Visa requirements are set by foreign countries' governments' rules and conditions for Slovak citizens to follow upon entering a selected destination. These pre-established requirements state whether or not foreign travelers will need a visa or any other document to cross the border. Slovak citizens can travel visa-free to over 140 countries. Moreover, dozens of destinations offer an easier to the regular visa alternative in the form of the Electronic Travel Authorization system. Electronic visas are obtainable online, eliminating the need to go through the troublesome Embassy visits. Luckily, citizens of Slovakia can travel using either eVisas or Visas on Arrival to most countries that do not offer a visa exemption for them. Thus, nationals of Slovakia have quite significant freedom upon traveling. Not only in terms of the number of countries that lets them in visa-free or using the convenient electronic system. The travel liberty regarding the length of permitted stay for Slovaks is also notable. Most often, Slovak citizens can stay in foreign countries for an extensive amount of time. Typically for three months. However, some countries also offer a one-month stay or even half a year up to one full year. It all depends on the particular destination. The available for Slovak citizens visas can be divided into three main groups: Embassy visas - traditional Visas on Arrival Electronic visas VoAs and eVisas usually serve as short-term travel permits issued for all leisure, professional, or transit-related reasons. In comparison, the Embassy visas may be useful for both short and long-term stays. The more extended stays are usually related to working, studying, or living abroad. Electronic visa for Slovak citizens The Electronic Travel Authorization System has been introduced to speed up border controls and facilitate the whole process of traveling abroad. All Slovaks, upon meeting basic conditions, can apply for their visa online following a simple application process. Slovaks who are holders of electronic visas can use them for various purposes, including leisure, business, and transit. You can go on a relaxing getaway, have a vacation, negotiate an important deal with your foreign partners, look for new business opportunities, or simply transit through a selected country. List of countries offering electronic visas for Slovak citizens Angola Ascension Island Azerbaijan Bahrain Benin Cambodia Djibouti Egypt Ethiopia Gabon Guinea Guinea-Bissau Ivory Coast Kenya Kuwait Laos Lesotho Madagascar Malawi Myanmar Oman Papua New Guinea Russia Rwanda Saudi Arabia Sri Lanka Suriname Tanzania Uganda Vietnam Zambia Zimbabwe 32 countries make it possible for Slovaks to obtain their visas online. The Electronic Travel Authorization System has made it easier to visit all of the above-listed destinations from Slovakia! Usually, Slovak travelers can choose between two lengths of permitted stay when using an eVisa. It can be either 30 or 90 days according to the rules set by the selected country. eVisas work exactly like regular short-term travel permits but are much more accessible. Travelers can get their visas without visiting an Embassy and going through stressful application processes. Since an approved eVisa allows its holders to engage in the same activities as you would with a traditional visa but is easier to obtain, there's no point in struggling with applying via an Embassy. Slovak citizens who are holders of a processed eVisa can travel for purposes related to tourism, work, or transiting. It is possible to go on vacation, explore the available tourist attractions, visiting friends and relatives living abroad. Moreover, you can go on a business trip, handle any urging professional matters, close new deals, and look for new opportunities. Lastly, eVisas also allow conducting the process of transiting smoothly. If reaching your final destination requires making a stop-over in a foreign country, apply for an eVisa to be prepared for the trip! Visa on Arrival Visa on Arrival is the type of travel authorization document that is obtainable after you arrive at a selected foreign country. Once your plane lands or your car/ship reaches the border, you must take care of handling your visa. List of countries offering a Visa on Arrival for Slovak citizens Angola Bahrain Bangladesh Benin Burkina Faso Cambodia Comoros Egypt Ethiopia Gabon Guinea-Bissau Iran Iraqi Kurdistan Jordan Kenya Kuwait Laos Lebanon Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mauritania Mongolia Mozambique Namibia Nepal Niue Papua New Guinea Rwanda Saudi Arabia Sierra Leone Somalia Sri Lanka Tajikistan Tanzania Togo Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe 40 destinations came forward with a Visa on Arrival option for Slovak citizens visiting their territory. All Slovak passport holders visiting the above-listed destinations can do so effortlessly using the VoA system. To get a Visa on Arrival issued, it's essential to follow a few steps. First, even before the trip takes place, check what are the current visa requirements. Even VoAs require foreign travelers to meet a few conditions upon crossing the border. For example, you may have to prepare your valid passport, travel itinerary, or exchange your money to have the local currency. Next, once you arrive into the selected country, go straight to the border control checkpoint and ask for a Visa on Arrival application form. Provide every required piece of information and check if there are no errors. Once that's complicated, cover the VoA fees (if necessary), and wait for your visa to be issued. Please note! Many of the countries that offer Visas on Arrival for Slovak citizens are also offering electronic visas. Since you must apply for a visa, either