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Visa to Slovakia

Slovakia is one of the countries that have signed the Schengen Agreement. A visa-free regime between Ukraine and the European Union came into force in 2017, so Ukrainians with biometric passports do not need a visa to enter Slovakia. Having entered the country without a visa, Ukrainians can stay on its territory for 90 days per 6 months.

 

The citizens of countries with a visa regime with Slovakia – Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus – must obtain a visa D before arriving in the country. This visa gives the right to apply for a residence permit in Slovakia.

 

To obtain a visa, you need to sign up for filing documents at the Slovakian embassy, state submitting documents for a residence permit as the purpose of getting a visa, and prepare the entire set of papers for receiving a residence permit.

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Frequently asked questions

Is it obligatory to come in person to submit documents?

Personal presence is required by law.

Is it necessary to register a car when entering Slovakia?

Officially, a car needs to be registered in six months after entering Slovakia. 

Where to go to process the documents?

When processing the documents, we accompany you to the Foreign Police Department to submit the application in person.   You can also submit the application in person at the Foreign Police Department at your place of residence if: - you are in Slovakia on the basis of a valid temporary residence permit; - you are in Slovakia on the basis of a valid national visa; - you do not need a visa to stay in Slovakia; - you are the holder of a Certificate of a Slovak living abroad; - you have been granted tolerated residence (acc. to Paragraph 58 section 1, points a-c or section 2)   If you are not in Slovakia, the application is submitted to the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in your country. At the embassy, you have a personal interview for the purpose of a preliminary assessment of the application.

How to rent real estate in Slovakia?

Renting real estate in Europe is a painstaking and difficult process. To rent accommodation on your own, you need to know the Slovak language, know the requirements for foreign tenants, and carefully study the contract. For example, it is necessary to consider the possibility of household registration for registration at the Foreign Police Department.   Our specialists and partners will help you choose the real estate in accordance with your request and draw up all the necessary documents. We are located in Slovakia, so we will recommend the most beneficial and convenient option for you.

How to duly translate documents into the Slovak language?

It all depends on the type of documents and the agreement concluded by your country. Certification of translation is not required for countries that are state parties to the Hague Convention. This means that in order to use abroad documents issued in such a country, you only need to apostille them.   Apostilled documents must not only be translated into Slovak but the translation must be made by a sworn translator and bound to a notarized copy of the document. Such translators are located in Slovakia.   Our specialists will provide full translation services in Slovakia.

Is health insurance necessary for foreign citizens?

State health insurance is compulsory for all persons with a residence permit in Slovakia. A foreign citizen who has received permanent residence in Slovakia must obtain state health insurance within 8 days.   State health insurance is also compulsory for persons who do not have permanent residence in Slovakia but meet one of the following conditions: - officially employed; - carries out the entrepreneurial activity as an individual entrepreneur; - a student studying in Slovakia on the basis of an international agreement; - a pupil or student with the status of a Slovak living abroad and at the same time studying at school in Slovakia; - asylum was granted; - is a dependent family member; - performs paid sports activities for a sports organization on the basis of a professional sports contract;