Slovakia Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport

Visa-free nationalities
94
Visa on arrival
0
eTA / e-Visa
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Total streamlined
94
Visa required in advance
104

Slovakia's visa policy is moderately open relative to other destinations worldwide. If your nationality is not listed as visa-free, you will need to apply for a Slovakia tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free

Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit Slovakia Visa-Free (94)

Passport holders from these countries can enter Slovakia without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.

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Fees

Slovakia Visa Fees (updated 2 Jul 2026)

  • Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - standard fee

    Short-stay, up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial sourcehome-affairs.ec.europa.eu ↗

    EUR 90 (~$102)

  • Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - child fee (6-12 years)

    Short-stay, up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial sourcehome-affairs.ec.europa.eu ↗

    EUR 45 (~$51)

  • Schengen Short-Stay Visa (business purpose)

    Short-stay, up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial sourcehome-affairs.ec.europa.eu ↗

    EUR 90 (~$102)

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Applications are handled via VFS Global - a service fee applies on top of the visa fee and varies by country and centre.

Transit

Slovakia Transit Visa

Slovakia publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.

Airport Transit Visa (Type A)

Authorises nationals of specific countries to transit through the international transit zone of a Slovak (or any Schengen) airport without entering the Schengen Area.

Required only for nationals of countries listed in Annex IV of the EU Visa Code. Applied for at Slovak diplomatic missions abroad. The holder does not enter Slovak territory; transit is confined to the international zone of the airport. Governed by the EU Visa Code (Regulation EC 810/2009).

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FAQ

Slovakia Visa Requirements FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Slovakia?

It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Slovakia visa-free. If your country is not listed, you will likely need to apply for a Slovakia tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Which countries can visit Slovakia without a visa?

94 countries can visit Slovakia without a visa in 2026, including: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to Slovakia.

How do I apply for a Slovakia tourist visa?

If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry to Slovakia, you typically need to apply at a Slovakia embassy or consulate in your home country. Requirements generally include:

  • Valid passport
  • Completed application form
  • Passport-sized photos
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of onward travel
  • Travel insurance
  • Proof of sufficient funds

Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.

How long can I stay in Slovakia without a visa?

The maximum visa-free stay duration in Slovakia varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.

By nationality

Slovakia Visa Guides by Nationality

Step-by-step Slovakia visa requirements, fees and document checklists for travellers from these countries. Nationalities in the access lists above link straight to their own guides.

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