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11.05.2022 COVID-19 travel restrictions have been lifted in Slovakia. Travellers are not required to provide proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or a negative test result. Learn more: _____________________________________________________________________________ 28.03.2022 What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?Document checklist 1. All travellers must complete a Registration Form. If arriving by air, they must also complete a Passenger Locator Form. 2. Proof of vaccination or recovery:
3. Unvaccinated travellers, and persons who have not recovered from COVID-19 less than 180 days ago, are required to self-isolate for 5 days on arrival, unless they obtain a negative PCR test. Tests can be carried out immediately on arrival. Entry rules
Learn more: What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?Mandatory travel documents 1. All travellers must complete a Registration Form. If arriving by air, they must also complete a Passenger Locator Form. 2. Travellers from outside the EU and Schengen area can enter Slovakia if their certificate of vaccination or recovery contains one of the following:
Entry rules
Learn more: May I transit this country?
Learn more: General measuresAll services and shops are open for all persons regardless of their vaccination status. Facemasks should be worn indoors. Learn more: Restrictions at the regional or local levelEach 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 facemasksRespirators are mandatory indoors, including in schools and outdoors where distancing is less than 2 meters. There are exceptions for staff taking care of children and pupils with impairments, autism spectrum disorders, mental disabilities and other disabilities. Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and eventsIndoor and outdoor events and gatherings can be held with no limit on numbers. Respirators must be worn. Safety measures for public transportationRespirators must be worn when using public transportation. Places of worshipReligious services are allowed with no capacity limits. Respirators must be worn at all times. QuarantineAll travellers must complete a Registration Form and, if arriving by air, a Passenger Locator Form. They should be aware that unvaccinated travellers are required to self-isolate for 5 days on arrival, unless they obtain a negative PCR test result. The test can be taken immediately after arrival in Slovakia. General isolation and quarantine measures (non-travel related) For all persons with positive test results without symptoms the period of mandatory isolation is 5 days (from the time they test positive). For persons with symptoms, the duration will be decided by an attending GP. In case of contact with a positive person (quarantine measures):
Learn more: Non-essential (other than medicine and food) shopsAll shops are open to all persons regardless of their vaccination status. Respirators must be worn indoors. Tourist accommodationsTourist facilities and accommodations are open to all persons regardless of their vaccination status. Catering establishmentsCatering establishments are open to all persons regardless of their vaccination status. Respirators must be worn indoors at all times (when not consuming). Cinemas, museums and indoor attractionsCinemas, museums, galleries and exhibition halls are open to all persons regardless of their vaccination status. Respirators must be worn indoors. Personal care servicesPersonal care services including gyms, wellness centers and swimming pools are open to all persons regardless of their vaccination status. Respirators must be worn indoors. National website with coronavirus-related information for TOURISM______________________________________________________________________________________________ 01.03.2022 What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?Document checklist 1. All travellers must complete a Registration Form. 2. If arriving by air, they must also complete a Passenger Locator Form. 3. Proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test result. Details in the section below. Entry rules
Children below 12 years and 2 months are exempt from quarantine and testing requirements. Learn more: Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificateAll travellers can enter Slovakia if their 'EU Digital COVID Certificate' contains one of the following:
All travellers must complete the Registration Form. If arriving by air, they must also complete the Passenger Locator Form. Unvaccinated travellers, and persons who have not recovered from COVID-19 within the past 180 days, are required to self-isolate for 5 days on arrival, unless they obtain a negative PCR test result. Tests can be carried out immediately on arrival. Children below 12 years and 2 months are exempt from quarantine and testing requirements. Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirementsDocuments equivalent to the 'EU Digital COVID Certificate' (EUDCC) are also accepted, if they meet the same requirements listed above for the EUDCC. All travellers must complete a Registration Form and, if arriving by air, they must also complete a Passenger Locator Form. Unvaccinated travellers, and those who have not recovered from COVID-19 within the past 180 days, are required to self-isolate for 5 days on arrival unless they obtain a negative PCR test result. Tests can be carried out immediately on arrival. Children below 12 years and 2 months are exempt from quarantine and testing requirements. Learn more: ______________________ You can find the latest information on air travel regulations for this country on the IATA website. You can also find information about your passenger rights on our portal for citizens. 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?Entry rules
Mandatory travel documents 1. All travellers must complete a Registration Form. 2. If arriving by air, they must also complete a Passenger Locator Form. 3. Travellers with an 'EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC)' can enter Slovakia if it contains one of the following:
Learn more: What are the rules if I go abroad from this country, and when I return from abroad?To discover specific conditions to go abroad and return to Slovakia, depending on your country of departure complete a Registration Form and Passenger Locator Form. The Public Health Authority lists countries where quarantine is required and provides travellers with rules for quarantine and testing requirements. May I transit this country?
Learn more: General measuresAll services and shops are open for all persons regardless of their vaccination status. Respirators must be worn indoors and outdoors if there is less than 2 meters between each person. Travellers are reminded to always carry their certificates of vaccination, recovery or negative test result. Learn more: Use of facemasksFace masks and respirators are mandatory indoors, including in schools and outdoors where distancing is less than 2 meters. There are exceptions for staff taking care of children and pupils with impairments, autism spectrum disorders, mental disabilities and other disabilities. Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and eventsThere are two types of events and gatherings with different rules according to the potential risk of infection. Low-risk: Maximum capacity of 500 persons, or 50% of capacity of the venue. Only stable standing or sitting is allowed and visitors are required to wear respirators. Low-risk events include cinema or theatre performances with no possibility of eating. High-risk: These are events that do not fulfill the criteria for low-risk events. The maximum capacity is 50 persons. Safety measures for public transportationFace masks and respirators must be worn when using public transportation. Places of worshipReligious services are allowed with no capacity limits. QuarantineAll travellers must complete a Registration Form and, if arriving by air, a Passenger Locator Form. They should be aware that unvaccinated travellers are required to self-isolate for 5 days on arrival, unless they obtain a negative PCR test result. The test can be taken immediately after arrival in Slovakia. General isolation and quarantine measures (non-travel related) For all persons with positive test results without symptoms the period of mandatory isolation is 5 days (from the time they test positive). For persons with symptoms, the duration will be decided by an attending GP. In case of contact with a positive person (quarantine measures):
Learn more: Non-essential (other than medicine and food) shopsAll shops are open to all persons regardless of their vaccination status. Face masks should be worn indoors. Tourist accommodationsTourist facilities and accommodations are open to all persons regardless of their vaccination status. Catering establishmentsCatering establishments are open to all persons, regardless of their vaccination status, from 5am until 12pm (only take-away after 12pm). Cinemas, museums and indoor attractionsCinemas, museums, galleries and exhibition halls are open to all persons regardless of their vaccination status. Face masks shoud be worn indoors. Personal care servicesPersonal care services are open to all persons regardless of their vaccination status. Face masks should be worn indoors. Fitness facilities, wellness centres and swimming pools are also open to all persons regardless of their vaccination status, and face masks must be worn. Outdoors areas and beachesOutdoor exercise is allowed. National website with coronavirus-related information for TOURISM______________________________________________________________________________________ 28.01.2022 EU Digital COVID CertificatesInformation on "EU Digital COVID Certificates" issued in Slovakia In Slovakia, the 'EU Digital COVID Certificate' is required to access cultural and leisure facilities and public transport. Pleae consult the Measures section for further details. Travellers are reminded to carry relevant certificates at all times. The 'EU Digital COVID Certificate' (EUDCC) is digital proof, valid in all EU countries, that a person has either been vaccinated against COVID-19, has recovered from COVID-19, or has received a negative test result. National authorities are responsible for issuing the certificate. All EU citizens and their family members, as well as non-EU nationals who are legally staying or residing in an EU country and have the right to travel within the EU, can get the EUDCC. A list of non-EU countries and territories whose certificates are accepted under the same conditions as the EUDCC is also available. Note: although the 'EU Digital COVID Certificate' is valid across the EU, countries remain responsible for their own entry rules and health measures during the pandemic. This means that entry requirements depend on your destination. As of 1 February 2022, vaccination certificates will be valid for travel purposes within the EU for a period of 9 months (270 days). Learn more: Coordinated approach on travel measures - Factsheet What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?Document checklist 1. All travellers must complete a Registration Form. 2. If arriving by air, they must also complete a Passenger Locator Form. 3. Proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test result. Details in the section below. Entry rules
