Embassy of Germany in Bratislava
Today 08:00–14:00- Address
- Hviezdoslavovo námestie 192/10, 813 03 Bratislava
- Phone
- +421 2 5920 4400
- Website
- pressburg.diplo.de
- Head of mission
- Dr. Thomas Kurz, Ambassador
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Slovakia
German Embassy & Consulates in Slovakia
- 1 embassy
- 2 honorary consulates
Germany is represented in Slovakia by 3 missions: an embassy in Bratislava and 2 honorary consulates in Košice and Žilina. Slovak citizens and German citizens move freely between the two countries.
Map: Germany’s 3 missions in Slovakia
Map: Germany’s 3 missions in Slovakia
German Embassy in Bratislava
At Hviezdoslavovo námestie 192/10, 813 03 Bratislava, the German embassy represents Germany towards Slovakia. The head of mission on record is Dr. Thomas Kurz, Ambassador. Its phone number and website are on its page.
German honorary consulates in Slovakia
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- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Žilina
Priemyselná 14, 012 32 Žilina
Germany has 2 honorary consulates in Slovakia, in Košice and Žilina; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.
Germany visa for Slovak citizens
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As Slovakia and Germany both belong to the European free movement area, Slovak citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Germany.
Slovakia’s missions in Germany
Missions of Slovakia in Germany (10)
In return, Slovakia has 10 missions in Germany, including its embassy in Berlin.
Good to know
Germany in Slovakia
Worldwide, Germany has 571 missions in 191 countries; 3 of them are in Slovakia.
When German missions in Slovakia are closed
German missions in Slovakia close on Slovakia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve (Štedrý deň) on Thursday 24 December 2026, Christmas Day (Prvý sviatok vianočný) on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Druhý sviatok vianočný) on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of Germany, such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the German embassy in Slovakia?
The German embassy is in Bratislava, at Hviezdoslavovo námestie 192/10, 813 03 Bratislava.
Does Germany have consulates in Slovakia?
No career consulate is on record, but Germany has 2 honorary consulates in Košice and Žilina.
Do Slovak citizens need a visa for Germany?
Slovak citizens need no visa for Germany: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.
Do German citizens need a visa for Slovakia?
Free movement applies: German citizens enter Slovakia with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay.
Does Slovakia have an embassy in Germany?
Yes, Slovakia has its embassy in Berlin, along with 9 other missions in Germany.