If you wish to apply for Schengen visa at the Slovak Embassy, you need to book an appointment in advance. Please call us on 0207 313 6470, Monday to Friday between 9:00 am and 12 pm, 1 pm and 4:00 pm. Applicants without appointments will not be admitted to the Visa section.
INFORMATION ON VISAS
Foreign person can stay on the territory of the Slovak Republic for a short-term visit not exceeding 90 days during a six month period permitted by a Schengen visa. Citizens of certain countries do not need visas to enter Slovakia for a short-term visit for the purpose of tourism, transit, visit, business trip, or similar purposes. For entry into the Slovak Republic a visa must be obtained prior to entering Slovakia. Using an official printed form, the foreigner applies for a visa in person at the Embassy. Visa cannot be granted at the border crossings upon arrival. In the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland an application for a Slovak visa should be submitted to the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in London, 25 Kensington Palace Gardens, W8 4QY, London. The processing time is maximum 30 days, provided all requirements have been met. Visa cannot be extended. Slovak Republic is a member of the European Union and Schengen system. Foreigners who intend to work, study, teach, or do business in Slovakia for a long-term period may apply for a temporary residency permit at the Slovak Embassy or Consulate General abroad.
Documents necessary to submit
ALL DOCUMENTS HAVE TO BE PRODUCED IN ORIGINAL AND IN COPY - OTHERWISE THE ORIGINAL WILL NOT BE RETURNED!!!
Please note that only applications with all of the supporting documents as follows will be accepted.
The Embassy of the Slovak Republic in London requires to submit the following documents (except travel insurance) also by spouses of EEA citizens.
1. visa application form (download) completed legibly and signed by the applicant (or a legal
guardian for children).
2. Passport (with current British visa) valid for at least 3 months beyond the validity
of the requested visa, (with a blank visa page to affix the visa sticker) plus a copy of
the passport (only the data page with your photograph and signature).
3. One recent photograph (3,5 x 4,5 cm) of the applicant.
4. Travel insurance - letter from the insurance company stating that you will be covered for any medical expenses, hospitalization and repatriation for at least the equivalent to 30,000 Euro during your stay in Slovakia. In the letter must be stated your name, validity of insurance and amount which covers medical expenses. If your current insurance company does not provide such coverage, you have to find an international insurance.
5. A stamped, self-addressed envelope with postage stamps for "signature required mail or special delivery envelope if you want to have the visa returned by mail.
6. Documents confirming the purpose of the travel:
a) tourist visa - original voucher issued by travel agency verifying the payment of services in the Slovak Republic (lenght of stay, hotel accommodation, board and lodging, trips, etc.) with confirmation of fully paid accommodation, please note that we do not accept bookings without full payment
b) visitors visa - an original letter of invitation signed by your host in Slovakia, the signature must be verified by a Slovak notary or by the Embassy of the Slovak Republic,
c) business visa - an original letter of invitation signed by your Slovakian business partner, the signature must be verified by a Slovak notary or by the by the Embassy of the Slovak Republic,
d) other purpose - document proving the purpose (e.g. invitation for conference, cultural or sport event, etc.) signed by your host in Slovakia, the signature must be verified by a Slovak notary or by the Embassy of the Slovak Republic.
7. spouses of EEA nationals have to provide us with an original of spouse’s passport issued by EEA country as well as the original document proving relationship to EEA national (marriage certificate or birth certificate). Please note that we accept only documents issued by EEA country legalised by appostille If the applicant don´t submit above mentioned document he/she will not be considered as an EEA family member.
8. Evidence that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay, e.g. your bank card with statement confirming recent balance on the card, recent bank statement confirming your income of last 6 or 12 month including month when your application is submitted, traveler’s cheques or cash. The minimum sum required by Slovak authorities for one day of your stay is Eur 56 (the equivalent in British Pounds by actual exchange rate).
9. Proof of your current occupation/ your student status in the UK (either a recent original letter from your employer, solicitor, Company House or Chamber of Commerce or for students a recent original letter from your school, college or university).
10. Return ticket or your driving license plus technical license along with a confirmation of insurance (green card) and ferry ticket.
ALL DOCUMENTS HAVE TO BE PRODUCED IN ORIGINAL AND IN COPY - OTHERWISE THE ORIGINAL WILL NOT BE RETURNED!!
