Canadian representation in Slovakia
Canadian Embassy in Bratislava
Contact details, appointments, limited consular services and passport information for the Embassy of Canada to Slovakia in Bratislava.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Embassy in Bratislava
The Embassy of Canada to Slovakia is located in the Carlton Savoy Building in central Bratislava.
Mostova 2
811 02 Bratislava
Slovakia
Important: The embassy provides limited notarial services and emergency consular assistance in Slovakia. Full passport and citizenship services are provided through the Regional Passport Processing Centre at the Embassy of Canada in Vienna.
Location
Where is the Canadian Embassy in Bratislava?
The embassy is located in the Carlton Savoy Building at Mostova 2 in Bratislava.
About the embassy
About the Embassy of Canada to Slovakia
The Canadian Embassy in Bratislava is Canada’s resident diplomatic mission in Slovakia.
Canada and Slovakia maintain close political, economic and people-to-people relations. Their relationship is supported by cooperation through NATO, the European Union partnership framework and the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.
The embassy also assists Canadians visiting or living in Slovakia, although several routine passport and citizenship functions are handled regionally through the Embassy of Canada in Vienna.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Embassy in Bratislava
The Bratislava embassy provides a more limited range of direct consular services than some Canadian missions abroad.
Emergency assistance
The embassy provides consular assistance to Canadians visiting or living in Slovakia. Emergency consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through Canada’s Emergency Watch and Response Centre.
Limited notarial services
The embassy provides limited notarial assistance. For many routine services such as certified copies, statutory declarations or witnessing signatures, Canadians are directed to local notaries in Slovakia.
Marriage documents
Slovak authorities normally request an affirmation of marital status signed before a local notary. In specific cases, the register office may require the document to be completed at the Canadian Embassy by appointment.
Passport services
Routine Canadian passport applications from Slovakia are processed through the Regional Passport Processing Centre at the Embassy of Canada in Vienna.
Citizenship services
Paper citizenship applications that must be submitted abroad are handled through the Regional Passport Processing Centre in Vienna.
Visa and immigration
Canadian visa, study, work and immigration matters are handled through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and its official application channels.
Appointments
Appointments at the Canadian Embassy in Bratislava
The embassy currently publishes weekday morning appointment hours for general and limited notarial services.
General appointments
Appointments are currently available Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Notarial appointments
Limited notarial services are currently available by appointment Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Check before visiting: Hours may change during a large-scale emergency. Contact the embassy before travelling if you need a specific consular or notarial service.
Passport services
Canadian passport services for residents of Slovakia
Routine passport applications from Slovakia are not processed at the Embassy of Canada in Bratislava. Applications must be sent to the Regional Passport Processing Centre at the Embassy of Canada in Vienna.
Laurenzerberg 2
1010 Vienna
Austria
Submission method: Passport applications must be sent by mail to the Regional Passport Processing Centre in Vienna after completing the application and paying the applicable fee online.
Urgent or special cases: If you are travelling in less than 20 business days, need to keep your current passport or have accessibility requirements that require an in-person appointment, contact the Vienna processing centre for instructions.
Citizenship services
Canadian citizenship applications from Slovakia
Paper citizenship applications that must be submitted outside Canada are handled by the Regional Passport Processing Centre at the Embassy of Canada in Vienna.
Submit by mail
Paper citizenship applications can be mailed to the Regional Passport Processing Centre at Laurenzerberg 2, 1010 Vienna, Austria.
Drop off in Vienna
Applications can also be dropped off in person at the Embassy of Canada in Vienna during its published opening hours.
Citizenship enquiries: Questions about citizenship applications handled by the regional centre can be sent to vienn.rppc.crtp@international.gc.ca.
Before you visit
What to check before visiting the embassy
Check which office handles your service
Routine passport and citizenship applications are handled in Vienna rather than Bratislava, so a visit to the Bratislava embassy may not be necessary.
Use local notaries where possible
For many routine notarial services, the embassy advises Canadians to use qualified local notaries in Slovakia.
Contact the embassy first
If you require an emergency consular service or a service specifically requested by Slovak authorities, contact the embassy before attending.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Embassy in Bratislava FAQ
Is there a Canadian Embassy in Slovakia?
Yes. Canada maintains an embassy in Bratislava, officially designated the Embassy of Canada to Slovakia, in Bratislava.
Where is the Canadian Embassy in Bratislava?
The embassy is located in the Carlton Savoy Building at Mostova 2, 811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia.
What is the telephone number for the Canadian Embassy in Bratislava?
The embassy’s published telephone number is +421 (0)2 5920 4031.
What is the consular email address?
Consular enquiries can be sent to brtsv.consular@international.gc.ca.
When are appointments available?
The embassy currently publishes appointment hours Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Bratislava?
Routine passport applications from Slovakia are processed by the Regional Passport Processing Centre at the Embassy of Canada in Vienna and must be mailed there.
Where do I send a Canadian passport application from Slovakia?
Send the application to the Regional Passport Processing Centre, Embassy of Canada, Laurenzerberg 2, 1010 Vienna, Austria.
What if I need to travel in less than 20 business days?
Contact the Regional Passport Processing Centre in Vienna for instructions before submitting your application.
Where are Canadian citizenship applications processed?
Paper citizenship applications from Slovakia that must be submitted abroad are handled through the Regional Passport Processing Centre at the Embassy of Canada in Vienna.
Does the Canadian Embassy in Bratislava provide notarial services?
The embassy provides limited notarial services. For many routine services, Canadians are advised to use local notaries in Slovakia.