Children below 12 years and 2 months are exempt from quarantine and testing requirements. Learn more: Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificateAll travellers can enter Slovakia if their 'EU Digital COVID Certificate' contains one of the following:
All travellers must complete the Registration Form. If arriving by air, they must also complete the Passenger Locator Form. Unvaccinated travellers are required to self-isolate for 10 days on arrival, unless they obtain a negative PCR test result. Tests can only be carried out at the earliest on the fifth day of isolation. Children below 12 years and 2 months are exempt from quarantine and testing requirements. Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirementsDocuments equivalent to the 'EU Digital COVID Certificate' (EUDCC) are also accepted, if they meet the same requirements listed above for the EUDCC. All travellers must complete a Registration Form and, if arriving by air, they must also complete a Passenger Locator Form. Unvaccinated travellers are required to self-isolate for 10 days on arrival, unless they obtain a negative PCR test result. Tests can only be carried out at the earliest on the fifth day of isolation. Children below 12 years and 2 months are exempt from quarantine and testing requirements. Learn more: What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?Entry rules
Mandatory travel documents 1. All travellers must complete a Registration Form. 2. If arriving by air, they must also complete a Passenger Locator Form. 3. Travellers with an 'EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC)' can enter Slovakia if it contains one of the following:
Learn more: What are the rules if I go abroad from this country, and when I return from abroad?To discover specific conditions to go abroad and return to Slovakia, depending on your country of departure complete a Registration Form and Passenger Locator Form. The Public Health Authority lists countries where quarantine is required and provides travellers with rules for quarantine and testing requirements. May I transit this country?Travellers transiting Slovakia are not subject to compulsory registration or quarantine if they are (a) en route to the country of their nationality or residence (b) EU citizens and family members travelling to another EU state (c) other persons who qualify for an exemption. Travellers transiting Slovakia by land must pass through "transport corridors" without stopping, except to refuel, and within eight hours of entering Slovakia. Learn more: General measuresThere are four different regimes based on vaccination: 1. Basic (all persons); 2. OTP (vaccinated, tested, recovered); 3. OP (vaccination/primary series, recovered/maximum 180 days after recovery); 4. OP+ (vaccinated with a booster, primary vaccination series + test; primary vaccination series + recovery/maximum 180 days after recovery). All non-essential shops and services are open. The regime they operate under depends on the degree of risk involved in the types of services they provide. Respirators must be worn indoors and outdoors if there is less than 2 meters between each person. Travellers are reminded to always carry their certificates of vaccination, recovery or negative test result. Learn more: Use of facemasksWearing face masks and respirators is mandatory indoors, including in schools and outdoors where distancing is less than 2 meters. There are exceptions for staff taking care of children and pupils with impairments, autism spectrum disorders, mental disabilities and other disabilities. Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and eventsThere are three types of events and gatherings with different rules according to the potential risk of infection. Low-risk: Maximum capacity of 100 persons, or 50% of the capacity of the venue under strict rules (OP regime––only vaccinated and recovered persons wearing respirators). Low-risk events include cinema and theatre performances where there is no possibility of eating. Medium-risk: Maximum capacity of 100 persons, or 25% of the capacity of the venue under strict rules (OP regime––only vaccinated and recovered persons wearing respirators). Medium-risk events include cinema and theatre performances with the possibility of eating. High-risk: there is a maximum capacity of 20 persons (OP + regime––vaccinated with a booster, primary vaccination series + test or primary vaccination series + recovery). High-risk events include wedding celebrations, parties, etc. Safety measures for public transportationRespirators must be worn when using public transportation. Places of worshipReligious services are allowed with a maximum of 100 persons who are vaccinated or recovered. QuarantineAll travellers must complete a Registration Form and, if arriving by air, a Passenger Locator Form. They should be aware that unvaccinated travellers are required to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival, unless they obtain a negative PCR test result. The test can be taken at the earliest on the 5th day of quarantine. General isolation and quarantine measures (non-travel related)
Learn more: Non-essential (other than medicine and food) shopsNon-essential shops are open for everyone. Tourist accommodationsTourist hotels operate under the rules of the OP+ regime (vaccinated with a booster, or two series vaccination + test, or two series vaccination + recovery/no more than 180 days ago). Hotel facilities such as restaurants and wellness businesses are open under strict limits. If not vaccinated, children from the age of 6 to 12 are required to have a test. Children under the age of 6 are not required to have a test. Catering establishmentsCatering establishments are open. They operate under strict limits for the vaccinated from 5:00 until 10:00 (OP regime). Take-away businesses are open for the unvaccinated. Cinemas, museums and indoor attractionsMuseums, galleries and exhibition halls are open. They operate under strict limits for vaccinated and recovered persons (OP regime). Cinemas, theatres and other cultural facilities are also open (under the rules of the OP regime). Personal care servicesPersonal care businesses are open for vaccinated and recovered persons under the OP regime. Fitness facilities, wellness centres and swimming pools are open under the OP+ regime (vaccinated/booster, primary vaccination series + test, primary vaccination series + recovery/maximum 180 days after recovery). Outdoors areas and beachesOutdoor exercise is allowed. National website with coronavirus-related information for TOURISM____________________________________________________________________________________ 10.12.2021 What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?All travellers entering this country must complete a Registration Form and a Passenger Locator Form. They must show proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test result. Entry requirements depend on the colour attributed to the country of departure, according to Slovakia's national classification of risk areas: green, red and black. Children below 12 are exempt from quarantine and testing requirements. Learn more: Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificateAll travellers must complete a Registration Form and a Passenger Locator Form. Travellers who hold an 'EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC)' can enter Slovakia if it contains one of the following:
Unvaccinated travellers are required to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival, unless they obtain a negative PCR test after five days at the earliest. Entry requirements may also depend on the colour attributed to the country of departure, according to Slovakia's national classification of risk areas: green, red and black. Children below 12 are exempt from quarantine and testing requirements. Learn more: Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirementsAll travellers must complete a Registration Form and a Passenger Locator Form. They should be aware that unvaccinated travellers are required to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival, unless they obtain a negative PCR test after five days at the earliest. Travellers can enter Slovakia if they can provide one of the following:
Entry requirements may depend on the colour attributed to the country of departure, according to Slovakia's national classification of risk areas: green, red and black. Children below 12 are exempt from quarantine and testing requirements. Learn more: Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization 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?All travellers must complete a Registration Form and a Passenger Locator Form. Unvaccinated travellers are required to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival, unless they obtain a negative PCR test after five days at the earliest. Entry requirements for travellers from outside the EU/Schengen area also depend on the colour attributed to the country of departure, according to Slovakia's national classification of risk areas: green, red and black. Travellers should be prepared to provide one of the following:
From 1 December, travellers arriving from countries affected by the new coronavirus variant––regardless of their vaccination status or recovery––must enter quarantine. The Migration Information Center lists the affected countries and the rules for entry and quarantine. Learn more: Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization What are the rules if I go abroad from this country, and when I return from abroad?All travellers must complete a Registration Form and a Passenger Locator Form. Unvaccinated travellers are required to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival, unless they obtain a negative PCR test after five days at the earliest. Entry requirements for travellers from outside the EU/Schengen area also depend on the colour attributed to the country of departure, according to Slovakia's national classification of risk areas: green, red and black. Travellers should be prepared to provide one of the following:
From 1 December, travellers arriving from countries affected by the new coronavirus variant––regardless of their vaccination status or recovery––must enter quarantine. The Migration Information Center lists the affected countries and the rules for entry and quarantine. Learn more: Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization May I transit this country?Travellers transiting Slovakia are not subject to compulsory registration or quarantine if they are (a) en route to the country of their nationality or residence (b) EU citizens and family members travelling to another EU state (c) other persons who qualify for an exemption. Travellers transiting Slovakia by land must pass through "transport corridors" without stopping, except to refuel, and within eight hours of entering Slovakia. Learn more: May I fly to this country?All travellers must complete a Registration Form and a Passenger Locator Form. Unvaccinated travellers are required to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival, unless they obtain a negative PCR test after five days at the earliest. Entry requirements for travellers from outside the EU/Schengen area also depend on the colour attributed to the country of departure, according to Slovakia's national classification of risk areas: green, red and black. Travellers should be prepared to provide one of the following:
