Schengen visa (type C) for Slovakia
Slovakia issues uniform Schengen visas allowing stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period, with validity of up to five years. The standard application fee is EUR 90 and is not refunded if the visa is refused. Visa-exempt nationals can visit under the same 90/180 rule.
Visiting Slovakia
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Life in Slovakia
Money
3
Currency
Euro
EUR
Euro
Cost of living
64
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
19–35%
Income tax (national)
VAT 23%
19% up to 154.8 times the subsistence minimum, 25% to 212.4 times, 30% to 264 times, 35% above; non-taxable part of the tax base applies.
Living
1
Happiness
#52 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Tourists, business visitors and family visitors from outside the EU.
Eligibility
Uniform visa
The visa allows up to 90 days of stay in any 180-day period.
90 days
Stay allowed
- The 180 days before each day of stay are counted
Official wording
Allows up to 90 days in any 180-day period, counting the 180 days before each day of stay.
Application
At the Slovak mission or an external service provider.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistPassport
- FeesSchengen visa application
- Steps to applyCheck visa requirements
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- 2 documents
- 2 fees
- 3 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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