General information: In 1918, the Slovaks united with their kindred Czechs, forming Czechoslovakia. After the chaos of World War II, Czechoslovakia turned into a communist state of the Soviet bloc. In 1989, Soviet influence faded and Czechoslovakia became independent again. On January 1, 1993, Slovakia and the Czech Republic became two independent states without conflict. […]

From the origins to the 19th century According to Localcollegeexplorer, among the remains of ancient monuments emerge parts of the castle of Nitra (8th-9th century), the place where the first wooden church was built dating back to 830. Works in the Romanesque style lasted until the middle of the 13th century. (cathedral in Spišská Kapitula) […]

Passport and visa regulations Nationalities Passport required visa required Return ticket required Turkey Yes 1 Yes Other EU countries no no no Switzerland no no no Austria no no no Germany no no no ID cards/identity cards i.a. Citizens of the following countries listed in the table above can enter the country with a valid […]