From 1 December, travellers arriving from countries affected by the new coronavirus variant––regardless of their vaccination status or recovery––must enter quarantine. The Migration Information Center lists the affected countries and the rules for entry and quarantine. Learn more: Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization You can find the latest information on air travel regulations for this country on the IATA website. You can also find information about air passenger rights on our portal for citizens. General measuresNon-essential shops are open for vaccinated and recovered persons. Lockdown measures for the unvaccinated will remain in force until 9 January, 2022. Services including hairdressers and gyms will reopen for the vaccinated and recovere don 17 December. Hotels reopen for the vaccinated and recovered on 25 December. Restaurants and bars remain closed until after the New Year. Face masks and respirators must be worn indoors. Travellers are reminded to at all times carry their certificates of vaccination, recovery or negative test result. Use of facemasksWearing of face masks and respirators is mandatory indoors including in schools. There are exceptions for staff taking care of children and pupils with impairments, autism spectrum disorders, mental disabilities and other disabilities. When outdoors, face masks, respirators and shawls are mandatory when standing less than 2 meters from others. Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and eventsMass gatherings are prohibited. There is a maximum capacity of 10 persons at professional performances. Safety measures for public transportationA maximum of two passengers can be seated in each row of seats. Places of worship
Religious services are allowed with a capacity of 30 persons who are vaccinated or recovered. QuarantineAll travellers must fill in a Registration Form and Passenger Locator Form. They should be aware that unvaccinated travellers are required to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival, unless they obtain a negative PCR test after five days at the earliest. Entry requirements for travellers outside the EU/Schengen area depend on the colour attributed to the country od departure, according to Slovaia's national classification of risk areas: green, red and black. Travellers who display signed of COVID-19, who have arrived from a high-risk country, or who receive an SMS confirming a positive test result, must self-isolate at home for at least 10 days. They must contact thier general practitioners, alert those they came in contact with, and if they develop symptoms ask for an examination. While in self-isolation, they should wait for further instructions from the relevant Regional Public Health Office. Learn more: Non-essential (other than medicine and food) shops
All shops are open for vaccinated and recovered persons. Tourist accommodations
Hotels reopen for vaccinated and recovered travellers on 25 December. Catering establishments
Catering establishments are open under strict limits for the vaccinated and recovered. Cinemas, museums and indoor attractions
Leisure, cultural and sporting facilities are open under strict limits for the vaccinated and recovered. Personal care services
Personal care services reopen for the vaccinated and recovered on 17 December. Outdoors areas and beaches
Outdoor exercise is allowed. National website with coronavirus-related information for TOURISM____________________________________________________________________________________________________________- 26.11.2021 What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?Travel alert In Slovakia, due to the current COVID-19 infection situation, a temporary lockdown and curfew are in effect from 25 November until at least 9 December. A 90-day state of emergency is also in place. Travel to Slovakia for tourism will only be possible again after this period. Mandatory travel documentation All travellers entering this country must fill in a Registration Form and a Passenger Locator Form. They must show either proof of vaccination, a negative COVID-19 test, or proof of past infection. Entry requirements depend on the colour attributed to the country of departure, according to Slovakia's national classification of risk areas: green, red and black. Children below 12 are exempt from quarantine and testing requirements. Travellers are urged to consult current measures at the korona.gov.skwebsite. Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificateIn Slovakia, due to the current COVID-19 infection situation, a temporary lockdown and curfew are in effect from 25 November until at least 9 December. A 90-day state of emergency is also in place. Travel to Slovakia for tourism will only be possible again after this period. Travellers who hold an 'EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC)' can enter Slovakia if it contains one of the following:
All travellers must fill in a Registration Form and a Passenger Locator Form. They should be aware that unvaccinated travellers are required to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival, unless they obtain a negative PCR test after five days at the earliest. Entry requirements also depend on the colour attributed to the country of departure, according to Slovakia's national classification of risk areas : green, red and black. Children below 12 are exempt from quarantine and testing requirements. Learn more: Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirementsIn Slovakia, due to the current COVID-19 infection situation, a temporary lockdown and curfew are in effect from 25 November until at least 9 December. A 90-day state of emergency is also in place. Travel to Slovakia for tourism will only be possible again after this period. Travellers can enter Slovakia if they can provide:
All travellers must fill in a Registration Form and a Passenger Locator Form. They should be aware that unvaccinated travellers are required to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival, unless they obtain a negative PCR test after five days at the earliest. Entry requirements also depend on the colour attributed to the country of departure, according to Slovakia's national classification of risk areas : green, red and black. Children below 12 are exempt from quarantine and testing requirements. Learn more: Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization 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?The Decree concerning border regime of Slovakia with the effect from October 15, 2021 can be found here: https://www.minv.sk/swift_data/source/verejna_sprava/vestnik_vlady_sr_rok_2021/vyhlaska%20255.pdf From now onwards, only and exclusively fully vaccinated people who have received both doses of a 2-scheme vaccine (or a single dose of a 1-scheme vaccine) are considered as low risk. Such persons do not require to enter quarantine or abide self-isolation measures when entering Slovakia. They are now free from any obligations of RT-PCR or rapid antigen testing. Definition of fully vaccinated persons:
All unvaccinated persons entering the territory of the Slovak Republic are deemed as extremely high risk in a Delta variant environment. When entering Slovakia, they are required to enter mandatory self-isolation and undertake an RT-PCR test (earliest on 5th day of self-isolation) regardless of the country in which they have stayed for the last 14 days. Definition of unvaccinated persons:
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 All travellers entering the Slovak Republic 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 years and 2 months and persons transiting through the territory of Slovakia (defined below) do not have to register. Registration does not apply to freight crews, bus transport, aircrew members, ship crews, drivers, drivers, train crews and railway service staff. Registration does not apply also to drivers and crews of medical services who transport a patient or transport organs intended for transplantation, blood and blood substitutes. Registration does not apply to funeral workers who carry out the international transport of human remains or human remains for burial or cremation. Registration is mandatory during each entry to the territory of the Slovak Republic. This does not apply to:
Pendlers (cross-border commuters)
Border requirements for cross-border commuters:
Vaccinated commuters are registered at eHranica for 6 months, after entering the territory of the Slovak Republic they do not have an ordered quarantine, nor do they have to prove themselves with a negative RT-PCR test result. Arrival by air People arriving in the Slovak Republic by air are also obliged to fill in the passenger locator form: https://www.mindop.sk/covid/. Passengers arriving by air from a country not included in the list of countries stated below need to show a negative RT-PCR test result not older than 72 hours. List of the countries from which a negative RT-PCR test is not necessary: Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Montenegro, People´s Republic of China, Czechia, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Georgia, The Netherlands, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Canada, South Korea, Kosovo, Cuba, Lebanon, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Latvia, Luxembourg, Macau, Hungary, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Germany, Norway, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Austria, Romania, San Marino, North Macedonia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Mexico, Serbia, Switzerland, The Holy See (Vatican), Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine Students entering the territory of the Slovak Republic, who are more than 12 years and 2 months 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 results not older than 7 days. The same conditions apply to one accompanying person. Except of demonstrating 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 (the 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). Find out more: In Slovakia, due to the current COVID-19 infection situation, a temporary lockdown and curfew are in effect from 25 November until at least 9 December. A 90-day state of emergency is also in place. Travel to Slovakia for tourism will only be possible again after this period. Please consult the Measures section for further details. Travellers are strongly advised to carry relevant certificates at all times. All travellers must fill in a Registration Formand a Passenger Locator Form. They should be aware that unvaccinated travellers are required to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival, unless they obtain a negative PCR test after five days at the earliest. Entry requirements for travellers outside the EU/Schengen area also depend on the colour attributed to the country of departure, according to Slovakia's national classification of risk areas: green, red and black. Travellers should be prepared to provide one of the following:
Children below 12 are exempt from quarantine and testing requirements. Learn more: Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization 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 the transit of persons and their family members to a country, in which they have an official residence or of which they are citizens.
