Digital Nomad in Slovakia
One documented route of this kind in Slovakia, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
National (D) Visa for Long-Stay (No Dedicated Digital Nomad Visa)
Slovakia has no dedicated digital-nomad visa. Remote workers and other long-stay categories use the national (D) visa (long-stay, max validity 1 year) or the trade-licence/business residence route.
- Processing time
- 30 days (requires prior consent of the Ministry of Interior)
- Validity
- Max 1 year
- Language requirement
- None
Requirements
- Valid passport (valid at least 90 days beyond departure)
- Proof of purpose
- Proof of health insurance
- Subsistence proof (EUR 56/day, or EUR 26/day if accommodation prepaid)
- Appointment and fingerprinting (over 12) at a Slovak diplomatic mission
Required Documents
- National visa application form required
- Passport (valid >= 90 days beyond departure) required
- ICAO photo 3x3.5 cm required
- Proof of purpose required
- Proof of health insurance required
- Proof of subsistence funds required
Official fees
- National visa (SR-interest/treaty) 50 EUR
- National visa (in connection with a residence application) 90 EUR
- National visa (language-school student) 30 EUR
Process Steps
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1
Book an appointment
Book an appointment at a Slovak diplomatic mission (some categories at visa centres) and attend for fingerprinting (over 12).
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Submit the national visa application
Submit the application with passport, photo, proof of purpose, health insurance, and subsistence proof. The relevant fee applies (EUR 50 SR-interest/treaty; EUR 90 in connection with a residence application; EUR 15 for existing residence-permit holders; EUR 30 language-school students).
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3
Await the decision
Decision within 30 days (requires prior Ministry of Interior consent). Refusals are generally non-appealable.