Slovakia: sanctions and trade risk

No elevated indicator

As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 11 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to Slovakia.Lists last checked 2026-11-07 21:01 UTC.

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No elevated country indicator for Slovakia in the route rules Sanctioni uses. That is not a clearance: goods may still be export-controlled, and parties in Slovakia may still be on a list.

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On the sanctions lists

11 entries on the official lists name Slovakia — as nationality, address, registration or flag. That links them to the country; it says nothing about other companies there. The same company can appear on several lists and is then counted once per list. Individuals are not included — Sanctioni does not process them.

List	Entries	Companies & organisations	Vessels	Aircraft
US OFAC — Specially Designated Nationals (SDN)	11	11	—	—

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Logistics profile

Slovakia: logistics and trade

EU inland country / Automotive hub / Central European transit

Slovakia (SK) is a landlocked EU, eurozone and Schengen member in Central Europe and, as an automotive hub and transit country, a turntable between Western and Eastern Europe. Trade within the EU single market is duty-free; the Union Customs Code applies to third countries, cleared electronically by the Financial Administration (ICS2 pre-arrival, AES export). Import VAT is 23 percent (reduced rates 19 and 5 percent). The main gateways are Bratislava (BTS) and Kosice (KSC) airports, complemented by nearby Vienna-Schwechat, the Danube ports of Bratislava and Komarno, and the broad-gauge transhipment points Cierna nad Tisou and Haniska pri Kosiciach on the Ukrainian border, where the standard and broad-gauge networks meet. Key axes are the D1 Bratislava-Zilina-Kosice, the D2 on the Rhine-Danube corridor and the Baltic-Adriatic TEN-T corridor. Main exports are vehicles and parts, machinery and electronics; leading partners are Germany, Czechia, Poland, France and Austria.

Capital: Bratislava
Population: 5,419,451
Area: 49,035 km²
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Continent: Europe
Region: Central Europe / Visegrad (V4)
Economic area: EU / Eurozone / Schengen
Religions: Catholicism, Protestantism, Greek Orthodox, Atheism
Access to the sea: Landlocked

Transport modes Road · Rail · Air · Inland waterway

Current situation: No nationwide disruption verified (as of 2026-07-21). Consolidation package 2026: the standard rate of 23 percent has applied since 1.1.2026 also to sugar- and salt-rich foods and alcohol. Public holidays 8. May and 15. September are one-time working days in 2026 (Act 261/2025). Important automotive location (VW, Stellantis, Kia, Volvo); broad-gauge transhipment at the Ukraine border (Čierna nad Tisou, Haniska pri Košiciach) as an EU gauge-change point.
Seasonal conditions: Continental climate: snow and ice in winter (Carpathians) can affect road and rail; low Danube water levels in summer restrict inland waterway shipping.

Main cargo airports

M. R. Štefánik AirportBTS
Bratislava M. R. Štefánik (BTS/LZIB): DHL express hub with 18,929 t in 2025 (+70%), VW industrial freight, 50 km from Vienna. Facts for freight pros.
Košice International AirportKSC
Košice Airport (KSC/LZKZ): eastern Slovakia's main airport, record 625,000 pax 2023, dedicated cargo terminal with customs, pharma/perishables. Big loads via BUD/VIE.

Road corridors

D1 Bratislava-Zilina-Kosice
D2 (Rhine-Danube Corridor)
Baltic-Adriatic TEN-T corridor

Rail corridors

Bratislava-Zilina-Kosice-Cierna nad Tisou
Broad gauge (1520 mm) Ukraine-Haniska pri Kosiciach
Baltic-Adriatic corridor

Inland ports

Port of Bratislava (Danube)
Port of Komarno (Danube)

Main trade lanes

DE-SK
CZ-SK
SK-PL
SK-AT
CN-SK (rail / New Silk Road)

Customs and import

Customs authority Financial Administration of the Slovak Republic (Finančná správa SR) with the customs offices (Colné úrady)Official website ↗

Import customs system: EU Union Customs Code (UCC); electronic import clearance via the Financial Administration (Finančná správa) and EU systems (advance declaration ICS2). No customs formalities in the internal market.
Export customs system: Export via the EU Export System (AES) with MRN/export accompanying document; the responsible authority is the Financial Administration (Finančná správa SR). Internal market deliveries are free of formalities.
Import VAT: Import VAT standard rate 23 percent (since 1.1.2025), reduced rates 19 and 5 percent.
Proofs of origin and trade agreements: EU member: free movement of goods within the internal market; towards third countries, preferential proofs EUR.1, origin declaration or REX under the EU free trade agreements.
Restricted and prohibited goods: EU-wide bans and restrictions: weapons and ammunition, dual-use goods, narcotics, certain foods/animals/plants, cultural goods and waste.

