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title: Slovakia visa for citizens of Turkmenistan
description: "Citizens of Turkmenistan need a visa for Slovakia and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: €90. Processing: 15–45 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Slovakia visa for citizens of Turkmenistan

Citizens of Turkmenistan need a visa for Slovakia and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Schengen visa (short-stay tourist)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** 15–45 days
- **Government fee:** €90
- **Passport validity:** At least 3 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** €56 per day of stay

## How to apply

1. **Check your passport validity** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended stay and has two blank pages.
2. **Gather required documents** — Collect all listed documents including passport, photos, insurance, flight reservation, accommodation proof, bank statements, and employment letter.
3. **Complete the Schengen visa application form** — Fill the online form on the Slovak embassy website or in person at the embassy.
4. **Schedule an appointment at the Slovak embassy in Ashgabat** — Call or email the embassy to book a biometrics appointment.
5. **Attend the appointment in person** — Submit your application, provide biometrics (fingerprints and photo), and pay the visa fee.
6. **Wait for processing** — Processing usually takes 15 to 45 calendar days.
7. **Collect your passport with visa** — If approved, pick up your passport from the embassy or receive it by courier if arranged.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (at least 3 months beyond stay, 2 blank pages)** (Travel)
- **Completed visa application form** (Supporting)
- **Two recent passport-size photos (35x45mm, white background)** (Supporting)
- **Travel health insurance (€30,000 coverage)** (Travel)
- **Round-trip flight reservation or itinerary** (Travel): not a paid ticket, just proof of booking
- **Accommodation proof (hotel booking, invitation letter)** (Travel)
- **Bank statements for last 3 months** (Financial): showing sufficient funds
- **Employment letter or proof of student status** (Employment): stating salary, position, leave approval
- **Travel itinerary (day-by-day plan)** (Supporting, optional): helps to show purpose
- **Passport copy (all pages used)** (Travel)

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** €56 per day of stay
- bank statements
- sponsorship letter

Bank statements must be original or certified copies, showing transactions for the last 3 months.

## Good to know

- Biometrics are mandatory for all applicants aged 12+.
- Incomplete application may lead to rejection.
- Provide clear copies – blurry scans are not accepted.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient funds or unclear source of income** — Provide bank statements showing consistent balance and employment letter with salary.
- **Unclear travel purpose or itinerary** — Submit a detailed day-by-day travel plan and confirmed accommodation.
- **Invalid passport or insufficient validity** — Ensure passport has at least 3 months validity beyond stay and two blank pages.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Turkmenistan need a visa for Slovakia and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Schengen visa (short-stay tourist).

### How long can citizens of Turkmenistan stay in Slovakia?

Up to 90 days.

### How much does the Slovakia visa cost for citizens of Turkmenistan?

Government fee: €90.

### How long does Slovakia visa processing take?

Typically 15–45 days.

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

Valid passport (at least 3 months beyond stay, 2 blank pages); Completed visa application form; Two recent passport-size photos (35x45mm, white background); Travel health insurance (€30,000 coverage); Round-trip flight reservation or itinerary; Accommodation proof (hotel booking, invitation letter); and 4 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Slovakia?

At least 3 months.

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