Visa
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Schengen visa
Slovakia is part of the Schengen Area – territory of 23 countries of the European Union + 2 associated countries of the European Economic Area, which agreed on the abolition of border controls between themselves and on common visa regulations.
By applying for Slovak Visa, a foreigner applies for so-called Schengen Visa which allows him/her to travel inside of the Schengen Area without any restrictions. Schengen Visa holders do not need aditional special visa for Slovakia.
Citizens of which countries need visa to Slovakia?
Citizens of the following countries need visa to Slovakia: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea (North), Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Micronesia, Midway Islands, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Christopher and NevisnoSaint Helena and Dependencies, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, São Tomé and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste (East Timor), Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Western Samoa, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
For up to 90 days of stay, there are no Slovakia visa requirements for US citizens (USA), Australians, Canadians or UK citizens.
Visa types
Which type of visa the foreigner needs depends on the length and purpose of the stay in Slovakia. There are 4 types:
- Schengen visa type A = Airport transit visa
- Schengen visa type B = Transit visa
- Schengen visa type C = Entry visa
- Long-term visa D
Schengen visa type A: Airport transit visa
Under normal circumstances, for a layover or transfer between two international flights the foreigner can remain in the international transit zone at the airport without any visa. However, some nationalities are subject to visa requirements, even if they do not leave the international transit zone. Airport transit visas entitle the foreigner only to pass through the international transit area of airports.
Schengen visa type B: Transit visa
This visa entitles foreigners who are traveling from one non-schengen country to another non-schengen country to pass through the Schengen States. The transit cannot exceed 5 days.
Schengen visa type C: Entry visa (Travel visa or Tourist visa)
This visa entitles foreigners to enter the Schengen countries for a visit or several visits, but the duration of the stay cannot exceed 90 days within a period of 6 months from the date of the first entry. A visa can be granted for one or more entries.
Long-term visa D (Residence visa, Student visa or Business visa)
Long term visa can be given for the purpose of granting a residence permit in the Slovak Republic or for the purpose of fulfilling obligations arising from international agreements or where it is in the interest of the Slovak Republic.
With this visa the foreigner is allowed to stay on the territory of Slovakia during the period of its validity and it allows him/her to travel accross Schengen countries, but the duration of the stay cannot exceed 90 days in any period of 6 months.
How to apply for Slovak visa?
Foreigners who are subject to visa requirements and who wish to enter the Schengen Area with the primary purpose of staying in Slovakia, are required to submit an application for visa at the local Slovak Embassy or Consulate-General. If the foreigner has a residence permit in other country than the country of his nationality, he/she can apply for visa at the Embassy / Consulate-General in the country of his current residence.
In some cases, the decision about granting a visa can take time. Foreigners should apply for visa as soon as possible, but not earlier than 3 months before the planned trip. The statutory deadline for granting visas is 30 days after the date of application receipt.
Citizens of countries with which there are signed agreements by the European Community on easier and faster granting of visas are exceptions. In these cases, the deadline for a decision is set at 10 days after the receipt of a complete visa application. The following countries have such an agreement with European Community: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine.
Application form & other documents needed
The following must be attached if applying for Schengen visa:
- Completed application form for Schengen (PDF download) or Slovak national visa (PDF download) – It must be signed by the applicant. For legal representation of a child or legally incompetent person, applications must be signed by the legal representative, attached with a copy of a document certifying that he/she is the legal representative of the applicant.
- Color facial image – 3 cm x 3.5 cm
- Valid travel document (Passport) – Validity must be at least 3 months longer than the expected validity of the visa.
- Documents indicating the purpose and conditions of the planned visit – Invitation letter or a Voucher if it is an organized tour.
- Documents of transport – It has to be a return ticket (not open ticket!) – flight ticket, bus ticket or train ticket. If traveling by car (or other vehicle for roads), transport documents are: international driving license, vehicle insurance for damage caused to other road-users, green card, cash for petrol.
