Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) — BusinessVerified 2026-05-12Slovakia Business Visa (Schengen Type C — Business / Conference)
The Slovakia Business Visa lets Indian business professionals attend meetings, conferences, training, or trade events in Slovakia for up to 90 days. Does NOT authorise paid work — for that, a long-stay residence + work permit is needed.
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Processing
15 calendar days from when the Slovak Embassy receives your complete application
Stay Duration
90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen-wide)
Starting Fee
€90
Apply At
10 VFS centres
Special Instructions — Read Before Applying
These requirements apply to ALL Slovakia visa types. Violations mean your application will be rejected — read each one carefully.
- 1Apply at least 15 days before travel — up to 6 months ahead accepted.
- 2Passport must be valid 3+ months beyond stay, 2 blank pages, issued within last 10 years.
- 3Travel medical insurance €30,000 minimum, Schengen-wide, covers full trip + emergency evacuation.
- 4Bank statement must show consistent funds for the trip duration (minimum ~€50/day/person).
- 5Documents not in English must be translated by an authorised translator.
- 6Do NOT purchase flight tickets until visa is approved — only reservations are needed.
Who Can Apply
- Indian business professionals attending meetings or conferences in Slovakia
- Employees of Indian companies on B2B engagements with Slovak counterparts
- Delegates invited by Slovak companies, chambers of commerce, or trade fairs
- Trainees attending paid training in Slovakia
Not eligible under this visa:
- Anyone taking up paid employment in Slovakia (needs long-stay residence permit)
- Performers/artists receiving fees from a Slovak source
- Long-term postings beyond 90 days
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Fees (in INR)
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adult visa (Schengen Type C) — Embassy fee | €90 |
| Children 6–12 years — Embassy fee | €45 |
| Children under 6 years — Embassy fee | FREE |
| VFS service charge | ₹2,052 |
| Courier (outside Delhi) | ₹432 |
Embassy fees are set in EUR by the Slovak Embassy — the INR charged at VFS varies with the daily exchange rate. All fees payable in Cash / Card / UPI and are non-refundable regardless of visa outcome. Family members of EU/EEA/Swiss nationals are exempt from the embassy fee.
Documents Required
Business Documents
- !Invitation from the inviting Slovak company / organisation
Confirms applicant identity, journey purpose (meetings, conferences, training, business events), period and place of intended stay
- !Cover letter from the applicant's Indian employer
Confirms applicant identity, purpose, period/place of stay, position, and a guarantee of return
- !Company registration documents (Memorandum of Association)
Core Documents
- !Schengen visa application form (English, signed)
- !Valid passport + previous passports
- !Passport-size photo (35–40mm, white background, ≤6 months)
- !Copy of passport bio page + last page + previous Schengen stamps
- !Travel medical insurance — €30,000 Schengen-wide
- !Return flight reservation (do not purchase yet)
- !Hotel / accommodation confirmation for full stay
- !Bank statement (last 3 months) + ITR (last 2 years)
! = mandatory · ○ = optional / if applicable
The journey.
5 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.
- 01
Get the Slovak invitation letter
Inviting company / event organiser issues an invitation per Annex II requirements.
- 02
Fill Schengen application form
From Slovak Embassy website, complete in English.
- 03
Book VFS appointment
visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/svk.
- 04
Submit documents + biometrics
Originals + photocopies.
- 05
Decision + passport return
15 days standard; SMS/email notification.
What works
4 levers that flip a borderline case.
- A Slovakia Schengen visa allows travel to all 29 Schengen countries within the validity printed on the sticker.
- Bratislava is well-connected to Vienna (~1 hour by train) — many travellers combine Slovakia + Austria.
- If your trip is split across multiple Schengen countries, mark Slovakia as main destination only if you spend the most nights there — otherwise apply to the main-destination country.
- Apply 4–6 weeks before travel for comfortable processing buffer.
What kills cases
Top 3 refusal triggers we see.
- 1Invitation letter missing key details (purpose, dates, who bears costs)
- 2Employer letter weak or missing guarantee of return
- 3Inconsistencies between invitation, itinerary, and application form
Download Official Forms
Official forms are hosted by VFS Global — we don't host third-party forms ourselves, so you always get the latest version.
How to download from VFS:
- Click the form name below — opens VFS Switzerland page
- Select the visa category you're applying for (e.g. Tourist, Business, Student)
- Scroll down to the "Download Form" section at the bottom
- Click the PDF icon next to the form name → saves to your device
VFS Application Centres
Schengen Business Visa Eligibility Check
Answer 10 questions focused on business visa criteria. Business applications face different scrutiny — the embassy wants clear purpose, genuine business relationships, and verifiable host.
Who is inviting you to Denmark / the Schengen country?
What form will the invitation take?
How long have you had a business relationship with the Danish host?
How long is your business trip?
What's your role in your Indian company?
What's your Indian company's annual turnover?
Helps establish legitimacy of the business case.
How often do you travel internationally for business?
Have you used a Schengen visa before?
Any previous visa refusals (business or otherwise)?
Your return-to-India anchor?
Indicative only — final decision is always with the Embassy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I attend a paid conference in Slovakia on a business visa?+
Do I need a Slovak host?+
Can I bring my spouse on my business visa?+
How long is biometrics validity?+
Before you apply
Two ways to apply for your Slovakia slovakia business visa (schengen type c — business / conference).
Do it yourself
the risky route
- You guess which papers Slovakia actually wants — one missing or wrongly-framed document triggers a refusal.
- You copy a cover letter off YouTube or Google — often the exact template embassies already flag as weak.
- You apply during a known peak-rejection window without realising it.
- Embassy & VFS fees are non-refundable — refused means your money, flights and leave are gone.
- One refusal stamp follows you for life — every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.
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the approved route
- A licensed consultant checks your case honestly before you spend a rupee on embassy fees.
- We build your Slovakia slovakia business visa (schengen type c — business / conference) file the way the embassy approves — documents, cover letter, financials.
- We catch the weak-ties, funding and intent issues behind 70% of Indian refusals — and fix them first.
- We've rescued hundreds of files that were already refused once and got them approved.
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Why DIY goes wrong
How a self-filed application turns into a refusal.
- 1
You feel ready
A few YouTube videos make the process look simple.
- 2
You file it yourself
You submit a sensitive slovakia business visa (schengen type c — business / conference) on your own.
- 3
One detail misreads
A small framing slip looks like weak ties or unclear intent.
- 4
Refusal
Now every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.
Once you've been refused, you learn the hard way how much the small details mattered. We'd rather you never collect that first stamp.
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Source & Disclaimer
Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global Slovakia website and Embassy of Slovakia. Last verified 2026-05-12. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.
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