Slovakia Visa RequirementsFor Luxembourg passport holders
Slovakia and Luxembourg are both EU and Schengen members. Luxembourg passport holders travel freely to Slovakia with no visa requirements.
Great news! Luxembourg passport holders can enter Slovakia without a visa for tourism or business purposes.
No visa required. Luxembourg national ID card sufficient. No Schengen border checks. Slovakia uses the euro.
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 โ
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
Required Documents
Valid Luxembourg Passport or National ID
National ID card accepted within the EU.
Current Travel Situation
Luxembourg to Slovakia: What You Need to Know
Slovakia is a small Central European EU and Schengen member of 5.5 million people, landlocked and bordering Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Ukraine. Bratislava, its capital, sits on the Danube and is just 60km from Vienna, making it one of the world's capitals closest to another capital. Slovakia has remarkable natural scenery: the High Tatras (the highest range in the Carpathians, with peaks over 2,600m), Slovak Karst (limestone caves, UNESCO), Slovak Paradise National Park (gorges with fixed ladders and chains), and some of Central Europe's most dramatic castles (Bojnice, Spis Castle).
How to Get There
Bratislava is about 1.5 hours by direct flight from Luxembourg. Vienna (60km away) is an alternative gateway to Slovakia. By car from Luxembourg, approximately 9-10 hours.
Money & Banking
Slovakia uses the euro (EUR). Bratislava is one of the EU's more affordable capitals: restaurant meals EUR 10-20, hotel rooms EUR 60-120/night, excellent beer (Slovak Zlatรฝ Baลพant and Pilsner imports) for EUR 2-3. Outside Bratislava, prices drop further.
Practical Tips
Bratislava: Bratislava Castle (hilltop, overlooking the Danube and Austria), the compact old town with Hlavne Namestie square, the UFO Tower on the SNP Bridge, and the Slovak National Gallery. Spis Castle (2.5 hours east, UNESCO) is one of Central Europe's largest castle ruins. Banska Stiavnica is a perfectly preserved medieval mining town (UNESCO). The High Tatras resort of Strbske Pleso offers excellent hiking (summer) and skiing (winter). Vienna is an easy day trip from Bratislava by train (1 hour) or boat (90 minutes on the Danube).
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Luxembourg citizens need a visa for Slovakia?
No. Slovakia and Luxembourg are both EU and Schengen members. No visa or border formalities apply.
Does Slovakia use the euro?
Yes. Slovakia adopted the euro in 2009.
How close is Bratislava to Vienna?
Bratislava and Vienna are only 60km apart, one of the shortest distances between any two EU capital cities. Trains connect them in 1 hour; the Danube river boat takes 90 minutes. Many visitors do a same-day excursion between the two.
What makes Spis Castle worth visiting?
Spis Castle (Spissky Hrad) in eastern Slovakia is one of Central Europe's largest castle complexes (4 hectares) and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ruins command a dramatic hilltop position visible for miles. The adjacent Spis Chapter (Spisska Kapitula) is a walled ecclesiastical town that functions as its own UNESCO site. The two together are extraordinary.
What is Bratislava like as a city?
Bratislava is compact and walkable. The old town is small but charming with the main square (Hlavne Namestie) and Michael's Gate. The UFO Tower on the SNP Bridge offers panoramic views. The city is notably cheaper than Vienna and offers good value for accommodation, food, and drink.
What outdoor activities does Slovakia offer?
The High Tatras (highest range in the Carpathians) offer outstanding hiking in summer (the Rysy summit at 2,503m is the highest accessible point in Slovakia) and skiing in winter (Strbske Pleso, Jasna). Slovak Paradise National Park has unique gorge trails with ladders and chains. Slovak Karst has spectacular limestone cave systems.