# Slovakia visa for Nepali citizens

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Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/slovakia
Last updated: 2026-04-26

## Embassy / mission

- **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 (VFS Slovakia Nepal — appointment + categories) · https://www.mzv.sk/web/newdelhi-en — Embassy of Slovakia New Delhi · 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)
- **Payment:** 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.

## Visa categories

### Tourist — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism

**Purpose:** Tourism, sightseeing, leisure travel within Slovakia and the wider Schengen Area.
**Stay duration:** Maximum 90 days within any 180-day rolling period.
**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).
**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.
**How 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 -> courier passport collection at VFS.
**Financial requirement:** 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.

**Required documents:**

- Slovak Schengen visa application form (signed) — 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) — 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) — Color, glossy, neutral expression, head 70–80 % of frame, no glasses / hats / patterned background.
- Schengen-approved travel medical insurance (minimum EUR 30,000 coverage) — Covers urgent medical, hospitalisation, and repatriation throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay.
- Confirmed return air ticket (reservation only at file-prep stage) — Yatra dummy ticket (NPR 999) acceptable.
- Confirmed accommodation in Slovakia for the entire stay — Hotel booking, private rental contract, or invitation-letter accommodation.
- Detailed travel itinerary (locations, duration per location) — 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 — 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) — Original on bank letterhead, signed and stamped, in English.
- Income Tax Returns (last 3 years, personal + company as applicable) — 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 — 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)
- 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) — See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — 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 — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — 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 — 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) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- A multi-entry Schengen Type C visa with 2+ entries OR a Schengen residence permit removes the need for a separate Slovak visa under standard Schengen reciprocity.
- Multi-entry sticker validity is at the Embassy's discretion — repeat travellers with a clean Schengen record can receive 1, 3, or 5-year multi-entry stamps.
- Bratislava is a popular base for exploring Vienna (60 km), Budapest (200 km), and Prague (330 km) on day-trips — multi-country itineraries strengthen tourist applications.

### Business — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Business

**Purpose:** Business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, exhibitions — no employment in Slovakia or the wider Schengen Area.
**Stay duration:** Maximum 90 days within any 180-day period.
**Validity:** Up to 5 years multi-entry for repeat business profiles.
**Entries:** Single, Double, or Multiple.
**Processing time:** 15 days standard; 5–10 days for fast-tracked invitations from established Slovak inviters.
**How to apply:** visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/svk -> VFS Kathmandu submission with Slovak inviter docs.

**Required documents:**

- Standard application set (form, passport, photos, insurance, return ticket, cover letter)
- Letter of invitation from Slovak company on company letterhead — Includes inviter's IČO (Slovak business registration number), business activity, purpose of meeting, dates, and confirmation of who covers expenses.
- Slovak inviter business registration extract (Obchodný register / Slovak Business Register)
- Cover letter from Nepali employer (on letterhead, signed and stamped) — Confirms position, purpose of trip, dates approved as work-related travel, return-to-role commitment.
- Conference / event registration (if applicable) *(conditional)*
- Bank statement (last 3 months, NPR 5 lakh ending balance recommended)
- Income Tax Returns (last 3 years)
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (Business bundle most relevant for self-employed travellers)
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

**Notes:**
- Business visitors do NOT need a work permit — but the activity must be commercial-meeting-style with primary remuneration outside Slovakia.
- For ongoing engagement (>90 days), apply for Type D under Single Permit (jednotné povolenie) or EU Blue Card.

### Family Visit — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Visit to Family or Friends

**Purpose:** Visiting family or friends resident in Slovakia.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days in 180.
**Validity:** 1–5 years multi-entry.
**Entries:** Single, Double, or Multiple.
**Processing time:** 15 days standard.
**How to apply:** Standard VFS Kathmandu intake with host-provided invitation.

**Required documents:**

- Standard application set (form, passport, photos, insurance, return ticket)
- Letter of invitation from Slovak host (citizen / PR / residence-permit holder) — Notarised at any Slovak notary public; includes host name, address, status, relationship to applicant, dates of stay, who covers expenses.
- Host's status proof: Slovak ID card (občiansky preukaz), passport, or residence permit copy
- Host's 3-month bank statement OR salary slips (proof of capacity to host)
- Cover letter from applicant explaining the relationship and visit purpose
- Bank statement (last 3 months) showing capacity to cover own incidental expenses
- Family-relationship proof: marriage / birth certificate (notarised English translations + MoFA-attested)
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — 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 — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — 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 — 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) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Spouses and minor children of EU / EEA / Slovak citizens are GRATIS — the consular fee is waived under Free Movement Directive 2004/38/EC. VFS service still applies.

