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Visa required

Yes. Russian passport holders need a visa for Slovakia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Slovakia before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Russian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Slovakia or its official government website before you travel.

Slovakia is in the Schengen Area. A short-stay Schengen visa issued by any of its 29 member countries covers all of them for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; apply to the country where you will spend the most time, or to your first entry country if the stays are equal.

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Where to apply in Russia

If you live in Russia, visas for Slovakia are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Slovakia at a glance

Capital: Bratislava ยท Currency: Euro (EUR, โ‚ฌ) ยท Official languages: Slovak ยท Calling code: +421

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Slovakia: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 12 February 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Russia (C, F) works with sockets in Slovakia. Mains voltage differs (Slovakia: 230 V; Russia: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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Questions

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Slovakia?

Russian passport holders need a visa for Slovakia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Slovakia before travelling.

Does a Slovak need a visa for Russia?

Slovak passport holders need a visa for Russia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.