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08.07.2021 What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?The Decree concerning the border regime of Slovakia with effect from 9 July 2021 (from 6:00 hours) can be found here. Notice: The document does not serve as binding interpretation of the valid legislation. In the event of conflict, exclusively the wording of applicable Decree published in the Journal of the Government of the Slovak Republic shall apply. All traveller entering in Slovakia must register at http://korona.gov.sk/ehranica and must be able, when requested, to show certification about registration during their stay in the territory of the Slovak Republic. Persons up to the age of 12 and persons transiting through the territory of Slovakia (defined below) do not have to register. People arriving in the Slovak Republic by air are also obliged to fill in the passenger locator form: https://www.mindop.sk/covid/. Passangers arriving from country not included in the list of countries stated below need to show negative RT-PCR test result not older than 72 hours. All unvaccinated persons entering the territory of the Slovak Republic from 9 July, 6:00 hours must enter self-isolation, which ends, in case of asymptomatic course and without testing on the 14th day. Definition of a fully vaccinated person
Besides EU COVID certificate or vaccination certificate from Slovakia, certificates from other countries are also accepted, on condition that the certificate is in Slovak, Czech or English. If, after arrival from abroad, people have COVID-19 symptoms, they have to report this to their attending physician or paediatrician; if they do not have an attending physician in the Slovak Republic, they shall inform a locally competent physician of the self-governing region. Registration in e-border Every person entering the territory of the Slovak Republic from 9 July 2021 must register at http://korona.gov.sk/ehranica. Persons up to the age of 12 and persons transiting through the territory of Slovakia (defined below) do not have to register. Registration is mandatory during each entry to the territory of the Slovak Republic. This is not applied on:
One registration is sufficient till 1 September:
Regime for the people travelling for work who are not vaccinated – valid till 1 September2021: Self-isolation is not applied if persons fulfill all these conditions:
Students entering the territory of the Slovak Republic, who are more then 12 years old, and they attend a kindergarten, an elementary school, a secondary grammar school or a university in any of the bordering states (or vice versa, they reside in any of the bordering countries and they attend a school in the Slovak Republic) do not have to undergo quarantine in case they have a confirmation from the school stating their full-time studies (on a daily basis), as well as a negative RT-PCR or rapid antigen test result not older than 7 days. The same conditions apply for one accompanying person. Except of demostrating a negative test result, the accompanying person must present a confirmation of an accompanying person status. NOTE that students can cross borders only for the reason of their active studies (full-time educational process must be in place; this border regime cannot be applied when teaching on-site is interrupted, e.g. during summer break). Further information available at site Travel to the Slovak Republic Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificateProvisional information subject to further revision and confirmation from National Authorities Slovakia is accepting "EU Digital COVID certificates" (EUDCC) since 1 July 2021. Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirementsSlovakia adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Slovakia are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map. The following entry rules apply:
Find out more: What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?The Decree concerning the border regime of Slovakia with effect from 9 July 2021 (from 6:00 hours) can be found here. Notice: The document does not serve as binding interpretation of the valid legislation. In the event of conflict, exclusively the wording of applicable Decree published in the Journal of the Government of the Slovak Republic shall apply. All traveller entering in Slovakia must register at http://korona.gov.sk/ehranica and must be able, when requested, to show certification about registration during their stay in the territory of the Slovak Republic. Persons up to the age of 12 and persons transiting through the territory of Slovakia (defined below) do not have to register. People arriving in the Slovak Republic by air are also obliged to fill in the passenger locator form: https://www.mindop.sk/covid/. Passangers arriving from country not included in the list of countries stated below need to show negative RT-PCR test result not older than 72 hours. All unvaccinated persons entering the territory of the Slovak Republic from 9 July, 6:00 hours must enter self-isolation, which ends, in case of asymptomatic course and without testing on the 14th day. Definition of a fully vaccinated person
Besides EU COVID certificate or vaccination certificate from Slovakia, certificates from other countries are also accepted, on condition that the certificate is in Slovak, Czech or English. If, after arrival from abroad, people have COVID-19 symptoms, they have to report this to their attending physician or paediatrician; if they do not have an attending physician in the Slovak Republic, they shall inform a locally competent physician of the self-governing region. Registration in e-border Every person entering the territory of the Slovak Republic from 9 July 2021 must register at http://korona.gov.sk/ehranica. Persons up to the age of 12 and persons transiting through the territory of Slovakia (defined below) do not have to register. Registration is mandatory during each entry to the territory of the Slovak Republic. This is not applied on:
One registration is sufficient till 1 September for travellers from Ukraine up to 100 km from an open border crossing, working in the territory of the Slovak Republic and travelling only for the purpose of work May I transit this country?PARTIALLY TRANSIT ROUTES THROUGH THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC VALID FROM JULY 9, 2021 After entering the territory of the Slovak Republic, quarantine obligation does not apply to transit of persons and their family members to a country, in which they have official residence or of which they are citizens. These persons must transit the territory of the Slovak Republic through designated travel corridors without stopping, exept for refuelling. The transit cannot last longer than 8 hours.
