Foreigners from countries with a visa-free regime can enter Slovakia for medical treatment without additional visa processing, provided that their stay doesn’t exceed 90 days. If a foreigner goes to Slovakia for long-term treatment (more than three months), they should apply for a national visa.

Foreigners who are traveling to Slovakia by the visa regime must apply for a national visa for medical treatment abroad.

Required documents for obtaining a national visa 

• An application form

• Two photos

• A passport that must be valid for at least three months after the date of departure from the Schengen area. In addition, the passport must be issued within the last 10 years and contain at least two free "visa pages"

• The national identity card and residence permit/visa (if the country of residence and citizenship differ)

• The invitation from the clinic or other medical institution where the treatment will take place

• Document which are confirmed the availability of funds

Slovak visa processing period

The average period for applying for a Slovak visa is 10-30 calendar days. It depends on your country of visa application.

Visa commission

The visa commission for a Slovak visa is 33 euros. The national (long-term) visa issued to the holder of a residence permit in the Slovak Republic is 9.50 euros. The amount of the fee may be different depending on your nationality or country of application, regardless of the result of issuing the visa.

Where to apply for a visa 

You apply for a visa at Slovak visa application centers, embassies or consulates, depending on which of them accept visa applications in your country of residence. If not in your country, you need to contact the nearest embassy or Consulate at your address.

Please note that when crossing the border, border guards may request an invitation from the clinic or medical institution where you will be treated. An invitation (certificate) from a medical institution should be obtained before crossing the border.