Slovakia

Information for all students

Students should ensure that their passports are signed and stamped when entering and exiting Border Control. These stamps will prove the duration of your visit and, more importantly, prove to the visa official that you have not overstayed your 90-day visit. Please not that at border control, you may also need to show:  

• A return/onward ticket
• Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of your stay
• Proof of accommodation

All visitors of Slovakia must report the address of their private accommodation to the police by letter, email or in person within 3 working days of arrivial. If you are planning staying longer than 90 days, you must apply for a residence permit. Read more information about this here.

Slovakia is included in the Schengen 90/180 rule, which allows visitors to travel to the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This is calculated on a rolling basis, which means any days spent in the Schengen area in the last 180 days count towards your travel.

Read more about the Schengen rules.

 

If you're a UK student, you may need to renew your passport. On the day you travel, your passport must:

• Have at least 3 months validity remaining from the date that you intend to leave the EU (this will, in many cases, save you from having to prove the date of your intended leave)
• Be less than 10 years old (even if it will remain valid for six months or more)

It is strongly recommended that your passport is valid for at least 6 months after your entry date to Slovakia. 

Types of visas

• National visa: for long-term stay exceeding 90 days, up to one year. Suitable for studies.
• Residence permit: for long-term stays, required for work 

To study

For durations longer than 90 days, you must apply for a temporary residence permit for the purpose of study at the Slovak embassy. 

Required documents include:

• A recent photograph
• A valid travel document
• Confirmation of the purpose of the stay (i.e. a school administration certificate)
• Criminal record
• Proof of financial security (e.g., a recent account statement, scholarship confirmation or confirmation of 3rd party financial support).

You may also need to apply for a national visa, which requires a valid passport, a recent certificate of studies or a letter of acceptance, and proof of health insurance. 

To work

To work you will need to apply for a national visa, which requires:

• A valid passport
• A recent photograph
• Confirmation of employment. 

Discover more information here.

Application procedure 

You should file your application well in advance, but not sooner than three months prior to your planned trip. A visa application form and an electronic appointment can only be submitted electronically, via the website.

 

For more information on visa applications for studying/working in Slovakia, visit here.