Long-Term Student Visa and Temporary Residence (Type D)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 30-60 days
- Fee
- 90 EUR
- Validity
- 1 year
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals accepted to study at an accredited Slovak educational institution for more than 90 days
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Financial
Must demonstrate funds of at least 12 times the subsistence minimum for one year of study
Minimum funds: EUR 3,410 for initial year
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Criminal record
Must have clean criminal record from home country
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 12
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Recent colour photograph, 35x45mm, white background, signed on the back in Latin letters
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statement, scholarship letter, sponsor guarantee with bank statement; Minimum amount: 12 times subsistence minimum (approximately EUR 3,410 for initial year), with institutions potentially requiring additional tuition proof
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Slovakia and Schengen Area; Minimum coverage: 30000 EUR
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: University dormitory confirmation, rental agreement, host declaration; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Admission letter
Must be notarized: No; Must be original: Yes; Must show program dates: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Application for National Visa / Temporary Residence (Study); Form url: https://www.mzv.sk/en/web/en/visa-and-services/national-visa
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash in local currency at embassy/consulate; Amount: 90 EUR (national visa for residence permit submission in Slovakia); 50 EUR (national visa in interest of Slovakia); student-specific exemptions may apply
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Criminal record certificate
Provide a police or criminal record certificate from the country or countries requested by the destination authority.
Validity months: 6
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain an acceptance/invitation letter from a Slovak educational institution confirmed as accredited. The letter must confirm enrolment and duration of study.
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Online application
Fill out the national visa application form available at Slovak embassy websites.
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Fee payment
Pay 90 EUR national visa application fee in cash in local currency.
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Appointment booking
Schedule an in-person appointment at the Slovak embassy or consulate. Apply 2-3 months before intended start date.
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Document submission
Submit all documents in person at the Slovak embassy/consulate. A personal interview may be conducted and biometric data collected.
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Processing wait
National visa decision within 30 days. Temporary residence processing may take up to 60 days, or 120 days in exceptional cases.
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Visa collection
Upon approval, collect the national visa. After arriving in Slovakia, register with the Foreign Police Department within 3 working days. Undergo mandatory medical examination (from EUR 150). Collect temporary residence permit card (EUR 4.50).