Ukraine - Czechia
Czechia - Ukraine
Poland – Austria / Hungary
Austria / Hungary - Poland
Czech Republic – Austria / Hungary
Austria / Hungary - Czechia
Persons with permanent or temporary residence, also with their family members who are entering or leaving the Slovak Republic for diagnostics or medical treatment do not have to apply at the Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic for an exception, in case their stay will not last more than 12 hours. However, they have to present a medical invitation or show a certificate of treatment afterwards. If their stay will last longer than 12 hours, they have to apply for an appraisal of request on the following website https://cestujem.standardnepostupy.sk. Persons, who transport their relatives from/to international airports in the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Austria should register themselves at https://naletisko.mzv.sk/ , at the latest while leaving the Slovak Republic. They have to show this registration in a paper form and their relative’s flight ticket in an electronic or a paper form at the control. It is obligatory to travel exclusively through the territory of EU Member States, without any stopping (with the exception of stopping because of refuelling or boarding and disembarking of transported persons). While observing the rules, it is possible to enter the Slovak Republic without a negative test.
The doctor will determine further process of diagnosis and treatment. The same stands for people who have symptoms of a respiratory disease and know that they were in contact with a person, who came from a foreign country. General measuresThe measures and restrictions in a given district may change according to the local epidemiological situation, as set out in a framework known as the "Covid Automat". Each district of Slovakia is evaluated every week according to its epidemiologic situation, and it is colour-classified according to the conditions set out in the Covid Automat. The current situation in districts is available at https://korona.gov.sk Use of facemasksIndoors, the nose and mouth must always be covered by respirator. In the districts at Degree of Warning I, II or III according to the COVID Automaton (purple, red, pink colour of districts), the nose and mouth must be covered outdoors (respirator, face mask, scarf or shawl). Some exceptions may apply. Find out more: Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and eventsNegative test result for COVID-19 is required: 1.Wedding receptions, funeral feasts, parties and similar events in catering facilities, 2.Sporting events (both spectators and competitors), 3.Waterparks -only for interior areas (except WC, showers and dressing rooms). This obligation does not apply to children up to an age of 10 years.Negative test result can be substituted by a confirmation of vaccination or by a confirmation of recovery from COVID-19 no older than 180 days. Find out more: Information on Tourism at National levelNational website with coronavirus-related information for TOURISMEU Digital COVID Certificates
Information on "EU Digital COVID Certificates" issued in Slovakia _________ The EU Digital COVID Certificate Regulation entered into force on 01 July 2021. EU citizens and residents will now be able to have their Digital COVID Certificates issued and verified across the EU. National authorities are in charge of issuing the certificate. The certificate provides a standardised recognition of the holder's status related to vaccination, recovery from Covid-19, or test result. Despite the European Digital COVID Certificate, each country continues to be responsible for the definition of its own entry requirements and rules, which are not standardised at the EU level. This means that what is required to enter upon presentation of this certificate, depends on the measures and entry rules in place at your destination. Find out more: Information on the "EU Digital COVID Certificate"
06.05.2021 From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?No Slovakia adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Slovakia are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map. Is a quarantine required? All travellers arriving by land or air must complete a 14-day quarantine. The quarantine period may be shortened by taking an RT-PCR test no less than 8 days after arrival. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end. Vaccinated people and persons who have recovered from COVID-19 do not have to wait 8 days and may undergo the RT-PCR test at any time after their arrival. Children under the age of 10 will have to stay in isolation as long as the other members of their common household are in quarantine. Exceptions to the quarantine rule apply to commuters working in neighbouring countries (within 100 km from the border), citizens of the Slovak Republic who live in the territory of a neighbouring country within 100 km from an open border crossing point, students, caregivers, people employed in the cultural sector, the media and the like, as well as employees of diplomatic missions and international organisations enjoying diplomatic immunity. All above-stated groups are required to present a negative result of an antigenic or PCR test, not older than 7 days, each time they enter Slovakia. A detailed list of exceptions is available at: Travel to the Slovak Republic Is a coronavirus test required? Travellers from EU or Schengen Associated countries, who have either:
