The application process
How to apply and the national long-stay routes for Slovakia.
9 Slovak resources in this topic
Requirements & how-to guidance
- How to apply for a Slovakia visaGuidance
How a short-stay Schengen visa and a Slovakia national long-stay visa are applied for, with links to the official guidance.
- Slovakia national long-stay visas (Type D)Guidance
An overview of Slovakia's national long-stay (Type D) visas for stays over 90 days.
- Documents for a Slovakia visa applicationGuidance
The papers third-country nationals typically assemble for a Slovak national (Type D) visa and a temporary-residence permit application.
- Fees for a Slovakia visa applicationGuidance
Slovakia's national visa and residence-permit administrative fees are set as state charges that vary by the purpose of the application.
- Processing times for a Slovakia visa applicationGuidance
A Slovak national visa is decided within 30 days, while a temporary-residence decision generally takes up to 90 days.
- Eligibility for a Slovakia long-stay visaGuidance
Slovakia's national long-stay routes are purpose-bound: each temporary-residence permit is tied to one authorised reason for staying.
- Slovakia's immigration authorityGuidance
The Border and Foreign Police under the Ministry of Interior handles residence, while Slovak embassies under the MFA issue national visas.
- Appointments and biometrics for a Slovakia applicationGuidance
Applications are lodged by appointment at a Slovak embassy or a Foreign Police office, and biometrics are captured for the residence card.
- After you arrive in SlovakiaGuidance
New arrivals must report their residence to the Foreign Police and, after the card is granted, provide health insurance and a medical report.