Slovakia Schengen visa exemption (ETIAS pending): Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide
Assistance Fee
+ Government fee (paid to authorities)
Free (exempt) · Schengen short-stay: EUR 90
See official fee detailsSlovakia Schengen visa exemption (ETIAS pending) at a glance
- Government visa fee
- Free (ETIAS €20 once launched)
- HolidaySG service fee
- S$65.00
- Processing time
- On arrival — EES biometric registration (live since 10 Apr 2026)
- Maximum stay
- 90 days in any 180-day period (all Schengen combined)
- Visa required?
- Not applicable for exempt nationals. ETIAS (€20, valid 3 yrs) not yet live — expected Q4 2026.
- Arrival card
- None — EES fingerprints & photo at first entry
Do you need a visa to Slovakia?
Travellers from Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, most of Latin America and ~60 others — 90 days in any 180. can generally enter Slovakia without a visa. Not applicable for exempt nationals. ETIAS (€20, valid 3 yrs) not yet live — expected Q4 2026.
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, most of Latin America and ~60 others — 90 days in any 180. do not require a visa for Slovakia for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Ministry of Foreign & European Affairs Slovakia) · Last verified 16 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Slovakia visa options
Verified from government sources · 20 Aug 2026Schengen visa exemption (ETIAS pending)
Official fee: Free (ETIAS €20 once launched)- Validity
- Per entry
- Max stay
- 90 days in any 180-day period (all Schengen combined)
- Processing time
- On arrival — EES biometric registration (live since 10 Apr 2026)
- Where to apply
- No application yet
Who needs it: Not applicable for exempt nationals. ETIAS (€20, valid 3 yrs) not yet live — expected Q4 2026.
Visa-free: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, most of Latin America and ~60 others — 90 days in any 180.
Required documents
- Passport valid ≥3 months beyond departure, issued <10 yrs
- Return ticket
- Accommodation proof
- Sufficient funds
- Travel insurance recommended
Arrival card: None — EES fingerprints & photo at first entry
90/180 rule counts all Schengen countries together.
Source: Ministry of Foreign & European Affairs Slovakia · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Schengen short-stay visa (Type C)
Official fee: EUR 90- Validity
- Up to 90 days within any 180-day period
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- Around 15 calendar days, up to 45 in complex cases
- Processing time
- Around 15 calendar days, up to 45 in complex cases
- Where to apply
- Slovak Embassy/Consulate or outsourced visa application centre (e.g. VFS/BLS) in India
Who needs it: Indian passport holders and other visa-required nationals (Singapore passport holders are Schengen visa-exempt for short stays)
Required documents
- Passport valid 3+ months beyond intended departure, with 2 blank pages
- Completed Schengen application form
- Two recent biometric photos
- Schengen travel insurance min EUR 30,000
- Round-trip flight reservation
- Proof of accommodation
- Bank statements / proof of sufficient funds
- Employment/business proof
- Cover letter and itinerary
Arrival card: None — EES
Extra charges: VFS/BLS service fee; mandatory travel insurance (min EUR 30,000 cover)
Apply to the country of main destination / first entry.
Source: Ministry of Foreign & European Affairs Slovakia · verified 20 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Who can apply
Slovakia visa requirements by nationality
Top 30 passports| Passport | Requirement | Max stay | Need help? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇬Singapore | Visa required | 90 days | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇮🇳India | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇨🇳China | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇺Australia | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇺🇸United States | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Visa-free | — | No visa needed |
| 🇫🇷France | Visa-free | — | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇪UAE | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇵🇰Pakistan | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇩Bangladesh | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇱🇰Sri Lanka | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇹🇼Taiwan | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇷🇺Russia | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇪🇬Egypt | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇲🇲Myanmar | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.
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