can enter Slovakia if they present a negative Covid-19 antigen test no older than 48 hours or of a negative RT-PCR test no older than 72 hours. Additionally, they will have to quarantine until they take a second test, at their expenses, and they result negative again. Mandatory Travel Documentation All travellers are obliged to register at korona.gov.sk/ehranica before arriving in Slovakia. Air travellers must also fill in a Passenger Locator Form. Find out more: What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?Only travellers coming from the following countries can enter Slovakia without restrictions: Australia, China, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan. Is a quarantine required? Starting from 17 February, all travellers entering Slovakia by land or air will need to quarantine upon arrival for a period of 14 days, which can be ended on day 8 of isolation at the earliest, if the traveller gets tested for COVID-19 and results negative. Children under the age of 10 will have to stay in isolation as long as the other members of their common household are in quarantine. Exceptions to the quarantine rule apply to commuters working in neighbouring countries, students, caregivers, people employed in the cultural sector, the media and the like, as well as employees of diplomatic missions and international organisations enjoying diplomatic immunity. All above-stated groups are required to present a negative result of an antigenic or PCR test, not older than 7 days, each time they enter Slovakia. A detailed list of exceptions is available at: Travel to the Slovak Republic Mandatory Travel Documentation All travellers are obliged to register at korona.gov.sk/ehranica before arriving in Slovakia. Air travellers must also fill in a Passenger Locator Form. Find out more: May I transit this country?Partially As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restriction. EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence. Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply. More specifically for Slovakia, citizens of EU Member States, and their family members, returning to the EU Member State of which they are a citizen, can transit Slovakia providing travel documents at the border controls. Travellers in transit must pass through the Slovak territory without stopping (only refuelling is allowed) for no more than 8 hours. Find out more: General measuresA curfew from 21:00 to 01:00 is in effect. The measures and restrictions in a given district may change according to the local epidemiological situation, as set out in a framework known as the "Covid Automat". Details on the National lockdown can be found on the Slovak government website. Use of facemasksFace masks in outdoor and indoor public spaces are mandatory unless a safety distance of 5 metres from each other can be kept. Some exceptions may apply. Find out more: Physical DistancingPhysical distancing is required as follows: 2 metres of distance in queues and 2 metres between tables in restaurants. Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/SVK/7001
31.03.2021 From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?NO Slovakia adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Slovakia are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map. Is a quarantine required? All travellers arriving by land or air must complete a 14-day quarantine. The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a second RT-PCR test no less than 8 days after arrival. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end. Children under the age of 10 will have to stay in isolation as long as the other members of their common household are in quarantine. Exceptions to the quarantine rule apply to commuters working in neighbouring countries, students, caregivers, people employed in the cultural sector, the media and the like, as well as employees of diplomatic missions and international organisations enjoying diplomatic immunity. All above-stated groups are required to present a negative result of an antigenic or PCR test, not older than 7 days, each time they enter Slovakia. A detailed list of exceptions is available at: Travel to the Slovak Republic Is a coronavirus test required? Commuters from distant EU or Schengen Associated countries, who have either recovered from COVID-19 or have received both jabs of the vaccine against COVID-19, can enter Slovakia if they present a negative result to an antigenic or RT-PCR test not older than 48 hours. Additionally, they will have to quarantine until they take a second test, at their expenses, after their arrival in Slovakia, and they result negative again. Mandatory Travel Documentation All travellers are obliged to register at korona.gov.sk/ehranica before arriving in Slovakia. Air travellers must also fill in a Passenger Locator Form. Find out more: Documents you need to travel in Europe What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?Only travellers coming from the following countries can enter Slovakia without restrictions: Australia, China, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan. Is a quarantine required? Starting from 17 February, all travellers entering Slovakia by land or air will need to quarantine upon arrival for a period of 14 days, which can be