Basic Travel Requirements for Rwandans visiting
Slovakia
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Slovak Visa.
- Fully completed and signed visa application form
- Two recently taken photos. Both photos must be taken within the last three months and must follow all visa photo requirements.
- A valid passport which is not older than 10 years. It should be valid for at least three more months beyond the date you plan to leave Slovakia.
- A round trip reservation or itinerary. This must include dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Slovakia.
- A travel insurance policy. A document that proves you have travel health insurance for the whole Schengen territory, with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros in case of any medical emergency as illnesses, accidents and even repatriation in case of death.
- Proof of accommodation. A document that shows where you will be accommodated throughout your stay in Slovakia.
- Proof of financial means. Evidence that you have enough money to support yourself financially throughout your stay in the country. This can be one of the following:
- Bank account statement – that shows you have enough money in your account for the trip. The statement shall be no older than 3 months.
- Sponsorship Letter – by another person that confirms they will be financially supporting your trip to Slovakia. In order for this letter to be valid, it must be accompanied by a bank statement of the sponsor, no older than three months.
- Proof of paid visa fee. €60 for adults and €35 for children from 6 to 12 years old.
Slovakia Visa for Rwandans
Facts about Slovakia
Slovakia is a landlocked country in Central Europe with over 5 million residents. It shares borders in the north with Poland, Ukraine to the east, the Czech Republic to the west, Hungary to the south, and Austria to the southwest.
Slovakia has the highest number of castles and chateaux per capita in the world. One of the most famous is the Spiš Castle, which is part of the UNESCO List of World’s Cultural and Natural Heritage.
Slovakia is a member of the European Union and Schengen system, thus it can issue a Schengen visa.
Driving under the influence of alcohol is illegal in Slovakia and will land you in jail, the alcohol tolerance level is zero per cent. Avoid getting involved in drugs in any way, the penalty for drug-related offences are very severe.
Types of Slovakia Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Business visa | 15 working days | 90 days |
| Student visa | 15 working days | More than 90 days |
| Tourist visa | 15 working days | 90 days |
| Medical visa | 15 working days | 90 days |
| Official visa | 15 working days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Slovakia Visa
- Fully completed and signed visa application form
- Two recently taken photos. Both photos must be taken within the last three months and must follow all visa photo requirements.
- A valid passport which is not older than 10 years. It should be valid for at least three more months beyond the date you plan to leave Slovakia.
- A round trip reservation or itinerary. This must include dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Slovakia.
- A travel insurance policy. A document that proves you have travel health insurance for the whole Schengen territory, with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros in case of any medical emergency as illnesses, accidents and even repatriation in case of death.
- Proof of accommodation. A document that shows where you will be accommodated throughout your stay in Slovakia.
- Proof of financial means. Evidence that you have enough money to support yourself financially throughout your stay in the country. This can be one of the following:
- Bank account statement – that shows you have enough money in your account for the trip. The statement shall be no older than 3 months.
- Sponsorship Letter – by another person that confirms they will be financially supporting your trip to Slovakia. In order for this letter to be valid, it must be accompanied by a bank statement of the sponsor, no older than three months.
- Proof of paid visa fee. €60 for adults and €35 for children from 6 to 12 years old.
Slovakia Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This tourist visa is issued to foreign citizens intending to visit Slovakia for sight-seeing, tourism and other leisure activities.
- You are required to submit a duly completed and signed visa application form otherwise your application processing may be delayed.
- Two identical colour passport size photographs (35x45mm) are required alongside your completed visa application form. The photographs must not be older than three months.
- You need an original passport with at least two blank pages and a validity of at least three months from the date you plan to leave Slovakia.
- A round-trip reservation showing the entry and exit dates from Slovakia as well as the flight numbers are required as proof that you intend to leave Slovakia when your visa expires.
- A travel itinerary describing your trip to Slovakia, your purpose of travelling, places you intend to visit in Slovakia, the time frame and all the personal data must be provided as well.
- If you will be travelling with a tour organizer, you need to present a letter of tour organizer.