- Documents relating to accommodation – Voucher showing the payment for a hotel and its services, or private invitation which confirms that the inviting person will accommodate the invited foreigner, or other documents.
- Documents regarding finances and solvency * – Cash in convertible currency, or traveler’s checks, or bank statement showing regular income (salary, pension) for the last 6-12 months, or other documents that guarantee funds in convertible currency.
- International travel insurance – It must cover any expenses which might arise from transporting the foreigner back to his/her country for health reasons, urgent medical reasons or emergency hospital treatments. The insurance must be valid throughout the Schengen member states and for the entire period of the stay. Minimum coverage shall be 30000,-EUR. Family members of EU or EEA nationals (except family members of Slovak citizens) do not need to submit a travel medical insurance.
- Other documents – The embassy or the Consulate-General is allowed to request any other documents to verify the declared purpose of travel and the applicant’s intention to return to the home country or country of residence.
* The amount of money a foreigner has to prove, must be appropriate to the length and purpose of stay and cost of living in the destination country or countries of the Schengen Area. On the borders of Slovakia, a foreigner can be called to demonstrate sufficient funds for the whole stay (as stated in visa), which is 57,-EUR per person per day.
Documents proving the purpose of stay
These are considered as a proof of declared purpose of stay:
Organized / individual tourism
- Voucher issued by travel agency – Voucher must contain information about paid services, not just a reservation or partial payment of services.
- Invitation letter – For private visit (visiting family or friends), an invitation issued by the inviting party with officially certified signature by notary, or certified by the Foreign Police Department is required. Invitation verified by the Foreign Police Department may be required for visa applicants of any nationality.
Commercial / Business trip
- Invitation issued by a business partner or institution.
- Invitation issued by the Foreign Police Department. – It may be required for visa applicants of any nationality. Embassy or Consulate General will decide what documents will be required to prove the purpose of stay. For repeated business trips, a cooperation agreement with a Slovak company/companies and further documents may be required.
International conferences, seminars, symposiums, cultural and sport events
- Invitation issued by the organizer.
- Official letter from the organization requesting visas for its staff.
- Invitation verified by the Foreign Police Department.
Other purposes
Other documents confirming the purpose of travel and stay in the Slovak Republic (wellness or spa treatments, studies, etc.).
Invitation letter
Invitation letter should contain:
- Details of the inviting person – name, address, phone number.
- Date and place, where the letter was written.
- Details of invited person – name, address, phone number.
- Naming the invited person and the reason of inviting.
- Purpose of the visit (if traveling around Slovakia then it should specified where the invited person will stay and who will pay the costs – inviting person or the invited).
- The invitation letter should be signed by the inviting person.
Visa costs & fees
Type of visa | Fee |
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Schengen Visa:
|
60,-EUR |
Long-term Visa (D) | 99,50 EUR |
Long-term Visa issued for granting a residence permit in Slovakia | 9,50 EUR |
Long-term visa granted for the purpose of fulfilling obligations arising from international agreements or it is in the interest of the Slovak Republic | 33,-EUR |
Visa for nationals of countries with which there are signed agreements by the European Community on easier and faster granting of visas:
|
35,-EUR |
Fees shall be paid in convertible currency or in national currency of the country where the application was made. There are no fees for the applicants who are family members of EU or EEA citizen, and who are exercising their right to free movement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to submit the visa application personally?
Yes, you have to submit the visa application personally on the embassy or consulate and you need to explain the purpose and circumstances of your trip. The visa for children is applied by their legal representative (usually parents).
In certain rare cases the foreigner does not have to be personally on the embassy when applying for a visa. For getting such an exception, it is necessary to contact the Embassy or Consulate General.
What happens if my visa application is rejected?
Visa isn’t legally eligible and the foreigner is not informed about the reason if the visa was rejected, except when he/she is a family member of a EEA citizen, a refugee or a foreigner whom has been given subsidiary protection (it does not apply if he/she is a family member of a Slovak citizen).
