Slovakia

Rada pre Vysielanie a Retransmisiu (RVR) (Council for Broadcasting & Retransmission)

Currency: Euro (EUR) 

Q. Are there any requirements, when sending EUR?
A. Just your details, the beneficiary details and the purpose of the payment.

Q. Can I send inbound and outbound payments?
A. Yes, there are no restrictions on sending money into or outside of countries using the Euro.

Q. How much can I send?
A. As much as you want.

Q. How long will it take for my funds to be received?
A. Standard international payment time. However, with the right foreign exchange broker, this can be done as fast as the same day.

Q. Who can I send EUR to?
A. Both individuals and businesses can receive funds for countries sending with the Euro.

Q. Is sending EUR expensive?
A. Not if you use the right currency broker, who will be able to offer you bank-beating exchange rates and significantly lower payment charges.

Q. Can you use forward contracts with EUR?
A. Yes. With the right currency broker, you can book a EUR exchange rate forward, protecting you against any adverse currency movements. With these contracts, you will always know exactly what is coming out of your bank account.

Information courtesy of Currencies Direct 

European Film Commissions Network (EUFCN) is a non-profit association, which supports and promotes the European film industry and culture.

Slovak Film Commission

Visas & Work Permits

Slovakia is a member of the Schengen area.

UK passport holders can enter Slovakia visa-free for stays of up to 90 days, over a 180 day period, for some business-related activities (such as attending business meetings). However, for longer stays or other types of work, a visa or permit may be required.

Please contact a local embassy, consulate or representative for more information. Alternatively, there are specialist companies that provide visa and immigration support to the media industry who may be able to assist.

Film Location Permits

Obtaining permission for downtown locations usually takes a week. Most other locations can take up to three days.

National Park permits typically take a week, but can be rushed through in three days in the event of an emergency.

Customs

For productions looking to bring in film equipment, Slovakia is an ATA carnet country.

When to Film

Slovakia has a typical four season climate, with warm summers, colourful leaves in autumn, white winters and spring in full bloom.

May to September are the best months to film for sunny weather. November to April are the best months for snow-covered mountain scenery.

Slovakia is a predominately Christian country, so those holidays are observed.

Public Holidays

Public holidays may affect timing, availability and costs. See here for public holiday dates in Slovakia.

Slovakia is much less expensive than Western Europe but more expensive than some of its eastern neighbours, such as Latvia, Romania and Ukraine.

The standard VAT rate in Slovakia at the time of writing is currently set at 20%.

Funding

Creative Europe Creative Europe is the European Commission's programme for providing support to the culture and audiovisual sectors.

Cine-Regio is a network of regional film funds in Europe.

Eurimages encourages co-operation between professionals working in different countries, by providing financial support to European co-productions.

Slovak Audiovisual Fund

This interactive tool outlines the main EU-related support opportunities for audiovisual and news media sectors. It also covers funding streams beyond the sectoral Creative Europe Programme.

Incentives

Entertainment Partners' Production Incentives Map: Information for Slovakia.

At the time of writing, the UK does not have a trade agreement with this country. However, up to date information about UK trade agreements can be found on the GOV.UK website.