Slovakia
General visa requirements for travelling to Slovakia. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Journalist visa (Schengen Visa-Free Short Stay (Journalist))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 180 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Citizens of Annex II (visa-exempt) countries
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Purpose of visit
Journalism, media coverage, press activities for stays up to 90 days
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Press credentials
Provide a press card, assignment letter or accreditation from the media organisation you represent.
Journalist visa (Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Journalist - Type C))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 15-45 calendar days
- Fee
- 90 EUR
- Validity
- 180 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Citizens of Annex I countries requiring a Schengen visa
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Purpose of visit
Must be a qualified journalist, media professional, or press representative travelling for media coverage or reporting. Must provide press credentials or proof of professional media activity.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Recent colour photograph, 35x45mm, white background
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, employer guarantee, media organization funding letter; Minimum amount: 56 EUR per day
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Entire 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: Hotel reservation, employer-arranged accommodation; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Schengen Visa Application Form; Form url: https://www.mzv.sk/en/web/en/visa-and-services/schengen-visa
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash in local currency at embassy/consulate; Amount: 90 EUR (adults); 45 EUR (children 6-11); free (children under 6)
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Press credentials
Provide a press card, assignment letter or accreditation from the media organisation you represent.
How to apply
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Online application
Fill out the Schengen visa application form specifying journalism/media as purpose.
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Document gathering
Gather passport, photographs, press card, letter from media organization (signed by editor-in-chief), proof of funds, accommodation, return flight, travel insurance.
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Fee payment
Pay 90 EUR visa fee.
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Appointment booking
Schedule appointment at Slovak embassy/consulate or VFS Global center.
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Document submission
Submit all documents in person at appointment.
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Biometrics
Provide fingerprints and photograph if not already in VIS.
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Processing wait
15 calendar days standard, up to 45 days in exceptional cases.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa sticker.