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Slovakia visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Slovakia.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Slovakia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mzv.sk
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.
Slovakia’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. 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.
Slovak missions in Kenya
- Embassy of Slovakia in Nairobi
Jakaya Kikwete Road, Nairobi
Slovakia has 1 mission in Kenya, with its embassy in Nairobi.
Slovakia: visa decisions in Kenya
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 142 | 103 | 40 | 28.0% | 34.0% |
| 2024 | 92 | 78 | 13 | 14.3% | 46.2% |
| 2025 | 119 | 97 | 19 | 16.4% | 25.8% |
In 2025, Slovakia’s embassy and consulates in Kenya (Nairobi) received 119 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 97. 16.4% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 14.3%: the rate rose by 2.1 points. Applications rose by 29% compared with 2024 (92).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 33.1% of the applications lodged in Kenya that year, from 16.7% at the consulates of the Czech Republic to 60.9% at those of Norway. Slovakia’s consulates worldwide refused 9.6%. Slovakia was the 18th most applied-for Schengen state in Kenya.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Kenya, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Slovak citizens travelling to Kenya
SlovakiaKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya 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.
Kenyan citizens planning a trip to Slovakia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Kenyan citizens can stay in Slovakia
How long Kenyan citizens may stay in Slovakia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kenyan citizens apply
In Kenya, applications go to the Slovak embassy in Nairobi, or to a visa centre acting for Slovakia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Slovakia.
Slovakia and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Slovakia lets Kenyan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Slovakia when it is the main destination of the trip.
Slovakia’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Ukraine and Austria require Kenyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Slovak citizens travelling to Kenya
Before flying to Kenya, Slovak citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Slovakia?
Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Slovakia.
Where is the Slovak embassy in Kenya?
The Slovak embassy in Kenya is in Nairobi.
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 Kenya?
Before flying to Kenya, Slovak citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Kenyan citizens enter Slovakia visa-free?
No; Kenyan citizens 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.