ended on day 8 of isolation at the earliest, if the traveller gets tested for COVID-19 and results negative. Children under the age of 10 will have to stay in isolation as long as the other members of their common household are in quarantine. Exceptions to the quarantine rule apply to commuters working in neighbouring countries, students, caregivers, people employed in the cultural sector, the media and the like, as well as employees of diplomatic missions and international organisations enjoying diplomatic immunity. All above-stated groups are required to present a negative result of an antigenic or PCR test, not older than 7 days, each time they enter Slovakia. A detailed list of exceptions is available at: Travel to the Slovak Republic Mandatory Travel Documentation All travellers are obliged to register at korona.gov.sk/ehranica before arriving in Slovakia. Air travellers must also fill in a Passenger Locator Form. Find out more: May I transit this country?PARTIALLY As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restriction. EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence. Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply. More specifically for Slovakia, citizens of EU Member States, and their family members, returning to the EU Member State of which they are a citizen, can transit Slovakia providing travel documents at the border controls. Travellers in transit must pass through the Slovak territory without stopping (only refuelling is allowed) for no more than 8 hours. Find out more: May I enter this country by road transport?YES General measuresA curfew is in place from 20:00 to 01:00. The measures and restrictions in a given district may change according to the local epidemiological situation, as set out in a framework known as the "Covid Automat". Details on the National lockdown can be found on the Slovak government website. Health cover for temporary stays Use of facemasksFace masks in outdoor and indoor public spaces are mandatory unless a safety distance of 5 metres from each other can be kept. Some exceptions may apply. FFP2 masks are mandatory in shops and public transport and, from 15 March, also in all interior premises. Find out more: Physical DistancingPhysical distancing is required as follows: 2 metres of distance in queues and 2 metres between tables in restaurants. Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/SVK/7001
28.01.2021 From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?Partially Slovakia adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Slovakia are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map. Entry from EU Member States and Schengen Associated countries is allowed without restrictions from countries classified as "low-risk" from the epidemiological point of view. Is a coronavirus test required? Travellers arriving from high-risk areas must present, upon arrival, a negative test result for COVID-19 not older than 72 hours. Alternatively, they have to undergo a quarantine. Is a quarantine required? If a negative PCR test result is not provided upon arrival, travellers who enter the territory of the Slovak Republic and who visited, during the previous 14 days, a country classified as "high-risk", must remain in self-isolation for 10 days if they are asymptomatic. The self-isolation is ended after the 10-day period is over, even without the result of a negative RT-PCR test for Covid-19 disease. Alternatively, the self-isolation can be ended bya negative PCR test result for COVID-19 performed no earlier than on day 5 of self-isolation. This person is obliged to contact the competent Regional Public Health Authority by phone or electronically by registration on eHranica form (providing information such as personal data, telephone number, address of the self-isolation). On the basis of this information, the Public Health Authority will arrange a COVID-19 test. This isolation must be extended to all persons living in a common household with the isolated person. The testing is not obligatory for children under 3 years of age unless the regional Public Health Authority of the General Practitioner - Paediatrician does not decide otherwise. Mandatory Travel Documentation People who, during the previous 14 days, visited a country not present on the list of safe countries, have to register through the Online form upon entry, presenting a confirmation of the above-mentioned registration to the members of the Police Force. Find out more: Documents you need to travel in Europe What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?Travellers coming from the following countries can enter Slovakia without any restriction: Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan. As of 16.11.2020, all people who enter the territory of the Slovak Republic and who visited, during the previous 14 days, a non-EU country classified as "high-risk", must must remain in self-isolation until they receive a negative PCR test result for COVID-19 performed not earlier than on the fifth day of self-isolation. If the person does not have a place of residence in the Slovak Republic, the isolation in a hotel or an accommodation facility is possible. This person is obliged to contact the competent Regional Public Health Authority by phone or electronically by registration on eHranica form (providing information such as personal data, telephone number, address