Long-Term Diplomatic/Official Visa (Type D)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 30-60 days
- Fee
- 0 EUR
- Validity
- 1 year
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Diplomatic agents, consular officers, administrative/technical staff, and their family members assigned to missions in Slovakia
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Purpose of visit
Must be assigned to a diplomatic mission, consular post, or international organization in Slovakia
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 12
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Application for Long-Stay Visa (Diplomatic); Form url: https://www.mzv.sk/en/web/en/visa-and-services/national-visa
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather diplomatic or service passport, verbal note from sending government, completed application form. Application must be submitted well in advance of planned departure.
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Document submission
Application submitted through the Slovak MFA Diplomatic Protocol department. No fee required.
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Processing wait
Processing typically takes 30-60 days through the Diplomatic Protocol.
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Visa collection
Collect long-term visa. Upon arrival, register with the Slovak MFA Diplomatic Protocol for accreditation.