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Short Stay Visa

  • Tourism
  • Business
  • Medical
  • EU/Slovak Spouse
  • Visiting family or friends
  • Visa to attend Conference
  • Sports Visa
  • Study/Research Visa

Business

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    The applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category. Kindly refer to the documents required page to make sure you have all the supporting documents.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Category Amount Remarks
    Visa Fees AED 325 For each application
    Visa application administration fee for nationals of third countries which have signed a Visa Facilitation Agreement with the Community:

    Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro (holders of non-biometric passports), Macedonia (holders of non-biometric passports), Moldova, Serbia (holders of non-biometric passports), Ukraine, Georgia    		 AED 145 For each application
    Children between 6 – 12 years AED 165 For each application
    Children below 6 years Free of Charge Free of Charge

    Please note:

    • The applicable visa fee in AED is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
    • Applicant shall be charged a service charge of AED 73.12 per application in addition to the visa fees.
    • All fees are non-refundable.

  • Documents Required

    • Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

    Short stay visas (Schengen)

    Please click here for the Business Visa checklist.

    Note:

    Please be informed that Slovakia started to recognize Somali passports, if issued in Mogadishu or by a Somali diplomatic or consular authority since 01 January 2014.

    Please be informed Slovak Republic does not recognize the Syrian passports without signatures, Jordanian passports (T series) and Somali passports.

  • Photo Specifications

    Two recent passport sized photographs (3x3.5 cm) as per specifications.

    pdf Click here to view a sample biometric photo

    Requirements:

    1. NEW! Should NOT be older than 6 months
    2. A frontal view of the face covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo
    3. A uniform and white-colored background
    4. Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame
    5. Head coverings are only accepted for religious reasons
    6. Do not glue or staple the pictures to the application form

  • Processing Time

    The processing time is within 15 calendar days minimum from the day of submission, the period may extend up to a maximum of 30 calendar days in individual cases.

    Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

    Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.

  • Download Forms

    Please click here to download the Visa Application Form

Tourism

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    The applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category. Kindly refer to the documents required page to make sure you have all the supporting documents.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Category Amount Remarks
    Visa Fees AED 325 For each application
    Visa application administration fee for nationals of third countries which have signed a Visa Facilitation Agreement with the Community:

    Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro (holders of non-biometric passports), Macedonia (holders of non-biometric passports), Moldova, Serbia (holders of non-biometric passports), Ukraine, Georgia    		 AED 145 For each application
    Children between 6 – 12 years AED 165 For each application
    Children below 6 years Free of Charge Free of Charge

    Please note:

    • The applicable visa fee in AED is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
    • Applicant shall be charged a service charge of AED 73.12 per application in addition to the visa fees.
    • All fees are non-refundable.

  • Documents Required

    • Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

    Short stay visas (Schengen)

    Please click here for the Tourism Visa checklist.

    Note:

    Please be informed that Slovakia started to recognize Somali passports, if issued in Mogadishu or by a Somali diplomatic or consular authority since 01 January 2014.

    Please be informed Slovak Republic does not recognize the Syrian passports without signatures, Jordanian passports (T series) and Somali passports.

  • Photo Specifications

    Two recent passport sized photographs (3x3.5 cm) as per specifications.

    pdf Click here to view a sample biometric photo

    Requirements:

    1. NEW! Should NOT be older than 6 months
    2. A frontal view of the face covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo
    3. A uniform and white-colored background
    4. Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame
    5. Head coverings are only accepted for religious reasons
    6. Do not glue or staple the pictures to the application form

  • Processing Time

    The processing time is within 15 calendar days minimum from the day of submission, the period may extend up to a maximum of 30 calendar days in individual cases.

    Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

    Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.

  • Download Forms

    Please click here to download the Visa Application Form

Visiting family or friends

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    The applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category. Kindly refer to the documents required page to make sure you have all the supporting documents.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Category Amount Remarks
    Visa Fees AED 325 For each application
    Visa application administration fee for nationals of third countries which have signed a Visa Facilitation Agreement with the Community:

    Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro (holders of non-biometric passports), Macedonia (holders of non-biometric passports), Moldova, Serbia (holders of non-biometric passports), Ukraine, Georgia    		 AED 145 For each application
    Children between 6 – 12 years AED 165 For each application
    Children below 6 years Free of Charge Free of Charge

    Please note:

    • The applicable visa fee in AED is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
    • Applicant shall be charged a service charge of AED 73.12 per application in addition to the visa fees.
    • All fees are non-refundable.

  • Documents Required

    • Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, pleaseclick here

    Short stay visas (Schengen)

    Please click here for the Visiting family or friends Visa checklist.

    Please be informed that Slovakia started to recognize Somali passports, if issued in Mogadishu or by a Somali diplomatic or consular authority since 01 January 2014.

