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Tourist Visa
If you're an Indian citizen planning to visit Slovakia for tourism, you'll need to apply for a Schengen short-stay visa (Type C). Slovakia is part of the Schengen Area, so this visa allows you to travel to Slovakia and other Schengen countries for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
Important: As of 2 November 2015, biometric fingerprint data and a digital photograph are required at the Visa Application Centre with a prior appointment. Biometrics submitted after this date will be valid for the next 5 years.
Documents Required:
1. Passports:
o Original passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages.
o Original old passport booklets, if any.
2. Photographs:
o Two photographs.
o White background.
o Glossy finish.
o 80% face coverage with a bit of shoulder visible.
o Eyes and face clearly visible.
o Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm.
3. Covering Letter:
o Addressed to The Visa Officer, Embassy of the Slovak Republic.
o Should detail the applicant's profile, purpose of travel, and travel dates.
o Can be on plain paper for individuals and on company letterhead for officials or sponsored applicants.
4. Bank Statements:
o Original last 6 months' personal and company bank statements with bank seal and signature.
o Statements should be from relevant and active accounts showing proof of funds and income.
o Statements should be of a closing date close to the date of visa application (A4 size preferred).
o Credit card statement for the last 6 months.
5. IT Returns:
o Latest 3 years' Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V (Saral) for individuals and the company.
6. Itinerary / Air Tickets:
o Return air tickets with all internal flight/train tickets, if any.
o Day-wise itinerary of the tour.
7. Purpose of Travel / Accommodation:
o Proof of accommodation/purpose at the destination.
o Booking certificate and payment receipts from the tour operator.
o Travel agency/hotel voucher including the name and address of the travel agency, registration number of the voucher, guest's name, arrival and departure dates, description of hotel services, and confirmation from the authorized person of the travel agency. If the voucher does not confirm payment, a separate invoice with the number, stamp, and signature of the bank statement confirming payment is required.
o First-time visitors to the Schengen area must submit the official Invitation Form verified by the Slovak foreign police department.
8. Supporting Credentials:
o Businessmen:
o Employees:
o Pensioners:
o Students:
o Newly Wed / Honeymooners:
o Children Traveling Unaccompanied:
o Travelers Unaccompanied by Spouses/Partners:
9. Additional Supporting Documents (if available):
o FD receipts from banks.
o Public shares/debentures certificate.
o Asset evaluation report from a CA.
10. Travel Insurance:
o Valid travel insurance from an Embassy-approved company covering the days of travel with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.
Disclaimers
The above list of documents is the standard requirement for the visa application. The Embassy/Consulate/High Commission/Application Centres reserve the right to request additional documents for verification.
Travelspoc does not guarantee the outcome of any visa application. Decisions on visa applications are at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/Consulate/High Commission.
Visa Application Centres and Embassy Information
Visa Application Centres: Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi
Embassy of the Slovak Republic, New Delhi
Address: 50-M, Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri, 110021, New Delhi
Tel : +91 1126889071, +91 1126885340, +91 1126111075
Email : emb.delhi@mzv.sk
Consular Office of the Slovak Republic , Mumbai
Address: NKM International House 178 Backbay Reclamation, Babubhai Chinai Marg Marine Drive, Mumbai 400 020
Tel: +91 22 2283 8293/94/95
Email: amitc@mazdacolours.com
Consular Office of the Slovak Republic, Kolkatta
Address: ECB Towers, 3 A St. George Terrace, Hastings, Kolkata-700 022
Tel: +91 33 2223 0554/1818
E-mail: ecbose@ecboseplc.in
Consular Office of the Slovak Republic, Bangalore
Address: Confident Group, No. 6, Langford Town, Hosur Main Road, Bangalore 560025
Tel: +91 80656 62777
E-mail: slovakia@confident-group.com
For short-stay Schengen visas (up to 90 days), you can submit your application online through the official portal:
Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic (EZOV Portal)
For long-term (national) visas or specific inquiries, visit the embassy's official page: