Slovakien

Översikt

Slovakia is considered a safe destination. While there are ongoing social concerns within the country, these generally do not manifest into direct security threats. 

Hälsa, sjukdomar och vaccination

Travellers are advised to consult a travel health specialist or general practitioner to obtain the latest information with regard to what vaccines are recommended about 4-6 weeks prior to departing for Slovakia. Travellers should have the following vaccines up to date: influenza, polio, MMR, and tetanus-diphtheria. Vaccinations for hepatitis A and B and typhoid are recommended.

Tick-borne encephalitis is common in Slovakia. Exercise cautions if you are planning to visit forested areas in the summer months.

Medical care and facilities are widely available in Slovakia, although the quality and availability varies from urban to rural areas. Ambulances may not be equipped with standards as high as other Western countries. Only a limited number of doctors and nurses speak English. Doctors and hospitals are likely to expect cash for most services regardless of travel and medical insurance. European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) are valid and accepted in Slovakian medical facilities.

Medical prescriptions issued outside Slovakia are not valid; if needed, a local doctor must issue a prescription. Most medications are available locally, although travellers will need to bring specific medicines accompanied by the appropriate documentation.

Pass

A passport is required by all foreign nationals for entry into Slovakia, aside from those of EU citizenry who hold a valid EU identity card. Passports with three months validity remaining are required by all travellers except EU nationals in possession of a valid national identity card.

Visum

Citizens of the EU, the US, Australia, and Canada, are allowed to stay in the country for up to 90 days without requiring a visa. Stays beyond 90 days will require additional confirmation. Travellers from other non-EU countries should contact the nearest Slovakian diplomatic mission for information.

For additional information visit TLCS at http://www.tlcsvisas.com/tlcs/  

Travellers can find information regarding which nationalities require a Schengen visa for entry into Slovakia at the European Commission Visa Policy website.