Europe

Visas

 

Visas are not required for British citizens to enter Slovakia.

 

British Overseas Territories citizens, British Overseas citizens, British nationals (Overseas), British subjects and British Protected persons should contact the nearest Slovak Embassy to determine if there is a requirement for a visa to be obtained.  This also applies to Third Country Nationals who hold residence permits in the UK.  Depending on the format of that residence permit, a visa for Slovakia may be required.  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic has a website which will help to locate your nearest Slovak Embassy. 

 

Passport validity

 

As a British passport holder there is no minimum length of remaining validity needed.  Nevertheless it is recommended, wherever possible, that the passport is valid beyond the length of your planned stay in Slovakia.

 

Registering with the Slovak authorities

 

If you plan to stay in Slovakia on a long-term basis, i.e. to work or live, you should register with the Police within three days of arrival.  You will need your passport, two photographs, a small fee of €3-€6 and proof of accommodation in the form of either your letter of ownership, if you own the property, or lease agreement accompanied by the letter of ownership from the owner of the property.  You have an option to apply for a Slovak “green card”, which can be used as proof of your ID, while keeping your passport in a safe place..

 

Those wishing to apply for a Slovak Residence Permit can go to the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic website for further information.