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VISA TYPES

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Short Term Visa

In order to travel to the Slovak Republic, the citizens of India do need a Schengen visa. The Schengen visa is a document showing that the traveller has permission to enter the Slovak Republic and other countries of the Schengen Area for a limited period of up to 90 days. The applicant may be granted visa for the purpose of tourism, business journey, family and study visit or any other purpose which does not require work or residence permit.

Tourism

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  • Overview

    This category of visa caters to people wishing to visit Slovakia for Tourist purposes. Applicants will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.

  • Visa Fees

    CATEGORY Visa Fees In Euros
    Tourist 90
    Children between 06 - 12 45

    The above-mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash/QR or by Debit/Credit Card.

    VFS Service charge:

    Applicants applying at the Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 30 Euros (Inclusive of Goods and Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) payable in cash or by Debit/Credit Card.

    Please Note:

    • The child between 0 - 12 years on the date of submission at VFS are Biometric exempt.
    • The applicable visa fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
    • The Visa fee and service charges are non-refundable in case the visa is refused.

  • Documents Required

    Document Checklist – Click here

    Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.

  • Processing Time

    From the date of receipt of application at the Embassy of Slovakia, it takes 15 working days to process the visa application. The duration of days when the application is in transit between the Visa Application Centre and the Embassy are not counted.

  • Photo Specifications

    Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

    • Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
    • Clear quality and with the face in focus
    • Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
    • Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
    • Please stick the photograph on the Visa Application Form

    If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (click here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

  • Download Forms

    pdf_icon Application for Visa

    To Download a Form:

    1. Click on the form link
    2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

      3. OR

    3. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
    4. Select Save Target As from the list
    5. Save the form on your computer.

Business/ Conference

  • Overview
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  • Overview

    Business visa application is applicable in case you are travelling for business purposes. This visa is given for travel period of less than 90 days. This visa will be issued for business purpose only; for gainful professional activities (even if the work is not financially rewarded) you have to apply for a work permit.

  • Visa Fees

    CATEGORY Visa Fees In Euros
    Business/Conference 90
    Children between 06 - 12 45

    The above-mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash/QR or by Debit/Credit Card.

    VFS Service charge:

    Applicants applying at the Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 30 Euros (Inclusive of Goods and Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) payable in cash or by Debit/Credit Card.

    Please Note:

    • The child between 0 - 12 years on the date of submission at VFS are Biometric exempt.
    • The applicable visa fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
    • The Visa fee and service charges are non-refundable in case the visa is refused.

  • Documents Required

    Document Checklist – Click here

    Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.

  • Processing Time

    From the date of receipt of application at the Embassy of Slovakia, it takes 15 working days to process the visa application. The duration of days when the application is in transit between the Visa Application Centre and the Embassy are not counted.

  • Photo Specifications

    Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

    • Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
    • Clear quality and with the face in focus
    • Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
    • Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
    • Please stick the photograph on the Visa Application Form

    If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (click here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

  • Download Forms

    pdf_icon Application for Visa

    To Download a Form:

    1. Click on the form link
    2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

      3. OR

    3. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
    4. Select Save Target As from the list
    5. Save the form on your computer.

Visiting Family/Friend

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  • Overview

    Visit to family or friend visa application is applicable in case you are travelling for visiting your family member or friend.

    General Public are hereby informed that family members of EU citizen are kindly requested to contact Embassy of Slovakia in ,Delhi pertaining to submission of their documents for visa.

  • Visa Fees

    CATEGORY Visa Fees In Euros
    Visiting Family and Friends 90
    Children between 06 - 12 45

    The above-mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash/QR or by Debit/Credit Card.

    VFS Service charge:

    Applicants applying at the Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 30 Euros (Inclusive of Goods and Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) payable in cash or by Debit/Credit Card.

    Please Note:

    • The child between 0 - 12 years on the date of submission at VFS are Biometric exempt.
    • The applicable visa fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
    • The Visa fee and service charges are non-refundable in case the visa is refused.

  • Documents Required

    Document Checklist – Click here

    Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.

  • Processing Time

    From the date of receipt of application at the Embassy of Slovakia, it takes 15 working days to process the visa application. The duration of days when the application is in transit between the Visa Application Centre and the Embassy are not counted.

  • Photo Specifications

    Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

    • Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
    • Clear quality and with the face in focus
    • Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
    • Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
    • Please stick the photograph on the Visa Application Form

    If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (click here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

  • Download Forms

    pdf_icon Application for Visa

    To Download a Form:

    1. Click on the form link
    2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

      3. OR

    3. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
    4. Select Save Target As from the list
    5. Save the form on your computer.

Study, Research or other types of Internship

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
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  • Overview

    Individuals travelling to Slovakia with the purpose of study, research or other types of internship can apply.

  • Visa Fees

    CATEGORY Visa Fees In Euros
    Study, Research or other types of internship 90
    Children between 06 - 12 45

    The above-mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash/QR or by Debit/Credit Card.

    VFS Service charge:

    Applicants applying at the Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 30 Euros (Inclusive of Goods and Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) payable in cash or by Debit/Credit Card.

    Please Note:

    • The child between 0 - 12 years on the date of submission at VFS are Biometric exempt.
    • The applicable visa fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
    • The Visa fee and service charges are non-refundable in case the visa is refused.

  • Documents Required

    Document Checklist – Click here

    Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.

  • Processing Time

    From the date of receipt of application at the Embassy of Slovakia, it takes 15 working days to process the visa application. The duration of days when the application is in transit between the Visa Application Centre and the Embassy are not counted.

  • Photo Specifications

    Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

    • Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
    • Clear quality and with the face in focus
    • Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
    • Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
    • Please stick the photograph on the Visa Application Form

    If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (click here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

  • Download Forms

    pdf_icon Application for Visa

    To Download a Form:

    1. Click on the form link
    2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

      3. OR

    3. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
    4. Select Save Target As from the list
    5. Save the form on your computer.

Cultural, Sports or Religious events and for film crews

  • Overview
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  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
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  • Overview

    Individuals travelling to Slovakia with the purpose of cultural, sports or religious events and for film crews can apply.

  • Visa Fees

    CATEGORY Visa Fees In Euros
    Cultural, Sports or Religious events and for film crews 90
    Children between 06 - 12 45

    The above-mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash/QR or by Debit/Credit Card.

    VFS Service charge:

    Applicants applying at the Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 30 Euros (Inclusive of Goods and Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) payable in cash or by Debit/Credit Card.

    Please Note:

    • The child between 0 - 12 years on the date of submission at VFS are Biometric exempt.
    • The applicable visa fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
    • The Visa fee and service charges are non-refundable in case the visa is refused.

  • Documents Required

    Document Checklist – Click here

    Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.

  • Processing Time

    From the date of receipt of application at the Embassy of Slovakia, it takes 15 working days to process the visa application. The duration of days when the application is in transit between the Visa Application Centre and the Embassy are not counted.

  • Photo Specifications

    Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

    • Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
    • Clear quality and with the face in focus
    • Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
    • Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
    • Please stick the photograph on the Visa Application Form

    If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (click here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

  • Download Forms

    pdf_icon Application for Visa

    To Download a Form:

    1. Click on the form link
    2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

      3. OR

    3. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
    4. Select Save Target As from the list
    5. Save the form on your computer.

Medical Treatment

  • Overview
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  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
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  • Overview

    Individuals travelling to Slovakia with the purpose of medical treatment can apply.

  • Visa Fees

    CATEGORY Visa Fees In Euros
    Medical Treatment 90
    Children between 06 - 12 45

    The above-mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash/QR or by Debit/Credit Card.

    VFS Service charge:

    Applicants applying at the Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 30 Euros (Inclusive of Goods and Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) payable in cash or by Debit/Credit Card.

    Please Note:

    • The child between 0 - 12 years on the date of submission at VFS are Biometric exempt.
    • The applicable visa fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
    • The Visa fee and service charges are non-refundable in case the visa is refused.

  • Documents Required

    Document Checklist – Click here

    Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.

  • Processing Time

    From the date of receipt of application at the Embassy of Slovakia, it takes 15 working days to process the visa application. The duration of days when the application is in transit between the Visa Application Centre and the Embassy are not counted.

  • Photo Specifications

    Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

    • Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
    • Clear quality and with the face in focus
    • Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
    • Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
    • Please stick the photograph on the Visa Application Form

    If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (click here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

  • Download Forms

    pdf_icon Application for Visa

    To Download a Form:

    1. Click on the form link
    2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

      3. OR

    3. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
    4. Select Save Target As from the list
    5. Save the form on your computer.

National visa

National (long-stay) visas are issued for stays of duration of more than 90 days. A national visa is the permission granted by the Slovak Republic authorising its holder for the stay in the territory of the Slovak Republic for the duration of the validity of the visa and in other Member States for a period not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period under the conditions stipulated in the Schengen Borders Code. The national visa may be issued with maximum validity of 1 year.

Employment

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  • Overview

    For guidelines on how to apply for a national visa for employment purposes, please click here.

  • Visa Fees

    CATEGORY Visa Fees In Euros
    Long Term Visa (Employment) 90
    Interest of SR - high qualified visa (D) 45

    The above-mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash/QR or by Debit/Credit Card.

    VFS Service charge:

    Applicants applying at the Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 30 Euros (Inclusive of Goods and Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) payable in cash or by Debit/Credit Card.

    Please Note:

    • The applicable visa fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
    • The Visa fee and service charges are non-refundable in case the visa is refused.

  • Documents Required

    Application Form – Click here

    For more information : https://www.mzv.sk/en/web/dilli-en/services/national-visa

  • Processing Time

    From the date of receipt of application at the Embassy of Slovakia, it takes 30 working days to process the visa application. The duration of days when the application is in transit between the Visa Application Centre and the Embassy are not counted.

  • Photo Specifications

    Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

    • Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
    • Clear quality and with the face in focus
    • Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
    • Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
    • Please stick the photograph on the Visa Application Form

    If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (click here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

  • Download Forms

    pdf_icon Application Form

    To Download a Form:

    1. Click on the form link
    2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

      3. OR

    3. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
    4. Select Save Target As from the list
    5. Save the form on your computer.