If you wish to apply for Schengen visa at the Slovak Embassy, you need to book an appointment in advance. Appointments can be made on 0207 313 6470, Monday to Friday between 9:00 am and 11:30 am, 1 pm and 3:30 pm. Applicants without appointments will not be admitted to the Visa section.

 

VISA INFORMATION

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 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 Schengen 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.The fees are paid in British pounds according to the current exchange rate.

 

Family members of EEA national

Holders of the „RESIDENCE DOCUMENTATION” sticker in their passports with “Type of document:  Residence Card of a Family Member of an EEA National” can travel to Slovak Republic without a visa. (Specimen)

However, please note that in case you are travelling through other countries to the Slovak republic, other countries may require transit visa.

 Family members of EEA citizens not holding the above mentioned type of document need a visa to travel to the Slovak Republic.

All documents must be produced in original and copy – otherwise the original will not be returned!!! 

Family member of an EEA national or family member of Swiss national submits:

     1.     Visa application form (download)

·         completed legibly and signed by the applicant (or a legal guardian of a child) 

2.     Passport

·         valid for at least 3 months beyond the validity of the requested visa, (with at least two blank visa pages to affix the visa sticker). Passport shall have been issued within the previous 10 years.

3.     Photograph

·         one recent bright, glossy (not matt) photograph (3 x 3,5 cm) of the applicant

4.     Document confirming family relationship with EEA or Swiss national

·         Prove of the relationship - marriage certificate or birth certificate.  Slovak Embassy may require additional verification (apostille or superlegalisation) and official translation of the documents to English or Slovak language.

·         If the applicant doesn’t submit above-mentioned document he/she will not be considered as an EEA family member.

 

             NON-FAMILY MEMBERS OF EEA NATIONAL

For further information you may visit web site http://www.mzv.sk/en/consular_info/visa