VISA
Visa
for foreigners to enter the Slovak Republic
In order to ensure the information is correct and up to date, there may be changes which we
are not aware of. And
different countries have different rules for the visa application. It is always a good idea
to check the latest
regulations in your country. This page just gives some general information of the visa
application.
Where can I apply for a visa?
If your travel destination is one Schengen Member State, you should
lodge the application
at
the diplomatic mission of that Member State. If your travel destination includes more
than
one Member State, the application should be lodged at the diplomatic mission of the
Member
State of the main destination. The main destination is understood to be the destination
where the applicant intends to spend the longest time or where the main purpose of the
intended journey is carried out. If no main destination can be determined, you should
lodge
your visa application at the diplomatic mission of the Member State whose external
border
you intend to cross first.
The list of diplomatic missions of the Slovak Republic
The Schengen visa application shall be lodged at the territorially
competent Slovak
diplomatic mission. If the foreigner is residing in the third country (other than the
country of his nationality), s/he may submit his/her visa application at the diplomatic
mission territorially competent for the country of his current residence. Any exemption
from
the rule shall be profoundly justified by the applicant and is subject to approval of
the
diplomatic mission.
Apart from the possibility to apply for a visa directly at the
diplomatic mission, there is a possibility to lodge the Schengen visa application in the
visa centre, as long as the Slovak Republic is cooperating with an external service
provider
in the country of your residence.
What type of visa do I need?
The type of visa you need depends on the length and purpose of your
visit. The visa can
be
issued for one, two or multiple entries. A decision on the validity of visa, length of
stay
and number of entries is made by the diplomatic mission in line with the Schengen rules.
Airport transit visa (A)
Attend in person:
You can usually stay in the international transit area at the
airport without a visa,
while
waiting for a connecting flight. However, some nationals or categories are required to
have
a valid visa, even if they do not leave the international transit area. An airport
transit
visa authorizes the holder to transit solely through the airport's international transit
area.
Uniform Schengen visa (C)
In general, the Member States issue uniform Schengen visas valid at
the territory of all
Member States. The uniform Schengen visa entitles its holder to enter and stay in the
Schengen area for a duration of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period, which
entails
considering the 180-day period preceding each day of stay. The Schengen visa may be
issued
with maximum validity of 5 years.
In certain cases a territorial validity of a visa
may
be limited to the territory of the Member State which has issued the visa or to the
territory of some but not all Member States. Information on the territorial validity is
indicated on the visa.
National (long-stay) visa (D)
National (long-stay) visa may be issued for stays of duration of
more than 90 days. A
third
country national may be granted a national visa, if
a) it is necessary in relation with the granting of a residence
permit in the Slovak
Republic;
b) the applicant is older than 15 years and is accepted for language
education at a language school in
the
extent of not less than 25 lessons per week;
c) it is necessary in order to fulfil the obligations of the Slovak
Republic following
from
international treaties;
d) it is in the interest of the Slovak Republic;
e) the applicant is a family member of a foreigner who was granted
asylum or subsidiary
protection.
The national visa entitles its holder to reside in the Slovak
Republic for the duration
of
its validity but also in other Member States for a period not exceeding 90 days in any
180-day period. The national visa may be issued with maximum validity of 1 year.
Please note that if the length of stay of a foreigner in the Slovak
Republic exceeds 90
days
the foreigner shall apply for a residence permit or a national visa (if the criteria for
the
granting of the national visa are met).
Further information on conditions for the issuance of national
visas
Which document should I submit with a visa application?
In general, when lodging the application the applicant is required to:
1) present a completed application form
2) present a valid
travel document
3)
present
a full-face colour photo, conform to ICAO standards
4) allow the collection of his
fingerprints
5) provide supporting documents indicating the purpose and conditions
of
the journey
6) where applicable, provide proof of possession of adequate and valid
travel medical insurance
NOTICE:
Should your application be denied, the organizing committee cannot
change the decision of
visa officer, nor will ICMRED engage in discussion or correspondence with the visa
application center on behalf of the applicant. The registration fee CANNOT be refunded
when
the VISA application of individual being denied.
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