Slovakia is a nation in Central Europe that has a diverse population, beautiful buildings, and ancient customs. Every year, millions of people from all over the world travel there since it is a desirable and well-liked location. However, not everyone may find traveling to Slovakia to be as easy. Most foreign nationals must apply for a visa to Slovakia. Even a simple tourist visit can occasionally require a visa. Depending on whether a person is traveling for business, pleasure, transit, employment, education, or family reasons, Slovakia provides many visa categories.
Slovakia visa types
Sometimes it might be difficult to decide which form of visa you desire. You can select between a Schengen (Tourist) and a long-term visa depending on your intended length of stay or the reason for your trip.
Schengen
For a brief stay of up to 90 days, this type permits its bearer to enter Slovakia or another Schengen nation. Typically, it is given out for travel, business, or family purposes. No residence permit is necessary.
D Visa
If you want to study, reside, or work in Slovakia for a period longer than 90 days, you must get this type. Foreign nationals are granted the D visa, sometimes known as a national visa, which has a 365-day validity period (one year). It entitles the holder to three months’ stay in other Schengen nations when traveling there. It needs a work permit and a residency permit.
Required documents
To apply for a Slovak visa, the following primary papers are needed:
Application form
In addition to the other essential papers, you must provide a completed application form. You may either obtain the form on the embassy’s website or pick it up in person at the embassy.
Authentic passport
A passport with at least six months of remaining validity and two blank pages that is not more than 10 years old is required.
Passport-size images
Provide recently taken passport images. Include a biometric photo that complies with the Schengen photo specifications (3 x 3.5 cm or 4 x 6 cm in size).
A travel schedule
A letter outlining your flight’s specifics like time, dates, etc.
Evidence of accommodations
Include proof that you have a place to stay or can afford one with your application. The place to stay might be specified in a hotel reservation or a letter of invitation from a relative or acquaintance.
Medical travel insurance
Evidence that your travel insurance covers medical emergencies in Slovakia and the Schengen Area for at least €30,000. When you arrive in Slovakia and apply for a long-term visa, you need also to apply for long-term health insurance.
Account statement
To demonstrate that you have enough money to remain and travel to Slovakia, you must provide a statement from your bank account. Additionally, you need to submit a statement of your wages for the last three months.
Request letter
Together with the rest of your paperwork, write a letter outlining why you are visiting Slovakia.
Visa fee receipt
The receipt for the fee payment must be included with the remainder of your paperwork.
Application process
To obtain a visa for Slovakia, you should:
Select the kind of visa
Depending on the reason for your trip, decide what kind of visa to apply for (tourism, work, business, family visit, study, etc.).
Schedule an appointment
Before turning up for your application, embassies demand a scheduled appointment. To schedule an appointment, get in touch with the Slovak Embassy in Pakistan.
Complete the application
Complete the embassy application form with all the necessary details. The visa application form is available online, where you may print it off and submit it.
Submit the necessary paperwork
Check your documentation against the document checklist to make sure you have everything the embassy requires.
Show up for the interview
Make sure to arrive promptly for the visa interview.
Wait for reply
After submitting your application, watch for the embassy’s answer. If you are applying for a long-stay visa, the response to your application can take several weeks.
Process duration
It typically takes 10 to 15 days to process an application. Your application must be turned in at least 15 days before your departure date and no sooner than six months beforehand. Within 30 days of filing, the embassy decides on a D (long-stay) application. Though delays might occur for several reasons, bear in mind that it can take longer for your application to be processed.
