Slovakia Visa Requirements for South Africans
Slovakia requires a visa for South Africans
South African passport holders require a visa to enter Slovakia. Where you lodge the application, what it costs and how long it takes are set out below.
- Entry requirement
- Visa Required
- Stay allowed
- 90 days in any 180-day period
- Passport validity
- Valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen Area, and issued within the last 10 years
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Applying for a Slovakia visa in South Africa
- Where the application is decided
- Embassy of the Slovak Republic, Pretoria
If your case is not straightforward
The application is the same for everyone. What differs is how you prove income and ties. These cover the situations that need building differently:
Source: mzv.sk. Checked 13 August 2026. If you spot something out of date, tell us at help@getvisa.co.za.
Information last reviewed: . Always verify with the relevant embassy before travelling.