Schengen Visa Type C (Short-stay Tourist Visa)
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Schengen Visa Type C (Short-stay Tourist Visa)

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At a Glance

Processing Time

15 days

Application Fee

80 EUR

Stay Duration

90 days

Renewable

No

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

No

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Short-term entry visa for tourism, visiting friends/family, or business meetings. Valid for up to 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

The Schengen Type C visa is the most common short-term visa for Slovakia, part of the broader Schengen visa system. It allows visa holders to travel freely throughout all Schengen area countries for tourism, business meetings, visiting family, or transit purposes. Applications must be made at least 15 working days before travel.

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Requirements

Financial

Minimum Savings

5,040 EUR

Personal

Passport Validity

3 months beyond departure date months

Education

None or higher

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Not older than 10 years, valid for at least 3 months beyond departure

Passport photos

Two recent photos (45x35mm or larger)

Travel and medical insurance

Covering minimum EUR 30,000 or equivalent

Proof of funds

Minimum EUR 56 per day of stay

Flight itinerary

Round-trip booking confirmation

Proof of accommodation

Hotel booking, invitation letter, or other accommodation arrangement

Travel cover letter

Explaining purpose and itinerary

Proof of civil status

Marriage certificate if applicable

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Advantages

  • Access to entire Schengen area
  • No work restrictions for business meetings/conferences
  • Straightforward application process
  • Valid for multiple entries if approved

Considerations

  • Limited stay duration (90 days max per 180 days)
  • Cannot be extended
  • No work permission
  • Requires proof of return to home country

Application Process

1

Prepare documents

Gather passport, photos, travel insurance, itinerary, proof of accommodation, proof of funds

2

Submit application

Apply in person at Slovak embassy or consulate in your country of residence

3

Pay visa fee

EUR 80 (EUR 40 for minors; may be waived for some cultural or charitable activities)

4

Biometric data collection

Provide fingerprints and photograph

5

Await decision

Processing typically takes 15 working days

Application Forms

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