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Slovakia visa for Kuwaiti citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Slovakia requires Kuwaiti citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
1 mission

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.

All visa types for Slovakia

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.

Slovak missions in Kuwait

Slovakia has 1 mission in Kuwait, with its embassy in Kuwait City.

Slovak citizens travelling to Kuwait

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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.

Before travelling from Kuwait to Slovakia, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Kuwaiti citizens can stay in Slovakia

How long Kuwaiti citizens may stay in Slovakia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Kuwaiti citizens apply

In Kuwait, applications go to the Slovak embassy in Kuwait City, 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 Kuwaiti citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Slovakia when it is the main destination of the trip.

Slovakia’s neighbours for Kuwaiti citizens

Ukraine admits Kuwaiti citizens visa-free. Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Austria require Kuwaiti citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Slovak citizens travelling to Kuwait

Slovak citizens receive their visa for Kuwait at the border; it covers up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for Slovakia?

Slovakia requires Kuwaiti citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the Slovak embassy in Kuwait?

The Slovak embassy in Kuwait is in Kuwait City.

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 Kuwait?

Slovak citizens receive their visa for Kuwait at the border; it covers up to 90 days.

Can Kuwaiti citizens enter Slovakia visa-free?

No; Kuwaiti 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.