Slovakia travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Slovakia with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Slovakia.

Slovakia travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Slovakia with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Slovakia - quick facts
Flight time✝ 2 to 2.5 hours
Time difference UK +1 hour
Language(s) Slovak, Czech
Currency Euro
Electricity C + E plug (230V)
Driving side Right

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✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.

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Slovakia weather

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Slovakia travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Slovakia from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Slovakia.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Slovakia travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Slovakia with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Slovakia, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Slovakia covid live updates

Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Slovakia with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.

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Slovakia travel features

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Slovakia FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Slovakia including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to Slovakia due to Covid-19?

Slovakia is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Slovakia.

Check out Public Health Authority, Slovak Republic for more information.

Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Slovakia?

You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Slovakia. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.

What is the flight time to Slovakia from the UK?

The flight time to Slovakia from the UK is typically 2 to 2.5 hours.

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What is the time difference between Slovakia and the UK?

The time difference between Slovakia and the UK is UK time+1 hour.

What is the main language spoken in Slovakia?

The main languages spoken in Slovakia are Slovak and Czech.

What is the currency in Slovakia?

The currency in Slovakia is the Euro (EUR).

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Which plugs are used in Slovakia?

Slovakia uses electrical plug type C + E (230 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Slovakia?

They drive on the right side of the road in Slovakia.

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