duration of days when the application is in transit between the Visa Application Centre and the Embassy are not counted.
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Download Forms
To Download a Form:
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Click on the form link
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When the form opens, save the form on your computer.
OR
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Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
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Select Save Target As from the list
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Save the form on your computer.
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International conferences, seminars, symposia, cultural and sport events
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Overview
This category of visa caters to people wishing to visit Slovakia for the purposes of participation international conferences, seminars, symposia, cultural and sport events. Applicants will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.
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Visa Fees
CATEGORY Visa Fees In Euros Short-Term visa 90 Short-Term visa for citizens of Belarus, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cape Verde, FYROM, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine 35 Short-term visa for citizens of Belarus, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cape Verde, FYROM, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine under the age of 12 0 Short-term visa for other countries citizens of 6 to 11 (including) years 45 Short-term visa for other countries children under the age of 6 0 Schengen visa application of a national of the national of Ukraine or Belarus, if the visa is to be issued in an accelerated procedure 70 The above-mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash or by Debit/Credit Card.
VFS Service charge:
Applicants applying at the Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 30 Euros (incl. VAT) payable in Cash or by Debit/Credit Card on the day of application submission or during Appointment booking process.
Please Note:
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The child between 0 - 12 years on the date of submission at VFS are Biometric exempt.
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The applicable visa fee in Belarusian Rubles is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
-
The Visa fee and Service charges are non-refundable in case the visa is refused.
-
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Documents Required
Document Checklist – Click here
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.
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Photo Specifications
Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:
-
Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
-
Clear quality and with the face in focus
-
Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
-
Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
-
Please stick the photograph on the Visa Application Form
If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (click here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.
-
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Processing Time
From the date of receipt of application at the Embassy of Slovakia, it takes 15 working days to process the visa application. The duration of days when the application is in transit between the Visa Application Centre and the Embassy are not counted.
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Download Forms
To Download a Form:
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Click on the form link
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When the form opens, save the form on your computer.
OR
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Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
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Select Save Target As from the list
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Save the form on your computer.
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Other purposes
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Overview
This category of visa caters to people wishing to visit Slovakia for other purposes. Applicants will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.
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Visa Fees
CATEGORY Visa Fees In Euros Short-Term visa 90 Short-Term visa for citizens of Belarus, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cape Verde, FYROM, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine 35 Short-term visa for citizens of Belarus, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cape Verde, FYROM, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine under the age of 12 0 Short-term visa for other countries citizens of 6 to 11 (including) years 45 Short-term visa for other countries children under the age of 6 0 Schengen visa application of a national of the national of Ukraine or Belarus, if the visa is to be issued in an accelerated procedure 70 The above-mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash or by Debit/Credit Card.
VFS Service charge:
Applicants applying at the Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 30 Euros (incl. VAT) payable in Cash or by Debit/Credit Card on the day of application submission or during Appointment booking process.
Please Note:
-
The child between 0 - 12 years on the date of submission at VFS are Biometric exempt.
-
The applicable visa fee in Belarusian Rubles is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
-
The Visa fee and Service charges are non-refundable in case the visa is refused.
-
-
Documents Required
Document Checklist – Click here
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.
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Photo Specifications
Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:
-
Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
-
Clear quality and with the face in focus
-
Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
-
Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
-
Please stick the photograph on the Visa Application Form
If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (click here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.
-
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Processing Time
From the date of receipt of application at the Embassy of Slovakia, it takes 15 working days to process the visa application. The duration of days when the application is in transit between the Visa Application Centre and the Embassy are not counted.
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Download Forms
To Download a Form:
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Click on the form link
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When the form opens, save the form on your computer.
OR
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Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
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Select Save Target As from the list
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Save the form on your computer.
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National Visa
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Overview
This category of visa caters to people wishing to apply for a National Slovak visa with educational purposes (Students at language schools).
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Visa Fees
CATEGORY Visa Fees In Euros Receipt of an earlier decision made by the police of the Slovak Republic on the granting of a residence permit in the Slovak Republic 14 Interest of SR – to fulfil the obligations arising from international treaties or in connection with the granting of a residence permit 50 National visa for the purpose of studying at a language school 0 The above-mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash or by Debit/Credit Card.
VFS Service charge:
Applicants applying at the Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 30 Euros (incl. VAT) payable in Cash or by Debit/Credit Card on the day of application submission or during Appointment booking process.
Please Note:
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The applicable visa fee in Belarusian Rubles is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
-
The Visa fee and Service charges are non-refundable in case the visa is refused.
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Documents Required
Application Form – Click here
For more information : Нацыянальная віза | Veľvyslanectvo Slovenskej republiky v Minsku
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Photo Specifications
Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:
-
Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
-
Clear quality and with the face in focus
-
Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
-
Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
-
Please stick the photograph on the Visa Application Form
If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (click here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.
-
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Processing Time
From the date of receipt of application at the Embassy of Slovakia, it takes 30 working days to process the visa application. The duration of days when the application is in transit between the Visa Application Centre and the Embassy are not counted.
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Download Forms
To Download a Form:
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Click on the form link
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When the form opens, save the form on your computer.
OR
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Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
-
Select Save Target As from the list
-
Save the form on your computer.
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