Basic Travel Requirements for Indians visiting
Slovakia
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Slovak Visa.
- An Indian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (35 mm x 45 mm) taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country.
- Travel medical insurance of 30,000 euros to cover duration of entire stay.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary
Slovakia Visa for Indians
Facts about Slovakia
Slovakia is a landlocked country in Central Europe with over 5 million residents. It shares borders in the north with Poland, Ukraine to the east, the Czech Republic to the west, Hungary to the south, and Austria to the southwest.
Slovakia has the highest number of castles and chateaux per capita in the world. One of the most famous is the Spiš Castle, which is part of the UNESCO List of World’s Cultural and Natural Heritage.
Slovakia is a member of the European Union and Schengen system, thus it can issue a Schengen visa.
Driving under the influence of alcohol is illegal in Slovakia and will land you in jail, the alcohol tolerance level is zero per cent. Avoid getting involved in drugs in any way, the penalty for drug-related offences are very severe.
Types of Slovakia Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 15 days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 15 days | 90 days |
| Student visa | 15 days | 90 days – one year |
| Work visa | 15 days | more than 90 days |
General Requirements for Slovakia Visa
- An Indian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (35 mm x 45 mm) taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country.
- Travel medical insurance of 30,000 euros to cover duration of entire stay.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary
Slovakia Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Indians traveling to Slovakia for tourism purposes can apply for the Slovakian tourist visa.
- Slovakia is a Schengen country, so you can apply for a Schengen visa.
- This visa is valid for 90 days but can be extended to 180 days on special circumstances.
- A copy of your return-ticket reservation must be provided. It is not recommended to purchase the ticket before obtaining the visa.
- Travelers are required to provide travel medical insurance confirmation of minimum 30,000 € coverage within Slovakia and the entire Schengen area.
- The currency restriction for entry into and exit out of Slovakia is 10,000 euros.
- Upon arrival in Slovakia, you must register with the local Border and Alien Police within three working days if you are staying in a private home. Hotels and official accommodation providers will register you automatically.
- Slovak authorities strictly enforce residency laws. Foreigners who stay beyond 90 days without a residency permit may be ordered to depart, or may even be deported with a possible ban on re-entry to the entire Schengen area.
- Domestic and foreign organized criminal organizations are well established in Slovakia. Though uncommon, violent incidents sometimes do occur.
- Within Bratislava the tourism industry is generally regulated and rules are regularly enforced. Hazardous areas/activities are identified with appropriate signage and professional staff is typically on hand in support of organized activities.
- In the event of an injury, appropriate medical treatment is widely available in the city.
- If you are over 15 years of age, you are required by law to carry a passport and/or a Slovak identity card at all times. A photocopy of your passport is not sufficient, although we recommend that you keep a photocopy of your passport in a safe place.
- Slovak customs authorities enforce strict regulations concerning temporary import or export of firearms, antiquities, medications, and business equipment
Slovakia Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Slovakian business visa is for Indians visiting Slovakia for business purposes.
- Applicants are required to provide a formal invitation letter from the Slovakian company they will be visiting.
- This letter must include the company’s detailed address and other means of contact, as well as the dates and true purpose of your visit.
- Either the employer or the partner company must state who will be responsible for covering the applicant’s expenses during their stay in Slovakia.
- Your travel insurance must be valid for the entire length of stay in Slovakia. The minimum coverage of the policy must be EUR 30,000, covering expenses arising from a sudden illness or accident or repatriation expenses in case of death in the country.
- Business travelers cannot be gainfully employed while they are in the country with this visa.
- A confirmation of hotel reservation or any other means of accommodation should be submitted.
- If there were previous trade relations between the traveler and the company, proof of such must be provided.
- Working applicants may be required to provide salary slips from the last three months during the application.
- Extending a Slovakian short-stay visa is only possible in exceptional cases where new facts and special reasons arise after entry in Slovakia.
Slovakia Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Slovakia student visa permits students from India to study in one of the recognized educational institutions in Slovakia.
- This visa is valid for 3 months to a year, depending on the course you want to study.
- Once your student visa is approved, you can then proceed to apply for a residence permit.
- The Slovakian residence permit for students is usually granted for one year at a time after which it can be renewed.
- Acceptance into the institution you have applied for should be confirmed before initiating the visa application process.
- To be eligible for a Slovakian student visa or residence permit, you must provide the official letter of acceptance issued by the Slovakian university/educational institute offering the admission.
- This letter should indicate the course the applicant has been admitted to study, the course duration, and how the student hopes to finance the study.
- Indians in Slovakia may be allowed to work for a limited period of time as long as it does not interfere with their studies.
- Students must have at least EUR 400 per month for staying in Slovakia. This means the student must have a minimum of EUR 4,800 per year for their expenses in Slovakia.
- You must provide proof of your financial ability to support yourself financially during your entire period of study in Slovakia and also for your return transportation.
- Children under the age of 18 years are required to have the original copy of their birth certificate. If they are traveling without their parents or one of their parents, a letter of consent signed by both their parents should be provided.
- Submission of incomplete documentation or refusal to appear for a special visa interview may result in the rejection of your visa application.
Slovakia Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Slovakian work visa is issued to Indians traveling to Slovakia for work purposes.
- The employer is required to register the foreigner (employee) to the Labour, Social Affairs and Family Office within 7 days of the foreigner’s arrival.
- Foreigners are required to register social insurance before the start of the work.
- Health Insurance system registration is also important. The foreigner must register within 8 days of arrival into Slovakia.
- Indians who want to work in Slovakia should apply for a temporary residence permit and also a work permit.
- Work permits can be issued for up to 2 years or 5 years depending on the international treaty. For seasonal workers work permits can be issued for up to 90 days for 12 consecutive months.
- Work permit is non-transferable. It is issued for a specific employment with a specific employer and it is also binding as to the type of work and place of work. If you want to change your employer, you will have to apply for a new work permit.
- Work permits are issued by the Labor Office locally competent according to your future place of work.
- Applicants should make sure that their employer report a job vacancy at least 10 working days before submitting the application for a work permit.
- The application for a work permit must be submitted with the following documents:
- Official application form for a work permit printed, signed and completed in Slovak language.
- Copy of the document on residence.
- Contract of employment or written promise of employment.
- Educational qualifications.
- Written power of attorney (this is needed if the application is submitted on your behalf by your future employer or by the company you were deployed to).
Slovakia Visa Fees
Tourist visa
60.00 (EUR)
Business visa
60.00 (EUR)
Student visa
60.00 (EUR)
Work visa
60.00 (EUR)
Slovakia Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
India
New Delhi
Slovakian Embassy in New Delhi, India — Stefánia út 22-24 New Delhi 110021 India
www.newdelhi.mofa.sk
skdelhi@giasdl00.vnsl.com.in
(+91) 21 310 1068 (+91) 21 315 1429