There are designated transit corridors through which it is possible to travel: Ukraine - Czechia
Czechia - Ukraine
Ukraine - Austria
Austria - 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 lasts 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. If any symptoms of a respiratory disease will appear after your arrival from a foreign country, no matter from which country you have come, you should call your treating doctor and familiarise him with your travel anamnesis. 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, nose and mouth must be covered. Wearing a respirator is obligatory in districts in I – III Warning Levels of the Covid Automat (red, dark red, black). In districts in the level of Monitoring or Vigilance (green and orange), respirator can be replaced by a face mask, shawl or a scarf. Outdoors, nose and mouth must be covered in those districts that are in the II and III Warning Levels of the Covid Automat (dark red, black). Outdoors, in districts in the I Warning Degree (red), Vigilance (orange) or Monitoring (green), nose and mouth must be covered at mass events and gatherings. Nose and mouth do not have to be covered in case of pedagogical and professional staff taking care of and educating children and pupils with hearing impairments, autism spectrum disorders, moderate to profound mental disabilities, or pupils with mental disabilities who also have other disabilities. Find out more: Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and eventsFor the purpose of mass gatherings and events, the following groups of people are recognized:
Conditions for mass gatherings and events are stated in the Covid Automat which classifies districts of the Slovak Republic into 5 colour codes:
Each colour code of a district means different conditions for organisers of mass gatherings and events in terms of capacity and protective measures. Generally, mass events and gatherings in districts in III Warning Level (black) are prohibited (exceptions are stated in the Decree of the Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic nr. 254) In all other colour codes (dark red, red, orange, green), organisers have the possibility to set their conditions (exactly stipulated for each colour code in the Decree of the Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic nr. 241) for entry to their establishments / events:
Organiser of a mass event is obliged to inform through a visible announcement upon entry, if entry is allowed for:
Organisers are entitled to request from a participant a proof of vaccination, a negative test result or a proof of recovery, also in the form of EU Digital Covid Certificate, upon entry to the event / establishment. The use of face masks or respirators is mandatory in each colour code of a district, indoors and outdoors. Find out more: https://www.minv.sk/swift_data/source/verejna_sprava/vestnik_vlady_sr_rok_2021/vyhlaska%20254.pdf (in Slovak) General rules for mass events For the purpose of mass gatherings and events, the following groups of people are recognized:
Conditions for mass gatherings and events are stated in the Covid Automat which classifies districts of the Slovak Republic into 5 colour codes:
Each colour code of a district means different conditions for organisers of mass gatherings and events in terms of capacity and protective measures. Generally, mass events and gatherings in districts in III Warning Level (black) are prohibited (exceptions are stated in the Decree of the Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic nr. 254) In all other colour codes (dark red, red, orange, green), organisers have the possibility to set their conditions (exactly stipulated for each colour code in the Decree of the Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic nr. 254) for entry to their establishments / events:
Organiser of a mass event is obliged to inform through a visible announcement upon entry, if entry is allowed for:
Organisers are entitled to request from a participant a proof of vaccination, a negative test result or a proof of recovery, also in the form of EU Digital Covid Certificate, upon entry to the event / establishment. The use of face masks or respirators is mandatory in each colour code of a district, indoors and outdoors. Find out more: https://www.minv.sk/swift_data/source/verejna_sprava/vestnik_vlady_sr_rok_2021/vyhlaska%20254.pdf (in Slovak) General capacity limits for establishments Unless otherwise stipulated, a limit of one person per 15 square metres applies to establishments. This limit does not include children up to an age of 12 years accompanied by an adult. If the sales space devoted to customers is smaller than 15 m2, maximum one customer may be present in the establishment. Find out more: https://www.minv.sk/swift_data/source/verejna_sprava/vestnik_vlady_sr_rok_2021/vyhlaska%20253.pdf Safety measures for public transportationFor taxi services: Maximum 2 people can be seated in a row of seats (including the driver). In the Monitoring Level of the Covid Automat, capacity in a taxi is unlimited. In the III Warning Level the capacity of a taxi is limited to 2 persons. Places of worship
With regards to places of worship, the following groups of people are recognized:
The church has the possibility to set their rules (exactly stipulated for each colour code in the Decree of the Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic nr. 254) for entry to the venue:
Accoring to a colour code of a district, capacity limitations are applied. Organisers are entitled to request from a participant a proof of vaccination, a negative test result or a proof of recovery, also in the form of EU Digital Covid Certificate, upon entry to the event / establishment. Find out more: https://www.minv.sk/swift_data/source/verejna_sprava/vestnik_vlady_sr_rok_2021/vyhlaska%20253.pdf (in Slovak) QuarantineA person tested positive (through an RT-PCR, LAMP or a rapid antigen test) must contact all the persons who s/he had been in contact with 2 days before the sample was collected. In case the person has clinical signs of COVID-19, all the persons, who s/he had been in touch with 2 days before the clinical signs appeared, must be contacted, In case of close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case:
Close contact is defined as:
Find out more: Non-essential (other than medicine and food) shops
No capacity limits apply to the Monitoring and Vigilance Level of the Covid Automat. The ban on the consumption of meals and beverages inside department stores remains in existence. This does not apply to mass catering facilities in department stores, where conditions valid for the establishments of mass catering facilities are followed. Kids’ corners and sitting areas may be open in the districts in the Monitoring and Vigilance Levels(green, orange). Tourist accommodations
Capacity limitations do not apply in the Monitoring Level (green) of the Covid Automat. In all the other levels, entry to fully vaccinated persons or VTR (vaccinated, tested, recovered) persons can be allowed, based on the preference of the accommodation operator. Conditions of such entry are stipulated in the Decree of the Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic nr. 240. Accommodation operators are entitled to request from a guest a proof of vaccination, a negative test result or a proof of recovery, also in the form of EU Digital Covid Certificate, upon entry to the establishment. Find out more: https://www.minv.sk/swift_data/source/verejna_sprava/vestnik_vlady_sr_rok_2021/vyhlaska%20253.pdf Catering establishments
In the districts in the Vigilance Level (orange) and I – III Warning Levels (red, dark red, black), it is prohibited to consume meals and beverages indoors and outdoors. Take away is permitted. If only fully vaccinated persons or VTC (vaccinated, tested, recovered) persons are admitted upon presenting a proof of vaccination, test or recovery (also in the form of EU Digital Covid Certificate) in the Vigilance and I – III Warning Levels, indoor and outdoor dining is allowed under specific conditions. The conditions are stipulated in the Decree of the Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic nr. 240. Find out more: https://www.minv.sk/swift_data/source/verejna_sprava/vestnik_vlady_sr_rok_2021/vyhlaska%20253.pdf Cinemas, museums and indoor attractions
Museums, galleries, exhibition halls: Each establishment has the possibility to set their rules (exactly stipulated for each colour code in the Decree of the Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic nr. 241) for entry to the venue:
Accoring to a colour code of a district, capacity limitations and protective measures are applied. Organisers are entitled to request from a visitor a proof of vaccination, a negative test result or a proof of recovery, also in the form of EU Digital Covid Certificate, upon entry to the event / establishment. Find out more: https://www.minv.sk/swift_data/source/verejna_sprava/vestnik_vlady_sr_rok_2021/vyhlaska%20253.pdf ( in Slovak) Personal care services
The time schedule of the establishment must be adjusted so that there is time to clean and disinfect the workplace between individual customers; disinfection must be carried out after every customer, using a disinfectant with virucidal activity. The sanitary facilities of the establishment must be equipped with liquid soap and paper towels. Outdoors areas and beaches
Artificial swimming pools The permitted capacity depends on the colour of the district: Find out more: https://www.minv.sk/swift_data/source/verejna_sprava/vestnik_vlady_sr_rok_2021/vyhlaska%20253.pdf Information on Tourism at National levelNational website with coronavirus-related information for TOURISMUseful Info for touristsBefore starting your journey, please check visa requirements for your destination at: The Schengen visa ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 27.08.2021 What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?The Decree concerning border regime of Slovakia with the effect from July 19, 2021 (from 06:00 AM) can be found here: https://www.minv.sk/swift_data/source/verejna_sprava/vestnik_vlady_sr_rok_2021/vyhlaska_231.pdf From now onwards, only and exclusivelyfully vaccinated people who have received both doses of a two-series vaccine (or a single dose of a one-series vaccine) are considered as low risk. Such persons do not require to enter quarantine or self-isolation measures when entering Slovakia. They are now free from any obligations of RT-PCR or rapid antigen testing. Definition of fully vaccinated persons:
All unvaccinated persons entering the territory of the Slovak Republic are deemed as extremely high risk in a Delta variant environment. When entering Slovakia, they are required to enter a mandatory self-isolation and undertake an RT-PCR test (earliest on 5th day of self-isolation) regardless of the country in which they have stayed for the last 14 days. Definition of unvaccinated persons:
