Hungary→Slovakia
Hungary to Slovakia
Can children travel on this route?
If you are under 18, carry a notarised letter of parental consent for travel to Slovakia.
Slovakia maintains an embassy or consular presence in Hungary, so any consular applications or assistance can be handled without leaving Hungary.
What should I do before I travel?
Before you travel, make sure you have one of the accepted travel documents: a passport, a national identity card, or a temporary passport.
Consider taking travel insurance for your trip to Slovakia; it is recommended but not required for entry.
No vaccinations are mandatory for entry. Follow usual health advice and consider any recommended vaccinations before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Slovakia?
Hungarian citizens do not need a visa to enter Slovakia for stays of up to 90 days for tourism.
What travel documents can I use to enter Slovakia?
You may use an ordinary passport, a national identity card, or a temporary passport to enter Slovakia.
How long must my passport be valid for entry?
No specific passport-validity period is recorded for this route in the provided facts, so do not assume any required number of months beyond your document’s own validity.
Do I need any vaccinations to enter Slovakia?
No vaccinations are mandatory for entry to Slovakia. Other vaccinations are recommended by health sources, but none are required for border entry under the provided facts.
Do I have to show travel insurance at the border?
Travel insurance is recommended for travel to Slovakia but it is not a condition of entry according to the provided facts.
What do minors need to enter Slovakia?
If you are under 18, you need a notarised letter of parental consent to travel to Slovakia.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your travel document
Any one of these is accepted: passport, ID card, or temporary passport.
- 2Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent with Notary
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Slovakia — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
Open the guide
More about Slovakia
Europe
- Capital
- Bratislava
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Known for
- Castles, Beautiful landscapes, Castles and castles
- Food
- Bryndzové halušky, Kapustnica, Goulash