I don’t have a passport or ID. Can I enter to Slovakia?
Yes, you can enter Slovakia even if you do not have a passport or visa. It is recommended to carry other ID documents you may have (e.g. ID card, driver’s license, residence permit in Ukraine, birth certificates of children, etc.), even if they are expired.
What happens if I enter Slovakia without valid documents?
You can apply for Temporary Protection in Slovakia once you cross the border or you can apply for asylum at the border. Authorities will direct you to where you can do this when you arrive.
I have my child with me. What documents do they need?
It is recommended that you have at least your child’s birth certificate with you (even if the child already obtained Ukrainian internal passport).
Where can I cross into Slovakia?
There are 4 border crossing points currently open:
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- Ubľa BCP – open 24/7 for pedestrians, cyclists and cars/buses
- Veľké Slemence – for pedestrians/cyclists only, open from 8 am to 8 pm (Slovak time), only UA and EU nationals can cross.
- Vyšné Nemecké – open 24/7 only for cars/buses, pedestrians cannot cross.
- Čierna nad Tisou – open 24/7 only for trains, pedestrians cannot cross.
- You can check the situation at each border crossing here. It gives information on when there are queues and posts from people crossing.
- At the border crossing point, you can get the “Slovak help” ticket if you have not crossed the border with Slovakia in the last 30 days. It allows you to travel for free on suburban buses and trains (not the urban transport). You can use it on the day of crossing the border and for the next 4 days.
Can I stay in Slovakia?
If you are Ukrainian, you entered with a biometric passport, and you have not applied for Temporary Protection or asylum, you are allowed to stay for up to 90 days and can also travel to other EU countries. You will not have the right to work. You are entitled to urgent state-provided health care for the first 30 days.
If you entered without a passport, and you applied for Temporary Protection or asylum, you can stay for the time given with that status.
Can I stay longer than 90 days?
If you want to stay in Slovakia after your 90 days, you need to apply for Temporary Protection or an alternative status like a work visa or asylum.