Botswana
Slovakia
Slovakia visa for citizens of Botswana
Entry requirement
Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Slovakia, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Slovakia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Slovakia visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days from the day the application is accepted; up to 45 days if more checks are needed.
For the tourist visa, Slovakia’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Slovakia states it: 15 calendar days from the day the application is accepted; up to 45 days if more checks are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.
Where to apply in Botswana
Slovakia has no embassy or consulate in Botswana on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Slovak citizens travelling to Botswana
SlovakiaBotswana Visa-free, 90 days Botswana visa for citizens of Slovakia
Travel advice for Slovakia
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Botswana to Slovakia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Slovakia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 11 February 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Slovakia (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Slovakia (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Slovakia
How long citizens of Botswana may stay in Slovakia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Botswana apply
Slovakia has no embassy or career consulate in Botswana. Citizens of Botswana apply through a mission of Slovakia accredited to Botswana from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Slovakia for visas; the official visa portal of Slovakia names the right place.
Slovakia and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Slovakia lets citizens of Botswana travel in all Schengen states; apply to Slovakia when it is the main destination of the trip.
Slovakia’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana
Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Ukraine and Austria require citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.
Slovak citizens travelling to Botswana
Slovak citizens do not need a visa for Botswana: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Slovakia?
Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Slovakia, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Slovakia in Botswana?
No. Slovakia has no embassy in Botswana.
How much does the Slovakia tourist visa cost?
Slovakia’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days from the day the application is accepted; up to 45 days if more checks are needed.
Do Slovak citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Slovak citizens do not need a visa for Botswana: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can citizens of Botswana enter Slovakia visa-free?
No; citizens of Botswana need a visa for Slovakia obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.