Diplomatic representation of Slovakia in Canada
Slovak Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Ottawa represents Slovakia throughout Canada and provides passport, citizenship, civil-registration, visa and other consular services.
Contact details
Contact the Slovak Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Slovak Republic is located on Rideau Terrace in Ottawa.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Appointment required: Personal consular applications are accepted only with a pre-booked appointment. Contact the Consular Section before travelling to the Embassy.
Embassy location
Where is the Slovak Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Slovak Republic is located at 50 Rideau Terrace in Ottawa.
The official address is 50 Rideau Terrace, Ottawa, ON K1M 2A1, Canada.
About the mission
About the Slovak Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Ottawa is Slovakia’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
The Embassy represents and protects the interests of the Slovak Republic and its citizens in Canada and supports political, economic, cultural, academic and other cooperation between Slovakia and Canada.
The Embassy also serves Slovakia’s large expatriate community in Canada and provides consular services throughout the country.
Its Consular Section handles eligible passport, citizenship, civil-registration, visa, residence and document-related procedures.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Consular Section provides services for Slovak citizens and eligible foreign applicants throughout Canada.
Slovak passports
Eligible Slovak citizens can submit applications for biometric Slovak passports through the Embassy.
Citizenship
The Embassy handles eligible Slovak citizenship procedures, including citizenship certificates and qualifying citizenship applications.
Civil registration
Eligible births, marriages and deaths occurring abroad can be submitted for registration in the Slovak civil-registration system.
Document services
The Consular Section provides eligible authentication, signature, translation and other document-related consular procedures.
Visa services
Applicants who require a visa for Slovakia can use the appropriate Schengen or national-visa procedure.
Residence matters
Eligible foreign nationals can submit certain Slovak residence applications through the diplomatic or consular procedure where permitted.
Planning your visit
Consular Appointments
An appointment is required to visit the Consular Section and personally submit an application.
The Embassy states that applications requiring personal submission are accepted only with a pre-booked appointment.
Applicants should contact the Consular Section at cons.ottawa@mzv.sk and follow the current appointment instructions before travelling to Ottawa.
Current public consular hours are Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. Tuesday and Thursday are not public counter days.
Telephone enquiries are currently handled Monday and Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
Do not arrive without confirmation: Consular counter hours do not mean that walk-in applications are accepted. Arrange and confirm the required appointment before travelling to the Embassy.
Slovak travel documents
Slovak Passport Services
Eligible Slovak citizens in Canada can submit applications for biometric Slovak passports through the Embassy.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate Slovak citizenship with an accepted document such as a valid Slovak passport, valid Slovak identity card, valid Slovak Citizenship Certificate or other qualifying confirmation of citizenship.
If the applicant cannot provide an accepted current document proving Slovak citizenship, a Slovak Citizenship Certificate or other applicable confirmation may need to be obtained before a new passport application can proceed.
Biometric applications
A photograph is captured as part of the biometric passport application process. Fingerprints and an electronic signature are also collected from applicants where required by the applicable age rules.
Applicants should bring the original documents required for their particular application as well as any copies requested by the Consular Section.
Personal application: A biometric passport application requires the applicant to attend the consular office so the necessary identity and biometric procedures can be completed.
Slovak nationality matters
Slovak Citizenship Services
The Embassy provides several citizenship-related procedures for eligible applicants in Canada.
A Slovak Citizenship Certificate can be used to prove Slovak citizenship when an applicant does not have another accepted current document establishing citizenship.
The Embassy also publishes procedures concerning acquisition, loss and reacquisition of Slovak citizenship.
Slovakia additionally provides a citizenship-by-descent route for qualifying applicants. Current rules can permit an application based on a parent, grandparent or great-grandparent who meets the applicable historical connection to Czechoslovakia.
Citizenship applications can require original civil-status documents, criminal-record documents and other evidence. Canadian documents may require an Apostille and an official Slovak translation depending on the procedure.
Requirements vary substantially: Citizenship procedures depend on the legal basis of the application and the applicant’s family and citizenship history. Check the current service-specific requirements before preparing documents.
Travel to Slovakia
Slovakia Visa Information for Canadian Travellers
Canadian passport holders currently benefit from visa-free travel to Slovakia for qualifying short stays.
Canadian passport holders do not require a visa for qualifying stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
The Embassy states that a Canadian passport used for visa-free travel must remain valid for at least three months after the intended final departure from Slovakia.
Border officials can request evidence of sufficient financial resources, onward or return travel and other information relevant to the planned stay.
Different rules apply to longer stays, employment, residence and other activities that are not covered by the short-stay visa exemption.
Canadian travellers: No visa is currently required for a qualifying short stay, but travellers remain responsible for meeting Slovakia’s and the Schengen area’s current entry conditions.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Slovak Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy’s diplomatic and consular territory covers Canada.
The Slovak Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs states that the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Ottawa covers the diplomatic and consular territory of Canada.
Slovakia also maintains honorary consular representation in Canada. The services available from honorary consulates are more limited than those provided by the Embassy, and applicants should verify whether their particular procedure can be handled by an honorary consular office.
Canada-wide responsibility: For full consular services, applicants throughout Canada can contact the Embassy in Ottawa and follow its instructions for the procedure required.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Confirm your appointment and prepare all documents required for your specific consular procedure before travelling to Ottawa.
Book in advance
Personal consular applications are accepted only with a pre-booked appointment. Contact the Consular Section before travelling.
Bring originals
Passport, citizenship and civil-registration procedures can require original identity, citizenship and civil-status documents together with requested copies.
Check Canadian documents
Canadian documents used in Slovak procedures may require an Apostille and Slovak translation. Requirements depend on the particular service.
Frequently asked questions
Slovak Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Slovak Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Slovak Republic is located at 50 Rideau Terrace, Ottawa, ON K1M 2A1, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the Slovak Embassy?
The Embassy’s current telephone number is +1 613 749 4442.
What are the Consular Section’s public hours?
The Consular Section currently publishes public hours on Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday are not public counter days.
Do I need an appointment for Slovak consular services?
Yes. Applications requiring personal submission are accepted only with a pre-booked appointment. Contact the Consular Section and obtain confirmation before visiting.
Can I apply for a Slovak passport in Ottawa?
Yes. Eligible Slovak citizens can apply for a biometric Slovak passport through the Embassy. Personal attendance is required for the necessary identity and biometric procedures.
Can I apply for proof of Slovak citizenship in Ottawa?
Yes. The Embassy handles applications for Slovak Citizenship Certificates and other eligible citizenship procedures.
Does the Embassy cover all of Canada?
Yes. The Slovak Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs states that the Embassy in Ottawa covers the diplomatic and consular territory of Canada.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Slovakia?
Canadian passport holders currently do not require a visa for qualifying short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
Official information
Sources
Official Slovak and Canadian government sources used to verify the Embassy and current consular information on this page.