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Australian citizens can enter Slovakia and the Schengen Area for tourism or business purposes without a visa for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This allows for considerable flexibility in travel within Europe.

Key facts

For Australian passport holders, tourism or short business trips.

You may need a visa if…

• The 90-day limit applies to the entire Schengen Area, not just Slovakia.
• Overstaying the 90-day limit can result in fines, deportation, and future entry bans.
• This visa exemption is for tourism and short business trips only; other purposes like work or study require a visa.
• Ensure your passport has enough blank pages for entry/exit stamps.
• EU citizens have different entry requirements.

Before you travel

• ✓Ensure your passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area.
• ✓Have proof of onward/return travel readily available.
• ✓Carry proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay.
• ✓Consider travel insurance that covers medical emergencies and repatriation.
• ✓Make copies of your passport and other important documents.
• ✓Check for any specific health requirements or recommendations.

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