Slovakia long-stay study visa (type D) from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (mzv.sk source)
Which visa do you need to study in Slovakia for more than 90 days from Algeria?
For studies of more than 90 days, you need a national long-stay visa (type D), submitted directly at the Slovak Embassy in Algiers (long stay is NOT represented by Czechia), preceded by admission to a Slovak institution. Funds ≈ €56/day. The D visa lets you enter; on arrival, a temporary residence for study is obtained from the Foreign Police. Note: OuiVisa assists the visa + enrolment; residence is referred to a licensed adviser.
Official source: mzv.sk
At a glance
- Who for
- Studies > 90 days
- Document
- National long-stay visa (type D)
- Submission
- Slovak Embassy (Algiers) — not represented
- Prerequisite
- Admission to a Slovak institution
- Funds
- ≈ €56/day
- D-visa fee
- confirm on mzv.sk
- Residence
- Foreign Police (referred to adviser)
- Insurance
- ≥ €30,000
Required documents
- Valid passport
- Admission letter from the Slovak institution
- Proof of funds (≈ €56/day)
- Proof of accommodation (whole study period)
- Health insurance
- Criminal-record certificate (per procedure)
- Standard photo
How to apply, step by step
- 1Get your admission
To a Slovak institution.
- 2Build the D-visa file
Admission, accommodation, funds, insurance, criminal record.
- 3Submit at the Slovak Embassy (Algiers)
Long stay is not represented by Czechia; fee to confirm.
- 4Enter Slovakia on the D visa
Within the national long-stay visa validity.
- 5On arrival: temporary residence (study)
With the Foreign Police — referred to a licensed adviser.
Fees
| National long-stay visa (type D) | confirm on mzv.sk |
| Funds required | ≈ €56/day |
| Health insurance | per insurer |
Indicative figures: the long stay (type D) is submitted at the Slovak Embassy in Algiers (not represented by Czechia); the D-visa amount is to confirm on mzv.sk. Funds ≈ €56/day. Temporary residence for study is a Foreign Police matter and is referred to a licensed adviser. Confirm on mzv.sk.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I submit a Slovakia study visa?
At the Slovak Embassy in Algiers — long stay is not covered by the Czech representation (which is short-stay only).
Is admission required before the visa?
Yes: an admission letter from a Slovak institution is required.
Does OuiVisa handle residence?
No. OuiVisa assists enrolment + the visa; residence (Foreign Police) is referred to a licensed adviser.
What is the D-visa fee?
Confirm on mzv.sk.
Is visa approval guaranteed?
No. For short stay, issuance is at the Czech Embassy's discretion (on Slovakia's behalf); a OuiVisa partner agency prepares and tracks the file, but approval is not guaranteed.
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