New rules apply when entering Slovakia

Since 9 July a new decree of the Office of Public Health of the Slovak Republic is in force, which incorporated changes in the travel traffic light. When entering our territory from abroad, it will no longer be decisive for the country from which people come, but whether they are vaccinated or not. It remains mandatory to register via eHranica and some will not avoid quarantine. Certain exceptions are granted to pendlers, children or persons living in border areas. Person vaccinated Definition of fully vaccinated person

• At least 14 days and up to 12 months after administration of the second dose of two-dose vaccine.
• At least 21 days and up to 12 months after administration of a single dose vaccine.
• At least 14 days and up to 12 months after administration of the first dose of vaccine if administered within 180 days of COVID-19 disease.
• After administration of the first dose of COVID-19 disease vaccine with a single dose or two doses schedule (immediately after the first dose) - temporarily until 9 August 2021.Rules on arrival from abroad
• In addition to the EU COVID certificate or certificate of completion of vaccination in Slovakia, certificates from other countries can also be provided. The condition is that this confirmation is in Slovak, Czech or English.
• The person is required to register using the eHranica form, the first registration is valid for the next 6 months.Entrance to the territory of Slovakia by air
• If a person to the territory of the Slovak Republic entering by air, must also fill in the form at https://www.mindop.sk/coid/. On arrival from a country outside the list below, a negative RT-PCR test result of not more than 72 hours old should be demonstrated (more at https://web.archive.org/web/2021071255329id /https://www.uvzr.sk/docs/uvod/travel voice border 9-7-2021.pdf).

• List of countries from which a test is not necessary upon return: Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Montenegro, China, Czech Republic, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Georgia, Netherlands, Hong Kong, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Canada, South Korea, Kosovo, Cuba, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Latvia, Luxembourg, Macau, Hungary, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Germany, Norway, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Austria, Romania, San Marino, North Macedonia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, USA, Mexico, Serbia, Switzerland, Sweden, Taiwan, Italy, Turkey, Ukraine.Unvaccinated person
• It is obliged to register via eHranica on every return from abroad.
• Upon arrival, he is obliged to remain quarantined, which ends with the 14th day when the symptomless course ends.
• The quarantine may be terminated by a negative RT-PCR test, which may be performed at the earliest on day 5. The test in this case is paid by the State.
• For PCR examination the person will be ordered automatically after registration in eHranica.Entrance to the territory of Slovakia by air
• If a person enters the territory of the Slovak Republic by air, he must also fill in the form at https://www.mindop.sk/coid/. On arrival from a country outside the list below, a negative RT-PCR test result of not more than 72 hours old should be demonstrated (more at https://web.archive.org/web/2021071255329id /https://www.uvzr.sk/docs/uvod/travel voice border 9-7-2021.pdf). However, quarantine is mandatory and can be terminated under standard conditions (negative PCR test at day 5 or after 14 days).
• List of countries from which a test is not necessary upon return: Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Montenegro, China, Czech Republic, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Georgia, Netherlands, Hong Kong, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Canada, South Korea, Kosovo, Cuba, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Latvia, Luxembourg, Macau, Hungary, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Germany, Norway, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Austria, Romania, San Marino, North Macedonia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, USA, Mexico, Serbia, Switzerland, Sweden, Taiwan, Italy, Turkey, Ukraine.Non-vaccinated persons with the exception of quarantine
• Not vaccinated for health reasons and provide medical confirmation thereof, at the same time have a negative RT-PCR test result of not more than 72 hours old.
• Unvaccinated citizens of Slovakia, who have permanent or temporary residence in border areas of a neighbouring State up to 100 km from the open border crossing point to the territory of Slovakia - have to submit a negative RT-PCR test result not older than 7 days.
• Unvaccinated persons, which still had an exception, such as aircrew, trains, truck drivers, funeral workers and others.
• Selected professional groups (e.g. delegations representing the Slovak Republic, Members of the European Parliament or employees of international organisations) and in some situations of life, an obligation arose to be demonstrated at entry to Slovakia by a negative RT-PCR test result of not more than 72 hours old.
• However, the exception for persons with short-term entry for the purpose of attending the funeral of a nearby person shall be maintained if the unvaccinated person shows a negative RT-PCR test of no older than 72 hours.Pendleri
• Persons having permanent or temporary residence in Slovakia and place of work in neighbouring countries, EU countries or Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein or Switzerland, visiting only these countries in the last 14 days and travelling only for work.
• Persons who reside or reside in countries of the European Union, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein or Switzerland and, in the case of Ukraine, within 100 km of an open border crossing point, place of work in the territory of the Slovak Republic and travel only for work.Derogations at the Pendler border:
• Until 1 September 2021, one registration via eHranica form is sufficient
• By 1 September 2021 are exempted from quarantine if: -have confirmation from the employer of the place of employment- have a negative RT-PCR test result of not more than 7 daysChildreneHranica
• Children under 12 years of age do not need to register.
• For children aged 12 to 18, the first registration shall apply until 9 August 2021.Quarantine
• Persons between 12 and 18 years of age may not be quarantined unless no one else in a common household has a compulsory quarantine (e.g. vaccinated parents) - temporarily until 9 August.
• A child under 12 does not need to be tested, the quarantine ends when other members of the household (e.g. 5 days after the negative PCR test). Students
• At the age of 12, they attend kindergarten, elementary, secondary or higher school in neighbouring countries (or vice versa, they stay in these countries and attend school in Slovakia) do not undergo quarantine if they have evidence of attendance and at the same time have a negative result of RT-PCR or antigen test not older than 7 days.
• The conditions shall also apply to one accompanying person who, in addition to the negative test, must be able to demonstrate by confirming the status of the accompanying person. ATTENTION: Students need to cross borders due to active studies (that is to say, attendance is required, students cannot apply the regime during periods when it is interrupted, such as during summer holidays).Persons travelling abroad for examination
• Persons permanently or temporarily residing in Slovakia who enter or leave Slovakia for diagnosis and treatment, as well as their loved ones, are exempted from quarantine.
• If their stay does not exceed 12 hours, do not require an exceptionHowever, they must be able to demonstrate the purpose of the journey (invitation/confirmation from the doctor).
• If their stay exceeds 12 hours, they must ask for an application on the website https://travel.standardprocedures.sk.
• No quarantine is required in these cases. Persons transporting loved ones to an airport
• Persons transporting their loved ones from/to international airports on the territory of the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Austria, they must register at the latest on departure from Slovakia https://naletisko.mzv.sk/.
• The check must be shown by means of a printed acknowledgement of this registration and by the ticket of the person transported or by an electronic copy thereof.
• The journey must be made exclusively through the territory of the EU Member States, without stopping (except for the necessary fuel tanking and the arrival or exit of the person being transported).
• Upon compliance with these rules it is possible to enter Slovakia even without a valid negative test and without quarantine. Applicable to allIf you return from abroad, no matter which country you come from, show signs of respiratory disease, contact your doctor by phone and check with your travel history. The doctor will then determine the next procedure for diagnosis and treatment. The same applies to people who show signs of respiratory disease and know that they have been in contact with a foreigner.