- A confirmation letter from your health insurance stating a minimum coverage of €30,000 for the entire duration of your stay in Slovakia is required, in case of any emergency medical treatment.
- As proof that you can sufficiently cater to all your financial needs while in Slovakia, you must submit documents such as your bank account statements or a sponsorship letter from another person who is willing to pay all your expenses for the duration of your intended stay.
- You should also present proof of hotel accommodation for the entire duration of your intended stay in Slovakia.
- If you are employed, you should provide an employment contract, leave permission from your employer and an Income Tax Return as proof of your employment.
- If you are self-employed, you need to provide a copy of your business license, your company’s bank statement of the latest six months and an Income Tax Return.
- As a student, you must show proof of enrollment in your school as well as a No Objection Letter from your University permitting you to travel to Slovakia.
- For a minor, you should present their original birth certificate. If a minor is travelling with a parent, you are required to present an original notarized NOC by the other parent, with copies of both parents’ passports. If the minor is travelling alone, you should provide an original notarized NOC by both parents or legal guardians, with copies of both parents’ passports.
- This visa is valid for a maximum of 90 days within a six-month period.
Slovakia Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Business visa is issued for the sole purpose of doing business in the Republic of Slovakia.
- A fully completed and signed visa application form should be submitted. You are advised to crosscheck properly in case of any omission or inaccurate information as any of these can cause a delay in the processing of your visa application.
- Two passport-size photographs taken, against a light background, within the last three months must be sent along with your completed application form.
- An original passport with at least three months validity beyond the date of intended departure from Slovakia must be used for your application. You should also send a copy of the data page of your passport.
- You are also required to provide proof of accommodation, such as a hotel booking, a rental agreement or a letter of invitation from a host whose house you will be staying, for the duration of your intended stay in Slovakia.
- Proof of your financial sufficiency for the duration of your stay in Slovakia is required. This could be in the form of your bank account statement, not older than three months or sponsorship letter by another person that confirms that they will be sponsoring your trip financially.
- A cover letter from your employer describing the purpose of your travel, how long you intend to stay and where you intend to visit must be submitted.
- You should also get an invitation letter from a Slovak company. This letter has to appear as an invitation to attend meetings or other relevant events that match trade, industry or work.
- It must be stated in either the cover letter from your employer or the letter of invitation from the Slovak company that one or both of the companies will be covering your travel expenses during your stay in Slovakia.
- Any proof of previous trade relations between the two companies, you are required to provide proof of such an event.
- If you are employed, you need to present an employment contract, your bank statement of the latest six months, leave permission from your employer, and an income Tax Return form.
- If you are self-employed, a copy of your business license, the company’s latest six months bank statement and an Income Tax Return should be presented.
Slovakia Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa grants an entry permit into the Republic of Slovakia to Rwandans who wish to travel to Slovakia for studying. it is also called a national visa (type D) as it serves as temporary residence permits for studies longer than three months.
- Regardless of the level of the program you wish to take in Slovakia, you must obtain a five-year permit, the long-term residence permit or the permit for staying for an unlimited time.
- A duly completed and signed visa application form must be submitted.
- An original passport with at least two blank visa pages and a minimum of three months validity after your intended date of departure from Slovakia must be used for your application.
- You are required to send two passport-size photographs taken against a white background along with your completed application form.
- You should also provide proof of residency from the country you are applying from to show that you are a citizen or resident of that country.
- Proof of accommodation for the duration of your stay in Slovakia. This could be a dormitory contract signed between you and an official of a dormitory in Slovakia, a rent agreement specifying the address and other information details about the facility and landlord, or a letter of invitation from a resident in the country that confirms their willingness to take you in their home for the duration of your stay in Slovakia.
- A letter of acceptance from a Slovak school, signed and stating your name, type of studies, length of studies and other relevant details must be submitted.
- You should also show proof of your academic qualifications. This could be a diploma or your academic records.
- As proof of your financial sufficiency for the duration of your intended stay in Slovakia, you are required to provide supporting documents such as an official scholarship of a minimum of 631 euros per month, your bank account statement for the last three months, or a sponsorship.
