Visas to Slovakia
- transit visa
- issued to persons whose purpose of visit is transit to third countries through the international airport of Slovakia; - visa-free transit
- if a transfer from one flight to another is carried out in the transit zone of one airport within 24 hours, to a country not included in the Schengen zone; - visa category C
(short-term stay up to 90 days) - issued to persons whose purpose of visit is tourism, transit, visiting relatives or friends, business trips. This visa gives the right to visit countries in the Schengen area. A visa can be single, double or multiple and allows a foreigner, respectively, one, two or an unlimited number of times, during the time specified in the visa, to transit or enter and plan to stay in the territory of the countries participating in the Schengen Agreement. The validity period of a visa can be from several days (usually issued according to the duration of the trip) to several years, however, the duration of the trip or the total number of days of stay in the territory of the Schengen countries should not exceed 90 days for each period of 180 days; - visa category D
(long-term national visa for a period of stay of 90 days) - valid only on the territory of Slovakia and gives the right to stay in the country for up to 1 year with the possibility of extension after expiration. This visa gives the right to travel to Schengen countries for up to 90 days during the validity period of the national visa. For such a visa, you must apply directly to the Consulate General of Slovakia in Moscow, St. Petersburg, depending on the jurisdiction of the consulate.
List of documents for obtaining a visa to Slovakia through a travel agency
An approximate list of documents required to obtain a Slovak visa (different tour operators may require a different set of documents):
- international passport
valid for 3 months after the end of the trip. Be sure to have two blank pages. The passport must not be damaged, torn, dirty, or have any extraneous entries or marks. All corrections in the passport must be certified by the seal of the issuing authority. The passport must contain the signature of the owner from the age of 14; - application form for a visa to Slovakia (filled out online) in two copies. The application form must have the original signature of the tourist, as in the international passport (signature in paragraph 37 and at the end of the 4th page), one of the parents signs for the minor;
- 2 color photographs
: 3.5x4.5 cm, matte, on a white background, without corners, ovals, stamps, black glasses, in dark clothes, less than 6 months old, head size 3.2-3.6 cm (70-80 % of the entire image). The passport should not contain visas with this photo; - copies
of the first page
of the international passport
and all Schengen visas in it. If the passport contains visas opened by the consulates of Schengen countries, but the border crossing stamp was placed by another Schengen country, then a written explanatory note from the tourist is required to provide the reasons for this discrepancy; - copies
of all
Schengen visas
in canceled passports, including copies of the first pages of these passports; - copies
of all completed pages
of the internal passport
. In case of a change of surname and replacement of a civil passport with a new one, the tourist MUST replace the foreign passport with a new surname within one month from the date of change of surname; - a certificate from the place of employment
on the company's letterhead indicating the telephone number and address of the organization, position, length of service and monthly salary of the applicant (at least 20,000 rubles), the period of paid leave is indicated. The certificate must indicate the date of issue. The certificate is valid for no more than a month from the date of submission of documents to the Consulate. The certificate is signed by the head of the organization and certified by a seal. If the head of the enterprise is a relative or namesake, a second signature is required (chief accountant, deputy director, head of human resources). Working pensioners additionally provide a pension certificate; - confirmation
of a sufficient amount of funds (if the salary is less than 45,000 rubles) - an original bank account statement with movements for the last 6 months on bank letterhead, confirming that the tourist has sufficient funds, at the rate of 57 euros per day, but not less than 1000 euros per person or, in case of insufficient personal funds, a statement from the sponsor to assume all expenses, indicating the relationship of the sponsor and the sponsored + documents confirming the relationship: copies of the marriage / birth certificate, + a copy of the first page and page with registration of the internal passport, a certificate from the sponsor’s place of work and an extract from his account; - for tourists who are married
but have different surnames, it is necessary to attach
a copy of the marriage certificate
; - if one of the tourists has a valid Schengen visa
, you must attach copies of the double-page spread of your passport with a photo and visa; - if your own funds are insufficient,
be sure to include
a statement from the sponsor
agreeing to cover all expenses
Additional requirements
for non-working people
(schoolchildren, students, pensioners, housewives, etc.):
- certificate from the place of study
(students, schoolchildren) - copy of student ID
(students) - a copy of the pension book
, notarized (pensioners) - a statement from the sponsor
about accepting all expenses, indicating the relationship between the sponsor and the sponsored person (+ a copy of the relationship document), + a copy of his international passport (first page) or a copy of the first page and page with registration of the internal passport, a certificate from the sponsor’s place of work, with indicating a salary of at least 20,000 rubles or a bank account statement at the rate of 57 euros per day per person.
