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Slovakia Visa for Nepali Citizens

Visa requiredSchengen short-stay visaLast reviewed April 26, 2026

Nepali passport holders visiting Slovakia as tourists use the Schengen Short-Stay Visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days standard at the Embassy Delhi. Apply through VFS Global Slovakia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu. The sources and the date this record was last reviewed are listed at the end of the page.

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Tourist visa: Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — TourismStay: Maximum 90 days within any 180-day rolling period.
Visa fee: Not listed in our record
Processing time: 15 calendar days standard at the Embassy Delhi
Where to apply: VFS Global Slovakia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu

At a glance

At a glance — Slovakia Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism

Processing time: 15 calendar days standard at the Embassy Delhi; up to 30 days in justified cases; max 45 days when extra documentation is requested.
Stay duration: Maximum 90 days within any 180-day rolling period.
Visa validity: Up to 5 years multi-entry depending on travel history; first-time applicants typically receive single- or double-entry sticker matched to the trip.
Entries: Single (1), Double (2), or Multiple (MULT).
Bank balance / financial proof: Bank statement (last 3 months) showing capacity for the trip — recommended ending balance NPR 5 lakh (5,00,000)+ for a typical 7–14-day Schengen-area trip — plus 3-year Income Tax Returns and an international credit card with 3-month statement. Slovak consular officers reference EUR 56/day (with prepaid accommodation) OR EUR 100/day (without) as the per-diem benchmark.
Where to apply: Apply online at visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/svk, fill Schengen application + upload documents, pay fee online OR at counter, book biometric appointment at VFS Kathmandu, submit biometrics + originals, wait for Embassy decision, then courier passport collection at VFS.

Visa types

Visa categories available

Tourist — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism
Tourism, sightseeing, leisure travel within Slovakia and the wider Schengen Area.
Stay
Maximum 90 days within any 180-day rolling period.
Processing
15 calendar days standard at the Embassy Delhi; up to 30 days in justified cases; max 45 days when extra documentation is requested.
Business — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Business
Business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, exhibitions — no employment in Slovakia or the wider Schengen Area.
Stay
Maximum 90 days within any 180-day period.
Processing
15 days standard; 5–10 days for fast-tracked invitations from established Slovak inviters.
Family Visit — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Visit to Family or Friends
Visiting family or friends resident in Slovakia.
Stay
Up to 90 days in 180.
Processing
15 days standard.
Student — Long-Stay Visa (Type D) + Temporary Residence Permit — Studies
Full-time study at a recognised Slovak higher-education institution (Comenius University, Slovak Technical University, University of Economics in Bratislava, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University).
Stay
Programme length; biometric residence-permit card valid 1 year initially, renewable annually for full programme duration.
Processing
Bureau of Border and Foreign Police: 90 days statutory for Type D Studies.
Work — Single Permit (jednotné povolenie) / EU Blue Card / Long-Stay Visa (Type D) — Employment
Salaried employment at a Slovak employer. Two streams: Single Permit (combined work + residence — most non-EU workers), EU Blue Card (highly-qualified workers with salary ≥ 1.5 × Slovak average wage).
Stay
Tied to employment contract — typically 2 years initially, renewable.
Processing
Single Permit: 90 days statutory at Bureau of Border and Foreign Police. EU Blue Card: 30 days fast-track.
Transit — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Transit / Airport Transit
Transit through Slovakia or a Slovak airport (Bratislava M.R. Štefánik BTS, Košice KSC) en route to a third country.
Stay
Up to 5 days transit.
Processing
15 days standard.
Other route — Long-Stay Visa (Type D) + Temporary Residence Permit — Family Reunion
Family reunion with a Slovak citizen, EU citizen residing in Slovakia, or non-EU national holding Slovak residence permit.
Stay
Per host's status — typically 2 years initial residence permit, renewable.
Processing
90 days statutory at Bureau of Border and Foreign Police.

Checklist

Required documents — Slovakia tourist visa

28 required · 9 conditional — tick them off as you build your file.