of the self-isolation). On the basis of this information the Public Health Authority will arrange a COVID-19 test. This isolation must be extended to all persons living in a common household with the isolated person. The testing is not obligatory for children under 3 years of age, unless the regional Public Health Authority of the General Practitioner - Paediatrician does not decide otherwise. Find out more: https://www.mzv.sk/web/en/covid-19 May I transit this country?Yes Citizens of EU Member States and their family members, returning to the EU Member State of which they are a citizen, can transit Slovakia providing travel documents at the border controls. Travellers in transit must pass through the territory without stopping (only refueling is allowed) for no more than 8 hours. May I enter this country by train?Partially As of 5 June 2020, cross-border rail services are active with Czech Republic, Hungary and Austria. International transport with other countries remains suspended. In June the national carrier will reactivate certain IC trains and restaurant cars. In July, this will also include the motorail trains. General measuresAs of 24.10.2020, a partial lockdown is in place. Find out more: Regulation in force from 27 November 2020 (in Slovak) Health cover for temporary stays Use of facemasksUnless a safety distance of 2 metres from each other cannot be kept, face masks in outdoor public spaces are mandatory . Face masks must also be used on public transport, during mass gatherings and in enclosed public spaces. Some exceptions may apply. Find out more: Face masks obligation (in Slovak) Physical DistancingPhysical distancing is required as follows: 2 metres of distance in queues and 2 metres between tables in restaurants.
23.12.2020 From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?
Entry RestrictionsEntry from EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries is allowed without restrictions from countries classified as "low-risk" from the epidemiological point of view. As of 16.11.2020, all people who enter the territory of the Slovak Republic and who visited, during the previous 14 days, a country classified as "high-risk", must remain in self-isolation for 10 days if they are asymptomatic. The self-isolation is completed after the 10-days period is over, even without the result of a negative RT-PCR test for Covid-19 disease. Alternatively, they must remain in self-isolation until they receive a negative PCR test result for COVID-19 performed not earlier than on the fifth day of self-isolation, or present upon arrival a negative test result for COVID-19 not older than 72 hours. If the person does not have a place of residence in the Slovak Republic, the isolation in a hotel or an accommodation facility is possible. This person is obliged to contact the competent Regional Public Health Authority by phone or electronically by registration on eHranica form (providing information such as personal data, telephone number, address of the self-isolation). On the basis of this information the Public Health Authority will arrange a COVID-19 test. This isolation must be extended to all persons living in a common household with the isolated person. The testing is not obligatory for children under 3 years of age, unless the regional Public Health Authority of the General Practitioner - Paediatrician does not decide otherwise. Travelling from Slovakia or returning to SlovakiaSee rules at https://korona.gov.sk/en/travelling-to-slovakia-and-covid19/ Mandatory Travel DocumentationPeople who, during the previous 14 days, visited a country not present on the list of safe countries, have to register through the Online form upon entry, presenting a confirmation of the above mentioned registration to the members of the Police Force. Travellers who enter the territory of the Slovak Republic using the state border between the Slovak Republic and Ukraine, at entry you are obliged to present your registration at korona.gov.sk Find out more:https://www.mzv.sk/web/en/covid-19 What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?Travellers coming from the following countries can enter Slovakia without any restriction: Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan. As of 16.11.2020, all people who enter the territory of the Slovak Republic and who visited, during the previous 14 days, a non-EU country classified as "high-risk", must must remain in self-isolation until they receive a negative PCR test result for COVID-19 performed not earlier than on the fifth day of self-isolation. If the person does not have a place of residence in the Slovak Republic, the isolation in a hotel or an accommodation facility is possible. This person is obliged to contact the competent Regional Public Health Authority by phone or electronically by registration on eHranica form (providing information such as personal data, telephone number, address of the self-isolation). On the basis of this information the Public Health Authority will arrange a COVID-19 test. This isolation must be extended to all persons living in a common household with the isolated person. The testing is not obligatory for children under 3 years of age, unless the regional Public Health Authority of the General Practitioner - Paediatrician does not decide otherwise. Find out more: https://www.mzv.sk/web/en/covid-19 May I transit this country?
