Slovakia visa requirements for Mauritians

Travel and visa requirements

Slovak Visa is not required for Mauritians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Mauritius passport holders visiting Slovakia can stay visa-free for 90 days.
  • Mauritius passport holders are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure from Slovakia.
  • Mauritius passport holders must have a return/onward ticket, and must also provide proof of hotel accommodation.
  • Mauritians visiting Slovakia can extend their stay for 90 days at the immigration office. 
  • Mauritians visiting Slovakia with pets must have a certificate of vaccination and must obtain an import license from the embassy or high commission. 
  •  Mauritians visiting Slovakia must check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines.
  • Direct flights are available from the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Plaine Magnien, Mauritius to Bratislava, Slovakia. The estimated flight time is between 11 - 12 hours.
  • Christianity is the most widely practiced religion in Slovakia. The majority (62%) of Slovaks belong to the Latin Church of Catholicism; with the addition of a further 4% of Greek (Byzantine) Catholics, all Catholics account for 66%. Members of a Protestant denomination, mainly Lutheran or Reformed, account for 9%.
  • Because the time zone currently used in Slovakia is the Central European Summer Time (GMT+2), Mauritius is 2 hours ahead of Slovakia.
  • Getting around Slovakia is possible through various public means of transportation including Public Buses, Trains, Car hires, Taxis.
  • In Slovakia, the power plugs and sockets are of type E. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • The climate of Slovakia can be described as a typical European continental influenced climate with warm, dry summers and fairly cold winters. In summer daytime temperatures reach 20-25°C, but sometimes quite higher, 30°C or more.
  • The best time to visit Slovakia and take advantage of its natural attractions is during the warmest time of the year that is from May to the end of October.
  • Slovak is the official language in Slovakia, is spoken by more than 80% of the population, and is given priority over other languages in Slovakia.
  • Visitors might want to pick up some basic Slovak phrases to help them navigate communications in rural spaces.
  • Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it. Photo subjects or their guardians might need to be tipped in some cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Slovakia known for?

The best-known park is the High Tatras with peaks over 2500m, and it is a popular place for hiking and skiing. Meanwhile, Slovak Paradise is popular for exploring the caves; whereas Low Tatras is the largest national park full of mountains and green valleys.

Is Slovakia Safe?

Slovakia is a safe country to visit. Crime rates are low, even by European standards and violent crime is almost non-existent. Pickpockets are definitely a problem, though much less so than in other European countries and top destinations.

What food is Slovakia famous for?

Slovak cuisine was greatly influenced by the food of two neighboring countries Hungary and Austria and to add to the spice of life, the dishes vary from one region to the next. The Slovak dishes use items such as pork, poultry, cabbage, wheat and potato flour, cheese from cows and sheep, potatoes, onions, and garlic.

What is the national dish of Slovakia?

Bryndzové Halušky is a type of local potato dumplings (similar to gnocchi), mixed with traditional bryndza sheep cheese, and grated smoked sheep cheese sprinkled on top with bacon pieces. The national dish of Slovakia is called Bryndzové Halušky. It's a bit gooey and looks like porridge.

What was Slovakia currency before the Euro?

Euro is the official currency in Slovakia since the 1st of January 2009. Any Euro coin is valid in any country of the Euro area. The Slovak Republic adopted the Euro after 16 years of using Slovak Koruna. The conversion rate was 1 EUR = 30,126 SlovakCrown.