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If updated.you need to contact the emergency services in Slovakia call 112.
Travel
A insurancefatal shooting on 12 October has been classified as a terrorist act. Prior to this attack, there was no recent history of terrorism in Slovakia. Further attacks cannot be ruled out. See Terrorism
If you’re abroad and you chooseneed toemergency travel,help researchfrom yourthe destinationsUK andgovernment, getcontact appropriatethe travelnearest insuranceBritish embassy, consulate or high commission.
The InsuranceOverseas shouldBusiness coverRisk yourservice itinerary,offers plannedinformation activities and expensesadvice infor anBritish emergency.companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.
Update history
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)