Citizens of EU Member States and their family members, returning to the EU Member State of which they are a citizen, can transit Slovakia providing travel documents at the border controls. Travellers in transit must pass through the territory without stopping (only refueling is allowed) for no more than 8 hours. May I enter this country by train?
As of 5 June 2020, cross-border rail services are active with Czech Republic, Hungary and Austria. International transport with other countries remains suspended. In June the national carrier will reactivate certain IC trains and restaurant cars. In July, this will also include the motorail trains.
11.09.2020 Travelling to Slovakia Travelling from EU countries is allowed without restrictions, except for Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Spain and Sweden. Travelling from Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein is allowed without restrictions. Travelling from Slovakia or returning to Slovakia Rules and Exceptions In accordance with the Measure of the Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic, all persons who enter the territory of the Slovak Republic and who visited, during the previous 14 days, a country not classified as "low risk" from the epidemiological point of view, must remain in self-isolation until they receive a negative RT-PCR test result for COVID-19. If the person does not have a place of residence in the Slovak Republic, the isolation in a hotel or an accommodation facility is possible. This person is obliged to contact the competent Regional Public Health Authority (by phone or electronically) and to undergo the laboratory test for COVID-19 not earlier than on the fifth day of self-isolation. During the period of self-isolation, this isolation must be extended to all persons living in a common household with the isolated person. The testing is not obligatory for children under 3 years of age, unless the regional Public Health Authority of the General Practitioner - Paediatrician does not decide otherwise. In order to contact the regional Public Health Authority the person may also fill in a form providing the contact information (e.g. personal data, telephone number, address of the self-isolation). On the basis of this information the Public Health Authority will arrange a COVID-19 test. Mandatory Travel Documentation Third-country nationals Travellers coming from the following countries can enter Slovakia without any restriction: Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, South Corea, Faroe Islands. Details can be found at: Covid-19 Information. Links to relevant national sources |
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25.03.2020 Financial Administration of the Slovak republic adopted on 16th of March 2020 the following obligation for all employees to wear a mask or other protective equipment (shawl, scarf, Please find attached bellow useful links to our national Authorities concerning the Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic IOM Migration Information Centre, Slovak Republic |
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Suspension of international rail transport and reduced domestic rail transport (12.03.2020) From 7:00 am on Friday, 13 March 2020, all passenger trains were canceled at all cross-border railway sections. If these trains also provided carrier national transport, the trains remained functional in the territory of the Slovak Republic. From 14 March 2020 all domestic trains are operated according to the regular schedule for a Saturday. Start date: 13.03.2020 End date: not available Further information: https://korona.gov.sk/obmedzenia-v-doprave/ Suspension of all international bus lines and international bus transport through Slovakia (12.03.2020) Following a decision of the Slovak Republic dated 12 March 2020, a ban was introduced on the operation of all international bus lines and the ban on international bus transport through the territory of the Slovak Republic from 07.00 hrs. on March 13, 2020 pending appeal. During this period no international bus transport through the territory of the Slovak Republic shall be operated. Start date: 13.03.2020 End date: not available Further information: https://korona.gov.sk/obmedzenia-v-doprave/ Temporary and limited relaxation of the enforcement of driving and rest times for the drivers involved in domestic and international delivery of goods. Slovakia notifed a temporary and limited relaxation of the enforcement of driving and rest times for the drivers involved in domestic and international delivery of goods. This relaxation is granted pursuant to Article 14(2) of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 Start date: 19.03.2020 End date: 17.04.2020 Further information: https://ec.europa.eu/transport/sites/transport/files/temporary-relaxatio... |