### Student — Long-Stay Visa (Type D) + Temporary Residence Permit — Studies

**Purpose:** 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 duration:** Programme length; biometric residence-permit card valid 1 year initially, renewable annually for full programme duration.
**Validity:** Single-entry visa for first arrival; multi-entry on residence permit.
**Entries:** Single (entry); multiple via residence permit.
**Processing time:** Bureau of Border and Foreign Police: 90 days statutory for Type D Studies.
**How to apply:** (1) Get accepted to a Slovak institution + receive admission letter; (2) file Type D Studies application at VFS Kathmandu; (3) submit biometrics + originals; (4) wait for Bureau of Border and Foreign Police decision; (5) collect entry visa from VFS Kathmandu; (6) within 3 working days of arrival, register at the Foreign Police office in Slovakia.
**Financial requirement:** Funds proof: minimum EUR 5,160/year (≈ NPR 7.4 lakh / EUR 430/month) for living expenses — proven via bank deposit OR sponsor declaration with sponsor's 6-month bank statement. Tuition for first year paid OR scholarship confirmation.

**Required documents:**

- Type D Studies visa application form (signed)
- University acceptance letter from a Slovak-accredited institution — Must be on the official list of Slovak Higher Education Institutions; includes programme, start date, language of study, tuition for first year.
- Proof of paid tuition for the first year OR scholarship confirmation — Tuition is FREE for Slovak-medium programmes at public Slovak universities for ALL students (including non-EU); English-medium programmes at private universities pay EUR 2,000–5,000/year.
- Funds proof: bank statement showing EUR 5,160+ (≈ NPR 7.4 lakh) OR sponsor declaration with sponsor's 6-month bank statement
- Confirmed accommodation in Slovakia (university dormitory contract OR private rental ≥ 6 months)
- Comprehensive Slovak health insurance from a recognised insurer (Dôvera / Union / VšZP) for first 3 months; auto-enrolled in Slovak public health insurance after 3 months of residence + employment OR student insurance
- Academic transcripts + Diplomas / Degrees (notarised English / Slovak translations + MoFA-apostilled)
- English / Slovak proficiency certificate (per programme requirement) — IELTS Academic 6.0+ for English-medium programmes; Slovak A2/B1 for Slovak-medium programmes. Slovak universities offer 1-year preparatory Slovak-language programme for non-Slovak applicants.
- Birth certificate + citizenship certificate (notarised English translations + MoFA-apostilled)
- Police clearance from Nepal MoFA (≤ 6 months old, MoFA-apostilled)
- Medical certificate (Slovak-prescribed form)
- Statement of Purpose (SOP) explaining choice of programme and Slovakia
- ANY ONE income bundle for sponsor — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed) — Funds the tuition / living allowance.
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — 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 — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — 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 — 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) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Within 3 working days of arrival, students must register at the local Foreign Police office (Cudzinecká polícia) — failing this triggers an administrative fine.
- Student residence permit allows part-time work up to 20 hours/week during term + full-time during holidays — automatic right.
- Slovakia is one of the cheapest EU destinations for higher education — public universities offer FREE Slovak-medium programmes to ALL students; English-medium programmes at private institutions still much cheaper than Western Europe.
- Common refusal grounds: doubts about study intent, weak SOP, unexplained funds source, prior Schengen refusals.

### Work — Single Permit (jednotné povolenie) / EU Blue Card / Long-Stay Visa (Type D) — Employment

**Purpose:** 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 duration:** Tied to employment contract — typically 2 years initially, renewable.
**Validity:** Single-entry visa for first arrival; multi-entry on residence permit.
**Entries:** Single (entry); multiple via residence permit.
**Processing time:** Single Permit: 90 days statutory at Bureau of Border and Foreign Police. EU Blue Card: 30 days fast-track.
**How to apply:** (1) Slovak employer applies for work permit at Central Office of Labour, Social Affairs and Family (Úrad práce, sociálnych vecí a rodiny); (2) once work permit approved, applicant files Type D Single Permit / EU Blue Card application at VFS Kathmandu; (3) submit biometrics + originals; (4) wait for Bureau of Border and Foreign Police decision; (5) collect entry visa from VFS; (6) within 3 working days of arrival, register at Foreign Police office.

**Required documents:**

- Type D Single Permit / EU Blue Card application form (signed)
- Slovak employer's work permit clearance from Central Office of Labour — Employer-side document; demonstrates the role is approved for non-EU employment.
- Employment contract from Slovak employer — Bilingual (Slovak + English); includes position, salary (≥ Slovak minimum wage of EUR 750/month gross 2026 OR ≥ EU Blue Card threshold), duration, address of workplace.
- For EU Blue Card: salary documentation showing ≥ EUR 26,400/year gross (1.5 × Slovak average wage 2026) + Bachelor's degree or 5+ years professional experience in the field *(conditional)*
- Educational certificates + experience letters supporting the role — Notarised English / Slovak translations + MoFA-apostilled. Some regulated occupations require Slovak recognition (nostrifikácia).
- Slovak-recognised health insurance from Dôvera / Union / VšZP
- Police clearance from Nepal MoFA AND from any country lived 12+ months in last 10 years (MoFA-apostilled)
- Medical certificate (Slovak-prescribed form)
- Confirmed accommodation in Slovakia (employer-provided OR rental contract ≥ 12 months)
- Bank statement (last 3 months, NPR 5 lakh ending balance recommended)
- ANY ONE income bundle (Salary bundle most relevant for employed applicants)
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — 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 — 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.

