Closest Metro Stop:
Van Ness-UDC 
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Phone: (202) 237-1054
Emergency: (202) 361-6298
Website: mzv.sk/washington
Email: emb.washington[at]mzv.sk
Address: 3523 International Ct NW, Washington, D.C. 20008
Van Ness-UDC Metro Station on the Red Line of the Metro System is the closest station to the Embassy of Slovakia. Use the map shown below to find suggested routes to the embassy.
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Quick Facts
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Schengen Agreement
Slovakia is a member of the European Union, but also of the Schengen Agreement. Under the Schengen Agreement, border controls between members are eliminated. A Schengen visa allows you to stay in or transit through all the Schengen Members and to travel between them for up to 90 days in any 180 day period. For example, if you have a Schengen visa for Italy, it will also be valid for Slovakia.
A common misconception is that tourists in Europe can simply travel into a non-Schengen country like England for a day or two, and then re-enter the Schengen Area with a brand new 90 days. This is not the case. You are only allowed to stay in the Schengen Area for 3 months out of every half-year.
If you want to stay in the Schengen Area longer than 90 days, you need to apply for a long-stay visa/residence permit for a specific country. If you obtain a long-stay visa for a particular Schengen Area country, you can stay in that country without eating into your 90-day Schengen time.
Members of the Schengen Agreement:
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Jurisdiction
The Slovak Embassy in Washington DC also has jurisdiction over: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and dependant U.S. territories, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and Hawaii.
Before visiting the Consular Office, make an appointment by email or by calling (202) 237-1054, ext. 274
U.S. Citizens
Slovakia is part of the Schengen Agreement. As a result, U.S. citizens may enter Slovakia for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa. Your passport should be valid for at least 3 months beyond the period of stay.
All travelers must carry proof of sufficient funds (such as a credit card) and medical insurance covering all costs for hospitalization and medical treatment in Slovakia.
Upon arrival in Slovakia, you must register with the local Border and Alien Police within three working days if you stay in a private home. Hotels and official accommodation providers will register you automatically.
If you wish to stay in Slovakia longer 90 days, you must apply for a temporary residency and/or work permit soon after arrival.
Click here to register your trip with the U.S. Embassy in your destination country
The U.S. State Department strongly encourages American Citizens planning international travel to register with the U.S. Embassy in the countries they plan to visit.
