The Slovak Republic
Driving permit
You can drive in The Slovak Republic for up to 90 days with both:
- a valid Australian driver’s licence
- an International Driving Permit (IDP)
You must get your IDP before departing Australia.
Road travel
Roads in the Slovak Republic are generally safe.
Driving in poor weather, particularly on rural roads, may be dangerous.
When driving in The Slovak Republic, you must:
- have winter tyres in snow or icy conditions
- switch your vehicle headlights on all year round
- equip your vehicle for emergency situations
The blood alcohol limit for drivers is 0%.
Purchase online an electronic permit (vignette) if you drive on certain highways and motorways.
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Motorcycles
Check whether your travel insurance policy covers you when using a motorcycle, quad bike or similar vehicle.
Always wear a helmet.
Taxis
Taxi drivers can overcharge tourists by adding fees or by not using the meter.
Use only clearly marked taxis. Insist that you’ll pay only the fare shown on the meter.
Public transport
The Slovak Republic has a well-developed and reliable public transportation system. This includes trains that run to all major towns.
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River cruises
If you plan to join a Danube river cruise, read the health and travelling by boat pages.
Air travel
DFAT doesn’t provide information on the safety of individual commercial airlines or flight paths.
Check The Slovak Republic’s air safety profile with the Aviation Safety Network.
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Read the original advice at SmartTraveller.gov.au by Australian Government