Slovakia visa checklist for Indian applicants

Documents to prepare

Where to apply: Submit the application at a VFS Global Slovakia visa application centre in India. The file is forwarded to the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in New Delhi, which takes the decision.

1. 1

   Passport and copies

   Current passport with copies of the biodata page and the last page, plus copies of Schengen entry and exit stamps from earlier passports if you have them.

2. 2

   Application form and photograph

   One recent colour photo, not more than 6 months old, printed on photographic paper and stuck on the visa application form.

3. 3

   Proof of transport and itinerary

   Evidence of how you will travel and your planned route, such as a flight reservation with a day-wise itinerary.

4. 4

   Cover letter

   Letter from the applicant stating purpose and duration of travel, names of accompanying persons, and transport and accommodation details.

5. 5

   Proof of accommodation

   Hotel reservations, holiday-home rental or campus residence reservation; for stays with family or friends, proof of sponsorship or private accommodation from the host.

6. 6

   Accommodation in other member states

   If the trip covers more than one Schengen country, accommodation proof for each of them.

7. 7

   Bank statement

   Original personal bank statement showing the last three months of transactions, stamped and signed by the bank.

8. 8

   Income tax returns

   Indian income tax return acknowledgment for the last two assessment years.

9. 9

   If employed

   Pay slips for the last three months, employment contract and the employer's statement approving the holiday.

10. 10

    If self-employed or company owner

    Company registration certificate with GST number, business bank statement and barcode-verifiable income tax return.

11. 11

    If retired or sponsored

    Pension statements for three months or proof of regular property or business income; sponsored applicants add proof of sponsorship.

12. 12

    Minors and students

    Notarised parental consent where a minor travels alone or with one parent, ID copies of the parents, and an enrolment certificate for students.

Travel medical insurance: Schengen travel medical insurance is a standard requirement for a short-stay visa; the supplied Slovakia checklist does not spell out the terms, so check the official page for the accepted cover.