way, it's best to do so a few days before the planned trip. Approved eVisas arrive directly at the applicant's email address in the form of a PDF file within a few business days. You can avoid the long waiting lines at the airport and the stress connected with the uncertainty. Travel prepared with an eVisa already issued before the planned trip. Still, there are no visits to the Embassy, no lines, and no stress! Embassy visa An Embassy visa for Slovak citizens is a short-term or long-term travel authorization document issued by an Embassy of a selected foreign destination. The Embassy visas are regular travel permits that may serve for both recreational trips and living in a foreign country for a more extended period of time. List of countries that require Slovak citizens to have an Embassy visa Abkhazia Afghanistan Algeria Artsakh Bhutan Burundi Cameroon The Central African Republic Chad China The Republic of Congo The Democratic Republic of Congo Cuba Equatorial Guinea Eritrea The Gambia Ghana Guyana Iraq North Korea Liberia Libya Mali Nauru Niger Nigeria South Africa Sudan Syria Turkmenistan Yemen Only 31 places require a visa obtained from an Embassy from Slovak citizens visiting. If you plan on traveling from Slovakia to any of the above-listed countries, make sure to look up the latest visa requirements and prepare for the application process accordingly. Since the process of applying for a traditional visa at an Embassy may be a bit more complicated than that of electronic visas or VoAs, it's crucial to do some research beforehand. Check what documents you will have to attach to your application and how long is the processing time. In some cases, Embassy visas process for even a few weeks. Prepare the necessary documents and submit completed paperwork at an Embassy. If necessary, cover the fees and wait until your application gets approved. Some countries require applicants to undergo a visa interview with a consular officer to validate the reason for the planned trip. Embassy visas are required for the less-known and less-visited countries. Thus, it should not be an issue for citizens of Slovakia. The approved traditional visa is usually stamped into the applicant's passport, and the length of the permitted stay differs depending on the country and the selected Embassy visa type. Visa-free countries Lastly, we have come to the most convenient way to travel, and that is to travel under visa exemption. Citizens of Slovakia can visit dozens of countries without a visa, with just their valid passport on hand. List of countries that allow visa-free entrance for Slovak citizens Aruba Albania Alderney Andorra Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Austria Bahamas Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Bermuda Bolivia Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brest and Grodno The British Virgin Islands Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Cayman Islands Chile Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Curacao Czech Republic Denmark Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Estonia Eswatini Faroe Islands Federated States of Micronesia Fiji Finland France French Polynesia Georgia Germany Gibraltar Greece Greenland Grenada Guam Guatemala Guernsey Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland Indonesia Ireland Isle of Man Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jersey Kazakhstan Kiribati Kyrgyzstan Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macau Macedonia Malaysia The Maldives Malta Marshall Islands Mauritius Mexico Moldova Monaco Montenegro Montserrat Morocco The Netherlands New Caledonia Nicaragua North Macedonia Northern Mariana Islands Norway Palau Palestine Panama Paraguay Peru The Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Republic of Cyprus Romania The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Saint Pierre and Miquelon Samoa San Marino Sao Tome and Principe Sark Senegal Serbia Seychelles Singapore Sint Maarten Slovenia Solomon Islands South Korea Spain Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Timor-Leste Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turks and Caicos Islands Tuvalu Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Uruguay Uzbekistan Wallis and Futuna Vanuatu Vatican City Venezuela 143 countries and territories offer a visa exemption for all Slovak passport holders. Now citizens of Slovakia can enjoy an effortless traveling experience without the need to apply for a visa. In this case, not even an online visa is necessary to be obtained. To travel under the visa exemption, simply get your Slovak passport ready and make sure it will stay valid through the whole duration of the planned trip. Book your flights or get ready for a road trip when going by car, and pack your bags. Once that's done, simply get to the selected destination and present your valid passport (or, in some cases, even a valid ID is enough) to the customs officials at the border. Traveling without a visa grants the same opportunities as traveling with a valid visa. You can enjoy all leisure-related activities, such as trying the tourist attractions, exploring the different cities, learning more about the foreign cultures and customs, or visiting friends and family living abroad. Moreover, you can take care of the handling business matter you have to conduct out of your home country. Go on a business trip and negotiate future contracts, find a new way to promote your products, attend a meeting, seminar, or conference! Lastly, when a foreign country does not require you to have a visa, you can also transit through it without any official travel authorization document. Travel from Slovakia to anywhere you want and broaden your horizons today!