Slovakia
United States
United States visa for Slovak citizens
Entry requirement
Before flying to the United States, Slovak citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visit
- Fee
- US$40.62
All visa types for the United States
The United States’ ETA costs US$40.62 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is esta.cbp.dhs.gov. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 90 days per visit.
Where to apply in Slovakia
US visas issued to citizens of Slovakia
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 996 | 939 |
| Student (F, M) | 275 | 236 |
| Exchange (J) | 1,836 | 1,673 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 416 | 390 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 102 | 149 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 439 | 352 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 19 | 10 |
| Total | 4,083 | 3,749 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 11.6% | 14.3% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 3,749 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Slovakia, the 116th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Exchange visitor visas (J) made up 45%, visitor visas 25% and work and treaty visas 10%. That is 8% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (4,083).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Slovakia received 1,139, 32% more than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 14.3% for citizens of Slovakia in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 11.6%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Slovakia anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Slovakia.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Slovakia
United StatesSlovakia Visa-free, 90 days Slovakia visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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 Slovakia to the United States, the published travel advice reads as follows: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Slovak citizens can stay in the United States
Slovak citizens may stay in the United States for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United States.
How Slovak citizens apply
Slovak citizens apply for the ETA for the United States online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
The United States’ neighbours for Slovak citizens
Mexico admits Slovak citizens visa-free.
US citizens travelling to Slovakia
Slovakia admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Slovak citizens need a visa for the United States?
Before flying to the United States, Slovak citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
How long can Slovak citizens stay in the United States?
Slovak citizens can stay in the United States for up to 90 days with an ETA.
How much does the United States ETA cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$40.62 for the ETA.
Do US citizens need a visa for Slovakia?
Slovakia admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Slovak citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Slovak citizens need an ETA for the United States.
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.