✈️ 1. Visit Visa (Type C – Schengen Short Stay)
Purpose:
- Tourism or visiting family/friends (up to 90 days)
Documents Required:
- Schengen visa application form
- Valid passport (3+ months beyond return)
- Two biometric passport-sized photos
- Travel itinerary (flight reservations)
- Hotel reservation or invitation letter from host in Slovakia (authenticated by Slovak authorities)
- Proof of relationship (if visiting family)
- Travel insurance (€30,000 minimum)
- 6-month bank statement
- Proof of job/income (employment letter or business documents)
- Cover letter stating visit purpose
- CNIC copy + FRC (if applicable)
- Visa Fee: €80 + VFS service fee
💼 2. Business Visa (Type C – Schengen Short Stay)
Purpose:
- Business meetings, exhibitions, training, or trade events
Additional Documents:
- Invitation from Slovak company (with purpose, duration)
- Business letter from Pakistani company
- Business documents (SECP/NTN/Chamber Certificate)
- Company bank statement (6 months)
- Hotel reservation and flight booking
- All standard visit documents
📌 Invitations should ideally be verified by Slovak Immigration.
🏠 3. Family Reunion Visa (Type D + Residence Permit)
Purpose:
- Joining spouse, parent, or child legally residing in Slovakia
Steps:
- Your sponsor in Slovakia applies for your residence permit at the Foreign Police Department in Slovakia
- Once approved, you apply for a Type D Visa through Embassy (via VFS)
Documents Required:
- Residence permit approval from Slovak Foreign Police
- Type D visa application form
- Marriage or birth certificate (translated into Slovak + legalized)
- FRC (from NADRA)
- Sponsor’s ID/residence card and employment proof
- Proof of accommodation in Slovakia
- Police clearance certificate
- Medical certificate
- Passport
- Travel insurance
- Visa Fee: ~€100
📌 After arrival, apply for a residence card in Slovakia.
🎓 4. Student Visa (Type D + Residence Permit)
Purpose:
- Long-term academic study at a Slovak institution
Steps:
- Apply for university admission
- Get admission & financial proof
- Apply for Type D Visa + Residence Permit through Embassy
Documents Required:
- Admission letter from a Slovak university
- Educational certificates (HEC-attested + Slovak translation)
- Proof of funds (approx. €3,000–€4,000)
- Proof of accommodation in Slovakia
- Police character certificate
- Medical certificate
- Travel insurance
- Visa Fee: ~€100
- Passport + application form
📌 Once in Slovakia, apply for a residence permit within 90 days.
👷 5. Work Permit Visa (Type D + Residence Permit)
Purpose:
- Employment in Slovakia with a valid job contract
Steps:
- Employer applies for a job offer approval at the Slovak Labour Office
- After approval, you apply for a residence permit (work purpose) and Type D visa
Documents Required:
- Valid work contract and job offer
- Approval from Slovak Labour Office
- Valid passport
- Educational & experience documents (translated + attested)
- Proof of accommodation
- Police clearance
- Medical certificate
- Health insurance
- Visa Fee: ~€100
📌 Residence permit is granted after arrival and biometric registration.
🏢 Where to Apply in Pakistan:
- Submit through Gerry’s VFS Global – Slovakia
- Available in: Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore
- Applications are forwarded to Embassy of Slovakia in New Delhi (India)
🔗 VFS Slovakia – Pakistan
💶 Visa Fees (as of 2025)
| Visa Type | Fee (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Visit/Business (C) | €80 |
| Study/Work/Family (D) | ~€100 |
| VFS Charges | ~€30 (in PKR) |
⏳ Processing Time
| Visa Type | Estimated Time |
|---|---|
| Visit/Business | 15–30 working days |
| Family/Study/Work | 30–90+ days (after approval) |
✅ Tips for Pakistani Applicants
- All official documents must be translated into Slovak and legalized (MOFA + Embassy)
- Long-stay visas require prior approval from Slovak authorities
- For Study/Work visas, apply at least 3 months before intake or job start
- Slovakia is strict on financial proof and genuine documentation