Slovakia temporarily suspended the acceptance of most tourist visa…
Slovakia temporarily suspended the acceptance of most tourist visa applications from Russian citizens in July and August 2026 due to organizational reasons, allowing only sports-related and national visas during this period. The decision was confirmed by multiple sources, though some emphasized it was not a full ban but a temporary adjustment.
Consensus
- Slovakia temporarily suspended the acceptance of most tourist visa applications from Russian citizens in July and August 2026.
- During this period, only applications for sports-related Schengen visas and national visas were accepted.
- Appointments for other purposes were canceled, and service fees would be refunded within 7–15 days.
- The suspension was described as temporary by the Slovak embassy and related to organizational or technical issues.
Points of divergence
- The suspension will last until September, with no mention of a specific end date beyond that period. — tg_sotavisionmedia
- The restrictions are expected to continue until the end of summer 2026, explicitly stating this as the endpoint. — kommersant
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Slovakia denied any suspension of Schengen visa issuance and stated that only scheduling priorities were adjusted due to limited embassy capacity in Moscow. — vm
Coverage (4 sources)
- Slovakia suspends issuance of tourist visas to Russians until September — SOTAvision
- Slovakian Foreign Ministry denies suspension of Schengen visa issuance for Russians — Вечерняя Москва
- Slovakia Embassy Explains Suspension of Tourist Visa Issuance for Russians — Коммерсантъ
- Slovakia Temporarily Halts Issuance of Schengen Visas to Tourists — Ведомости