I'm going to apply for a tourist visa next week. Should I wait some more to see if they waive the consular fees? Becuase i literally wrote everywhere (visa center, IIHF, embassy) and nobody knows the answer. They just keep telling me i need a tourist visa for the entry. I think it's ridiculous as the WC is only few months ahead
Do you go to the Consulate or agency for visa? For example, in Turkey, many countries process visa through authorized agencies - so if you want to apply for a visa, you have nothing to do with Russian Consulate. If this is the case in Slovakia as well, I'd recommend calling the agency directly - they generally give valuable information on phone. From my personal experience: The agencies for Latvia, Croatia and Russia do not even respond to mails, though I assume you and I write to different places
However, I had a huge exchange of mails for Poland. They were really helpful. So, calling is the best option I guess.
If you won't stay more than a month or so, you will need a tourist visa, yes. I don't know requirements for Slovak citizens but generally you are expected to prove that you will go back to your country after visiting duration. So, while applying for visa, presenting,
* Round-trip tickets, or any other travel documents
* If possible, WC tickets you have
* Accommodation reservations to show them where you'll be staying
* Bank account with enough money in it, so they know that you are "eligible" for such a trip abroad - nobody would want a hungry, penniless tourist, eh? The amount of money you need depends on country - I think you can learn it from the agency or the Consulate.
would be very helpful. Apart from that, and most importantly, you must present a document which means that you will be back in Slovakia after visit. A letter from workplace, a student certificate... Anything. Just make them say, "This guy has things to do in Slovakia, so he will go back."
Visa policy for Slovakians may not be that strict though, so don't be scared.
