Slovakia Border Crossing Points
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Truck bans in Slovakia and neighboring countries
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Kosovo Austria has reintroduced temporary border controls with Slovakia until mid-December 2025. Waiting times at Kittsee–Jarovce crossing can reach 45 minutes during peak hours.
Slovakia and the Schengen Area
Slovakia is a member of the Schengen Area and the European Union. Many nationalities can enter without a visa for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This rule applies to the entire Schengen Area.
Required Entry Documents
- Valid passport (issued less than 10 years ago)
- Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure
- ID card (for EU citizens)
- Visa if required by nationality
- Proof of purpose of travel and accommodation
- Travel insurance
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
EES System (from 12 October 2025)
- Biometric data registration (fingerprints and photo)
- Children under 11 will have their photo taken but not fingerprints
- Expect longer border queues
Border with Ukraine (External EU Border)
The border with Ukraine is an external EU border. All crossings must occur at official border crossing points.
Road Crossings
- Vysne Nemecke / Uzhhorod — main crossing, 24/7, for passenger and freight vehicles
- Ubla / Malyj Bereznyi — 24/7, for cars and trucks up to 3.5 tonnes
For Pedestrians and Cyclists
- Velke Slemence / Mali Selmenci — 08:00–20:00 Kyiv time
Rail Crossings
- Cierna nad Tisou / Chop — 24/7, passenger and freight trains
- Matovske Vojkovce / Pavlovo — 24/7, freight trains only
Crossing Tips
- Ukrainian citizens only need a biometric passport (no visa required)
- Children must have birth certificates and parental consent
- When driving: Green Card insurance required
- Expect longer queues in July–August and on weekends
Border with Austria (Temporary Controls)
Austria is conducting temporary controls at the Slovak border at least until mid-December 2025.
- Static checkpoints at main crossings
- Mobile patrols several kilometres inside both countries
Main Crossings
- Bratislava–Petrzalka / Kittsee–Jarovce — main crossing, wait times up to 45 minutes
- Incheba / Berg-Wolfsthal
Internal Schengen Borders
When crossing borders with Czechia, Poland and Hungary, there are no passport checks.
With Czechia
Rail crossings: Kuty – Lanzhot, Cadca – Mosty u Jablunkova
With Poland
- Skalite – Zwardon — main rail crossing
- Plavec – Muszyna — seasonal trains (14 June – 14 September)
With Hungary
- Rusovce – Rajka
- Komarno – Komarom (freight trains)
- Kechnec – Hidasnemeti
Airports
- Bratislava — 24/7
- Kosice — 24/7
- Poprad — 24/7
- Piestany, Sliac, Zilina-Dolny Hricov — small international airports
Practical Tips
- Austrian border: Arrive early morning (before 08:00) or late evening (after 20:00)
- Ukrainian border: Allow 1–2 hours for border formalities
- 90-day limit: Strictly observe. Overstaying results in fines
- Documents: Always carry passport, insurance and hotel booking
- E-známka: Electronic vignette required for motorways. View vignette prices. More info at the Portal for Drivers