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How to get a Slovakia visa from Cambodia
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Cambodian passport holders travelling to Slovakia.
Visa types & fees
3 visa options for travelling to Slovakia.
Student visa
Processing time15 working days
Validityduration of study
Tourist visa
Processing time15 working days
Validity90 days
Transit visa
Processing time15 working days
Validity5 days
Application requirements
Documents Cambodian applicants need to provide.
- A Cambodian passport issued not more than 10 years earlier and valid for at least 3 months from the date of departure from Slovakia.
- The passport must contain at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
- Previously issued Schengen visa (if there is any).
- Completely filled and signed visa application form.
- Two identical passport photographs with a light background.
- Travel insurance worth a minimum of 30,000 € and valid for the entire Schengen area.
- Cover letter.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Proof of sufficient funds for the trip.
- Letter of invitation.
- Flight itinerary.
- Birth certificate for minors.
- Return trip ticket.
- Proof of paid visa fees.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- The Slovakia tourist visa is for leisure, tourism and recreational purposes.
- It is also for visiting friends and families residing in the country.
- This visa is a 90-day visa and can only be extended under special circumstances as determined by the immigration officer.
- After every 90 days stay, you have to be out of the country for another 90 days before you will be allowed to re-enter.
- If you have been previously issued a Schengen visa, they should be presented.
- Tourists must have a form of accommodation for the duration of their stay in Slovakia.
- If you will stay with a relative or friend, the host should present a cover letter, introducing the applicant and stating the duration of the trip, accommodation address and contact details.
- An invitation letter from your friend or relative in Slovakia that you would be staying with is required.
- For applicants travelling with a tour agency, a letter from the organizer is required.
- A bank statement, paycheck or salary slip of the applicant, issued not more than 6 months from the application date should be presented.
- All applicants are to have a medical insurance certificate that will be valid for the duration of the trip. The certificate should be worth at least 30,000 Eur.
- It is possible for the immigration office to deny an applicant a visa without any reason and the decision is irreversible.
- Overstaying your visa is illegal and violators will be fined.
Transit visa
- The Slovak transit visa is a Schengen visa that allows individuals to travel within the Schengen area without any restrictions.
- There are two types of Schengen transit visa, airport transit (type A) and transit visa (type B).
- Type A transit visa is issued to individuals who are switching from one flight to another in Slovakia.
- This visa entitles the foreigner to only pass through the international transit area of airports.
- It is valid for as long as it takes to switch flights.
- Type B transit visa allows individuals travelling from one non-Schengen country to another non-Schengen country to pass through Slovakia.
- This type B transit visa allows a stay of up to 5 days on Slovakia grounds.
- Holders of the type B transit visa can go on tours of the country for as long as their visa is valid.
- Onward trip ticket and visa for the next country is a part of the requirements for this visa to prove that the individual is only transiting.
- This visa costs 60 Euro and the fees are non-negotiable and non-refundable.
- Those staying for up to five days are required to have accommodation in Slovakia.
- Proof of sufficient funds for both trips are also required.
Student visa
- The Slovakia student visa is granted to locals of other countries who want to come to Slovakia for the purpose of studying.
- It also allows its holders to engage in training, researches and internships.
- It typically takes 15 working days to process this visa but it could be longer in some cases.
- A recently signed acceptance letter from the recognized school in Slovakia that the student is applying to should be submitted.
- You cannot apply for this visa unless you have been granted admission.
- Evidence of your accommodation for your studies should be provided.
- If you would be staying in a dormitory, the dormitory contract should be signed by both the applicant and an official of the dormitory.
- Students can also stay in a rented apartment. A contract specifying the address and details of the facility and the owner would have to be presented.
- Proof of your academic records and qualifications for previous degrees is required.
- There is no age limit for individuals that can apply for this visa.
- Minors are to submit their birth certificate and a signed declaration of consent from both parents or guardians.
- It is advisable to apply for your visa at least three months before your trip.
- Overstaying your visa is illegal and you would be deported and fined.
- A physical interview is usually required for all visa applicants.
Where to apply
Slovakia embassy & visa application centers in Cambodia.
Phnom Penh
AddressThere is no embassy or consulate of Slovakia in Cambodia. Applicants are to visit neighboring countries for their visa processing.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a dress code in Slovakia
Tourists can dress the way they want to in Slovakia, however, when visiting a church for any reason, you are to dress appropriately. If you are dressed in scanty or revealing clothing, you may be asked to leave the church.
Can I use public toilets for free in Slovakia
Most public toilets especially those found in restaurants and cafe are usually paid for so tourists are to keep that in mind when using public toilets.
Is Slovakia safe for tourists
Slovakia is considered extremely safe for tourists to visit. The crime rate in the country is extremely low and violent crimes are almost non-existent. Tourists should be on the lookout for pickpockets though as they can be common.
What is the main religion in Slovakia
Majority of the persons residing in Slovakia are Christians. 62% of them are Latin Church of Catholicism Christians, Protestant Christians are about 9% and Greek Catholics are 4%.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Slovakia visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.