Money & duty free for Slovakia
Exchange rates:
EuroC$1 = €0.72
£1 = €1.19
US$1 = €0.96
Currency & Money
Euro (EUR; symbol €) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of €200, 100, 50, 20, 10, and 5. Coins are in denominations of €2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2, and 1 cents.
Major credit and debit cards are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, shops and petrol stations, particularly in cities and tourist areas.
Contactless and mobile payments are common. It is advisable to carry some cash for smaller businesses, markets and establishments in rural areas.
ATMs are widely available in cities and towns and generally accept major international cards. Travellers should check any withdrawal fees charged by their card provider or the ATM operator. Where offered a choice of currencies, paying or withdrawing in euros rather than accepting dynamic currency conversion generally allows the card provider to determine the exchange rate.
There are no restrictions on importing or exporting euros or other currencies within the EU, but amounts of €10,000 or more (or equivalent) must be declared when entering or leaving the EU.
Slovakia duty free
Slovakia's duty-free allowance for travellers arriving from within the EU:
If you are over 17 years old, you can transport goods freely between EU countries, provided they are for personal use and not for resale. Taxes must already have been paid on these goods in the country of purchase. If you exceed the following guideline amounts, customs officials may question you to ensure the goods are for personal use:
• 800 cigarettes or 400 cigarillos or 200 cigars or 1kg of tobacco.
• 90L of still wine (of which a maximum of 60L can be sparkling wine).
• 110L of beer.
• 10L of spirits over 22% alcohol by volume or 20L of fortified wine or other beverages up to 22%.
• Travellers under 17 years old may not bring in tobacco or alcohol products, and rules may vary slightly between EU countries.
Slovakia's duty-free allowance for travellers arriving from outside the EU:
If you are arriving from a non-EU country, the following goods may be imported into Slovakia by travellers over 17 years of age without incurring customs duty:
• Travelling by air: 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco. Travelling by other means of transport: 40 cigarettes or 20 cigarillos or 10 cigars or 50g of tobacco. You may combine these tobacco products provided the total allowance is not exceeded.
• 1L of spirits over 22% alcohol by volume or 2L of alcoholic beverages up to 22% alcohol by volume.
• 4L of still wine.
• 16L of beer.
• Other goods up to the value of €430 for air passengers, €300 for travellers using other means of transport, and €150 for travellers under 15.
Duty-free allowances are subject to change, sometimes at short notice due to policy updates or external factors. Information is correct at the time of writing; travellers should verify current allowances with official customs authorities before departure. We accept no liability for any inconvenience or loss arising from changes to these regulations.
Prohibited or restricted items include narcotics, counterfeit goods, certain weapons and ammunition, fireworks, endangered species and products derived from them, and some plants and plant products. Travellers arriving from most non-EU countries may not bring meat, milk or products containing them into Slovakia, although exemptions apply to certain countries and limited quantities of some animal products. Permits may be required for some protected species, plants, weapons and cultural artefacts. This list is not exhaustive.
EU sanctions also prohibit or restrict the import of certain goods originating in Russia, including gold, diamonds and a range of other products. As sanctions and product restrictions may change, travellers carrying goods from Russia should check current European Union and Slovak customs regulations before travelling.
The export of protected cultural artefacts, endangered species and products derived from them may be prohibited or require permits. Certain weapons and other controlled goods are also subject to restrictions.
This list is not exhaustive. Travellers should consult the official customs website or contact the embassy or consulate near you for the most up-to-date information.
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