Visas for Slovakia, without the guesswork

Short stays in Slovakia run on the shared Schengen rules — one C visa (or none, for exempt passports) covers all 29 countries. Everything else is national: where you apply, who runs the centres, and every stay over 90 days.

How Slovakia takes applications

Good to know about Slovakia

• Slovakia keeps more of its visa intake in-house (embassy appointments) than its neighbours — expect earlier cut-off times and stricter document originals requirements.
• Temporary residence applications can be filed at the Foreigners' Police inside Slovakia if you are there legally — a useful alternative to embassy queues.

Staying longer than 90 days

Long stays use national D visas and residence permits decided by the Foreigners' Police; work routes need a confirmed vacancy registered with the labour office.

Check your situation

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