Slovakia Visa RequirementsFor Afghanistan passport holders
Afghan citizens require a Schengen visa to visit Slovakia, costing €90 ($98 USD). The Slovak Embassy in Kabul suspended operations in 2021. Afghans apply at the Slovak Embassy in Islamabad or the Slovak Consulate in Dubai. Slovakia borders Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland.
Afghanistan passport holders require a visa to enter Slovakia.
Apply at the Slovak Embassy in Islamabad or check which Schengen country represents Slovakia in your region. Required documents: completed Schengen form, valid Afghan passport (at least 3 months beyond return), two biometric photos, travel insurance (minimum €30,000), confirmed return flights, accommodation bookings, 3 months of bank statements, employment letter. Processing takes 15 business days.
Slovakia is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Afghanistan to Slovakia: What You Need to Know
Slovakia is a Schengen member: a Slovak Schengen visa grants access to all 27 Schengen countries. The Schengen fee is €90 since June 2024. Slovakia has limited diplomatic representation in the region. Afghan nationals apply at the Slovak Embassy in Islamabad or another Schengen representative in the region. Slovakia uses the euro (adopted 2009) and is one of the more affordable eurozone destinations. Bratislava is just 60 km from Vienna, making combined Slovakia-Austria trips very practical.
How to Get There
No direct flights connect Afghan airports to Slovakia. The most practical approach is to fly to Vienna (VIE) then take a 60 km bus or train to Bratislava. Alternatively, fly to Budapest (BUD) then a 2-hour bus to Bratislava. Via Istanbul (IST) with Turkish Airlines then onward. Total journey time from Kabul to Bratislava is typically 12 to 16 hours.
Money & Banking
Slovakia uses the euro (EUR). Slovakia is affordable by eurozone standards: Bratislava accommodation from €35 per night, meals from €8 to €15. Visa and Mastercard are accepted. ATMs are available in cities. The Tatra Mountains ski resorts offer better value than Austrian or Swiss alternatives. Good quality wine is produced in Slovakia's southern wine regions.
Practical Tips
Bratislava is walkable with a compact old town, Bratislava Castle overlooking the Danube, and a lively bar scene. The proximity to Vienna makes day trips between the two capitals convenient. The High Tatras in northern Slovakia offer skiing in winter and hiking in summer with dramatic scenery. Slovak Paradise National Park has gorges, ladders, and waterfalls. Banska Stiavnica is a UNESCO-listed silver mining town.