| Slovakia Schengen Visa – Quick Information | |
|---|---|
| Visa Fee |
Adults: €90 Children aged 6–11: €45 Children under 6: No visa fee Additional visa application centre service charges may apply. |
| Processing Time | Usually up to 15 calendar days. In individual cases, processing may take up to 30 calendar days, and exceptionally up to 45 calendar days. |
| Maximum Stay | Up to 90 days within any 180-day period for a short-stay Schengen visa. |
| Visa Validity | The visa validity period and number of permitted entries are determined by the Slovak consular authorities and stated on the issued visa. |
✓ Completed and signed Schengen visa application form.
✓ One recent colour passport photograph measuring approximately 3 × 3.5 cm and meeting the applicable ICAO photo requirements.
✓ Valid passport issued within the last 10 years, containing at least two blank pages and remaining valid for at least 3 months after the planned date of departure from the Schengen Area.
✓ Previous passports and relevant previous visas, where applicable.
✓ Proof of the intended means of transport and travel itinerary, including return travel arrangements.
✓ Proof of accommodation in Slovakia, such as a confirmed hotel reservation, prepaid accommodation, private accommodation, or other acceptable proof of lodging.
✓ Original bank statements bearing the bank’s official stamp and signature and showing account activity for the last 6 months, together with the required translation.
✓ Employees: : an employment certificate stating the recruitment date, position in the company, and salary. For tourist applications, confirmation of approved leave should also be provided.
✓ For business or company owners: the original Commercial Registry and Tax Card, together with the required English translations.
✓ Students: : proof of enrollment in a school or university.
✓ Recent extract from the Family Register (Kid Aely) showing the applicant’s family ties and marital status in Egypt, together with an English translation.
✓ First-time applicants or applicants who have lost a previous passport: a Mogamma Movement Certificate showing previous passports and travel history may be required.
✓ Non-Egyptian applicants: proof of legal residence in Egypt that remains valid for at least 3 months after the planned departure from the Schengen Area.
✓ Travel medical insurance valid throughout the Schengen Area and for the entire duration of the trip, with minimum coverage of €30,000 for emergency medical treatment, hospitalization, medical repatriation, and related expenses.
✓ Visiting more than one Schengen Member State: a detailed travel itinerary should be provided.
✓ Minors travelling without one or both legal guardians: the required notarized parental consent, birth certificate, and copies of the parents’ or guardians’ passports must be submitted as applicable.
✓ Travelling for a private visit: an invitation containing the host’s details, the purpose and duration of the visit, accommodation information, and financial arrangements may be required. Signatures on invitations may need to be officially certified.
✓ Important Translation Requirement: Certain supporting documents issued in Arabic must be submitted with the required translation. The Egypt-specific checklist expressly requires translations for documents such as bank statements, the Commercial Registry, Tax Card, and Family Register. Applicants should always check the latest requirements of the selected visa application centre before submission.
Applicants who need certified translations can contact the Consulting Office for Translation (COT) for certified translation services for Slovakia visa applications from Egypt.