- If you are underage, an extract of your birth certificate is required; an identity document bearing both parents’ signature and; a declaration of consent from both parents.
Slovakia Medical Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is
issued to foreign citizens to allow them to enter the Republic of Slovakia to
receive medical treatment for their health condition. - A correctly
filled and signed visa application form must be submitted. - Two identical
passport-size photographs no older than three months are required. - The passport used for your application must be original with at least three months validity beyond your intended date of departure from
Slovakia. - Travel medical
insurance with minimal coverage of €30,000 to cover the duration of your stay
in Slovakia. - You should also provide proof of
accommodation for the duration of your stay. This could be in the form of a
confirmed accommodation in the hospital or medical clinic you are visiting, a
hotel booking, a letter of invitation from a resident in Slovakia or a rental
contract. - Proof of your civil
status is also required. This may be a marriage certificate (if married), birth certificate of
children (if any), death certificate of spouse, if applicable. - To show that you can pay
the medical expenses and other related expenses throughout your treatment, you are required to provide proof. This could be your bank statements; letter of sponsorship with bank
statements of the sponsor; proof of advance payment for the treatment plus bank
statement for other related expenses and; if the ministry of health in Rwanda
will be covering the cost of your health treatment, a letter declaring the readiness of the government to cover your medical treatment costs. - If you are employed, you
should provide proof of employment in the form of an employment contract,
approved letter of leave from your company, payslips for the last six months
and an Income Tax Return. - If you are self-employed,
you should provide a copy of your business license, your company’s bank
statement for the latest six months and an Income Tax Return. - If you are a
student, you should provide proof of university enrollment and a No Objection
Letter from your university. - If an underage is
travelling for treatment, both the original birth certificate with a copy;
letter of consent from both parents (if travelling with a third person) or from
the other parent (if travelling with one parent), or; death certificate of
parent (if one or both parents have passed away), must be provided. - You need to provide proof of your need for health treatment. The following are needed:
- A letter from a doctor in Rwanda that you need medical treatment in Slovakia.
- Official confirmation of treatment by the receiving hospital or clinic in Slovakia.
- Correspondence between the sending medical doctor and the receiving medical doctor.
- A guarantee letter signed by you as proof that you can cope with the extra medical costs in case of unforeseen costs.
Slovakia Official Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to foreign nationals who have received an official invitation to Slovakia to participate in meetings, consultations, negotiations, exchange programs or other events held by intergovernmental organisations.
- A visa application form must be fully completed and signed before submission.
- Two passport-size photographs taken within the last three months must be submitted. Please note that edited photos are not allowed.
- Your passport must be original with at least three months validity after your intended departure from Slovakia.
- Copies of your passport pages containing your information and copies of all pages with visas and stamps on them must be submitted.
- A roundtrip flight ticket with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit into Slovakia must be submitted.
- Medical travel insurance with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros to cover the entire period of your intended stay in Slovakia and valid everywhere in the Schengen Area, in case of any medical emergency.
- You must provide proof of your financial means for the duration of your stay is required. This could be a verbal note if you are a government representative, issued by the respective ministry, that they will pay all your expenses, or; your bank account statements of the last three months.
- You should also show proof that you have reserved a hotel accommodation for the duration of your stay in Slovakia.
- Proof of paid visa fee must also be presented. The Official Visa fee is 60 euros. Diplomatic passport holders are, however, exempt from paying this fee.
- Letter of invitation from a Slovak organisation, duly signed by the authorised representative should be submitted. This letter should clearly state who will cover your travel expenses, the purpose of travel, travel itinerary, and the list of people travelling with you, their position and passport number.
- An official note from the Consular Department must be obtained and submitted. This is only applicable for Diplomatic and Official passports.
Slovakia Visa Fees
Business visa
60.00 (EUR)
Student visa
33.00 (EUR)
Tourist visa
60.00 (EUR)
Medical visa
60.00 (EUR)
Official visa
60.00 (EUR)
Slovakia Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Rwanda
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There is currently no Embassy of Slovakia in Rwanda. Applicants are advised to use consulates in neighboring countries for their applications.
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