Slovakia Launches New Visa Appointment Portal for Nigerian Students

The Slovak government has announced the launch of a new visa appointment portal, known as RegVIS, which will be operational starting in November. This initiative is designed to streamline the visa application process for Nigerian students and other foreign nationals intending to study in Slovakia.

What Changes Are Being Implemented?

The RegVIS portal will allow universities and research institutions in Slovakia to manage appointment bookings for prospective students. These institutions will be able to upload the names of students they plan to sponsor, ensuring that there are no duplicate registrations. Once the registration period concludes, selected students will have the opportunity to book appointments at visa centers in Nigeria and submit their national visa applications.

Who Is Affected?

This new system primarily targets foreign students and researchers. Currently, they are not required to register themselves on the RegVIS portal, as the universities will handle the appointment scheduling. The Slovak government has indicated that the portal will eventually expand to include employees in the future.

How to Apply

Students interested in studying in Slovakia should stay informed about the registration rounds set by their respective universities. Once their names are uploaded to the RegVIS portal, they will be notified about the next steps for booking their visa appointments.

The Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár emphasized that the portal aims to simplify the visa appointment process for foreign students, making it easier for them to pursue their educational aspirations in Slovakia. The development of this system was supported by Slovakia’s Research and Innovation Authority (VAIA), in collaboration with other state agencies.