Visa requirements for Nigerian passport holders traveling to Slovakia
Valid passport with 3+ months validity
Passport valid for at least 3 months after your intended date of departure from the Schengen Area with at least 2 blank visa pages.
Completed visa application form
The official Schengen Visa form for Slovakia, fully completed and signed by the applicant.
Passport photograph
Get Instantly1 or 2 recent (35x45mm) colored biometric passport photos, on white background, not older than 6 months.
Visa fee payment receipt
Proof of payment of the visa application fee (approx. €80, equivalent to about 85 USD). Receipt issued by the Visa Application Center or bank transfer statement.
Travel insurance certificate
Get InstantlyTravel medical insurance with minimum €30,000 coverage for medical emergencies, hospitalization, and repatriation valid in all Schengen States, for the full duration of stay.
Flight booking confirmation
Get InstantlyProof of a flight reservation showing entry and exit from the Schengen Area. Actual ticket purchase is not required at application stage.
Hotel confirmation letter
Get InstantlyProof of accommodation covering the entire duration of stay—can be hotel bookings, rental agreements, or an invitation if staying with a host.
Bank statement
Get InstantlyRecent (usually last 3-6 months) bank statements proving sufficient funds to cover all expenses during the stay in Slovakia/Schengen Area.
Proof of occupation or study
Letter of employment (or business registration, if self-employed) or letter of enrollment if a student. Specifies employer/school contact details, duration of employment or study, and approval of leave.
Biometric data (fingerprints and facial photo)
Applicants must provide fingerprints and have a digital photo taken when submitting the visa application unless already submitted within past 59 months for a previous Schengen visa.
Travel itinerary
Get InstantlyOutline of planned travel activities in Slovakia or Schengen, including destinations and dates.
Cover letter for visa application
Get InstantlyLetter briefly explaining the purpose of visit, planned travel, and personal background.
Invitation letter
Get InstantlyApplicable if invited by a host. Letter must include the host's details, address, signature, and copy of host’s identity/passport/residence permit.
Proof of home ties
Documents showing applicant’s ties to Nigeria (e.g., birth certificate, lease agreement, property ownership, family dependents) to demonstrate intention to return.
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