- Capital
- Bratislava (BTS)
- Dialing Code
- + 421
- Time Zone
- UTC / GMT +1
- Daylight Savings Time
- Last Sunday of March to last Sunday of October: UTC / GMT +2
- Language
- Slovak
- Best Time to Go
- May - October & December – March (ski season)
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
Travel Tips
- Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink
- Tourists should carry their passports at all times
Last updated 14 September 2026
Visa Guide
Foreign Representation in South Africa
Embassy of the Slovak Republic
930 Arcadia Street, Arcadia 0083
Tel: 012 342 2051
E-mail: emb.pretoria@mzv.sk
Web: www.mzv.sk/pretoria
Visa Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 09:30 - 13:00
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1, 6
April: 3, 6
May: 1, 8
July: 5
August: 29
November: 1
December: 24 - 26
Visa Application Centre
Applicants with residence in Eastern Cape, Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces may apply via Switzerland (VFS Global)
Visa Requirements
Visas are required by SA passport holders
Slovakia is a member of the Schengen Agreement
- If you intend to visit only Slovakia, you must apply at the Embassy of Slovakia / Visa Application Centre
-If you intend to visit several Schengen countries, you must apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate that is your main destination / longest stay
-If you intend to visit several countries but are spending an equal number of days in each, you should apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate of the country of your first point of entry
All visa applicants to appear in person for submission of biometrics, by appointment only.
Applicants with residence in Eastern Cape, Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces may apply via Switzerland (VFS Global).
See General Schengen Requirements
In addition:
- Copy of data page of passport
- Note: Photo must not be attached to the application form
Visa Processing Time
Apply at least 15 calendar days before the intended visit. Not more than 6 months before the visit
Visa Validity
Stays of up to 90 days in a 180 day period
Visa Cost
Adults: EUR90
Children (6-12): EUR45
Children (under 6): Free
Payable in ZAR according to exchange rate (contact Embassy). Cash only, Visa fee is non-refundable
Entry Requirements
- Foreigners visiting Slovakia must register with the local immigration office within 3 working days of their arrival in Slovakia. Where their accommodation is in a hotel, this obligation is assumed by the hotel’s administration
- The border police at your arrival in the Schengen area may request the presentation of sufficient funds, a letter of invitation, hotel reservation and proof of medical insurance. Failure to present said funds/documents may result in entry being refused
Visa Forms
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
- None
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
- Hepatitis B
- Tetanus
- Polio
South African Representative Abroad
Representation accredited from Vienna, Austria