Slovakia SK
EASA rules plus a paid operator registration (EUR 35), mandatory insurance for A2/A3 and Specific-category flights, and a strict no-fly zone around Bratislava Airport; some former military zones were reclassified in 2026 to allow authorised civilian flights.
Your plan
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1 thing to sort out before you fly
- Register your drone in Slovakia
Administrative fee of EUR 35, paid via a fee stamp (kolok), submitted by post or in person to the Transport Authority filing office; the site does not list a cheaper electronic-submission option. Fee: 35 EUR. Allow about 1 day before your trip.
- Remote ID may apply
Direct Remote ID is required for C1, C2 and C3 class drones and in some geographical zones.
- Bringing your drone in
EU traveller allowance: goods up to €430 (air/sea) or €300 (land) from outside the EU are duty- and VAT-free; above that, import VAT (20%) and possibly duty apply. Batteries: Carry-on only. Up to 100 Wh freely; 100-160 Wh with airline approval (max 2 spares).
- Before each flight
Max 120 m above ground, always in visual line of sight · Never fly over crowds or assemblies of people · Complete ban on drone flights within 5 km of M.R. Štefánik Airport (Bratislava) up to 500 m altitude (in force since 6 Dec 2025)
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Flying
- Max 120 m above ground, always in visual line of sight
- Never fly over crowds or assemblies of people
- Complete ban on drone flights within 5 km of M.R. Štefánik Airport (Bratislava) up to 500 m altitude (in force since 6 Dec 2025)
- Insurance is required for A2, A3 and Specific-category operations (see insurance section)
- Check DroneMap.sk before every flight for prohibited/restricted zones, protected nature areas (e.g. Tatra National Park) and NOTAMs
- Former Ministry of Defence exclusion zones were reclassified in 2026 towards an authorisation-based model - flights there still need approval and Remote ID, they are no longer an outright ban everywhere
Commercial use: The Open category covers most low-risk commercial work as elsewhere in EASA. Specific-category applications must use SORA 2.5 risk assessments (required since 1 May 2026).
Official airspace mapRegistration & classes
| Registration | Yes (from 250 g or camera) Administrative fee of EUR 35, paid via a fee stamp (kolok), submitted by post or in person to the Transport Authority filing office; the site does not list a cheaper electronic-submission option. |
|---|---|
| Pilot test | Yes (online, from 250 g) EU A1/A3 online certificate. Online training plus a 40-question exam (75% pass mark) run by the Transport Authority; no separate exam fee found beyond the EUR 35 operator registration. Private course providers may charge extra for optional paid prep courses. |
| Remote ID | Some classes Direct Remote ID is required for C1, C2 and C3 class drones and in some geographical zones. |
| Insurance | Depends (min. EUR 1,000,000 (for the categories where insurance is required)) Not required for Open subcategory A1 (drones under 250 g flown away from people), but mandatory for A2, A3 and all Specific-category operations, with minimum cover of EUR 1 million valid in Slovakia. |
| Foreign registration accepted | Depends EASA operator registration and A1/A3 certificates from any EASA state are valid in Slovakia; visitors already registered elsewhere do not need to re-register. Visitors flying A2/A3 or Specific-category operations must still carry insurance meeting the Slovak minimum cover. |
Import & export
- EU traveller allowance: goods up to €430 (air/sea) or €300 (land) from outside the EU are duty- and VAT-free; above that, import VAT (20%) and possibly duty apply.
- CE marking required for sale in the EU/Slovakia.
- Batteries: Carry-on only. Up to 100 Wh freely; 100-160 Wh with airline approval (max 2 spares).
- No customs within the EU single market.
- Duty rate on drones imported from outside the EU depends on the TARIC tariff code; not separately confirmed for Slovakia.
Export
- EU dual-use export controls apply to professional drones with long range, autonomy or heavy payload capacity.
Costs
| Operator registration | 35 EUR Validity: Set nationally |
|---|---|
| EU A1/A3 online certificate | Free |
| Import taxes | ? % duty + 20 % VAT Usually only for drones you buy abroad and bring in to keep. |
Guides
Start flying in Slovakia Residents
- Register as an operator
Submit the application with a EUR 35 fee stamp to the Transport Authority by post or in person. Open
- Pass the A1/A3 test
Free online training and a 40-question exam (75% pass mark), valid across the EASA area for 5 years. Open
- Get insurance if flying A2/A3
Minimum EUR 1 million cover is mandatory for A2, A3 and Specific-category flights; not required for sub-250 g A1 flying.
- Check DroneMap.sk before flying
Confirm you are clear of the Bratislava Airport 5 km/500 m ban, protected nature areas and any reclassified defence zones. Open
Sources
- EASA – Civil drones (Open category) · accessed 23 Sept 2026
- NSAT/Dopravný úrad - Registration of UAS Operators · accessed 24 Sept 2026
- NSAT/Dopravný úrad - Remote pilot exam, Subcategory A1/A3 · accessed 24 Sept 2026
- Dronewatch Europe - Slovakia reclassifies military UAS zones · accessed 24 Sept 2026
How the score is built
- Operator registration−10
- Pilot test (online)−10
- Remote ID−4
- Mandatory insurance−3
- Visitors must register locally−5
- Duty + VAT ≈ 25 %−15
Every score starts at 100 and loses points for each requirement. How scoring works