Can I appeal against the refusal of a visa?
If a visa application was rejected to a family member of the European Economic Area, to a refugee or a foreigner whom has been given subsidiary protection, the Embassy / Consulate-General of the Slovak Republic is required to issue a document about the decision. Options about how to appeal against the refusal are mentioned in the operative part of the decision document.
Is my visa valid only for the Slovak Republic?
Territorial validity of visas are specified on the visa sticker in the line “Platné pre/Valid for”. Visa may be granted with effect for all Schengen Member States. In this case, the visa sticker says “Platí pre: Schengenské štáty” (Valid for: Schengen states) and the holder of such visa is allowed to move freely throughout the Schengen Area within the validity period.
If the territorial validity is limited, the visa sticker will say “Platí pre: Slovenská republika” (meaning that the visa is only valid for the territory of the Slovak Republic) or “Schengenské štáty – GR” (meaning that the visa is valid for all Schengen states except Greece).
With my visa, can I travel outside the Schengen Area and then enter it again?
Short-term Schengen visa can be granted for one or more entries. If you hold a visa for only one entry and you leave the Schengen Area, your visa is no longer valid for the re-entry. Multiple-entry visa entitles you to multiple entries and exits from the Schengen Area within the validity period.
If I got Schengen visa from the Slovak Embassy, am I allowed to enter Slovakia through an airport which is located outside of the Slovak Republic?
Yes, with a valid Schengen visa you can enter Slovakia through any border crossing – through any airport in the Schengen Area.
What should I do after the arrival in Slovakia?
A foreigner, who holds short-term visa, long-term visa or his/her entry is not subject to a visa, is required to inform a police office within three working days about the location and expected length of stay. EEA nationals must meet this obligation within ten working days of the entry. If he/she is staying at a hotel or other accommodation, the owner of the accommodation facility is required to do that instead of the foreigner.
Can I extend the visa when I am in Slovakia?
Since 1st of December 2008, in rare cases the visa may be extended to 90 days in 6 months. Visa is extended by the Ministry of Interior, only if the foreigner cannot leave the Slovak Republic due to natural disasters, humanitarian grounds or serious personal reasons. Other cases (tourism, family visits, etc.) do not justify the extension of the visa.
April 27th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Hi Paul,
all the information you can find in the article above. Yes you will have to go to Slovak embassy personaly, for the contact please see http://www.slovak-republic.org/visa-embassies/of-slovakia/#brazil.
April 27th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
Hi
At present I am staying in Stockholm Sweden
I forget to mention that I am here on Business Visa
Please advise me
April 28th, 2010 at 5:54 am
Dear Sir or Madam,
My name is Lukas, I am from Slovakia and I would like to find information regarding Nepalese citizen’s eligibility to apply for visa to Slovakia.
I have met my Nepalese girlfriend in Sydney, Australia, where we were studying together. I am coming back to Slovakia on 21 June 2010 and I would like to help my girlfriend to come to Slovakia, too. She is currently in Nepal as she has finished her studies in Sydney and her visa expired.
As we fell in love, obviously we strive to be together, and try to find the legal possibility for my girlfriend to come and live in Slovakia with me. Due to the fact that I was living in the UK before from July 2008 to September 2009, we would possibly like to go there to pursuit our postgraduate studies but I am not sure whether my girlfriend would be eligible with Slovak visa. As I am from EU, I do not have any legal obstacles. At the moment, I also have a deferred admission at Oxford Brookes University in the city of Oxford for a Master’s degree from the last year with an already paid deposit.
We are considering to get married in Slovakia to be together and either stay living there, but most favourably, go and pursuit the studies in the UK.
I am not sure, what type of visa does she need to apply for so as to staying in Slovakia and possibly moving to UK for our studies. Mainly, which embassy does she need to apply to? As far as I have researched it appears to be India or Germany where she has to apply.