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08.07.2021 COVID-19 update: Professional drivers are exempted from the new regulations in Slovakia From 09 July 2021 06:00 hours, a new regulation about the latest border measures will come in force in Slovakia. The new regulation will modify registration and quarantine obligations for persons entering the territory of the Slovak Republic. Professional drivers are excluded from these obligations – they don´t have to register their entry into the country and they don´t have to undergo quarantine. Source: CESMAD Slovakia
24.12.2020 extended the exemption from driving ban Slovakia - United Kingdom Let me inform you that due to the release of restrictions on the borders of Great Britain and France on 30 December and in an effort to help truck drivers not to stand on the borders of the Slovak Republic and go home to their families, the Police of Slovak Republic extended the exemption from driving ban in connection with the upcoming public holidays for transit through the Slovak Republic on 24 December, 25 December and 26 December 2020. Source: Association of Slovak Hauliers
12.11.2020 Based on a result of the wide-scale testing in Slovakia, many drivers have been in quarantine because of their positive tests for COVID-19. Therefore Slovakia has agreed to a temporary and limited relaxation of the enforcement of driving and rest times for the drivers involved in domestic and international delivery of goods. This temporary relaxation applies from 11 November 2020 and will run until 10 December 2020. Details of the temporary relaxation you may find attached.
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06.11.2020 Slovak government extended the curfew until 14 November 2020. The curfew does not apply to the freight and bus drivers entering the territory of the Slovak Republic, if they leave the territory within 48 hours from entry. They only need a certificate for international transport worker. Source: CESMAD SLOVAKIA 03.07.2020 As from 10 June, Slovakia has started classifying third countries on the grounds of safety risks. Individuals travelling to Slovakia, who in the previous 14 days have visited a country that is not considered to be safe, must provide proof of a negative test result not older than 96 hours upon arrival at the border. In cases where individuals enter Slovakia from an unmanned border crossing point, they must immediately submit proof of a negative test to the competent Regional Public Health Authority (in English, German, Czech or Slovak). They must then self-isolate at home and repeat the test on the 5th day of isolation at the earliest. Isolation lasts until the result of the test is negative. International goods transport drivers remain exempted from any provision. More information can be found here. Source: CESMAD
11.06.2020 As from 11 June, Slovakia has opened all border crossing points with neighbouring countries, with the exception of Poland. On the Slovakia-Poland border, controls will be carried out until 26 June, and the only open crossing points are Trstená-Chyžné and Vyšný Komárnik-Barwinek. Source: CESMAD
21.05.2020 On 21 May, the Slovak government extended border controls until 26 June. It will only be possible to enter and exit the country through the following border crossing points: On the border with Austria
On the border with Hungary
On the border with the Czech Republic
On the border with Poland
Source: CESMAD
08.05.2020 On 7 May, the Slovakian Government extended their border control measures until 27 May 2020. During this period it will only be possible to enter and exit Slovakia through designated land border crossings (the list remains the same as in the original decision): Slovakia – Austria - Bratislava – Jarovce – Kittsee (motorway) - Bratislava – Jarovce - Kittsee (old road) - Bratislava – Petržalka – Berg - Moravský Svätý Ján - Hohenau Slovakia – Hungary - Bratislava Čunovo – Rajka (motorway) - Medveďov – Vámosszabadi - Komárno – Komárom - Štúrovo – Esztergom - Šahy – Parassapuszta - Slovenské Ďarmoty – Balassagyarmat - Šiatorská Bukovinka – Salgótarján - Kráľ – Bánréve - Milhosť – Tornyosnémeti (road no. I/17) - Milhosť – Tornyosnémeti cesta (road no. R4) - Slovenské Nové Mesto – Sátoraljaújhely Slovakia – Czech Republic - Svrčinovec – Mosty u Jablunkova - Makov – Bílá-Bumbálka - Horné Srnie – Brumov-Bylnice - Drietoma – Starý Hrozenkov - Moravské Lieskové – Strání - Lysá pod Makytou – Střelná - Vrbovce – Velká nad Veličkou - Brodské – Břeclav (highway) - Holíč – Hodonín - Skalica – Sudoměřice (new road) Slovakia - Poland - Trstená – Chyžné - Vyšný Komárnik – Barwinek Source: CESMAD
