Slovakia Visa
Slovakia is a landlocked country in Central Europe, bordered by Austria to the west, the Czech Republic to the northwest, Hungary to the south, Poland to the north and Ukraine to the east.
Depending on the purpose of your travel to Slovakia, there are different types of visas that will apply to the occasson.
TYPES OF SLOVAKIA VISA
Tourist visa –for those travellers looking to visit Slovakia for purpose of tourism.
Business visa – A business visa is given to those who are planning to visit Slovakia for engaging in temporary work or business.
Visa for medical treatment –for people seek better medical treatment or specialized treatment for a disease that cannot be treated in their own country.
This is a special visa given to applicants who want to travel to Slovakia to participate in cultural, film or sporting events.
Applicants who are intending to undertaking a recognised course of study in Slovakia should apply for Student visa.
Transit visa –a transit visa is required if there is a scheduled layover of a few hours in Slovakia before heading to your destination.
If your travel is related to attending intergovernmental meetings, consultations, negotiations or events, you will need to apply for a special official visit visa.
REQUIREMENTS OF SLOVAKIA VISA
These are Slovakia visa requirements you will need to furnish while applying for the visa.
- Firstly, download the application form, fill it completely and with sincerity.
- 2 photos must be attached; the photo should be of passport format – a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
- Your passport and copies of your previous visas
- A copy of your return-ticket reservation.
- Travel medical insurance confirmation
- A cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Slovakia and itinerary
- Dummy Air Ticket with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Slovakia
- Hotel Accomodation for the whole duration
- Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable)
- Means of subsistence
Depeding on the purpose of stay, some addtional documents may be required to submit along with you visa application.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A SLOVAKIA VISA
The way to apply for Slovakia visa is the same as other schengen visa country, to apply for Slovakia visa just follow these steps:
Determine the type of Schengen Visa that you need to apply for.
Gather the required documents for a Schengen visa to Belgium.
Schedule your appointment for VFS
Submit your application at VFS on your appointment date: The process usually goes like this: Arrival and waiting period, Submission of documents, Biometrics, Visa payment
Wait for the results of your Schengen Visa application
SLOVAKIA VISA APPLICATION FORM
All applicants must download the visa application form, fill in the required details and submit it with mandatory documents to start the process for a Slovakia visa.
You can download Slovakia visa application form from internet or get directly from the embassy or consulate. It is recommended to contact nearest Slovakia embassy or consulate before starting prepare all required documents for application process.