In regards to the complexity of the problem, I am looking for the core information that we have to adhere to and satisfy the requirements so that she can apply as soon as it would be possible because I am travelling back home in less than two months.
I think that there will be a requirement of an invitation letter from my family, but I am not aware what type of document it is, where to obtain it and what supplementary documents are required.
We would not like to apply just for visit visa, if applicable, so that she will be able to stay in Slovakia and be able to get married. If there is any other way, could you please advise me about it?
I would be very glad for your information regarding my concerns and would appreciate your response.
Thank you very much for your help in advance.
Yours sincerely,
Lukas Kasan
April 29th, 2010 at 11:18 am
To whom it may concern,
I have a question regarding the extension of visas. In your website, it is said:
“Since 1st of December 2008, in rare cases the visa may be extended to 90 days in 6 months. Visa is extended by the Ministry of Interior, only if the foreigner cannot leave the Slovak Republic due to natural disasters, humanitarian grounds or serious personal reasons. Other cases (tourism, family visits, etc.) do not justify the extension of the visa.”
According to the website, if a foreigner would like to extend his or her short-term Schengen visa due to natural disaster, such as volcano ashes, he or she needs to apply for visa extension in the Ministry of the Interior.
So, could you please be more specific? The Ministry of the Interior is very big. To whom should foreign nationals talk? Which person or which section of the Ministry of the Interior is responsible for visa extension? Could you please tell us the contact information?
Looking forward for your reply.
Thank you in advance.
Dakujem pekne.
Majte sa.
May 1st, 2010 at 4:49 pm
Hi …., Dobre Ultra !!
I ‘am Raden from Indonesia , My girlfriend from slovakia and i would like to go to Bratislava on couple months later to confirm our marriage with my girlfriend !! my question are what kind type of visa should I apply and also the amount of fee for that all off the visa with document support !! Thanks …
May 4th, 2010 at 11:59 am
Dear Sir/madam
My Name is sundus, I’m Kenyan citizenship I’m really interesting to apply Long-term visa D, Kindly can you advice me what are the requirement such kind of VISA please
Thanks
May 4th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
Greetings,
I am engaged to a Canadian and am American myself. My fiancé has accepted a job in Bratislava for this upcoming September. I too am looking for jobs in the area. I would obviously like to stay at my soon to be husbands side. If in the event that I do not find a job before our departure, would it be more adventitious to get married in the states? if we did this, what sort of visa would i need to apply for? Or, if we get married in Bratislava (preferred), what are the conditions under which I can apply for a long term stay? Would I do this after my arrival or before?
Thank you for any assistance you can give. I have contacted the Slovak Embassey as well and am waiting to hear back. Any further clarification or buzz words you could provide would be much appreciated.
Best,
AL
May 5th, 2010 at 7:33 pm
Without any leagel situation my application was rejected by slovak embassy in india Now i want to complain about it to the authority and get to know when can i apply again?
I lost my money to travel to india in order to submit my applition if you wish to know about it i wil supply all the documents thank you
May 6th, 2010 at 11:21 am
As in my country no slovakian embassy can i get the visa through French or Spanish Embassy?
In that case my first entry has to be in France?
May 7th, 2010 at 11:19 am
hello team ,
I have a Czech WP and A short term Visa for Czech .I need to come to bratislav for some
business meeeitings and presentations to my client.Can U please let me know how long can I
stay in Slovak for these meetings ? how often can I visit Slovak ? Will I be entered back
in czech after this visit ?
May 9th, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Hi Lukas,
For visa she should apply either in India: http://www.slovak-republic.org/visa-embassies/of-slovakia/#india or if she has a residence permit in Autstralia, she can apply there: http://www.slovak-republic.org/visa-embassies/of-slovakia/#australia
If you get married she can apply for the EEA family member card and she could go and work in UK with you.
