Slovakia Schengen Visa from Ireland

Traveling from Ireland to Slovakia for tourism requires a Schengen visa. The Slovakia Visa Application Center in Dublin facilitates the visa application process. Ensure you gather all necessary documentation to support your application, which includes proof of accommodation, travel insurance, and financial means.

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Dublin Slovakia Visa Application Center - Dublin

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Document checklist

When applying for a tourism visa to Slovakia, you will need to submit various documents. Essential documents include a completed visa application form, a valid passport, two passport-sized photos, proof of travel arrangements, accommodation bookings, and travel insurance covering medical expenses. Additional documents may be required based on your specific circumstances.

Application form
Required
Duly completed and signed visa application form
Bank statements (3 months)
Required
Personal bank statements showing income and funds
Original document(s) plus photocopy set
Required
Submission format requirement that each supporting document must be presented as an original (to show at the counter) plus a photocopy (to be attached to the visa file).
Return or onward travel booking
Required
Printed flight/train/bus booking showing passenger name and itinerary
Irish re-entry visa and/or Irish Certificate of Registration (GNIB card)
Required
Irish re-entry visa and/or Irish Certificate of Registration (GNIB card) demonstrating lawful residence; validity must extend beyond the intended Schengen departure as specified.
Valid passport or travel document
Required
Original passport valid at least 3 months beyond return date, plus photocopy
Passport-style photograph
Required
1 recent (≤6 months) passport-style photo, full front, white background
Proof of current address in Ireland
Required
Document proving the applicant’s current address in Ireland (e.g., utility bill, rent book, lease agreement).
Travel medical insurance
Required
Insurance covering all Schengen states for EUR 30,000 minimum
Proof of sufficient accommodation
Required in some cases
Proof that the person being joined has sufficient accommodation, such as a property title deed or registered lease contract for the principal residence.
Car registration certificate
Required in some cases
Vehicle registration certificate for the passenger motor vehicle used for travel, as requested when travelling by car.
Car roadworthiness certificate (MOT)
Required in some cases
Roadworthiness certificate (MOT or equivalent) for the passenger motor vehicle used for travel, as requested when travelling by car.
Motor third-party liability insurance certificate (green card)
Required in some cases
Motor third-party liability insurance certificate (“green card”) for the passenger motor vehicle used for travel, as requested when travelling by car.
Companies Registration Office business printout
Required in some cases
Recent business printout from the Companies Registration Office (Ireland) for self-employed applicants.
👔Self Employed
Company registration certificate
Required in some cases
Certificate proving that a company is formally registered (as required for self-employed applicants in the Iceland visa checklist).
👔Self Employed
Driver's license
Required in some cases
Valid driver's license required when travelling by car as proof of means of transportation.
Employment Letter
Required in some cases
If employed, provide a recent original signed headed employer letter addressed to the Mission and confirming your employment.
👔Employed, Student
Proof of sufficient funds for car travel (fuel + return ferry/train ticket)
Required in some cases
Evidence showing the applicant has sufficient funds for fuel and a return ferry ticket/train ticket when travelling by passenger motor vehicle, as requested in the Slovakia visa requirements.
Marriage or civil partnership certificate
Required in some cases
Recent (≤6 months) marriage/civil partnership certificate
🤝Family
Minor birth certificate
Required in some cases
Birth certificate of a minor applicant, required when the applicant is under 18 and travelling alone/with one parent/with others.
👶Travelling with children
Parental consent documents for minors
Required in some cases
For minors travelling alone/with one parent: parental consent, certified copies of parents’ passports, British school certificate.
👶Travelling with children
Notarised sponsorship letter
Required in some cases
Letter of sponsorship certified by a notary public in the Member State where it was issued (as required when the applicant is financially supported by a sponsor).
🤝Host
Parents’ passports or certified copies
Required in some cases
Original passports of both parents, or certified copies of the biodata pages, for minors travelling alone or with only one parent.
👶Travelling with children
Payslips (3 months)
Required in some cases
Last three payslips, original plus photocopies
👔Employed, Student
School enrolment confirmation (including children under 18)
Required in some cases
Original letter of enrolment from an educational institution confirming study start and end dates; applies to students and children under 18.
👶Travelling with children
Proof of social welfare payments
Required in some cases
Evidence of weekly or monthly social welfare payments received by the applicant.
👔Unemployed
Social Welfare Office permission for travel
Required in some cases
Permission from the local Social Welfare Office authorising the intended trip (required when the trip is longer than 2 weeks for unemployed applicants).
👔Unemployed
Spouse bank statements
Required in some cases
Recent bank statements in the spouse’s name used to prove funds when the applicant is financially supported by their spouse.
🤝Family
Student status letter
Required in some cases
Recent signed letter from school/college/university confirming enrollment, hours per week, attendance
👔Student
Letter from tax authorities
Required in some cases
Official letter from the tax authorities confirming the applicant’s tax status/registration, as requested for self-employed applicants.
👔Self Employed
Tour booking confirmation
Required in some cases
Tour booking confirmation or list of participants (if part of a tour).
Employment permit
Required in some cases
Employment permit issued by the Labor Office of the Czech Republic as proof of the purpose of stay for employment visa applications.
👔Employed

Booking your Slovakia appointment

To apply for your visa, schedule an appointment at the Slovakia Visa Application Center in Dublin. Arrive on time and bring all required documents to avoid delays. It's advisable to check the center's website for any updates regarding appointment procedures and required documents before your visit.