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Slovakia
Slovakia visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by New Zealand citizens for Slovakia, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Slovak citizens travelling to New Zealand
SlovakiaNew Zealand Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) New Zealand 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.
Before travelling from New Zealand 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 New Zealand citizens can stay in Slovakia
New Zealand citizens may stay in Slovakia for up to 90 days. Days in Slovakia count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Slovakia and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of New Zealand citizens in Slovakia count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Slovakia’s neighbours for New Zealand citizens
Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Ukraine and Austria admit New Zealand citizens visa-free.
Slovak citizens travelling to New Zealand
Slovak citizens do not need a visa for New Zealand, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Slovakia?
No visa is needed by New Zealand citizens for Slovakia, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Slovakia?
New Zealand citizens can stay in Slovakia for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Slovak citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Slovak citizens do not need a visa for New Zealand, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can New Zealand citizens enter Slovakia visa-free?
Yes, New Zealand citizens can enter Slovakia without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.