May 9th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
The contact information of the Ministry of Interior is as follows:
Address: Pribinova 2, 812 72 Bratislava
Tel.: 00421 / 2 / 5094 1111
Email: http://www.minv.sk/?kontakty-13&kontakt=1082&od=1027
Explain them what your problem is and they redirect you to the appropriate person in the Ministry.
Or contact directly the Migration Office (Ing. Bernard Priecel):
Address: Pivonková 6, 812 72 Bratislava
Tel.: 00421 / 2 / 4825 4105
Email: http://www.minv.sk/?kontakty-13&kontakt=48&od=1027
May 9th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Raden, please, read the information above, it’s all there…
May 9th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
s n, I am really sorry for your situation, but unless you are a family member of the European Economic Area, a refugee or a foreigner whom has been given subsidiary protection, visa isn’t legally eligible and the foreigner is not informed about the reason why the visa was rejected. So you can’t complain to anyone. :( But if you want to give a shot, try to contact and explain your situation to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: http://www2.mfa.sk/en/contact__us/mfa_contact
But I am pretty sure they wil reply you in the same manner as I did. Again, I’m sorry for your expenses.
May 9th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
It would be much more complicated, because you wil need to show the French embassy you flight ticket to France, the accommodation in France, etc. This is not the way…
May 9th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Hi Ginnu, if you have Czech Schengen visa, you can travel to Slovakia back and forth as you wish. But only untill the visa expires!
May 9th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
Dear Sundus, the visa requirements above are general – same douments for long term visa and same documents for short-term visa. But there has to be a valid reason why are you applying for long term visa.
May 9th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
Amanda, US citizens don’t need visa to Slovakia, so it’s more about getting a residence permit. And in that case, you either need to find a job in Slovakia, or it would help if you are a married couple. Application for a temporary residence permit should be made in person abroad at the Slovak embassy.
May 9th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
Mahesh, anyway you should leave the country. But before, contact the appropriate embassy in Sweden.
May 10th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
Hello team ,
Thank you for the reply . I have few more questions . Will you be kind enough
to answer those too..
1.After getting my residence permit in Czech after howmany days can i travel to slovak ?
2. What is the maximum number of days I can stay in slovak continuosly ?
3. Once I come back from Slovak to Czech , how many days should I stay back in Czech so
that I can travel back to Slovak once again
May 10th, 2010 at 3:14 pm
Hi Ginnu, once again, you can stay in Slovakia for any number of days and you can go back and forth as many times you wish, there is no restriction on this. But only till you have valid schengen visa or valid residence permit.
May 12th, 2010 at 9:26 am
Hello Sir/Madam,
I am Mrs. Mrunalini Salvi having a indian citizenship. From November my husband Nishant salvi is staying there in Kosice. Now even I have applied for my Visa on the basis of Family Reunion on 23rd of March, 2010.
Now on 25th April, Foreign police visited the Nishant’s place for the final confirmation. But after that till now i haven’t got any confirmation from them or the Slovak embassy in Delhi, India also not get any fax or confirmation mail from them.
Plzzz let me know… what should I do know??? I am really worried coz of this all…
May 13th, 2010 at 9:39 am
Hello Sir/Madam,
I got my visa…. Thank you soo much..
May 17th, 2010 at 9:43 pm
Hi, I’m from Peru, I went to Slovakia to visit my boyfriend and I stayed there for 3 months. I just read the information that every foreigner has to go to the Police to state her/his stay in the country. However I didn’t do this, actually i didn’t know this when I went there and I’d like to know if there’s any problem regarding this. I stayed exactly for the time I got the visa, no more no less. I’m thinking to travel again to Slovakia and I’d like to know how to proceed this time.
I hope you could help me with this information. Thank you so much in advance.
May 18th, 2010 at 12:08 am
Hi Patricia, usually the accommodation provider does this for you. But anyway, it should not affect your new visa application. Next time rather do that, because you can have some problems when leaving the country.
May 23rd, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Hello!
I am Farhad from Afghanistan.
