Slovak Embassy in Washington D.C.
- Address
- International Court Northwest 3523, 20008 Washington
- Phone
- +1-202-237-1054
- Website
- mzv.sk
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 9 January 2026
At International Court Northwest 3523, 20008 Washington, the Slovak embassy in Washington D.C. represents Slovakia towards the United States. No visa is needed by US citizens for Slovakia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Opening hours of the Slovak embassy in Washington D.C.
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
Public holidays in Slovakia
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
The Slovak embassy in Washington D.C. is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Slovakia visa for US citizens
United StatesSlovakia Visa-free, 90 days Slovakia visa for citizens of the United States
SlovakiaUnited States Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United States visa for citizens of Slovakia
No visa is needed by US citizens for Slovakia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 45 | 43 | 1 | 2.3% | 37.2% |
| 2024 | 135 | 130 | 3 | 2.2% | 29.2% |
| 2025 | 99 | 95 | 4 | 4.0% | 16.8% |
Slovakia’s visa offices in the United States, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Washington D.C. (this office) | 99 | 4.0% |
| New York | 27 | 0.0% |
2025 figures: 99 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Slovakia’s embassy in Washington D.C., and 95 visas were issued. 4 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 4.0%. The refusal rate rose by 1.8 points from 2.2% in 2024. Applications fell by 27% compared with 2024 (135).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 2.2% (2024) to 4.0% (2025).
Slovakia issues Schengen visas at 2 locations in the United States; this office handled 79% of their 126 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: New York 0.0%, which makes Washington D.C. the highest of the group. Each office serves the applicants who live in its own consular district, so the rates also reflect who applies where, not only how strictly files are assessed.
Across all Schengen consulates in the United States, 4.9% of applications were refused in 2025; Slovakia’s rate worldwide was 9.6%. Slovakia received the 26th largest number of applications of the 28 Schengen states represented here.
16.8% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of the United States.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Egypt in Washington D.C.International Court Northwest 3521, 20008 Washington
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Embassy of Austria in Washington D.C.International Court Northwest 3524, 20008 Washington
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Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington D.C.International Court Northwest 3522, 20008 Washington
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Embassy of Nigeria in Washington D.C.International Drive Northwest 3519, 20008 Washington
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Embassy of Brunei in Washington D.C.International Court Northwest 3520, 20008 Washington
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Embassy of Malaysia in Washington D.C.International Court Northwest 3516, 20008 Washington
Slovakia’s other missions in the United States
- Mission of Slovakia in New York
2nd Avenue 801, 10017 New York
Besides the Slovak embassy in Washington D.C., Slovakia has 1 other mission in the United States. The United States in turn has an embassy in Bratislava.
Good to know
About the Slovak embassy in Washington D.C.
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Slovakia in Washington D.C.
Address and contact
Address: International Court Northwest 3523, 20008 Washington. The record for the Slovak embassy in Washington D.C. includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Slovak citizens travelling to the United States
Before flying to the United States, Slovak citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
When the Slovak embassy in Washington D.C. is closed
The next closures of the Slovak embassy in Washington D.C. for public holidays in the United States are Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026; it may also close for Christmas Eve (Štedrý deň) on Thursday 24 December 2026.
Before visiting the Slovak embassy in Washington D.C.
Current procedures for the Slovak embassy in Washington D.C., including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Slovak embassy in Washington D.C.
The Slovak embassy in Washington D.C. has 20 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Slovak Embassy in Washington D.C.?
The Slovak embassy in Washington D.C. is at International Court Northwest 3523, 20008 Washington.
What are the opening hours of the Slovak Embassy in Washington D.C.?
The Slovak embassy in Washington D.C. is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Is the Slovak Embassy in Washington D.C. open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Slovak embassy in Washington D.C. do not include Saturday.
When is the Slovak Embassy in Washington D.C. closed?
The Slovak embassy in Washington D.C. closes on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, and usually on the national day of Slovakia.
Do US citizens need a visa for Slovakia?
No visa is needed by US citizens for Slovakia, for stays of up to 90 days.
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