for individual entrepreneurs
and those who work for them (in addition to a certificate from the place of work):
- a copy of the certificate of registration
with the tax authority - a copy of registration certificate
with the tax authority
for minors:
- a notarized copy of the child's birth certificate
. If the surname of one or both parents in the birth certificate does not coincide with the surname of the child, it is necessary to provide notarized copies of documents confirming the relationship (certificate of paternity, marriage certificate, divorce certificate) - when a child leaves with one of the parents,
it is necessary to provide a copy of the notarized permission to leave from the second parent + a copy of the internal passport of the parent giving consent to the entry and exit of the child - when a child leaves accompanied by third parties,
it is necessary to provide a copy of the notarized permission to leave from both parents + copies of their internal passports, including the accompanying person - a copy of the visa
+ a double page of the passport with the details of the accompanying person (or parents), if any; - in the event of the death of one of the parents or deprivation of his parental rights, it is necessary to provide copies of the relevant documents. If one of the parents is missing, a police certificate is required; if at the birth of the child the father was registered according to the mother’s words, it is necessary to provide a certificate from the regional registry office - form 25 (original or notarized copy)
Sponsors can only be immediate family members
- spouses, parents, children, grandparents (documents confirming relationship must be provided)
The consulate reserves the right to request additional documents and invite a tourist for an interview, regardless of his location.
Entry rules to Slovakia
When crossing the border of Slovakia you must provide:
- A foreign passport valid for 3 months after the end of the trip.
- Return air tickets or their reservation.
- Hotel reservation (hotel, apartment, hostel) or tourist voucher.
- Confirmation of financial solvency: cash, bank cards.
- Medical insurance.
Crossing the border with children
- The child’s own foreign passport is valid for 3 months after the end of the trip. Crossing the border with a child based on the entry about him in the parent’s passport is not allowed.
- Original or copy of birth certificate with an insert or stamp indicating Russian citizenship (children under 14 years old).
Importing things across the border
When passing through customs, the following goods must be declared:
- Intended not for personal use (for commercial purposes).
- Purchased outside the European Union and exceeding the maximum quantity not subject to customs duties (in the amount of more than 430 euros per person).
- The import of which is prohibited or limited (alcohol, tobacco, food).
- Plants, plant products, wood, planting material, soil and compost imported from non-EU countries are subject to inspection by the plant protection service.
Detailed information about the rules for transporting goods can be obtained on the tourism portal of Slovakia.
Applying for a visa to Slovakia yourself
You can apply for a visa to Slovakia yourself
, for this you need to collect approximately the same list of documents + medical insurance, a copy of round-trip air tickets, proof of residence, or an invitation, and submit it either to the
Consular Section
in Moscow and St. Petersburg, or to the nearest
visa center
which is located in the cities: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg (at the Consulate General of Hungary in Yekaterinburg), Kaliningrad (at the Office of the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Latvian Republic in Kaliningrad).
Detailed information
information about types of visas, methods of obtaining, list of documents provided, processing time, cost, addresses of visa centers, forms and samples of documents, sign up for the delivery of documents, etc. can be found
on the website of the visa center of the Slovak Republic
PONY EXPRESS.
Application for a visa to Slovakia
The visa application form is filled out electronically. Information in the gray fields must be entered, in the green fields - at the decision of the applicant; columns with an asterisk are not filled in by family members of residents of EU member countries.
