1. Short-Stay Schengen Visas (Type C)

Tourist Visa

• Validity: 90 days in 180 days
• Requirements:
  • Hotel booking or invitation from a Slovak resident
  • €56/day proof of funds
  • Travel insurance (€30,000 coverage)
  • Return ticket reservation

Business Visa

• For meetings/conferences (no employment)
• Must provide:
  • Invitation from Slovak company (IČO-registered)
  • Employer’s cover letter

Visitor Visa (Family/Friends)

• Requires:
  • Notarized invitation (“Potvrdenie o ubytovaní”)
  • Host’s income proof (minimum €700/month)

2. Long-Stay National Visas (Type D)

Work Visas

1. Highly Qualified Employee Visa
   • Minimum salary: €2,925/month(2024)
   • Fast-track processing (30 days)
2. EU Blue Card
   • For degree holders
   • Salary threshold: €2,925/month
3. Seasonal Work Visa
   • Agriculture/tourism sectors
   • Max 6 months/year
4. Intra-Company Transfer
   • For managers/specialists
   • Requires 1+ year with parent company

Study Visa

• Requirements:
  • Admission from an accredited Slovak university
  • Proof of €6,330/yearfinancial means
  • Health insurance
• Work Rights:
  • 20h/week during studies
  • Full-time during holidays

Entrepreneur Visa

• Options:
  • €20,000 business investment
  • Creating 2+ jobs for Slovaks
• Requires business plan approval

3. Family Reunification

Spouse Visa

• Requirements:
  • Marriage certificate (apostilled)
  • Slovak sponsor’s income: €1,300/month
  • A1 Slovak language test

Parent Visa

• Only financially dependent parents
• Requires proof of €400/monthsupport

4. Investment Visas

Business Investor Visa

• Options:
  • €200,000 business investment
  • €500,000 govt bonds
  • Creating 10+ jobs
• This leads to temporary residence

5. Digital Nomad Visa

• Validity:1 year (renewable)
• Requirements:
  • €2,800/month remote income
  • 6+ months employment contract
  • Slovak accommodation

6. Special Categories

Artist Visa

• For performers/creatives
• Requires:
  • Event contracts
  • Slovak Arts Council approval

Scientific Researcher Visa

• Requires:
  • Hosting agreement from research institution
  • €1,200/month funding

Residence Permits

• Temporary:1-3 years (renewable)
• Permanent: After 5 years of continuous stay
• EU Long-Term Residence:After 5 years for non-EU nationals

Key Processing Details

• Processing Time:
  • Schengen visas: 15 days
  • National visas: 30-90 days
• Fees (2024):
  • Short-stay: €80
  • Long-stay: €135
  • Express processing: +100% fee

2024 Updates

1. Increased minimum salary thresholds
2. Stricter Slovak language requirements for family visas
3. New IT specialist fast-track program
4. Mandatory health insurance for all residence permits

Required for All Applications

• Valid passport (3+ months validity)
• Completed application form
• 2 biometric photos (35x45mm)
• Clean criminal record
• Proof of accommodation