Slovakia: Authorities ease COVID-19-related domestic measures as of April 22 /update 46

Event

Authorities in Slovakia have eased domestic measures imposed to combat the spread of COVID-19 as of April 22. Wearing facemasks is no longer mandatory in public spaces or on public transport. Facemasks must only be worn in hospitals and social care homes. Persons who come into contact with infected individuals are also no longer required to quarantine unless instructed to do so by a doctor.

Domestic Measures
Most domestic restrictions have been lifted. FFP2-standard facemasks need only be worn in hospitals and social care homes.

International Travel Restrictions
Nonessential travel is permitted from Schengen Area countries, and for residents of EU countries, Bahrain, Chile, Colombia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Kuwait, Macao, New Zealand, Peru, Qatar, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Taiwan, the UAE, and Uruguay. Nonessential travel is also permitted from any location for individuals with a valid certificate of vaccination or recovery from COVID-19. Entry for individuals not meeting any of these conditions is restricted to essential purposes only.

All arrivals must fill out an online registration form before arrival; to access the form, click here. Travelers arriving via air are required to fill out an additional online form prior to arrival. To access this form, click here.

Travelers with a valid certificate of vaccination or recovery are not required to self-isolate on arrival. Other permitted travelers must self-isolate for five days on arrival; this can be ended early following a negative result from a PCR test taken any time after entry to Slovakia.

For more information regarding entry restrictions, click here.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice, depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.

Resources

Government of Slovakia Coronavirus Website
Traveler Registration Form
Electronic Passenger Search Form