Schengen Visa-Free Short Stay (Business)
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 180 days
- Entry
- Single entry
No gainful employment permitted.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Must hold valid passport from an Annex II (visa-exempt) country
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Purpose of visit
Visit must be for business activities such as meetings, conferences, negotiations, or trade fairs. No gainful employment permitted.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, cash, credit cards, company guarantee 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, company-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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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Invitation letter from Slovak business entity or proof of business meetings/conferences
How to apply
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Document gathering
Ensure passport validity, prepare invitation letter from Slovak company, proof of accommodation, return flight, travel insurance, and proof of funds.