Slovakia Visa RequirementsFor Kenya passport holders
Kenyan citizens require a Schengen visa to visit Slovakia, costing €90 ($98 USD). Slovakia is a Schengen member. Applications are processed through VFS Global or the Slovak Embassy in Nairobi. Slovakia borders Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland, making it a convenient stop on multi-country European trips.
Kenya passport holders require a visa to enter Slovakia.
Apply through VFS Global Nairobi or the Slovak Embassy. Required documents: completed Schengen form, valid passport (at least 3 months beyond return), two biometric photos, travel insurance (minimum €30,000 Schengen-wide), confirmed return flights, hotel bookings, 3 months of bank statements, and employment or income evidence. Processing takes 15 business days on average. The €90 fee is paid at the application centre.
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
Kenya 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 joined the eurozone in 2009. Bratislava, the capital, is one of the most compact European capitals and is just 60 km from Vienna, making combined Slovakia-Austria itineraries very practical. The Slovak Embassy or VFS Global in Nairobi handles applications.
How to Get There
No direct flights connect Nairobi (NBO) to Bratislava Airport (BTS). Most travelers fly to Vienna (VIE) which is 60 km from Bratislava and well-connected by bus or train. Alternatively, fly to Budapest (BUD) or Prague (PRG) and travel overland. Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airlines via ADD connect to major European hubs. Total journey time is typically 14 to 18 hours.
Money & Banking
Slovakia uses the euro (EUR). Visa and Mastercard are accepted in cities and tourist areas. Slovakia is one of the more affordable eurozone destinations: budget accommodation in Bratislava from €35 per night, meals from €8 to €15. The Tatra Mountains are more affordable than comparable Alpine resorts in Austria or Switzerland. ATMs are available in cities and towns.
Practical Tips
Bratislava is a walkable capital with a compact old town, Bratislava Castle overlooking the Danube, and a lively bar and restaurant scene. The city's proximity to Vienna makes day trips between the two capitals easy by riverboat or bus. The High Tatras mountain range in northern Slovakia offers skiing in winter and hiking in summer. Slovak Paradise National Park has gorges, ladders, and waterfalls. Banska Stiavnica is a UNESCO-listed historic mining town. Slovak cuisine features bryndzove halusky (potato dumplings with sheep cheese).