    Note: Please be informed Slovak Republic does not recognize the Syrian passports without signatures, Jordanian passports (T series) and Somali passports.

  • Photo Specifications

    Two recent passport sized photographs (3x3.5 cm) as per specifications.

    pdf Click here to view a sample biometric photo

    Requirements:

    1. NEW! Should NOT be older than 6 months
    2. A frontal view of the face covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo
    3. A uniform and white-colored background
    4. Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame
    5. Head coverings are only accepted for religious reasons
    6. Do not glue or staple the pictures to the application form

  • Processing Time

    The processing time is within 15 calendar days minimum from the day of submission, the period may extend up to a maximum of 30 calendar days in individual cases.

    Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

    Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.

  • Download Forms

    Please click here to download the Visa Application Form

Medical

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    The applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category. Kindly refer to the documents required page to make sure you have all the supporting documents.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Category Amount Remarks
    Visa Fees AED 325 For each application
    Visa application administration fee for nationals of third countries which have signed a Visa Facilitation Agreement with the Community:

    Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro (holders of non-biometric passports), Macedonia (holders of non-biometric passports), Moldova, Serbia (holders of non-biometric passports), Ukraine, Georgia    		 AED 145 For each application
    Children between 6 – 12 years AED 165 For each application
    Children below 6 years Free of Charge Free of Charge

    Please note:

    • The applicable visa fee in AED is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
    • Applicant shall be charged a service charge of AED 73.12 per application in addition to the visa fees.
    • All fees are non-refundable.

  • Documents Required

    • Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

    Short stay visas (Schengen)

    Please click here for the Medical Visa checklist.

    Please be informed that Slovakia started to recognize Somali passports, if issued in Mogadishu or by a Somali diplomatic or consular authority since 01 January 2014.

    Note: Please be informed Slovak Republic does not recognize the Syrian passports without signatures, Jordanian passports (T series) and Somali passports.

  • Photo Specifications

    Two recent passport sized photographs (3x3.5 cm) as per specifications.

    pdf Click here to view a sample biometric photo

    Requirements:

    1. NEW! Should NOT be older than 6 months
    2. A frontal view of the face covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo
    3. A uniform and white-colored background
    4. Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame
    5. Head coverings are only accepted for religious reasons
    6. Do not glue or staple the pictures to the application form

  • Processing Time

    The processing time is within 15 calendar days minimum from the day of submission, the period may extend up to a maximum of 30 calendar days in individual cases.Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

    Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.

  • Download Forms

    Please click here to download the Visa Application Form

EU/Slovak Spouse

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    The applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category. Kindly refer to the documents required page to make sure you have all the supporting documents.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Category Amount Remarks
    Visa Fees AED 0 For each application

    Please note:

    • Apostilized or Superlegalized Marriage Certificate in English language or translated into English language by a certified translator along with the spouse passport copy and UAE residence visa/Emirates ID if applicable.
    • The applicable visa fee in AED is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
    • Applicant shall be charged a service charge of AED 73.12 per application in addition to the visa fees.
    • All fees are non-refundable.

  • Documents Required

    • Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

    Short stay visas (Schengen)

    Please click here for the EU/Slovak Spouse Visa checklist.

    Please be informed that Slovakia started to recognize Somali passports, if issued in Mogadishu or by a Somali diplomatic or consular authority since 01 January 2014.

    Note: Please be informed Slovak Republic does not recognize the Syrian passports without signatures, Jordanian passports (T series) and Somali passports.

  • Photo Specifications

    Two recent passport sized photographs (3x3.5 cm) as per specifications.

    pdf Click here to view a sample biometric photo

    Requirements:

    1. NEW! Should NOT be older than 6 months
    2. A frontal view of the face covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo
    3. A uniform and white-colored background
    4. Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame
    5. Head coverings are only accepted for religious reasons
    6. Do not glue or staple the pictures to the application form

  • Processing Time

    The processing time is within 15 calendar days minimum from the day of submission, the period may extend up to a maximum of 30 calendar days in individual cases.

    Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

    Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.

  • Download Forms

    Please click here to download the Visa Application Form

Visa to attend Conference

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    The applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category. Kindly refer to the documents required page to make sure you have all the supporting documents.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Category Amount Remarks
    Visa Fees AED 325 For each application
    Visa application administration fee for nationals of third countries which have signed a Visa Facilitation Agreement with the Community:

    Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro (holders of non-biometric passports), Macedonia (holders of non-biometric passports), Moldova, Serbia (holders of non-biometric passports), Ukraine, Georgia    		 AED 145 For each application
    Children between 6 – 12 years AED 165 For each application
    Children below 6 years Free of Charge Free of Charge

    Please note:

    • The applicable visa fee in AED is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
    • Applicant shall be charged a service charge of AED 67.25 per application in addition to the visa fees.
    • All fees are non-refundable.

