Slovakia
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Fees & exemptions
- Adult (standard)€90
- Child 6–11Reduced€45
- Child under 6FreeFree
- Family member of an EU/EEA/Swiss citizenFree
Directive 2004/38/EC.
Free - School pupils, students and accompanying teachersFreeFree
- VFS Global / BLS International service feeService fee
Charged per applicant in addition to the consular fee; check the current amount on the centre's website when booking.
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Consular fee is the harmonised Schengen fee; the visa centre charges its own service fee on top.
Where to apply
Schengen (type C) applications must be submitted at a visa application centre run by VFS Global or BLS International in London or Edinburgh — not at the Slovak Embassy.
Appointment system
Book the appointment directly with VFS Global or BLS International online; the embassy does not arrange slots. Biometrics are captured at the centre and a partner service fee applies on top of the consular fee.
Required documents
- Valid passport (issued within the last 10 years, valid 3+ months beyond departure, 2 blank pages)
- Completed and signed Schengen visa application form
- 1–2 recent biometric photos (35x45mm, ICAO standard)
- Travel medical insurance covering €30,000, valid across the Schengen area for the whole trip
- Round-trip flight reservation / detailed itinerary
- Proof of accommodation for every night (hotel bookings or invitation)
- Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements, usually last 3–6 months)
- Proof of employment / studies (employer letter, payslips, student letter)
- Proof of UK immigration status (BRP, eVisa share code, or residence permit)
- Biometrics (fingerprints and photo) taken at the appointment
Editor tips
Standard processing is 15 calendar days from the date the application is admissible, extendable where extra checks are needed. British and EEA citizens do not need a Slovak short-stay visa.
Country-specific quirks
The move to outsourced centres is recent (confirmed on the London embassy page in February 2026) — older guides that tell you to apply at the embassy in Kensington Palace Gardens for short stays are out of date.
Who can apply where
Your nationality decides whether you need a visa; where you legally live decides where you apply. Applications for Slovakia are handled by its embassy, consulate or visa centre covering your country of residence — you cannot normally apply in a country you are only visiting.
- If you are not a citizen of the country you apply from, bring your residence permit or long-stay visa — it usually has to stay valid for at least 3 months after your return.
- Visiting several Schengen countries? Apply to your main destination, or — if you split time evenly — to the country you enter first.
- Some passports are visa-exempt for short stays and only need ETIAS travel authorisation instead of a visa; long-stay and work permits are still required for everyone.
- Fees, document lists and appointment systems are set per consulate, so the local Slovakia mission for your region always overrides anything on this page.
Where to submit if you apply from the UK
Addresses where applicants of any nationality living in the United Kingdom hand in Slovakia visa documents and give biometrics. Applying from elsewhere? Use the official links below to find the Slovakia mission covering your country of residence.
- LondonEmbassyEmbassy of the Slovak Republic
25 Kensington Palace Gardens, London W8 4QY
National (type D) visas and temporary residence permit applications only — short-stay Schengen applications go to VFS Global or BLS International.
Official page - LondonVFS GlobalSlovakia Visa Application Centre — VFS Global
Address published on the provider's site — check the link below.
Schengen (short-stay) applications for Slovakia; book online before attending.
Official page - EdinburghVFS GlobalSlovakia Visa Application Centre — VFS Global
Address published on the provider's site — check the link below.
Schengen (short-stay) applications for Slovakia in Scotland.
Official page - LondonBLS InternationalSlovakia Visa Application Centre — BLS International
Address published on the provider's site — check the link below.
Alternative outsourced centre for Slovak Schengen applications.
Official page
Always cross-check requirements on the official page for your jurisdiction — details can vary by country of residence.
Where to apply
Schengen (type C) applications must be submitted at a visa application centre run by VFS Global or BLS International in London or Edinburgh — not at the Slovak Embassy.
Appointment system
Book the appointment directly with VFS Global or BLS International online; the embassy does not arrange slots. Biometrics are captured at the centre and a partner service fee applies on top of the consular fee.
Who can apply where
Your nationality decides whether you need a visa; where you legally live decides where you apply. Applications for Slovakia are handled by its embassy, consulate or visa centre covering your country of residence.
Applicants of any nationality living in the United Kingdom hand in Slovakia visa documents and give biometrics at these addresses.
- LondonEmbassyEmbassy of the Slovak Republic
25 Kensington Palace Gardens, London W8 4QY
National (type D) visas and temporary residence permit applications only — short-stay Schengen applications go to VFS Global or BLS International.
Official page - LondonVFS GlobalSlovakia Visa Application Centre — VFS Global
Address published on the provider's site — check the link below.
Schengen (short-stay) applications for Slovakia; book online before attending.
Official page - EdinburghVFS GlobalSlovakia Visa Application Centre — VFS Global
Address published on the provider's site — check the link below.
Schengen (short-stay) applications for Slovakia in Scotland.
Official page - LondonBLS InternationalSlovakia Visa Application Centre — BLS International
Address published on the provider's site — check the link below.
Alternative outsourced centre for Slovak Schengen applications.
Official page
Book your travel to use for supporting documents for Slovakia
Most consulates ask for a flight itinerary and confirmed accommodation. Search Bratislava and attach the confirmations to your application.
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