Slovakia Schengen visa from the United Kingdom
Slovakia takes UK applications at VFS Global and BLS International in London or Edinburgh, and the Slovak Embassy decides. We watch VFS slots and book the first fit.
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If you're traveling from the United Kingdom to Slovakia, you'll need to apply for a Schengen visa. This visa allows you to visit for purposes such as visiting family or friends, business, or tourism. The primary Visa Application Centre for this route is located in London, where you can submit your application in person.
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Slovakia visa centres in United Kingdom
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Document checklist by visa type
To apply for your Schengen visa, you will need to gather specific documents, including a completed application form, valid passport, travel insurance, proof of accommodation, and financial means to support your stay. Each visa type may require additional documentation, so ensure you check the requirements for visiting family or friends, business, or tourism to avoid any delays.
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- Application formAll visa types
Completed visa application form in English, signed by the applicant; for minors, signed by both parents or legal guardian.
- Bank statements (3 months)All visa types
Provide statements for the last 3 months from British personal accounts only, updated no more than 1 month before submission, showing stable transactions and a positive balance.
- Flight ticket payment proof
Provide a fully paid return travel ticket in English showing the applicant's full name as in the passport.
- Hotel Reservation
Provide a fully paid hotel reservation for the full stay in Slovakia confirmed by the Slovak hotel or pension, showing all guests' names, check-in and check-out dates, and the facility's name and address.
- Medical institution confirmation
Official letter from the medical institution or doctor confirming your appointment or treatment and stating the length of treatment.
- Medical Insurance Certificate
Medical insurance certificate covering the whole stay, valid throughout the Schengen Area, with at least EUR 30,000 coverage for urgent hospitalization or repatriation.
- Valid passport or travel documentAll visa types
Valid signed passport with at least two free pages, issued within the last 10 years and valid at least 3 months beyond the requested visa.
- Copy of passport personal details pageAll visa types
Provide one copy of the applicant's passport bio data page.
- Passport-style photographAll visa types
One recent passport-size photograph meeting ICAO standards and not older than 3 months.
- Confirmed return travel tickets
Provide fully paid return travel tickets in English showing the applicant's full name as in the passport.
- UK digital immigration status proof
UK eVisa proving immigration status is required; share code alone is not sufficient. It must be valid at least 1 month beyond departure from the Schengen area.
- UK immigration status proof
UK eVisa or other accepted proof of UK immigration status valid at least 1 month beyond departure from the Schengen area. Share code alone is not sufficient; right to work or right to rent evidence is not accepted.
May also be required, depending on your situation23
- Accountant letterAll visa types
- Business bank statementsAll visa types
- Car insurance
- Car registration documentAll visa types
- Certificate of IncorporationAll visa types
- Copies of parents' or legal guardians' passports
- Copies of previous Schengen visasAll visa types
- Cover letterAll visa types
- Driver joint travel cover letterAll visa types
- Driver's driving licenceAll visa types
- Employment LetterAll visa types
- Full birth certificate
- HMRC UTR and National Insurance letterAll visa types
- Invitation letter verified by the Slovak Foreign PoliceAll visa types
- Multi-country travel itineraryAll visa types
- Parent bank statements
- Parent UK immigration status proof
- Parental consent documents for minors
- Payslips (3 months)All visa types
- Self-assessment tax form
- Sole custody decision
- Student status letter
- Tax returnAll visa types
Booking your Slovakia appointment
When scheduling your appointment at the London Visa Application Centre, consider booking well in advance to secure your preferred time. Arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow for check-in procedures. Make sure to bring all required documents, and ensure they are organized to facilitate a smooth submission process.
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