Slovakia
Warnings and insurance
Warnings and insurance
Update history
2025-01-16 15:58
Updated information on risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-10-08 11:18
Updated information on bear attacks (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-09-05 13:24
Information on the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES), planned to be introduced from November 2024 (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-07-22 16:49
Addition of information on water safety (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-07-18 15:12
Information that the US Embassy in Bratislava has issued a security alert about Bratislava Pride Festival from 19 to 21 July (‘Safety and security’ page)
2024-07-17 18:39
Updated to reflect new terrorism risk advisory.
2024-03-27 13:45
Information on outdoor activities (under ‘Skiing and hiking’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-02-15 14:57
Information on using taxis (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-09-07 15:07
Information on political demonstrations (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-08-17 12:02
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 10:17
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-03-28 15:51
Updated information that you no longer have to self-isolate after testing positive for COVID-19 in Slovakia and additional information on fines for staying in Slovakia longer than legally allowed (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2023-01-23 09:23
Updated information that all COVID-19 entry requirements have been lifted (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-12-21 17:00
Updated information on planning a winter sports holiday in Slovakia (‘Safety and security’ page).
2022-11-25 14:35
Updated information on airside transit (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-11-01 16:06
Addition of information to the Terrorism section (‘Terrorism’ page).
2022-05-17 10:13
Addition of information on the risks from wild bears in Slovakia (‘Safety and security’ page)
2022-05-12 15:35
Clarification about current passport validity (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-04-25 15:22
Lifting of requirement to wear facemasks in most settings; updated information on what to do if you come into contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19; Slovak Foreigners Police reopen for routine business (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-04-07 13:03
Information about the lifting of some COVID-19 entry and self-isolation requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-16 15:36
Updated with information about the lifting of a number of COVID-19 restrictions within Slovakia and the removal of a PCR test as an entry requirement from certain ‘at risk’ countries (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-03-10 17:14
Update to information under ‘Definition of a fully vaccinated individual’ (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-04 13:20
Updated information for people arriving in Slovakia from Ukraine; restricted operation of Foreigners Police services. You should not attempt to cross into Ukraine from Slovakia (‘Summary’ and Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-02-24 05:31
There are multiple reports of widespread military activity in Ukraine. You should not attempt to cross into Ukraine from Slovakia. (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)
2022-02-18 16:32
New information on entry into Slovakia from Ukraine, Updated information on COVID-19 requirements for hotels, information on getting a COVID-19 vaccination in Slovakia if your previous vaccinations were received outside the EU and advice to avoid large political gatherings (‘Entry requirements’, ‘Coronavirus’ and Safety and security’ pages)