Slovak Schengen visa application form (signed)
Required
Filed online at visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/svk; printed and signed by hand. Available in English or Slovak.
Nepali passport (issued within last 10 years; ≥ 3 months validity beyond visa expiry; ≥ 2 blank back-to-back pages)
Required
Plus photocopies of front + last + every used page of the current passport AND last 2 old passports.
Two passport-size photos (35 × 45 mm, white background, < 6 months old)
Required
Color, glossy, neutral expression, head 70–80 % of frame, no glasses / hats / patterned background.
Schengen-approved travel medical insurance (minimum EUR 30,000 coverage)
Required
Covers urgent medical, hospitalisation, and repatriation throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay.
Confirmed return air ticket (reservation only at file-prep stage)
Required
Yatra dummy ticket (NPR 999) acceptable.
Confirmed accommodation in Slovakia for the entire stay
Required
Hotel booking, private rental contract, or invitation-letter accommodation.
Detailed travel itinerary (locations, duration per location)
Required
If multi-Schengen trip, Slovakia must be the main destination (longest stay) for the visa to be filed at this Embassy.
Cover letter explaining purpose of trip
Required
Addressed to the Embassy of the Slovak Republic, New Delhi; outlines who, why, where, when, who funds the trip, and why you will return.
Bank statement (last 3 months, NPR 5 lakh ending balance recommended)
Required
Original on bank letterhead, signed and stamped, in English.
Income Tax Returns (last 3 years, personal + company as applicable)
Required
Notarised English translations.
International credit card copy + last 3 months statement
Conditional
Strengthens financial profile when bank balance is borderline.
Proof of social / professional status
Required
Employed: employer letter on letterhead. Self-employed: company registration + PAN. Student: institution leave letter + valid ID.
Nepali citizenship certificate copy + birth certificate (notarised English translations)
Required
Foreign-exchange purchase receipt OR passport endorsement
Conditional
Minor-only documents (if applicant < 18): birth certificate + notarised parental consent if travelling without both parents
Conditional
ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)
Required
See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)
Required
Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
1. Business Income
Conditional
Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
PAN Certificate
Required
Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
Business Registration Certificate
Required
Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)
Conditional
Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
Latest Audit Report
Required
Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
Tax Clearance Certificate
Required
Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
2. Salary-Based Income
Conditional
Applicants who are employed must provide:
Salary Certificate / Salary Letter
Required
On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
Leave Approval Letter
Required
Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer
Required
Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements
Required
Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
3. Pension Income
Conditional
Applicants receiving pension must submit:
Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)
Required
Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
Company ID Card (if available)
Conditional
Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
Recent Pension Bank Statement
Required
Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank
Required
On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
4. Rental Income
Conditional
Applicants earning rental income must provide:
Land Ownership Certificate
Required
Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
Building Completion Certificate
Required
Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate
Required
Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

Where to apply

Where Nepali citizens apply for a Slovakia visa

Mission: Embassy of the Slovak Republic — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal + Bhutan + Bangladesh + Sri Lanka)
Address: 50-M, Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India
Phone: +91 11 2611 7100
Email: emb.newdelhi@mzv.sk
Hours: Mon–Thu 09:00–12:30 (consular by appointment); Fri 09:00–12:00. Visa decisions issued by the Embassy Visa Office in Delhi (Type C) or Bureau of Border and Foreign Police in Bratislava (Type D); VFS Kathmandu handles intake only.
Application centre: VFS Global Slovakia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu — Chhaya Devi Complex, 3rd Floor, Amrit Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu (shared VFS Global building used for multiple Schengen missions). Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00 submission, 15:00–17:00 collection. Accepts BOTH Schengen Type C short-stay AND Type D long-stay intake. Book appointment at visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/svk.
Online portal: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/svk

Notes

Important notes

Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard.
Income proof for Slovak visas: ANY ONE of the four Nepal-side income bundles is sufficient (Business OR Salary OR Pension OR Rental) — pick the bundle matching your active income source.
Slovakia joined the Schengen Area on 21 December 2007. Short-stay Schengen visas (Type C) issued by Slovakia are valid across all 29 Schengen states; Schengen visas issued by other members are valid for entry to Slovakia under the same conditions.
Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen Type C visa, an LTV with multi-entry, a Schengen Type D long-stay visa, or a Schengen residence permit DO NOT need a separate Slovak visa for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
GOOD NEWS for Nepal: VFS Slovakia VAC IS in Kathmandu (Chhaya Devi Complex, Thamel). Unlike Cyprus / Czech / Estonia / Croatia / Ireland, Nepali applicants do NOT need to travel to India for Slovak visas.
Biometrics (fingerprints + photo) are mandatory for first-time Schengen Type C applicants and for ALL Type D applicants regardless of prior captures. Fingerprints valid 5 years across Schengen for Type C.
Schengen-approved travel medical insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 cover (incl. emergency repatriation + urgent hospitalisation) is mandatory for Type C and must be valid throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay. For Type D, comprehensive Slovak health insurance is required from a recognised insurer (Dôvera / Union / VšZP) for the first 3 months — after 3 months of legal residence + employment, foreign nationals are auto-enrolled in the Slovak public health insurance.
All non-English / non-Slovak documents must be translated into Slovak (preferred) or English by a Nepal MoFA-recognised translator and apostilled — Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 14 March 2024.
Type D applications are filed at the VFS Kathmandu intake on a paper form provided at the counter. The Bureau of Border and Foreign Police in Bratislava decides; processing 90 days statutory.
Slovakia's Single Permit (jednotné povolenie) is the standard Type D pathway for non-EU workers — combines work authorisation + residence permit in one document. Implemented under EU Single Permit Directive 2011/98/EU since 2014.
EU Blue Card threshold (2026): minimum gross annual salary 1.5 × Slovak average gross monthly wage (~ EUR 26,400/year / EUR 2,200/month gross). Faster processing than Single Permit (~30 days vs. 90 days).
Common refusal patterns for Nepal: weak ties to Nepal (no property / business / family obligation), unexplained funds, vague itinerary, undisclosed prior Schengen / UK / US refusals, applicants under 30 without dependants. Slovak consular officers also scrutinise authenticity of Nepali educational documents heavily.
Slovakia uses EUR (Eurozone since 1 January 2009 — second former Eastern Bloc country to adopt the euro after Slovenia).
Slovakia is geographically central in Europe — Bratislava is just 60 km from Vienna (Austria), making Schengen day-trips easy with a Slovak Type C visa.