  • Documents Required

    • Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

    Short stay visas (Schengen)

    Please click here for the Visa to attend Conference checklist.

    Please be informed that Slovakia started to recognize Somali passports, if issued in Mogadishu or by a Somali diplomatic or consular authority since 01 January 2014.

    Note: Please be informed Slovak Republic does not recognize the Syrian passports without signatures, Jordanian passports (T series) and Somali passports.

  • Photo Specifications

    Two recent passport sized photographs (3x3.5 cm) as per specifications.

    pdf Click here to view a sample biometric photo

    Requirements:

    1. NEW! Should NOT be older than 6 months
    2. A frontal view of the face covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo
    3. A uniform and white-colored background
    4. Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame
    5. Head coverings are only accepted for religious reasons
    6. Do not glue or staple the pictures to the application form

  • Processing Time

    The processing time is within 15 calendar days minimum from the day of submission, the period may extend up to a maximum of 30 calendar days in individual cases.

    Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

    Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.

  • Download Forms

    Please click here to download the Visa Application Form

Sports Visa

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    The applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category. Kindly refer to the documents required page to make sure you have all the supporting documents.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Category Amount Remarks
    Visa Fees AED 325 For each application
    Visa application administration fee for nationals of third countries which have signed a Visa Facilitation Agreement with the Community:

    Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro (holders of non-biometric passports), Macedonia (holders of non-biometric passports), Moldova, Serbia (holders of non-biometric passports), Ukraine, Georgia    		 AED 145 For each application
    Children between 6 – 12 years AED 165 For each application
    Children below 6 years Free of Charge Free of Charge

    Please note:

    • The applicable visa fee in AED is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
    • Applicant shall be charged a service charge of AED 73.12 per application in addition to the visa fees.
    • All fees are non-refundable.

  • Documents Required

    • Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

    Short stay visas (Schengen)

    Please click here for the Sports Visa checklist.

    Please be informed that Slovakia started to recognize Somali passports, if issued in Mogadishu or by a Somali diplomatic or consular authority since 01 January 2014.

    Note: Please be informed Slovak Republic does not recognize the Syrian passports without signatures, Jordanian passports (T series) and Somali passports.

  • Photo Specifications

    Two recent passport sized photographs (3x3.5 cm) as per specifications.

    pdf Click here to view a sample biometric photo

    Requirements:

    1. NEW! Should NOT be older than 6 months
    2. A frontal view of the face covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo
    3. A uniform and white-colored background
    4. Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame
    5. Head coverings are only accepted for religious reasons
    6. Do not glue or staple the pictures to the application form

  • Processing Time

    The processing time is within 15 calendar days minimum from the day of submission, the period may extend up to a maximum of 30 calendar days in individual cases.

    Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

    Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.

  • Download Forms

    Please click here to download the Visa Application Form

Study/Research Visa

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    The applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category. Kindly refer to the documents required page to make sure you have all the supporting documents.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Category Amount Remarks
    Visa Fees AED 325 For each application
    Visa application administration fee for nationals of third countries which have signed a Visa Facilitation Agreement with the Community:

    Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro (holders of non-biometric passports), Macedonia (holders of non-biometric passports), Moldova, Serbia (holders of non-biometric passports), Ukraine, Georgia    		 AED 145 For each application
    Children between 6 – 12 years AED 165 For each application
    Children below 6 years Free of Charge Free of Charge

    Please note:

    • The applicable visa fee in AED is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
    • Applicant shall be charged a service charge of AED 73.12 per application in addition to the visa fees.
    • All fees are non-refundable.

  • Documents Required

    • Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

    Short stay visas (Schengen)

    Please click here for the Study/Research Visa checklist.

    Please be informed that Slovakia started to recognize Somali passports, if issued in Mogadishu or by a Somali diplomatic or consular authority since 01 January 2014.

    Note: Please be informed Slovak Republic does not recognize the Syrian passports without signatures, Jordanian passports (T series) and Somali passports.

  • Photo Specifications

    Two recent passport sized photographs (3x3.5 cm) as per specifications.

    pdf Click here to view a sample biometric photo

    Requirements:

    1. NEW! Should NOT be older than 6 months
    2. A frontal view of the face covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo
    3. A uniform and white-colored background
    4. Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame
    5. Head coverings are only accepted for religious reasons
    6. Do not glue or staple the pictures to the application form

  • Processing Time

    The processing time is within 15 calendar days minimum from the day of submission, the period may extend up to a maximum of 30 calendar days in individual cases.

    Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

    Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.

  • Download Forms

    Please click here to download the Visa Application Form