General Information Location: Europe Local Time: GMT+1 From 28 Mar 10 to 31 Oct 10 GMT +2 From 31 Oct 10 to 27 Mar 11 GMT +1 From 27 Mar 11 to 30 Oct 11 GMT +2 From 30 Oct 11 to 25 Mar 12 GMT +1 From 25 Mar 12 to 28 Oct 12 GMT +2 Capital City: Bratislava Population: 5.4 million Area: 49,035 square km, 18,932 square miles. Language(s): Slovak, Czech, German, English, Humgarian (Southern Part only) Dialling Code: 421 Emergency: Police, Fire & Ambulance: 112 Directory Enquiries: TV Standard: PAL Driving: Driving is on the right. National licence or International Driving Permit required Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
Business & CurrencyCurrency: Euro (EUR 1 = 100 Cents) Notes: SKK: 20, 50, 100, 500, 1,000, 5,000 Coins: SKK: 1, 2, 5, 10. Haliers: 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Major credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted Opening Hours Bank: 0800-1700 Mon-Fri Office: 0800-1600 Mon-Fri Shops: 0900-1800 Mon-Fri, 0900-1200 Sat
(some large supermarkets open on Sun)
Public Holidays 2010 1 Jan New Year's Day and Independence Day of the Slovak Republic, 6 Jan Epiphany, 2 Apr Good Friday, 5 Apr Easter Monday, 1 May May Day, 8 May Victory Day, 5 Jul St Cyril and St Methodius Holiday, 29 Aug Anniversary of the Slovak National Uprising, 1 Sep Slovak Constitution Day, 15 Sep Our Lady of Sorrows, 1 Nov All Saints' Day, 17 Nov Fight for Freedom and Democracy Day, 24 Dec Christmas Eve, 25 Dec Christmas Day, 26 Dec Boxing Day. Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in Slovak, many executives speak a second language English, German or Russian. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, punctuality is appreciated. Dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 18 years Tipping: Around 10% in hotels & restaurants
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AirportsBarca (KSC) Bratislava M.R. Stefanik (BTS)
Passport & VisaThe following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate.
Please note - see United Kingdom entry for complete list of EU members, Schengen State & EEA Countries PassportsRequired, but NOT by the following:
1) Holders of National Identity Cards issued to nationals of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland & United Kingdom Passport Validity: Passports must be valid for 6 months from date of entry
Passport Notes: VisasThe following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of Slovakia
2) For an unrestricted length of stay by:
a) Holders of passports issued by Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland Rep, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden & Switzerland
b) Holders of British passports endorsed British Citizen
3) For stays up to 90 days by nationals of Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Barbuda, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR passports), Israel, Japan, Korea (South), Malaysia, Macao (SAR passports), Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, St Kitts-Nevis, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City & Venezuela
a) Holders of British passports endorsed British National (Overseas) or British Overseas Territories Citizen with the �right of abode� label issued by the UK
Air TransitRequired by all except:
1) Persons continuing their journey to a third country within 48 hours on the same day without leaving the airport transit area & arriving & departing from/to a non-Schengen country, provided holding confirmed tickets & documentation (except holders of passports issued by Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo Dem Rep, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia & Sri Lanka who require an airport transit visa) unless being alien residents of Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Ireland Rep, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Romania, Spain, United Kingdom or United States)
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