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FAQ

Slovakia visa for Nepali citizens — frequently asked questions

Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Slovakia visa — answered from the official sources listed below.

Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit Slovakia as tourists?

Nepali passport holders visiting Slovakia for tourism use the Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism, which allows a stay of Maximum 90 days within any 180-day rolling period.

How long does a Slovakia tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

15 calendar days standard at the Embassy Delhi; up to 30 days in justified cases; max 45 days when extra documentation is requested.

What bank balance is required for a Slovakia visa?

Bank statement (last 3 months) showing capacity for the trip — recommended ending balance NPR 5 lakh (5,00,000)+ for a typical 7–14-day Schengen-area trip — plus 3-year Income Tax Returns and an international credit card with 3-month statement. Slovak consular officers reference EUR 56/day (with prepaid accommodation) OR EUR 100/day (without) as the per-diem benchmark.

How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Slovakia on a tourist visa?

Maximum 90 days within any 180-day rolling period (Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism).

Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Slovakia tourist visa?

Apply online at visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/svk, fill Schengen application + upload documents, pay fee online OR at counter, book biometric appointment at VFS Kathmandu, submit biometrics + originals, wait for Embassy decision, then courier passport collection at VFS.

What documents are required for a Slovakia tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Slovak Schengen visa application form (signed); Nepali passport (issued within last 10 years; ≥ 3 months validity beyond visa expiry; ≥ 2 blank back-to-back pages); Two passport-size photos (35 × 45 mm, white background, < 6 months old); Schengen-approved travel medical insurance (minimum EUR 30,000 coverage); Confirmed return air ticket (reservation only at file-prep stage); Confirmed accommodation in Slovakia for the entire stay; Detailed travel itinerary (locations, duration per location); Cover letter explaining purpose of trip.

Which Slovakia mission handles visa applications from Nepal?

Embassy of the Slovak Republic — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal + Bhutan + Bangladesh + Sri Lanka), 50-M, Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India. Phone: +91 11 2611 7100. Applications are lodged at VFS Global Slovakia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu, Chhaya Devi Complex, 3rd Floor, Amrit Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu (shared VFS Global building used for multiple Schengen missions). Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00 submission, 15:00–17:00 collection. Accepts BOTH Schengen Type C short-stay AND Type D long-stay intake. Book appointment at visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/svk.

Can Nepali citizens apply for a Slovakia business visa?

Yes — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Business. Business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, exhibitions — no employment in Slovakia or the wider Schengen Area. Processing: 15 days standard; 5–10 days for fast-tracked invitations from established Slovak inviters.

Is there an official online portal for the Slovakia visa?

Yes. The official starting point is https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/svk.

How is the Slovakia visa fee paid?

Visa fee + VFS service charge in cash NPR or by card / QR at the VFS Kathmandu counter. Type D applications additionally require a residence-permit fee paid via electronic stamp (e-kolok) — purchased online at platby.gov.sk OR at any Slovak post office after arrival. No payments accepted in INR — all fees settled in NPR / EUR / USD at VFS Kathmandu.

Can Yatra For Fun help with a Slovakia visa application?

Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your Slovakia visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.

Sources

Sources & last updated

Last reviewed: April 26, 2026

https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/svk — VFS Global Slovakia Nepal one-pager (categories, fees, biometrics, document checklist)
https://www.mzv.sk/web/newdelhi-en — Embassy of Slovakia New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal + Bhutan + Bangladesh + Sri Lanka)
https://www.minv.sk/?cudzinci-en — Bureau of Border and Foreign Police (Úrad hraničnej a cudzineckej polície — Type D adjudication)
https://www.upsvr.gov.sk — Central Office of Labour, Social Affairs and Family (work permit clearances)
EU Single Permit Directive 2011/98/EU — combined work + residence permit framework used by Slovakia since 2014
EU Blue Card threshold (2026): salary ≥ 1.5 × Slovak average gross monthly wage (~ EUR 26,400/year)
Slovak Act No. 404/2011 on the Residence of Aliens
Schengen Visa Code Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 — Schengen acquis (Slovakia accession 21 December 2007)
Type C Schengen visa fee EUR 90 (adult) / EUR 45 (child 6–11) / FREE (child < 6) per Schengen Visa Code
Slovak Type D residence permit fee schedule (2026): Studies EUR 33; Work / Single Permit EUR 165; Family Reunion EUR 165
Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 14 March 2024 — Nepal-issued documents apostilled by Nepal MoFA after that date are accepted by Slovak authorities without further consular legalisation

Fees and rules change — confirm on the official source before you pay or apply.

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