- Office: Púchovská 8, Bratislava
- info@vizum.sk
- Monday - Friday: 08:30 - 16:30 (CET)
It is a country of great diversity. Some of the world's most famous landmarks are located here, such as the Grand Canyon, the Statue of Liberty and the Golden Gate Bridge. It is the third largest country in the world, spanning 50 states. The capital is Washington, D.C. For tourists, the sunny west coast or a trip to Alcatraz Island is tempting. The highest peak in North America is Mount McKinley in Alaska, while the lowest point is Death Valley in California.
The Mendenhall Ice Caves, described as some of the most beautiful ice caves in the world, are located beneath a 19 km long glacier.
Morning Glory Pool is one of the many beauties of Yellowstone National Park that will captivate you with its beautiful colours. This coloration is caused by different species of microorganisms that can only live at certain water temperatures.
The U.S. Embassy in Bratislava accepts applications only from Slovak citizens or citizens with a residence permit in Slovakia. Slovak citizens must have a valid passport throughout their stay. A minimum validity of a travel document and ID card is not required. Tourist/business stay is possible without a visa for a maximum of 90 days on the basis of an electronic ESTA authorisation.
Individuals who visited Iraq, North Korea, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, or Yemen after March 1, 2011, or Cuba after 2021, cannot travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (ESTA travel authorization), but must apply for a visa at the U.S. Embassy in their country of residence.
Travellers under the Visa Waiver Programme must have:
Slovak citizens can enter the US for specific purposes such as:
Visa fees:
For travelers, the least restrictive visas are those that can be obtained directly upon entering the country - that is, at the border crossing or after landing at the airport. Such visas usually have no conditions.
Sometimes their issuance is subject to the payment of an administrative fee. These visas can be considered more like "entrance fees" or an additional source of income for local governments.
In the case of visas, which need to be arranged in advance at the relevant embassy, this is an incomparably more difficult matter. An applicant for a visa must visit the diplomatic mission of the relevant state in person or through an authorized representative, where he/she will apply for a visa. Since not all countries have their embassies in every country in the world, applicants often have to travel to neighboring countries for the sake of visas, or countries where a given country has a competent authority authorized to issue visas. Various conditions are often associated with obtaining a visa before entering the country.
Tourist visas usually require the presentation of a purchased travel ticket or accommodation reservation, or proof of sufficient financial security for the stay. A frequent requirement of a visa application is the so-called "invitation letter" (also "voucher"), which is a kind of justification for the trip and is issued by a local hotel, or a local tourist agency or host family. Tourist visas are issued for a limited period of time, usually up to 30 days. Tourist visas can entitle the holder to one or more entries/exits. Accordingly, we distinguish:
from €60 / person