Children aged 12-18 will have a transitional period between 9 July and 9 August, during which they will follow the same quarantine rules applied to their parents (if their parents are vaccinated, they can avoid self-isolation). 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 All travellers entering the Slovak Republic 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. Registration does not apply to freight crews, bus transport, aircrew members, ship crews, drivers, drivers, train crews and railway service staff. Registration does not apply also to drivers and crews of medical services who transport a patient or transport organs intended for transplantation, blood and blood substitutes. Registration does not apply to funeral workers who carry out the international transport of human remains or human remains for burial or cremation. Registration is mandatory during each entry to the territory of the Slovak Republic. This is not applied on:
Pendlers (cross-border commuters)
Border requirements for cross-border commuters:
Vaccinated commuters are registered at eHranica for 6 months, after entering the territory of the Slovak Republic they do not have an ordered quarantine, nor do they have to prove themselves with a negative RT-PCR test result. Arrival by air People arriving in the Slovak Republic by air are also obliged to fill in the passenger locator form: https://www.mindop.sk/covid/. Passengers arriving by air from a country not included in the list of countries stated below need to show a negative RT-PCR test result not older than 72 hours. List of the countries from which a negative RT-PCR test is not necessary: Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Montenegro, People’s Republic of China, Czechia, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Georgia, The Netherlands, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Canada, South Korea, Kosovo, Cuba, Lebanon, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Latvia, Luxembourg, Macau, Hungary, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Germany, Norway, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Austria, Romania, San Marino, North Macedonia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, United States of America, Mexico, Serbia, Switzerland, The Holy See (Vatican), Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine Students entering the territory of the Slovak Republic, who are more than 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 results not older than 7 days. The same conditions apply to one accompanying person. Except of demonstrating 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 (the 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). Find out more: Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificateProvisional information subject to further revision and confirmation from National Authorities The Slovak Republic has been issuing and accepting the EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC). Border crossing procedure: vaccinated persons must prove their vaccination by providing a vaccination certificate (EUDCC or a national vaccination certificate either in Slovak, Czech or English with a QR code). Besides EU COVID certificate or vaccination certificate from Slovakia, certificates from other countries are also accepted, on the condition that the certificate is in Slovak, Czech or English. Fully vaccinated persons are exempted from the conditions of isolation, quarantine or testing after their arrival to the Slovak Republic (note: regardless of the country in which they have stayed for the last 14 days). Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirementsAll unvaccinated entering Slovakia are required to enter a mandatory self-isolation and undertake an RT-PCR test (earliest on the 5th day of self-isolation) regardless of the country in which they have stayed for the last 14 days. Border crossing procedure:
For more info: 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 the effect from July 19, 2021 (from 06:00 AM) can be found here: https://www.minv.sk/swift_data/source/verejna_sprava/vestnik_vlady_sr_rok_2021/vyhlaska_231.pdf From now onwards, only and exclusively fully vaccinated people who have received both doses of a two-series vaccine (or a single dose of a one-series vaccine) are considered as low risk. Such persons do not require to enter quarantine or self-isolation measures when entering Slovakia. They are now free from any obligations of RT-PCR or antigen testing. Definition of fully vaccinated persons:
All unvaccinated persons entering the territory of the Slovak Republic are deemed as extremely high risk in a Delta variant environment. When entering Slovakia, they are required to enter a mandatory self-isolation and undertake an RT-PCR test (earliest on 5th day of self-isolation) regardless of the country in which they have stayed for the last 14 days. Definition of unvaccinated persons:
Children aged 12-18 will have a transitional period between 9 July and 9 August, during which they will follow the same quarantine rules applied to their parents (if their parents are vaccinated, they can avoid self-isolation). 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 All travellers entering the Slovak Republic 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. Registration does not apply to freight crews, bus transport, aircrew members, ship crews, drivers, drivers, train crews and railway service staff. Registration does not apply also to drivers and crews of medical services who transport a patient or transport organs intended for transplantation, blood and blood substitutes. Registration does not apply to funeral workers who carry out the international transport of human remains or human remains for burial or cremation. Registration is mandatory during each entry to the territory of the Slovak Republic. This is not applied on:
Pendlers (cross-border commuters)
Border requirements for cross-border commuters:
Vaccinated commuters are registered at eHranica for 6 months, after entering the territory of the Slovak Republic they do not have an ordered quarantine, nor do they have to prove themselves with a negative RT-PCR test result. Arrival by air People arriving in the Slovak Republic by air are also obliged to fill in the passenger locator form: https://www.mindop.sk/covid/. Passengers arriving by air from a country not included in the list of countries stated below need to show a negative RT-PCR test result not older than 72 hours. List of the countries from which a negative RT-PCR test is not necessary: Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Montenegro, People´s Republic of China, Czechia, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Georgia, The Netherlands, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Canada, South Korea, Kosovo, Cuba, Lebanon, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Latvia, Luxembourg, Macau, Hungary, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Germany, Norway, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Austria, Romania, San Marino, North Macedonia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, United States of America, Mexico, Serbia, Switzerland, The Holy See (Vatican), Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine Students entering the territory of the Slovak Republic, who are more than 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 results not older than 7 days. The same conditions apply to one accompanying person. Except of demonstrating 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 (the 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). Find out more: The Decree concerning border regime of Slovakia with the effect from 19 July 19 2021 (from 6:00) can be found here: Gazette of the Government of the Slovak Republic, Decree No. 231, 16 July 2021. From now onwards, only and exclusively fully vaccinated people who have received both doses of a two-series vaccine (or a single dose of a one-series vaccine) are considered as low risk. Such persons do not require to enter quarantine or self-isolation measures when entering Slovakia. They are now free from any obligations of RT-PCR or antigen testing. Definition of fully vaccinated persons:
All unvaccinated persons entering the territory of the Slovak Republic are deemed as extremely high risk in a Delta variant environment. When entering Slovakia, they are required to enter a mandatory self-isolation and undertake an RT-PCR test (earliest on the 5th day of self-isolation) regardless of the country in which they have stayed for the last 14 days. Transitional period All persons vaccinated before 9 July 2021 and who do not fall under the definition of fully vaccinated persons above, have to enter self-isolation after entering the territory of Slovakia. The quarantine can be terminated by obtaining a negative RT-PCR test result. The test can be taken right after arrival in Slovakia. This transitional period is valid from 19 July till 2 August 2021 6:00. Definition of unvaccinated persons:
Children aged 12-18 will have a transitional period between 9 July and 9 August, during which they will follow the same quarantine rules applied to their parents (if their parents are vaccinated, they can avoid self-isolation). 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 All travellers entering the Slovak Republic must register hereand 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. Registration does not apply to freight crews, bus transport, aircrew members, ship crews, drivers, drivers, train crews and railway service staff. Registration does not apply also to drivers and crews of medical services who transport a patient or transport organs intended for transplantation, blood and blood substitutes. Registration does not apply to funeral workers who carry out the international transport of human remains or human remains for burial or cremation. 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:
Arrival by air People arriving in the Slovak Republic by air are also obliged to fill in the passenger locator form: https://www.mindop.sk/covid/. Passengers arriving by air from a country not included in the list of countries stated below need to show a negative RT-PCR test result not older than 72 hours. List of the countries from which a negative RT-PCR test is not necessary: Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Montenegro, People´s Republic of China, Czechia, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Georgia, The Netherlands, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Canada, South Korea, Kosovo, Cuba, Lebanon, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Latvia, Luxembourg, Macau, Hungary, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Germany, Norway, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Austria, Romania, San Marino, North Macedonia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, United States of America, Mexico, Serbia, Switzerland, The Holy See (Vatican), Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine Regime for the people travelling for work who are not vaccinated – valid till 1 September 2021: Self-isolation is not applied if persons fulfil all these conditions:
Students entering the territory of the Slovak Republic, who are more than 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 results not older than 7 days. The same conditions apply to one accompanying person. Except of demonstrating 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 (the 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). Find out more: 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 the transit of persons and their family members to a country, in which they have an official residence or of which they are citizens.