I did apply for salvok visa, bt they refused my application.
I am nt upset that they refused my application bt i am upset that y they did nt tell the reason of my visa application.
U know better that the embassy is nt in afg bt i went iran or i stayed there fr 40 days. I was living in guest house so i spent so much money bt y do u nt tell the reason of refuse visa, even i completed the all requirments.
They annoyed and bothered me because i called them and ask abt my visa. They said yes, come in and pick up visa at 2 oclock. They took my passport and asked me come 3 o clock after ur passport. When i went 3 oclock ,they said wait the councel is writting all records of visa in computer. And they said to me come at 3 30. When i went there. I rang the bell, one iranian came out with aggresive face that wait wait wait as much as four hours, five hours. Bt i said its ok. Then i rang again they give my passport without visa. Now judge is it human rights? At least tell me y my visa is refused. I am the owner of v clean heart, i cant bear dis kind of action. Bye bye. If u love humanity, u will reply, if u dnt love it then u will nt love humanity.
May 29th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
Hi,
I intend to do my Masters Studies in Engineering from TUKE. I would like to know about the visa process for same. Also let me know if it is allowed for person under student visa to stay and search for employment afetr completing education. My country of origin is India.
Best Regards,
Justino Rodrigues
May 31st, 2010 at 11:20 am
Dear Farhad, we are not the embassy, so we cannot help you. I am very sorry for your situation, but unfortunately it is as it is – they don’t have to inform you about the reason if they refuse your visa application.
June 1st, 2010 at 12:53 pm
Can I work In All Schengen area with Schengen visa ?
Is there any work permit like Schengen Work Permit ?
Some people says that there is no work permits like Schengen Work Permit.
I am confused. What is reality ? please help me out
June 3rd, 2010 at 1:41 pm
Hi
I have applied for work permit Slovakia. Upon recent update from MFA Slovakia they said my label is ready but i haven’t received any call from embassy? I would like to know in general could we inquire Slovakia embassy using our issue(case) numbers?
Regds,
Rahim
June 6th, 2010 at 8:19 am
kindly need your advise if I am of slovakian nationality and need to travel to Canada do I have to apply for visa or no ?
or can I travel without visa ?
Kindly waiting for youe reply asap
Thx,
Nayra Adel
June 7th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
Hi Justino, the visa process is the same, but you will also need to ask for a temporary residence. After the studies the residence and visa expires, but the chances are that if you studied in Slovakia, you might get the work permit easier.
June 7th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
Schengen visa does not automaticaly allow you to work in any country. There is no such thing as Schengen work permit.
June 7th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
Hi Rahim, yes, contact them! Here is the contact info: http://www.slovak-republic.org/visa-embassies/of-slovakia/
June 7th, 2010 at 9:56 pm
Nope, Slovaks don’t need visa for short-time stays in Canada.
June 10th, 2010 at 2:03 am
Sir pls i hold Nigeria pasport and i hv south africa life partner permit on it,pls it is possible 4 me to apply 4 schengen visa,just 4 visiting,pls if possible feed me back to my email here.
Regard
Alex.A.
June 11th, 2010 at 8:46 am
Dear AAA, anybody is allowed to apply for schengen visa.
June 14th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
hello sir .,
my name is Kerolos and i am from Egypt , i applied in slovak embassy in cairo and after 18 days they refused me without any reason while i had visa from slovak embassy last year and i didnt make any problem, only i offered in first applying booking to bratislava and when i got visa from there , i got it after visa started so the booking i offered was ended so i was searchin other tickets and i found to bratislava and it was very expensive so i asked my friend there and she told me that i can search to budapest and its more cheap so i found good offer to budapest and i traveled there and directly i went to train station and i got train to kosice and there my friend was waiting me and her dad and took me to levoca and i went to foreign police and i registered and it was in poprad and i returned back before visa finish by one day cause my tickets and i applied this year to slovakia by invitation from other friend to me there and i had all papers like last year and after 14 days i called embassy and they asked my why i traveled to budapest first and i told them, i had visa for 34 days and cause i got my passport from embassy after visa started i stayed only in Slovakia 23 days so whats wrong , really i want to know and what can i do to repair this , please reply me because i wait this holiday to meet my friends and have there sometime , i am sorry for long mail but really i feel bad cause this situation happened with me without any reason
thanks
June 14th, 2010 at 8:52 pm
Dear kerolos, we recommended at this website several times to directly travel and apply for the Schengen country where you will stay. Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do if they refused your visa application. You have to deal with them… I am sorry.
