Slovakia business visa
For a business trip to Slovakia of up to 90 days, you travel on the Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) - a uniform visa that, for applicants in India, is issued by the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in New Delhi. One visa, the whole Schengen area, up to 90 days in any 180-day window. Slovakia is the right mission to apply to when it is your main destination - the country where you spend the most time - or, when no single country dominates the trip, when it is your first point of entry into Schengen.
In India, you lodge the file at a VFS Global visa application centre. VFS runs the intake, biometrics and document check; the decision itself stays with the Embassy in New Delhi. Reckon on about 15 days once your file reaches the Embassy, stretching up to 45 when extra checks are called for. Anything longer than 90 days is a different route altogether - that needs the national (Type D) long-stay visa, not this short-stay one.
Who this visa is for
- ✓Indian passport holder travelling to Slovakia for a business purpose - meetings, negotiations, conferences, training or business-related events - for up to 90 days.
- ✓Slovakia is your main destination, or your first point of entry into the Schengen area when no single main destination applies.
- ✓You hold an invitation letter from a Slovak organization or business partner stating the purpose and duration of the visit.
- ✓Passport issued within the last 10 years, valid at least 3 months beyond your intended departure from the Schengen area, with at least two blank pages.
- ✓Travel medical insurance valid across all Schengen states with minimum cover of EUR 30,000.
- ✓Demonstrable funds for the trip and ties to India (employment or business) supporting your intent to return.
Visa options for Slovakia
Single-entry short-stay visa (Type C)
One entry for a specific business trip; the visa is used up once you leave the Schengen area, within the permitted 90 days in 180.
Multiple-entry short-stay visa (Type C)
For repeat business travellers; the Embassy may grant validity of 1, 3 or 5 years to applicants with a clean, correctly used visa history. The 90-days-in-180 stay limit still applies.
Documents typically required
- ✓Completed and signed Schengen visa application form.
- ✓Passport issued within the last 10 years, valid at least 3 months beyond your return, with at least two blank pages, plus a photocopy of the first and last pages.
- ✓Two recent (under 6 months) colour photos on a white background, to ICAO / Schengen biometric specification.
- ✓Cover letter from you setting out the purpose of the visit and the full travel itinerary.
- ✓Invitation letter from the Slovak organization or business partner, stating purpose, duration and itinerary for the whole Schengen stay (original hard copy).
- ✓Official dispatch / employer letter confirming your current occupation and the reason for the trip to Slovakia (original hard copy).
- ✓First-time Schengen visitors: the Official Invitation Form verified by the Slovak foreign (border) police department (original hard copy).
- ✓Flight tickets and proof of accommodation (hotel bookings) for the whole stay.
- ✓Travel medical insurance valid for all Schengen countries, covering at least EUR 30,000 for the entire trip.
- ✓Proof of funds: original personal bank statement for the last 3 months (bank-stamped and signed) and Indian Income Tax Return acknowledgments for the last two assessment years.
- ✓If employed: last 3 months' pay slips, employment contract and employer's leave approval. If self-employed or a company owner: certificate of company registration.
Your exact checklist depends on your profile — we confirm it during your case analysis. Every visa decision rests with the embassy or consulate.
Applications are lodged at VFS Global centres in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Pune and Ahmedabad; a VFS service charge applies on top of the Schengen visa fee. Book your appointment early - Delhi and Mumbai slots fill fast in peak months. If the Embassy asks for a missing document, it must reach them within 3 days of lodging, and they may still request further documents or call you in for an interview.
Frequently asked questions
Do you guarantee the visa?
No. The decision rests solely with the Embassy of the Slovak Republic. What we do is assess your profile honestly and build the application so it is complete and well-documented, leaving nothing for the officer to question. Over the last 2-3 years our applications have run a 97% success rate - but no consultant can promise an outcome, and you should be wary of anyone who does.
How long does a Slovak Schengen business visa take?
About 15 days from the day your file reaches the Embassy in New Delhi, and up to 45 when they run additional checks. The days your file spends in transit between the VFS centre and the Embassy sit outside that clock, so build in a cushion and apply well ahead of your travel dates.
Do I apply to Slovakia if my trip covers several Schengen countries?
Only when Slovakia is your main destination - the country where you spend the most time. If the trip has no single main destination, apply to whichever country you first enter the Schengen area through.
How long can I stay, and where can I travel?
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, and you can move freely across the entire Schengen area. If business keeps you longer than 90 days, this visa no longer fits - you would need the national (Type D) long-stay visa instead.