Slovakia visa requirements for Egyptians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Egyptians visiting Slovakia

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Slovak Visa.

  • Passport with a validity 3 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport must have been issued within the last 10 years and contain at least two blank pages.
  • Correctly filled visa application form duly signed by the applicant.
  • One passport-sized photograph not older than six months taken with a white background. The photograph should not be attached to the visa application form.
  • Original copy of bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
  • Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
  • Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Travel itinerary.

Slovakia Visa for Egyptians

Facts about Slovakia

Slovakia is a landlocked country in Central Europe with over 5 million residents. It shares borders in the north with Poland, Ukraine to the east, the Czech Republic to the west, Hungary to the south, and Austria to the southwest.

Slovakia has the highest number of castles and chateaux per capita in the world. One of the most famous is the Spiš Castle, which is part of the UNESCO List of World’s Cultural and Natural Heritage.

Slovakia is a member of the European Union and Schengen system, thus it can issue a Schengen visa.

Driving under the influence of alcohol is illegal in Slovakia and will land you in jail, the alcohol tolerance level is zero per cent. Avoid getting involved in drugs in any way, the penalty for drug-related offences are very severe.

Ensure you have a means of identification with you at all times. Random checks may be carried out by the authorities at any time. You may be arrested if you are not found with a valid means of identification.

Types of Slovakia Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 15 days 90 days
Business visa 15 days 90 days
Medical visa 15 days 90 days
Student visa 15 days More than 90 days
Transit visa 15 days 5 days

General Requirements for Slovakia Visa

  • Passport with a validity 3 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport must have been issued within the last 10 years and contain at least two blank pages.
  • Correctly filled visa application form duly signed by the applicant.
  • One passport-sized photograph not older than six months taken with a white background. The photograph should not be attached to the visa application form.
  • Original copy of bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
  • Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
  • Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Travel itinerary.
Slovakia Tourist visa Slovakia Business visa Slovakia Medical visa Slovakia Student visa Slovakia Transit visa

Slovakia Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Tourist Visa is issued to foreigners traveling to Slovakia for the purpose of sightseeing, recreation, and relaxation.
  • People applying for this visa might have been invited by their friends and relatives residing in the country.
  • An invitation from your host in the country is required. The letter should introduce the applicant and state the relationship between the applicant and the host.
  • Tourists in the country are permitted to attend events and festivals that are of interest to them.
  • If the applicant of this visa is employed, a certificate of employment from his/her employer is required. The letter should state the applicant’s job position, salary level, and the length of employment.
  • Applicants who are under the age of 18 years are expected to be in possession of the original copy of their birth certificate, as well as a notarized consent signed by both their parents.
  • Holders of this visa cannot take up paid or unpaid employment during their time in the country.
  • Proof that the applicant has made payment for the visa application fee is required.
  • Non-Egyptians are required to present a copy of their residence permit.
  • Documents to be submitted should be in English language.

Slovakia Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Business travelers visiting Slovakia for the purpose of developing and maintaining business relationships between the applicant’s company and the host company.
  • Businessmen and businesswomen can negotiate and sign business contracts with their business partners during various business meetings.
  • During your time in the country, you are allowed to attend conferences, seminars, and trade fairs.
  • An invitation issued by the business partner or institution in Slovakia is required. The invitation should introduce the applicant and state the nature of the business to be carried out. The duration and purpose of the visa should be stated in the letter.
  • A letter from the applicant’s employer should be provided. The letter should state the applicant’s job position, salary level, and the duration of the business leave.
  • The business letter provided by the sponsoring company should clearly state the entity that would be responsible for the applicant’s finances in Slovakia.
  • Proof of previous trade relations between the host company and the sponsoring company should be provided, if any.
  • Non-Egyptians applying for this visa from Egypt must provide a valid copy of their residence permit.
  • Proof that the payment of visa application fee has been made is required.

Slovakia Medical Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Eligible applicants of this visa are those who are not in good health condition and have the intention of seeking medical treatment in Slovakia.
  • A certificate the applicant’s medical doctor in Egypt stating the medical history of the patient and the kind of medical treatment needed by the applicant is required.
  • An official document from the receiving medical institution in Slovakia confirming acceptance of the patient and confirming that it can perform the specific medical treatment needed should be provided.
  • Any other correspondence between the sending medical doctor and the receiving medical institution should be made available.
  • Proof of financial arrangement made is required.
  • Minors applying for this visa are required to provide the original copy of their birth certificate during the visa application. Also, a letter of consent signed by both parents of the minor should be provided.
  • Foreigners in Egypt are not permitted to take up paid or unpaid employment during their time in the country.
  • Proof of payment of visa application fee is required.
  • Non-Egyptians are required to present a copy of their residence permit in Egypt.
  • All the documents to be presented during the visa application process should be in English.

Slovakia Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Foreigners who have the intention of studying in an academic institution in Slovakia are the eligible applicants of this visa.
  • Applicants who have not been accepted into an academic institution in the country will not be issued this visa.
  • Letter of admission from the institution the applicant has been accepted into should be provided. The letter should state the course the applicant has been accepted to study and the duration of the study programme.
  • Certificates and transcripts gotten from the previously attended schools by the applicant should be provided.
  • The applicant should provide a document from his/her local physician in Egypt stating that the applicant is in good health condition.
  • Students are permitted to work for a part-time when school is in session and full-time when school is on break.
  • This visa is valid for the duration of the study programme.
  • Proof of sufficient means of subsistence is required.
  • All requested documents have to be translated into English or Slovakian.

Slovakia Transit Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa enables foreigners traveling from one non-schengen country to another non-schengen country to pass through the schengen states.
  • Applicants of the transit visa are required to be in possession of the visa and other entry permits of their destination country.
  • Foreigners are expected to present the flight ticket to their destination country during the visa application process.
  • Minors applying for this visa are required to present the original copy of their birth certificate. A letter of consent signed by both the parents of the child should be presented.
  • You are not allowed to enroll in an academic institution or take up paid or unpaid employment.
  • The transit period cannot exceed 5 days.
  • Non-Egyptians applying for this visa from Egypt are required to provide a copy of their residence permit.
  • All the documents to be submitted should be in English.

Slovakia Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

60.00 (EUR)

Business visa

60.00 (EUR)

Medical visa

60.00 (EUR)

Student visa

75.00 (EUR)

Transit visa

60.00 (EUR)

Slovakia Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Egypt

Location

Address

Cairo

3, Adel Hussein Rostom, Ramses, Cairo, Egypt.

https://mzv.sk/web/kahira-en

emb.cairo@mzv.sk

+2 (02) 3335 8240

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Slovakia a good country?

Slovakia is a great country to live in and develop your business.

What is Slovakia most famous for?

The best-known park is the High Tatras with peaks over 2500m, and it is popular for hiking and skiing.

What is the biggest mistake people make when visiting Slovakia?

A mistake tourist make is using taxis in Bratislava just like any other country. It is better to install some applications like Hopin Taxi, Uber, Liftago or just simply call a taxi as it is cheaper than if you stop a taxi.

What time of the year is it best to visit Slovakia?

The best time of the year to visit Slovakia is from May to September.

What are some unexpected things first-time visitors to Slovakia notice?
First-time visitors will notice teenagers hitch-hiking alone without fear, warm and friendly people, and huge stork nests atop electric poles.