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A fast-growing Central European economy with a strong industrial base and beautiful natural landscapes.
Slovak national long-stay visa for stays over 90 days, including residence-application, granted-residence collection, language education, international obligations or Slovak Republic interest categories.
The verified roadmap from starting your application to the grant.
Confirm the exact national visa purpose: residence application, collection of granted residence, language school, Slovak-interest/international-obligation route or protected-person family route.
Prepare the national visa form, passport, photo, health insurance and all purpose documents required for the category or later residence application.
Submit in person at the competent Slovak diplomatic mission, provide biometrics where required and pay the category fee.
The mission decides after receipt and may grant the visa only after prior Ministry of Interior consent where required.
Use the D visa only for its approved purpose, such as entering Slovakia to submit or collect residence, and follow residence/Schengen stay rules.
Track your progress as you gather what you need.
Your ticks stay on this device.
A verified breakdown beyond just the visa fee.
This is information, not legal or immigration advice. Always confirm with the official source before you apply.