June 18th, 2010 at 6:40 am
I am from pakistan.I want to participate in Trade Fair but your embassy is not here in pakistan
what should I do for visa process.kindly Informe me.
June 18th, 2010 at 9:04 am
Dear Shahzad, pls, you should apply at the embassy in Tehran, Iran. http://www.slovak-republic.org/visa-embassies/of-slovakia/#iran
June 22nd, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Sir,
I am in Ukraine on tourist visa since 10 days. My nationality is Indian. I have got Ukraine tourist visa for 90 days. I would like to visit Slovakia. If I go back to India and again apply for Slovakia tourist visa gonna be difficult rather tan applying from Ukraine.
I wish to apply Slovakia visa from the Slovakian Embassy of Ukraine.
Am I eligible to apply Slovakia tourist visa from Slovakia embassy in Ukraine?
Are Ukraine tourist visa holders allowed to apply Slovakia tourist visa from Ukraine?
I am trying to issue tourist vouchers from the travel agent of Slovakia.
Does tourist voucher is good enough to apply Slovakia tourist visa from Ukraine?
Do I need to show any sufficient financial fund together my Slovakia visa application in Ukraine?
I would be obliged to get your answers or my queries. :)
Apolo
Kiev, Ukraine
Email: nehrc@mail.com
June 25th, 2010 at 12:29 am
I’ve read some of the questions and reply.I like them. I would also hope to get good information regarding my queries. I am from Nepal and now I am studing in Bratislava. I have visa type D. I am having summer vacation these days. So, I would like to go to Nepal in August and attain some exam there but the problem is I’ve visa and permit till 31st August. When I went through type D visa,I foun “This visa does not entitle the foreigner to enter other Schengen countries on the way back. On the return journey the foreigner is required to have Schengen Visa”. If I go Nepal in august I would return back on 20th august then I would have visa up to just 11 days i.e. till 31st august. So, would I be able to return from Nepal with 10 days remaining visa? Please let me know as soon as possible. Regarding this information I am going to book the ticket for Nepal.
June 28th, 2010 at 11:47 pm
dear sir,
I am from Nepal. I am here with visa type ‘D’ as a student. I have visa till august 31st. so can i go back to Nepal now and return back in august 20th. Also do mention can i do some job or it would be illegal.
June 29th, 2010 at 11:54 am
Where and how do I pay my visa fees in South African
July 6th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
Hi,i m indian and my wife is slovakian,we got married on april.we are in india now.we have sended our marriage certificate to slovakia for registration.so after register can i go slovakia with out visa.or can i get pernamet resident in slovakia ?
July 6th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
hi i am student from kenya who wants to study in slovakia on campus do i have to make a hotel reservation like those who going for tourist BUT my univesity invitation doesnt indicate that they will provide accomodation but they inform me through mail that there is accomadation available on campus if the student asks.
July 7th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
Dear Apolo, unfortunately, you are only allowed to apply for visa in the country of your citizenship or in the country of your residence. So the rest of the questions is pointless…
July 7th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Yes, you can. You can also work in Slovakia, pls read here: http://www.slovak-republic.org/residence/
July 7th, 2010 at 4:47 pm
Malinda, pls, see the contact info here: http://www.slovak-republic.org/visa-embassies/of-slovakia/#south-africa