There are designated transit corridors through which it is possible to travel: Ukraine - Czechia
Czechia - Ukraine
Ukraine - Austria
Austria - 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 lasts 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. If any symptoms of a respiratory disease will appear after your arrival from a foreign country, no matter from which country you have come, you should call your treating doctor and familiarise him with your travel anamnesis. 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. May I fly to this country?Travellers entering the Slovak Republic by air from any of the countries not listed below are obliged to demonstrate to the Police of the Slovak Republic a negative RT-PCR test result not older than 72 hours, regardless of the traveller being vaccinated or not. List of the countries from which a negative RT-PCR test is not necessary:
After arrival from all other countries, a negative RT-PCR test is necessary.
You can find the latest information on air travel regulations for this country on the IATA website. You can also find information about air passenger rights on our portal for citizens. 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, nose and mouth must be covered. Wearing a respirator is obligatory in districts in I – III Warning Levels of the Covid Automat (red, dark red, black). In districts in the level of Monitoring or Vigilance (green and orange), respirator can be replaced by a face mask, shawl or a scarf. Outdoors, nose and mouth must be covered in those districts that are in the II and III Warning Levels of the Covid Automat (dark red, black). Outdoors, in districts in the I Warning Degree (red), Vigilance (orange) or Monitoring (green), nose and mouth must be covered at mass events and gatherings. Nose and mouth do not have to be covered in case of pedagogical and professional staff taking care of and educating children and pupils with hearing impairments, autism spectrum disorders, moderate to profound mental disabilities, or pupils with mental disabilities who also have other disabilities. Find out more: Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and eventsFor the purpose of mass gatherings and events, the following groups of people are recognized:
Conditions for mass gatherings and events are stated in the Covid Automat which classifies districts of the Slovak Republic into 5 colour codes:
Each colour code of a district means different conditions for organisers of mass gatherings and events in terms of capacity and protective measures. Generally, mass events and gatherings in districts in III Warning Level (black) are prohibited (exceptions are stated in the Decree of the Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic nr. 241) In all other colour codes (dark red, red, orange, green), organisers have the possibility to set their conditions (exactly stipulated for each colour code in the Decree of the Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic nr. 241) for entry to their establishments / events:
Organiser of a mass event is obliged to inform through a visible announcement upon entry, if entry is allowed for:
Organisers are entitled to request from a participant a proof of vaccination, a negative test result or a proof of recovery, also in the form of EU Digital Covid Certificate, upon entry to the event / establishment. The use of face masks or respirators is mandatory in each colour code of a district, indoors and outdoors. Find out more: https://www.minv.sk/swift_data/source/verejna_sprava/vestnik_vlady_sr_rok_2021/vyhlaska_241.pdf (in Slovak) General rules for mass events For the purpose of mass gatherings and events, the following groups of people are recognized:
Conditions for mass gatherings and events are stated in the Covid Automat which classifies districts of the Slovak Republic into 5 colour codes:
Each colour code of a district means different conditions for organisers of mass gatherings and events in terms of capacity and protective measures. Generally, mass events and gatherings in districts in III Warning Level (black) are prohibited (exceptions are stated in the Decree of the Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic nr. 241) In all other colour codes (dark red, red, orange, green), organisers have the possibility to set their conditions (exactly stipulated for each colour code in the Decree of the Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic nr. 241) for entry to their establishments / events:
Organiser of a mass event is obliged to inform through a visible announcement upon entry, if entry is allowed for:
Organisers are entitled to request from a participant a proof of vaccination, a negative test result or a proof of recovery, also in the form of EU Digital Covid Certificate, upon entry to the event / establishment. The use of face masks or respirators is mandatory in each colour code of a district, indoors and outdoors. Find out more: https://www.minv.sk/swift_data/source/verejna_sprava/vestnik_vlady_sr_rok_2021/vyhlaska_241.pdf (in Slovak) General capacity limits for establishments Unless otherwise stipulated, a limit of one person per 15 square metres applies to establishments. This limit does not include children up to an age of 12 years accompanied by an adult. If the sales space devoted to customers is smaller than 15 m2, maximum one customer may be present in the establishment. Find out more: https://www.minv.sk/swift_data/source/verejna_sprava/vestnik_vlady_sr_rok_2021/vyhlaska_240.pdf Safety measures for public transportationFor taxi services: Maximum 2 people can be seated in a row of seats (including the driver). In the Monitoring Level of the Covid Automat, capacity in a taxi is unlimited. In the III Warning Level the capacity of a taxi is limited to 2 persons. Places of worship
With regards to places of worship, the following groups of people are recognized:
The church has the possibility to set their rules (exactly stipulated for each colour code in the Decree of the Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic nr. 241) for entry to the venue:
Accoring to a colour code of a district, capacity limitations are applied. Organisers are entitled to request from a participant a proof of vaccination, a negative test result or a proof of recovery, also in the form of EU Digital Covid Certificate, upon entry to the event / establishment. Find out more: https://www.minv.sk/swift_data/source/verejna_sprava/vestnik_vlady_sr_rok_2021/vyhlaska_241.pdf (in Slovak) QuarantineA person tested positive (through an RT-PCR, LAMP or a rapid antigen test) must contact all the persons who s/he had been in contact with 2 days before the sample was collected. In case the person has clinical signs of COVID-19, all the persons, who s/he had been in touch with 2 days before the clinical signs appeared, must be contacted, In case of close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case:
Close contact is defined as:
Find out more: Non-essential (other than medicine and food) shops
No capacity limits apply to the Monitoring and Vigilance Level of the Covid Automat. The ban on the consumption of meals and beverages inside department stores remains in existence. This does not apply to mass catering facilities in department stores, where conditions valid for the establishments of mass catering facilities are followed. Kids’ corners and sitting areas may be open in the districts in the Monitoring and Vigilance Levels(green, orange). Tourist accommodations
Capacity limitations do not apply in the Monitoring Level (green) of the Covid Automat. In all the other levels, entry to fully vaccinated persons or VTR (vaccinated, tested, recovered) persons can be allowed, based on the preference of the accommodation operator. Conditions of such entry are stipulated in the Decree of the Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic nr. 240. Accommodation operators are entitled to request from a guest a proof of vaccination, a negative test result or a proof of recovery, also in the form of EU Digital Covid Certificate, upon entry to the establishment. Find out more: https://www.minv.sk/swift_data/source/verejna_sprava/vestnik_vlady_sr_rok_2021/vyhlaska_240.pdf Catering establishments
In the districts in the Vigilance Level (orange) and I – III Warning Levels (red, dark red, black), it is prohibited to consume meals and beverages indoors and outdoors. Take away is permitted. If only fully vaccinated persons or VTC (vaccinated, tested, recovered) persons are admitted upon presenting a proof of vaccination, test or recovery (also in the form of EU Digital Covid Certificate) in the Vigilance and I – III Warning Levels, indoor and outdoor dining is allowed under specific conditions. The conditions are stipulated in the Decree of the Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic nr. 240. Find out more: https://www.minv.sk/swift_data/source/verejna_sprava/vestnik_vlady_sr_rok_2021/vyhlaska_240.pdf Cinemas, museums and indoor attractions
Museums, galleries, exhibition halls: Each establishment has the possibility to set their rules (exactly stipulated for each colour code in the Decree of the Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic nr. 241) for entry to the venue:
Accoring to a colour code of a district, capacity limitations and protective measures are applied. Organisers are entitled to request from a visitor a proof of vaccination, a negative test result or a proof of recovery, also in the form of EU Digital Covid Certificate, upon entry to the event / establishment. Find out more: https://www.minv.sk/swift_data/source/verejna_sprava/vestnik_vlady_sr_rok_2021/vyhlaska_241.pdf (in Slovak) Personal care services
The time schedule of the establishment must be adjusted so that there is time to clean and disinfect the workplace between individual customers; disinfection must be carried out after every customer, using a disinfectant with virucidal activity. The sanitary facilities of the establishment must be equipped with liquid soap and paper towels. Outdoors areas and beaches
