Slovakia
General visa requirements for travelling to Slovakia. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
Have a specific passport country? Check your specific route.
Transit visa (Airport Transit Visa (Type A))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 1 days
- Processing time
- 15-45 calendar days
- Fee
- 90 EUR
- Validity
- 180 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Required for nationals of: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Recent colour photograph, 35x45mm, white background
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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: No
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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 (Airport Transit); Form url: https://www.mzv.sk/en/web/en/visa-and-services/schengen-visa
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash at embassy; Amount: 90 EUR (adults); 45 EUR (children 6-11); free (children under 6)
How to apply
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Online application
Fill out the Schengen visa application form specifying airport transit purpose.
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Document gathering
Gather valid passport (issued within last 10 years, valid 3+ months beyond transit date), photograph, confirmed onward flight ticket, and valid visa for destination country if required.
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Fee payment
Pay 90 EUR visa fee.
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Document submission
Submit at Slovak embassy/consulate or visa application center.
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Processing wait
Processing takes 15 calendar days, up to 45 in exceptional cases.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with airport transit visa sticker.
Transit visa (Schengen Transit (Visa-Free))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 1 days
- Fee
- Free
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Citizens of Annex II (visa-exempt) countries. Also exempt: holders of valid Schengen visas, long-stay visas, or residence permits from Schengen states; holders of valid visas or residence permits from the United States, Canada, Japan, or the United Kingdom.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
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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: No