# Slovakia visa for Nepali citizens

> Slovakia visa for Nepali citizens: tourist & e-visa requirements, fees, processing time. Apply online with Yatra For Fun.

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.

- **Visa route (tourist):** Visa required — Schengen short-stay visa
- **Canonical page:** https://yatraforfun.com/visa/slovakia
- **Last reviewed:** 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.

### Other route — 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 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.

## 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. Collect your passport or e-visa as the embassy or visa centre instructs.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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

- 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

## Related

- All visa guides for Nepali citizens: https://yatraforfun.com/visa
- Schengen visa from Nepal, country by country: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/schengen
- Dummy flight ticket for visa files: https://yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket

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*Yatra For Fun (https://yatraforfun.com) helps Nepali citizens prepare visa files over WhatsApp — the embassy or visa centre makes the decision — and sells reservation documents for visa files: 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.*