Artificial swimming pools The permitted capacity depends on the colour of the district: Find out more: https://www.minv.sk/swift_data/source/verejna_sprava/vestnik_vlady_sr_rok_2021/vyhlaska_240.pdf Information on Tourism at National levelNational website with coronavirus-related information for TOURISM_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 16.07.2021 What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?The Decree concerning border regime of Slovakia with the effect from 19 July 2021 (from 6:00) can be found here: Gazette of the Government of the Slovak Republic, Decree No. 231, 16 July 2021. From now onwards, only and exclusively fully vaccinated people who have received both doses of a two-series vaccine (or a single dose of a one-series vaccine) are considered as low risk. Such persons do not require to enter quarantine or self-isolation measures when entering Slovakia. They are now free from any obligations of RT-PCR or antigen testing. Definition of fully vaccinated persons:
All unvaccinated persons entering the territory of the Slovak Republicare deemed as extremely high risk in a Delta variant environment. When entering Slovakia, they are required to enter a mandatory self-isolation and undertake an RT-PCR test (earliest on the 5th day of self-isolation) regardless of the country in which they have stayed for the last 14 days. Transitional period All persons vaccinated before 9 July 2021 and who do not fall under the definition of fully vaccinated persons above have to enter self-isolation after entering the territory of Slovakia. The quarantine can be terminated by obtaining a negative RT-PCR test result. The test can be taken right after arrival in Slovakia. This transitional period is valid from 19 July till 2 August 2021 6:00. Definition of unvaccinated persons:
Children aged 12-18 will have a transitional period between 9 July and 9 August, during which they will follow the same quarantine rules applied to their parents (if their parents are vaccinated, they can avoid self-isolation). 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 All travellers entering the Slovak Republic must register here 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. Registration does not apply to freight crews, bus transport, aircrew members, ship crews, drivers, drivers, train crews and railway service staff. Registration does not apply also to drivers and crews of medical services who transport a patient or transport organs intended for transplantation, blood and blood substitutes. Registration does not apply to funeral workers who carry out the international transport of human remains or human remains for burial or cremation. 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:
Arrival by air People arriving in the Slovak Republic by air are also obliged to fill in the passenger locator form: https://www.mindop.sk/covid/. Passengers arriving by air from a country not included in the list of countries stated below need to show a negative RT-PCR test result not older than 72 hours. List of the countries from which a negative RT-PCR test is not necessary: Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Montenegro, People’s Republic of China, Czechia, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Georgia, The Netherlands, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Canada, South Korea, Kosovo, Cuba, Lebanon, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Latvia, Luxembourg, Macau, Hungary, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Germany, Norway, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Austria, Romania, San Marino, North Macedonia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, United States of America, Mexico, Serbia, Switzerland, The Holy See (Vatican), Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine Regime for the people travelling for work who are not vaccinated – valid till 1 September 2021: Self-isolation is not applied if persons fulfil all these conditions:
Students entering the territory of the Slovak Republic, who are more than 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 results not older than 7 days. The same conditions apply to one accompanying person. Except of demonstrating 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 (the 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). Find out more: Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificateProvisional information subject to further revision and confirmation from National Authorities The Slovak Republic has been issuing and accepting the EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC). Border crossing procedure: vaccinated persons must prove their vaccination by providing a vaccination certificate (EUDCC or a national vaccination certificate either in Slovak, Czech or English with a QR code). Besides EU COVID certificate or vaccination certificate from Slovakia, certificates from other countries are also accepted, on the condition that the certificate is in Slovak, Czech or English. Fully vaccinated persons are exempted from the conditions of isolation, quarantine or testing after their arrival to the Slovak Republic (note: regardless of the country in which they have stayed for the last 14 days). Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirementsAll unvaccinated entering Slovakia are required to enter a mandatory self-isolation and undertake an RT-PCR test (earliest on the 5th day of self-isolation) regardless of the country in which they have stayed for the last 14 days. Border crossing procedure:
For more info: 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?The Decree concerning border regime of Slovakia with the effect from 19 July 19 2021 (from 6:00) can be found here: Gazette of the Government of the Slovak Republic, Decree No. 231, 16 July 2021. From now onwards, only and exclusively fully vaccinated people who have received both doses of a two-series vaccine (or a single dose of a one-series vaccine) are considered as low risk. Such persons do not require to enter quarantine or self-isolation measures when entering Slovakia. They are now free from any obligations of RT-PCR or antigen testing. Definition of fully vaccinated persons:
All unvaccinated persons entering the territory of the Slovak Republic are deemed as extremely high risk in a Delta variant environment. When entering Slovakia, they are required to enter a mandatory self-isolation and undertake an RT-PCR test (earliest on the 5th day of self-isolation) regardless of the country in which they have stayed for the last 14 days. Transitional period All persons vaccinated before 9 July 2021 and who do not fall under the definition of fully vaccinated persons above, have to enter self-isolation after entering the territory of Slovakia. The quarantine can be terminated by obtaining a negative RT-PCR test result. The test can be taken right after arrival in Slovakia. This transitional period is valid from 19 July till 2 August 2021 6:00. Definition of unvaccinated persons:
Children aged 12-18 will have a transitional period between 9 July and 9 August, during which they will follow the same quarantine rules applied to their parents (if their parents are vaccinated, they can avoid self-isolation). 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 All travellers entering the Slovak Republic must register hereand 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. Registration does not apply to freight crews, bus transport, aircrew members, ship crews, drivers, drivers, train crews and railway service staff. Registration does not apply also to drivers and crews of medical services who transport a patient or transport organs intended for transplantation, blood and blood substitutes. Registration does not apply to funeral workers who carry out the international transport of human remains or human remains for burial or cremation. 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:
Arrival by air People arriving in the Slovak Republic by air are also obliged to fill in the passenger locator form: https://www.mindop.sk/covid/. Passengers arriving by air from a country not included in the list of countries stated below need to show a negative RT-PCR test result not older than 72 hours. List of the countries from which a negative RT-PCR test is not necessary: Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Montenegro, People´s Republic of China, Czechia, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Georgia, The Netherlands, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Canada, South Korea, Kosovo, Cuba, Lebanon, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Latvia, Luxembourg, Macau, Hungary, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Germany, Norway, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Austria, Romania, San Marino, North Macedonia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, United States of America, Mexico, Serbia, Switzerland, The Holy See (Vatican), Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine Regime for the people travelling for work who are not vaccinated – valid till 1 September 2021: Self-isolation is not applied if persons fulfil all these conditions:
Students entering the territory of the Slovak Republic, who are more than 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 results not older than 7 days. The same conditions apply to one accompanying person. Except of demonstrating 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 (the 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). Find out more: 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 the transit of persons and their family members to a country, in which they have an official residence or of which they are citizens.
There are designated transit corridors through which it is possible to travel: Ukraine - Czechia
Czechia - Ukraine
Ukraine - Austria
Austria - 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 lasts 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. If any symptoms of a respiratory disease will appear after your arrival from a foreign country, no matter from which country you have come, you should call your treating doctor and familiarise him with your travel anamnesis. 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. May I fly to this country?Travellers entering the Slovak Republic by air from any of the countries not listed below are obliged to demonstrate to the Police of the Slovak Republic a negative RT-PCR test result not older than 72 hours, regardless of the traveller being vaccinated or not. List of the countries from which a negative RT-PCR test is not necessary:
After arrival from all other countries, a negative RT-PCR test is necessary.
