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title: Germany visa for citizens of Slovakia
description: Citizens of Slovakia can visit Germany without a visa. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Germany visa for citizens of Slovakia

Citizens of Slovakia can visit Germany without a visa.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-04. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free · EU free-movement entry without a visa
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Government fee:** No visa fee

## How to apply

1. **Use the EU-citizen route** — Slovakia is an EU member state, so the traveler enters Germany under EU free-movement rules.
2. **Carry a valid travel document** — Carry either a valid passport or a valid national identity card.
3. **Enter Germany without a visa** — EU citizens generally do not need a visa to enter Germany.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid Slovak passport or valid Slovak national identity card** (Identity): The documents are alternatives; carry one valid document for travel.

## Good to know

- Germany states that its electronic identity card is not an official travel document; use the recognized passport or national identity card.
- The sources do not establish a true maximum stay for an EU citizen on this route.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Slovakia need a visa for Germany?

Citizens of Slovakia can visit Germany without a visa. Visa type: EU free-movement entry without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Slovakia need for Germany?

Valid Slovak passport or valid Slovak national identity card.

## Sources

- [Visa-Bestimmungen für EU-Bürger](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/service/fragenkatalog-node/606774-606774)
- [Overview of visa requirements/exemptions for entry into the Federal Republic of Germany](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/231148-231148)
- [The Schengen Agreement](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/231202-231202)
- [Ist ein vorläufiger Reisepass, Personalausweis oder vorläufiger Personalausweis für die Einreise in alle Länder gültig?](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/service/fragenkatalog-node/04b-vorlaeufigerreisepassausreichend/606558)
- [eID: the card with an electronic identification function for citizens of the European Union and European Economic Area nationals](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/konsularisches/2507890-2507890)

## More

- [Germany visa for every passport](/visa/germany)
- [Every destination for Slovakia passport holders](/visa/passport/slovakia)