**Notes:**
- EU Blue Card threshold is reviewed annually based on Slovak Statistical Office data.
- Family of Single Permit / EU Blue Card holders can apply for Type D Family Reunion concurrently — separate application per family member.
- After 5 years of continuous Single Permit / EU Blue Card residence, holders can apply for Long-Term Residence Permit (EU Long-Term Residence under Directive 2003/109/EC).
- Slovakia has growing automotive (Volkswagen, Kia, Stellantis, Jaguar Land Rover) and electronics manufacturing sectors — strong demand for engineers, technicians, IT specialists from non-EU countries.

### Transit — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Transit / Airport Transit

**Purpose:** Transit through Slovakia or a Slovak airport (Bratislava M.R. Štefánik BTS, Košice KSC) en route to a third country.
**Stay duration:** Up to 5 days transit.
**Validity:** Single use, tied to onward booking.
**Entries:** Single (or double for round-trip transits).
**Processing time:** 15 days standard.
**How to apply:** Standard VFS Kathmandu intake.

**Required documents:**

- Standard application set (form, passport, photo, insurance)
- Confirmed onward air ticket departing Slovakia within transit window
- Visa for the destination third country (where applicable) — Slovak Border Police verify onward admissibility at port of entry.
- Brief cover letter explaining transit *(conditional)*

**Notes:**
- Nepalis are subject to Airport Transit Visa (ATV) requirement when transiting Slovak airports — confirm at the time of filing whether ATV or full transit visa applies for your itinerary.
- Bratislava is a small Schengen airport with limited international connections — most Schengen routings via Slovakia transit through Vienna (Austria) or Prague (Czech Republic) instead.

### Multi-Entry — Long-Stay Visa (Type D) + Temporary Residence Permit — Family Reunion

**Purpose:** Family reunion with a Slovak citizen, EU citizen residing in Slovakia, or non-EU national holding Slovak residence permit.
**Stay duration:** Per host's status — typically 2 years initial residence permit, renewable.
**Validity:** Single-entry visa for first arrival; multi-entry on residence permit.
**Entries:** Single (entry); multiple via residence permit.
**Processing time:** 90 days statutory at Bureau of Border and Foreign Police.
**How to apply:** (1) Slovak-resident host completes host declaration; (2) applicant fills Type D Family Reunion application at VFS Kathmandu; (3) submit biometrics + originals; (4) wait for Bureau of Border and Foreign Police decision; (5) collect entry visa; (6) within 3 working days of arrival, register at Foreign Police.

**Required documents:**

- Type D Family Reunion visa application form (signed)
- Host's status proof: Slovak ID / EU citizenship + Slovak residence registration
- Marriage certificate (for spouses) OR birth certificate (for children) — notarised English / Slovak translations + MoFA-apostilled
- Cohabitation evidence (for unmarried partners): joint lease, joint bank statements, photos, communication history *(conditional)* — Required when applying as registered partner under Slovak law.
- Funds proof: host's 6-month bank statement OR salary slips — Bureau of Border and Foreign Police income threshold: minimum 12 × EUR 268.88 (Slovak subsistence minimum 2026) for sponsor + dependants.
- Confirmed accommodation in Slovakia (host-provided OR family rental contract ≥ 12 months)
- Slovak-recognised health insurance
- Police clearance from Nepal MoFA AND from any country lived 12+ months in last 10 years (MoFA-apostilled)
- Medical certificate (Slovak-prescribed form)
- ANY ONE income bundle for host (only one needed) — Demonstrates host can financially support the reunifying family member.
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — 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 — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — 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 — 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) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Spouses and minor children of EU citizens (including Slovak via Singh route) benefit from EU Free Movement Directive 2004/38/EC — much simpler procedure (no income threshold for the host); processed under EU Residence rules instead of Slovak national family reunion.
- Type D Family Reunion gives full work authorisation in Slovakia — no separate work permit needed for the spouse to work.
- Children turning 18 must transition to their own residence basis (Studies / Single Permit / Family Reunion of EU citizen if applicable).

## Important general notes

- Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
- 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.

## How to apply (4 steps)

1. **Confirm Slovakia visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (tourist, business, family, education). Diplomatic / official passport holders may have different rules.
2. **Gather supporting documents** — Prepare: 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.
3. **Submit at VFS Global Slovakia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu** — 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 -> courier passport collection at VFS.
4. **Track and collect** — Processing typically takes 15 calendar days standard at the Embassy Delhi; up to 30 days in justified cases; max 45 days when extra documentation is requested.. Yatra's concierge tracks your application and notifies you on each status change.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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 -> 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.

### Where is the Slovakia embassy in 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.

### 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 online portal to apply for a Slovakia visa?

Yes — apply online at https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/svk (VFS Slovakia Nepal — appointment + categories) · https://www.mzv.sk/web/newdelhi-en — Embassy of Slovakia New Delhi · 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).

### 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 help with a Slovakia visa application?

Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Slovakia including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.

## Sources

- 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

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*Yatra (https://yatraforfun.com) provides end-to-end visa assistance for Nepali citizens — document review, embassy submission, dummy ticket (NPR 999) when proof of onward travel is required.*