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The 30-second card
Emergency · tap to call
Source: U.S. Department of State · Checked 25 Oct 2026 ↗Visa · United States passport
No visa needed · up to 90 daysSource: U.S. Department of State · Checked 25 Oct 2026 ↗Water at restaurantsRestaurants charge for water, as for any other drink.Source: Wikivoyage · Checked 24 Oct 2026 ↗
SIM and eSIM
Prepaid SIMs from big networks and smaller virtual brands are sold in any phone shop, for unlocked phones.Source: Wikivoyage · Checked 24 Oct 2026 ↗Apps locals use
CP: combined train and bus timetables for the whole country, including city transport.Bolt: ride-hailing in many towns.Uber: ride-hailing in Bratislava.imhd.sk: journey planner for local public transport in many cities and towns.
Source: Wikivoyage · Checked 24 Oct 2026 ↗Cards or cash
Mostly cashMostly cards
Step 4 of 5: Most things are paid by card, though a little cash is still useful.Source: Wikivoyage · Checked 24 Oct 2026 ↗Money in Slovakia
Euro · € · EUR
Keep some cash handy, as small museums, cafes and churches may still refuse cards.
Tip by telling the server the total to charge as you pay, rather than leaving coins on the table.
Buy the motorway vignette at a petrol station; the shortest one costs €10.
Children under 16 and seniors over 62 of any nationality travel free on trains once registered.
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Tue, 17 Nov 2026 · Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day Deň boja za slobodu a demokraciu
Thu, 24 Dec 2026 · Christmas Eve Štedrý deň
Fri, 25 Dec 2026 · Christmas Day Prvý sviatok vianočný
Sat, 26 Dec 2026 · St. Stephen's Day Druhý sviatok vianočný
Fri, 1 Jan 2027 · Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic Deň vzniku Slovenskej republiky
Wed, 6 Jan 2027 · Epiphany Zjavenie Pána
Fri, 26 Mar 2027 · Good Friday Veľkonočný piatok
Mon, 29 Mar 2027 · Easter Monday Veľkonočný pondelok
Sat, 1 May 2027 · International Workers' Day Sviatok práce
Sat, 8 May 2027 · Day of victory over fascism Deň víťazstva nad fašizmom
Mon, 5 Jul 2027 · St. Cyril and Methodius Day Sviatok svätého Cyrila a svätého Metoda
Sun, 29 Aug 2027 · Slovak National Uprising anniversary Výročie Slovenského národného povstania
Wed, 1 Sept 2027 · Day of the Constitution of the Slovak Republic Deň Ústavy Slovenskej republiky
Wed, 15 Sept 2027 · Day of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows Sedembolestná Panna Mária
Mon, 1 Nov 2027 · All Saints’ Day Sviatok Všetkých svätých
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Safety today
Germany, the US and the UK publish their travel advice openly. Here is what those that cover Slovakia say, side by side, checked daily.
German Foreign Office says
No travel warning
Calm ●
Caution
Serious
Don’t go
Source: Auswärtiges Amt
Updated 13 Oct 2026 · Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
Updated 13 Oct 2026 · Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
U.S. Department of State says
Exercise normal precautions
Calm ●
Caution
Serious
Don’t go
Level 1 of 4
Source: travel.state.gov
Updated 11 Feb 2026 · Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
Updated 11 Feb 2026 · Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
UK Foreign Office says
No advice against travel
Source: GOV.UK
Updated 28 Aug 2026 · Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
Updated 28 Aug 2026 · Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
Scams to know
Overpriced club drinks
Ask what drinks cost before ordering in Old Town clubs.
Source: GOV.UK · Checked 24 Oct 2026 ↗Drink spiking in Old Town clubs
Keep your drink in sight at all times in nightlife spots around the Old Town.
Source: GOV.UK · Checked 24 Oct 2026 ↗Fake helpers after a punctured tyre
Distrust roadside helpers, lock the car and at night stop only in well-lit public places.
Source: GOV.UK · Checked 24 Oct 2026 ↗Countrywise is a summary. The official page is authoritative.
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Health
Routine vaccines, plus hepatitis A and B if unvaccinated and tick-borne encephalitis if often outdoors.
Vaccinations
Be current on routine vaccines; the CDC also advises hepatitis A and B for unvaccinated travellers and a tick-borne encephalitis shot for people spending lots of time outdoors.
Altitude
Some mountain areas carry a risk of altitude sickness.
Talk to a travel clinic 4–8 weeks before you go.
Source: CDC
Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
Summarised from the CDC’s Travelers’ Health pages. Using them does not mean the CDC endorses Countrywise.
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Deep facts
| GDP | ≈ $154.5 billionSource: World Bank · 2025 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
|---|---|
| Per person | ≈ $28,544Source: World Bank · 2025 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Top exports | cars, vehicle parts/accessories, video displays, broadcasting equipment, refined petroleum (2023)Source: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Population | 5.4 millionSource: World Bank · 2025 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1 yearsSource: The World Factbook (archive) · 2025 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Life expectancy | 77.2 yearsSource: The World Factbook (archive) · 2024 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Religions | Roman Catholic 55.8%, Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession 5.3%, Greek Catholic 4%, Reformed Christian 1.6%, other 3%, none 23.8%, unspecified 6.5% (2021 est.)Source: The World Factbook (archive) · 2021 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Area | 49,035 km²Source: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
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| Climate | temperate; cool summers; cold, cloudy, humid wintersSource: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Terrain | rugged mountains in the central and northern part and lowlands in the southSource: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Type of government | parliamentary republicSource: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
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| Calling code | +421Source: libphonenumber · Checked 24 Oct 2026 ↗ |
About the data
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