The paper version is used at the Hungarian Consulate in Yekaterinburg.
Sample of filling out an application form for a visa to Slovakia
The electronic form is available via this link.
To avoid possible mistakes, it is useful to familiarize yourself with the filling rules.
After filling out the form, you will see a form where you can make an appointment at the Embassy of Slovakia.
You will have the opportunity to save the questionnaire in PDF format, send it by email, or print it directly.
In Yekaterinburg, they fill out a paper form in large Latin letters according to the proposed model.
Visa processing time
- when applying for a visa to Slovakia through a travel agency
, check the deadlines with your manager, usually they are
8-10 working days
from the date of application + time to send documents from the city of departure, and in the high season this period increases to 20 days - when applying for a visa through visa centers,
the period ranges
from 10-15 working days
, plus time for sending documents - documents for obtaining a Slovak visa can be submitted no earlier than 3 months before departure
.
How long does it take to get a visa to Slovakia?
If you fill out the documents correctly, follow the list and all the rules, you can count on receiving a final decision on the issue of obtaining a visa to Slovakia in 5 days. Urgent order to receive a stamp in your passport – 3 days.
"Visa Center Online" provides a response within 5-7 days.
However, you should not put off resolving such an important issue until the last moment. Due to unforeseen circumstances (an error in the documents, their incomplete composition), the process may take up to 15-30 days, and then the trip may be disrupted. It is officially allowed to submit documents no earlier than 3 months before the planned date of the visit.
How to check your visa readiness
To check the status of consideration of an application in the Online Center, a certain form is provided.
Information is also provided by phone numbers of consulates (except for Yekaterinburg), to which documents were submitted for obtaining permission to visit Slovakia.
Validity of a visa to Slovakia
The Slovak Consulate issues:
- single and double-entry Schengen visas
for a period of stay in the country
of up to 90 days
(usually the length of stay corresponds to the invitation/hotel reservation) - Schengen multiple visas
valid for
180 days
with the right to stay in the country (Schengen countries) for no more than
90 days
within six months. A multiple entry visa can be issued if the passport already contains Slovak visas, or there is a reasoned written application for the need to issue a multiple entry visa - transit Schengen visas
valid
for up to 6 months
(the length of stay is determined depending on the tickets provided and hotel reservations. In the case of a double or multiple transit visa, the total period of stay during all entries is indicated)
Cost of obtaining a visa to Slovakia
When purchasing a tour through a travel agency
- for Russian citizens - 80
€ - for children under 6 years old - free
€
When submitting documents independently through the Consulate
- for Russian citizens - 35
€ - for children under 6 years old - free
When submitting documents independently through the Slovakia visa center
- for Russian citizens - regular 35
€, + service fee -
12
€ - for children under 6 years old - free
+ service fee -
12
€
Payment of visa and service fees is made at the visa center in rubles at the Central Bank exchange rate on the day of payment.
Cost and processing time for a visa
The consular fee depends on its type. For short-term Slovak Schengen in 2021 you will have to pay 35 euros (standard consideration). Urgent delivery will cost 70 euros. The consular fee for a national visa depends on the reason and duration of the visit and ranges from 33 to 232 euros.
When obtaining a permit through a visa center, you are also required to pay a service fee, the amount of which is 12 euros. Please note that there are categories of people who are exempt from paying fees.
The standard processing time for documentation for a Slovak visa is about 5-6 working days. The national one needs to wait longer. Those wishing to obtain an urgent permit receive it within 3 days.
Migration card
Upon arrival in Slovakia, before crossing the border, a migration card is filled out. To speed up the process of passing through the border control point, such cards are usually issued on the plane, where our flight attendants can help fill them out. It should be filled out with a blue or black pen, in block Latin letters. The card must be filled out for each person entering, including each child with their own passport. Sample of filling out a migration card when entering Slovakia. There is no need to download a blank card from the Internet, print it out and fill it out at home; just take a sample of the form with you.