You can find the latest information on air travel regulations for this country on the IATA website. You can also find information about air passenger rights on our portal for citizens. 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 Automat (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 for:
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: Mass events (in Slovak) General rules for mass events
General capacity limits for establishments Unless otherwise stipulated, a limit of one person per 15 square metres applies to establishments. This limit does not include children up to an age of 10 years accompanied by an adult. If the sales space devoted to customers is smaller than 15 m2, maximum one customer may be present in the establishment. In the districts at the Degree of Monitoring and Alert I (green, yellow) general capacity limit does not apply. Limitations for specific types of facilities (listed below) may apply. 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" Further information: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/SVK/7011 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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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27.01.2023 Austria/Slovakia: temporary reintroduction of border control - UpdateThis flash Info refers to the publication on 28 September 2022, regarding the temporary reintroduction of border control at the Austrian-Slovakian border. The temporarily introduced border controls with Slovakia will be again extended until 5 February 2023. Source: AISÖ _________________________________________________________________________________ 13.12.2022 Austria/Slovakia: temporary reintroduction of border control - Update
This flash Info refers to the publication on 11 November 2022, regarding the temporary reintroduction of border control at the Austrian-Slovakian border. The temporarily introduced border controls with Slovakia will be again extended until 26 December 2022. Source: AISÖ ______________________________________________________________________________ 08.12.2022 Czech Republic - SlovakiaCzech Republic/Slovakia: temporary reintroduction of border control - UpdateThis Flash Info refers to the publication on 8 November, regarding the temporary reintroduction of border control between Czech Republic and Slovakia. The border controls are extended until 26 December 2022. The situation will be reassessed before Christmas to decide for the next steps. Source: CESMAD ________________________________________________________________________________ 11.11.2022 Austria - Hungary - Slovenia - SlovakiaAustria: temporary reintroduction of border control - UpdateThis Flash info refers to the publication published on 31 October 2022, regarding the temporary reintroduction of border control at the Austrian-Slovakian border. The temporarily introduced border controls with Slovakia will be extended again. The controls will be extended until 12 December 2022 (included). Additionally, the Federal gazette for the Republic of Austria published on 10 November an ordinance on the temporary reintroduction of border controls at the internal borders with the Republic of Slovenia and Hungary. In the period from 12 November 2022, 00:00, until 11 May 2023, 24:00, the internal borders with the Republic of Slovenia and Hungary may be crossed only at border crossing points. Federal gazette for the Republic of Austria: here. Source: AISÖ, IRU ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 08.11.2022 Czech Republic - SlovakiaCzech Republic/Slovakia: temporary reintroduction of border control - Update
After the introduction of controls on illegal migration at the border between Slovakia and the Czech Republic, several hour-long convoys of trucks formed at the border crossing on the D2 highway - Lanžhot/Kúty. Therefore, from Monday 7 November 2022, the number of checkpoints was increased and access to these checkpoints was modified. The controls will be carried out until 12 December 2022. The Minister of Transport of the Czech Republic and the Police Director ask drivers to respect the instructions of the police at the crossing points to make the passage through the check point as quickly as possible. Source: CESMAD, IRU ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 31.10.2022 Austria - SlovakiaAustria/Slovakia: temporary reintroduction of border control - Update
This Flash Info refers to the publication on 6 October 2022, regarding the temporary reintroduction of border control between Austria and Slovakia. The temporarily introduced border controls with Slovakia will be extended again. The controls will be extended until 12 November 2022 (included). Source: AISÖ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 31.10.2022 Czech Republic - SlovakiaCzech Republic/Slovakia: temporary reintroduction of border control - UpdateThis Flash Info refers to the publication published on 6 October 2022, regarding the temporary reintroduction of border control between Czech Republic and Slovakia. The measure will be extended until 12 December 2022. Controls will take place on the entire section of the land border with Slovakia, which will be possible to cross without a time limit, however only at specified places. A map is available: here. All border crossings operate in standard mode. Delays are expected at some border crossings (e.g. Lanžhot). Source: CESMAD _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 06.10.2022 Czech Republic/Slovakia: temporary reintroduction of border control - Update
This Flash Info refers to the publication published on 27 September 2022, regarding the temporary reintroduction of border control between Czech Republic and Slovakia. The measure will be extended until 28 October 2022. Controls will take place on the entire section of the land border with Slovakia, which will be possible to cross without a time limit, however only at specified places. A map is available: here. All border crossings operate in standard mode. Delays are expected at some border crossings (e.g. Lanžhot). Source: CESMAD _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 06.10.2022 Austria - SlovakiaAustria/Slovakia: temporary reintroduction of border control - Update
This Flash Info refers to the publication on 28 September 2022, regarding the temporary reintroduction of border control between Austria and Slovakia. The border controls with Slovakia, which were temporarily imposed last week, will be extended. The controls were originally supposed to end on Saturday 8 October 2022 and will now be extended for additional 20 days, on 28 October (included). As a reminder, the checks are now to be carried out at eleven border crossing points. According to the Austrian minister's spokesman, the checks would be carried out on the entire border section, but mainly on the main traffic routes. Source: AISÖ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________- 28.09.2022 Austria/Slovakia: temporary reintroduction of border control
The Ministry of the Interior informs on the temporary reintrodution of border control at the Austrian-Slovakian border, as of Thursday 29 September 2022 00:00, due to the increase of illegal immigration. The checks are now to be carried out at eleven border crossing points for an initial period of ten days. According to the minister's spokesman, the checks would be carried out on the entire border section, but mainly on the main traffic routes. Source: AISÖ _____________________________________________________________________________________ 27.09.2022 Czech Republic/Slovakia: temporary reintroduction of border control
Czech government decided to reintroduce controls at the state border with Slovakia, from 29 September 2022 to 8 October 2022. After 10 days, the measure will be evaluated and the government will decide on the next step. The reason for the measure is the expansion of illegal transit migration to the Czech Republic. Controls will take place on the entire section of the land border with Slovakia, which will be possible to cross without a time limit, however only at specified places. A map is available: here. The exact conditions of the checks will be clarified, however, queues and delays in traffic are expected. For more information (in Czech only): here. Source: CESMAD _______________________________________________________________________________________ 13.09.2021 Closed roads and border crossings. Pope Francis' visit will significantly limit transport in Slovakia Pope Francis will visit Slovakia from 12th to 15th September 2021.The Slovak police have warned the public that during visit, it is necessary to take into consideration limitations at the border crossings, where traffic will be suspended for the necessary amount of time. On Sunday, September 12, freight transport will be limited from 15:00 and 16:00 at the Jarovce – Kittsee border crossing with Austria and the Čunovo – Rajka border crossing with Hungary in the direction to Slovakia. Other limitations are expected on Tuesday, September 14 at the same border crossing in the direction to Slovakia between 6:30 and 8:00 and from 19:00 to 20:00. The police recommends all drivers to avoid transit through the city of Prešov on Tuesday, September 14 in the time from 06.00 to 15.00. Police in Košice recommends carriers who plan to use the passage through Košice that traffic restrictions will apply on Tuesday, September 14 from 05.00 to 20.00. Carriers who are planning to use the transit route Vyšný Komárnik border crossing - Milhosť border crossing are advised to use the Slovenské Nové Mesto border crossing instead of the Milhosť border crossing. For transit traffic PL north - HU south it is recommended to use the road from the border crossing with the Republic of Poland on the road I / 21. Then continue in the direction of Stropkov on the road I / 15 to the town of Vranov nad Topľou. From the town of Vranov nad Topľou continue on the road I / 79 in the direction of Slovenské Nové Mesto. Limitations will also impact the Brodské – Břeclav border crossing with the Czech Republic in the direction to Slovakia between 17:30 and 19:30. On Wednesday, September 15, traffic will be limited at the border crossings Jarovce – Kittsee and Čunovo-Rajka between 6:00 and 8:00 and between 12:30 to 13:30. In the case of the Brodské-Břeclav border crossing, traffic will be limited between 11:00 and 13:00. Please find more informations here: https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22738552/closed-roads-and-border-crossings-pope-francis-visit-will-significantly-limit-transport.html Source: Cesmad Slovakia ______________________________________________________________________________ 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
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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 |