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About Slovakia

Slovakia is a small and colorful Central European country full of delightful surprises. It is bounded on the west by Austria and the Czech Republic, on the south by Hungary, on the north by Poland, and on the east by Ukraine. As of 2015, Slovakia has a population of 5.4 million people. Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia which is the largest city. The official languages are Slovak and Hungarian. The Slovak Republic has a mild continental climate with a distinct seasonal rotation. The average daily temperature in winter is -2°C and 21°C in summer.

Slovakia has the most castles and châteaux per capita in the world, with 180 castles and 425 châteaux. Slovakia is breathtakingly beautiful. The country’s nine national parks and 14 protected landscape areas are evidence of this.

There are a whopping 6000 caves in the area. The majority of these can be found in the Low Tatras, Slovak Paradise, and Slovak Karst national parks. The picturesque village of many is the best place to learn about Slovakia’s cultural history. Borovika, Slovakia’s national drink.

Procedure for applying for Visa

Slovakia is a member of both the Schengen Agreement and the European Union. You will need to apply for a different Schengen Visa if you intend to visit, study, or work in Slovakia on a permanent basis.

• The visa application must be made in person at the embassy or visa center. On behalf of minors, a legal representative applies for a visa. This does not change the requirement for the minor applicant to be present at the time of the application, especially if he or she is required to provide fingerprints.
• In some cases, you may be exempt from the requirement of personal presence when applying for a visa.
• For more information, contact the relevant embassy.
  A professional, cultural, sports, or educational association or institution, or an accredited intermediary body, may also apply for a visa on the applicant’s behalf.

Types of Slovakia Visa

1. Airport Transit Visa (A)

You can normally stay in the international transit zone at the airport without a visa during a stop or transfer between the two stages of an international flight. Some categories of aliens, depending on their nationality, are required to obtain a visa even if they do not leave the international airport transit zone. Airport transit visas only authorize transit through international airport transit areas.

2. Single Schengen visa (C visa)

The Schengen Member States generally issue uniform Schengen visas that are valid throughout the Schengen area. This visa allows you to enter the territory of the Schengen countries for a stay or a series of stays, the total duration of which does not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period, including an assessment of the period of 180 days preceding each individual day of stay. A Schengen visa has a 5-year maximum validity period.

In some cases, however, a visa with limited territorial validity may be valid only in the territory of the Member State that issued the visa or in the territory of only a few Member States.

The visa sticker contains information about the visa’s territorial validity, validity period, number of authorized days of stay, and number of permitted entries.

Documents required

• Fill and complete the application form.
• You can fill the online application form.
• He must show a valid travel document that is valid for at least three months after the expiration of the required visa and the expected date of departure from the Schengen area has at least two blank pages and was issued no more than ten years ago.
• In accordance with ICAO requirements, he or she will present a passport-size face color photograph (1pc) on a light background.
• They must allow their fingerprints to be taken if necessary.
• Provide the supporting documents.
• He must provide proof of travel medical insurance, if applicable.
• You can check the visa fee here.

3. National visa (D visa)

A national visa is required for stays of more than 90 days in the Slovak Republic and can be obtained in the following circumstances:

• if necessary in relation to the grant of residence in the Slovak Republic;
• If the applicant is over the age of 15, he or she must be admitted to a language school with at least 25 teaching hours per week.
• if necessary for the fulfillment of the Slovak Republic’s obligations under international agreements;
• if it’s in the best interests of the Slovak Republic;
• a member of an asylum seeker’s or alien’s family who has been granted subsidiary protection.

The national visa entitles the holder to stay in the Slovak Republic for the duration of its validity as well as in other Schengen countries for a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period. A national visa has a one-year maximum validity period.

Who can apply 

If a third-country national meets certain criteria, he or she may be granted a national visa.

• It is required for the granting of residence in the Slovak Republic.
• is over the age of 15 and has been admitted to a language school for at least 25 teaching hours per week;
• It is required for the Slovak Republic to fulfill its obligations under international agreements, or
• It’s in the best interests of the Slovak Republic.
• a family member of an asylum seeker or an alien granted subsidiary protection, as long as he or she does not endanger national security or public order.
• You can apply here

Documents require

• valid travel document (passport must be valid for at least 90 days after departure from the Slovak Republic);
• a color photograph
• a document confirming the purpose of the stay (e.g., written notification from the police department granting temporary or permanent residence, the decision on admission to a language school to the required extent, another document confirming that the issuance of a national visa is required to fulfill the Slovak Republic’s obligations under international agreements, or it is in the Slovak Republic’s interest);
• proof of health insurance for at least the duration of the national visa’s validity.

You can check the fee here

What is the processing time?

The embassy must make a decision on a national visa application within 30 days of receiving it.

Best Place to visit

1. St Martin’s Cathedral

St Martin’s Cathedral was founded in 1452, making it one of the oldest churches in Europe. The design of this castle, which is located on the western border of Bratislava Castle, is inspired by gothic architecture.

St Martin’s Cathedral

2. Aquapark Tatralandia

People who have had enough of the historical glimpses of this place and want to engage in some fun yet slightly adventurous activities can go to the Aquapark Tatralandia.

Aquapark Tatralandia

3. Demänovská Cave of Liberty

Demänovská Cave of Liberty is a karst cave that was discovered in 1921. In 1924, it was opened to the public. This cave’s entrance is located at an elevation of 870 meters.

Demänovská Cave of Liberty

4. Old Town Hall

This is essentially a massive complex made up of a number of buildings. It was built in the 14th century and now houses a well-known museum dedicated to the ancient era.

Old Town Hall

5. Devin Castle

This caste is said to be inspired by Gothic architecture and is located in Devin, a borough of Bratislava, Slovakia’s capital. This castle is filled with historical and cultural artifacts that will transport you back in time.

Devin Castle