Slovakia Visa RequirementsFor Sao Tome and Principe passport holders
Citizens of Sao Tome and Principe need a Schengen visa for Slovakia. Bratislava, the High Tatras, and Slovak castles are accessible with a Schengen visa. Apply through a Schengen representative in Sao Tome.
Sao Tome and Principe passport holders require a visa to enter Slovakia.
Apply for a Schengen visa at the French or Portuguese embassy in Sao Tome. Standard Schengen fee EUR 80. Processing 10 to 15 business days. Slovakia is most easily accessed via Vienna (1 hour by bus). Apply at least 4 weeks before travel.
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
Sao Tome and Principe to Slovakia: What You Need to Know
Slovakia is a Schengen member and requires Saotomean passport holders to obtain a Schengen visa. Slovak consular representation in Sao Tome is through another Schengen member state, typically France or Portugal. A Schengen visa covers Slovakia and all other member states.
How to Get There
Sao Tome connects to Slovakia via Lisbon and then Vienna or Bratislava. Vienna to Bratislava is a 1-hour bus journey. A Schengen visa permits free movement throughout Central Europe.
Money & Banking
Slovakia uses the Euro (EUR). ATMs widely available. Credit cards accepted in hotels and restaurants. Cash preferred in local businesses. Currency exchange at Bratislava Airport and banks.
Practical Tips
1. Apply through the French or Portuguese embassy in Sao Tome for a Slovak Schengen visa.
2. Slovakia uses the Euro.
3. Bratislava is 1 hour from Vienna by Regiojet bus.
4. The High Tatras are one of Central Europe's best hiking destinations.
5. A Schengen visa covers Slovakia and all other 26 member states.