Typical import documents

Commercial invoice
Packing list
Consignment note (CMR/CIM)
Import declaration
Certificate of origin or preferential proof

Typical export documents

Commercial invoice
Packing list
Export declaration (AES/MRN)
Consignment note (CMR/CIM)
EUR.1 / origin declaration, if applicable

Logistics conditions

Customs complexity: Medium
Customs delays: Low
Port congestion: Low
Dangerous goods relevance: Medium to high
Pharma and cold chain relevance: Medium
E-commerce relevance: Medium to high

Trade

Top import partners

Germany Czechia Poland Austria China

Top export partners

Germany Czechia Poland France Austria

Top import goods

Machinery
Vehicles
Electronics
Crude oil
Chemicals

Top export goods

Vehicles
Machinery
Electronics
Iron and steel
Chemicals

Typical cargo

Vehicles and parts
Machinery
Electronics
Iron and steel
Chemicals

Upcoming public holidays

Struggle for Freedom and Democracy DayTue, 17 Nov 2026 · businesses closed
Christmas EveThu, 24 Dec 2026 · businesses closed
Christmas DayFri, 25 Dec 2026 · businesses closed
Second Day of ChristmasSat, 26 Dec 2026 · businesses closed
Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic / New YearFri, 1 Jan 2027 · businesses closed
EpiphanyWed, 6 Jan 2027 · businesses closed
Good FridayFri, 26 Mar 2027 · businesses closed
Easter MondayMon, 29 Mar 2027 · businesses closed

Latest logistics news

High Diesel Prices: IRU Calls for Targeted Support for Transport Operators2 Nov 2026
The IRU demands relief measures due to high diesel prices. An association's demand does not yet replace a government decision on state aid.
EU Parliament Wants to Relieve Small Businesses of Packaging Representative Obligations28 Oct 2026
The EU Parliament wants to relieve certain small companies of the authorized representative requirement. The position is not yet a valid exception.
EU Parliament Approves New Limits for Truck Toll Discounts14 Oct 2026
The EU Parliament approves new rules for truck toll discounts. Fleets should factor in the threshold as of July 2031 in long-term billing.
ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System) Becomes a Billion-Euro Project: EU Names Up to €85 Billion12 Oct 2026
ERTMS is intended to standardize European rail transport. To date, only around 10 percent of the TEN-T network has been equipped. Further expansion will be costly.
Rijeka Reaches Four Million TEU and Strengthens Its Role as Adriatic Gateway8 Oct 2026
Rijeka reports four million TEU since 2011. The port is expanding rail and truck connections to Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Serbia, and Slovakia.

Logistics questions

Are there customs duties when trading with Slovakia?

Not within the EU single market: deliveries from other EU states are duty-free. Customs duty and import VAT under the Union Customs Code apply only to imports from third countries.

What is the import VAT rate in Slovakia?

The standard rate has been 23 percent since 1 January 2025. Reduced rates of 19 and 5 percent apply to certain goods such as basic foodstuffs, medicines and books.

Does Slovakia have seaports?

No, Slovakia is landlocked. Sea freight runs via ports in neighbouring regions (e.g. Hamburg, Koper, Trieste, Rijeka). Domestically there are the Danube ports of Bratislava and Komarno.

Which airports are relevant for air freight?

The main ones are Bratislava M. R. Stefanik (BTS) and Kosice (KSC). Much air freight for Slovakia is also handled via Vienna-Schwechat (VIE), which is close to Bratislava.

Why is Slovakia a rail transit hub?

At the Ukrainian border the European standard-gauge and the broad-gauge (1520 mm) networks meet. Goods are transhipped at Cierna nad Tisou and Haniska pri Kosiciach, making Slovakia an EU gauge-change point.

What currency does Slovakia use?

Slovakia has been a eurozone member since 2009; the legal tender is the euro (EUR). There is no exchange-rate risk in trade with other euro-area countries.

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