29.04.2020 On 28 April, Slovak Authorities decided to lift driving bans that were originally planned for 1, 3, 8 and 10 May. Source: CESMAD
18.04.2020 · Restrictions at borders On 17 April, the Slovak government has decided to extend controls at the borders until 7 May. The open border crossing points list is unchanged. · Facilitation measures On 17 April, the Slovakian government has notified the extension of driving and rest times rules relaxations. Relaxations apply from 00:00 of 18 April until 24:00 of 31 May and are the following: - Art. 6.1: increase of the maximum daily driving time from 9 hours to 11 hours - Art. 6.2: increase of the maximum weekly driving time from 56 hours to 60 hours - Art. 6.3: increase of the fortnightly driving time from 90 hours to 96 hours - Art. 7: the driver shall have an uninterrupted break of at least 45 minutes if he does not take a rest period after five and a half hours of driving - Art. 8.1: reduction of the minimum daily rest period from 11 hours to 9 hours Source: CESMAD
09.04.2020 the Slovak police have lifted driving restrictions for goods vehicles heavier than 3.5 tonnes on 10, 12 and 13 April (please note there are no driving restrictions in place on Saturday).
07.04.2020 On 7 April, the Slovak Government decided to temporarily reintroduce border controls from 8 April until 17 April 2020. During this period it will only be possible to enter and exit Slovakia through the following border crossings: Slovakia - Austria
Slovakia - Hungary
Slovakia – Czech Republic
Slovakia - Poland
Procedures at green lane border crossings remain unchanged. In addition, the Slovak police have lifted driving restrictions for goods vehicles heavier than 3.5 tonnes on 10, 12 and 13 April. Source: CESMAD Slovakia
28.03.2020 After yesterday’s (27 March) closures of border crossing points with the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Austria to freight vehicles over 7.5 tonnes, due to bottlenecks and resulting traffic jams at the Hungarian border, the situation is now slowly getting back to normal. All border crossings are now open, including the border crossing point Brodske - Breclav between Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Source: CESMAD-Slovakia and CESMAD-Bohemia
27.03.2020 According to information from the Slovak Government Authorities, Slovakia is currently closing its borders with the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Austria, to freight vehicles over 7.5 tonnes, due to bottlenecks and resulting traffic jams which have accumulated since this morning at the Hungarian borders. The only exempted transports are those unloading in Slovakia and those allowed on the dedicated green lanes https://ec.europa.eu/transport/sites/transport/files/green-lanes.pdf. The list of goods allowed to use the green lanes are post, perishable goods, fuel supply for gas stations, foodstuff, transport of live animals, and medical and biological products. Exiting Slovakia is possible. The duration is not specified. Sources: CESMAD Slovakia and CESMAD Bohemia
20.03.2020 Slovakia has agreed on a temporary and limited relaxation of the enforcement of driving and rest times for drivers involved in domestic and international delivery of goods. This relaxation is granted pursuant to Article 14(2) of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006. This temporary relaxation applies from 19 March 2020 and will run until 17 April 2020, included. Slovakia has made it clear that driver and road safety must not be compromised. Drivers should not be expected to drive whilst tired - employers remain responsible for the health and safety of their employees and other road users. For the above mentioned category of drivers, the following provisions will be temporarily relaxed as follows: - Derogation to Article 6(1): replacement of the maximum daily driving limit of 9 hours with one of 11 hours. - Derogation to Article 6(2): replacement of the maximum weekly driving limit of 56 hours with one of 60 hours. - Derogation to Article 6(3): replacement of the maximum fortnightly driving limit of 90 hours with one of 96 hours. - Derogation to Article 7: replacement of the minimum daily breaks requirements by imposing a break of 45 minutes after 5 and a half hours. - Derogation to Article 8(1): Reduction of the daily rest requirements from 11 to 9 hours. Source: CESMAD Slovakia |