Slovak Embassy in Canada: Top 8 Citizen Services
The Slovak Embassy in Canada represents and protects the interests of the Slovak Republic and its citizens in Canada. It also represents the Slovak Republic externally, which actively seeks to support and deepen bilateral political, economic, cultural and other relations between the Slovak Republic and Canada.
This topic covers vast information regarding services available at the Embassy of Slovakia in Ottawa, Canada and other consular locations in Canada.
What is an Embassy?
Embassy denotes the primary diplomatic office of a country in another country that includes an ambassador and the other staff, who represent their home country in the host country.
It is a permanent diplomatic presence in a host country, which works towards preserving the relationship between the host nation and the nation represented by the embassy.
The embassy reports to the home country about the happenings in the host country.
In addition, Embassy serves as the headquarters for country’s external affairs, situated within the limits of another country.
The highest level of the home government appoints the ambassador who is the top-most diplomatic officer in another country and acts as the spokesperson for the home country.
About Slovakia
Slovakia is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and the Czech Republic to the northwest.
Slovakia’s mostly mountainous territory spans about 49,000 square kilometers with a population of over 5.4 million. The capital and largest city is Bratislava while the second largest city is Košice.
The country is known for the production of traditional and unique food products, fruit and herbal spirits, cut glass or crystal, outdoor clothing, and the production of Christmas decorations.
Addresses of Slovak Embassy in Canada
In addition to Slovakia’s embassy in Ottawa, Slovakia has three other representations in Canada. These representations include consulates in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.
Slovakian Embassy in Ottawa, Canada
Address: 50, Rideau Terrace Ottawa, ON K1M 2A1 Canada.
Telephone: (+1) 613 749 4442
Fax: (+1) 613 749 4989
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mzv.sk/web/ottawa
Office hours: By appointment
Slovakian Honorary Consulate in Montreal, Canada
Address: 22 Place de la Madeleine Dollard-des-Ormeaux Montréal, QC H9B 1W3 Canada.
Telephone: (+1) (514) 421-2972
Email: [email protected]
Office hours: By appointment
Head of mission: Mr Dezider Michaeletz, Honorary Consul
Supervising authority: Embassy of Slovakia in Ottawa.
Slovakian Honorary Consulate in Toronto, Canada
Address: 649, Brooker Ridge Newmarket, ON L3X 1V7 Canada.
Telephone: (+1) (647) 290-9304
Fax: (+1) (905) 898-0166
Email: [email protected]
Office hours: By appointment
Slovakian Honorary Consulate in Vancouver, Canada
Address: 8691 Allison Street Richmond, BC V6Y3H9 Canada.
Telephone: (+1) 604-277-5774
Email: [email protected]
Office hours: By appointment
Head of mission: Pavol Hollosy, Honorary Consul
Contact Details and Address of Canadian Consular in Slovakia
Canadian Embassy Office in Bratislava, Slovakia
Address: Carlton Savoy Building Mostova 2811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia.
Telephone: (+421) (2) 59 20 40 31
Fax: (+421) (2) 54 43 42 27
Email: [email protected]
Office hours: Monday – Thursday 08:30 – 17:00
Friday 08:30 – 14:00.
Top 8 Services Provided by Slovak Embassy in Canada
The Slovak embassy in Canada provides the following consular services.
- Firstly, they issue travel document to citizens of Slovak Republic who does not have a valid travel document for the return to Slovak Republic (theft or expiry of the travel document).
- Secondly, they can contact relatives or acquaintances of a Slovak citizen who has found himself in need abroad and needs e.g. funds for return to the Slovak Republic.
- The embassy can advise on the most suitable way of securing financial assistance from the Slovak Republic through financial institutions.
- Also, it may recommend appropriate legal services or representation before the authorities of the receiving State.
- More so, it can inform the citizen of the Slovak Republic in matters of providing health care according to local conditions, or recommend medical facilities.
- They also provide assistance by informing relatives or acquaintances about the state of emergency in which the Slovak citizen found himself abroad (e.g. traffic or other accident), usually at the request of the citizen.
- In the event of death, the embassy informs the next of kin through the police, recommends further action and provides the necessary cooperation.
- The embassy can provide information on charities that could provide emergency assistance (eg short-term accommodation).
How to Apply for Passport at Slovak Embassy in Canada
An applicant over the age of 15 must submit the application in person to the Slovak Embassy in Canada.
In addition, when applying for a passport of the Slovak Republic, a citizen undergoes a face scan, fingerprints and signature at the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Ottawa.
You must submit the following documents with the application:
- A valid identity document, which clearly shows that he is a citizen of the Slovak Republic (a valid Slovak passport or a valid ID card).
- Birth certificate of the Slovak Republic.
- In the case of a change of surname based on marriage, the applicant’s marriage certificate issued in the Slovak Republic is required.
However, if the surname is different from the surname stated in the submitted identity document, proof of permission of the change of name / surname of the applicant is required.
For an applicant under the age of 15, a legal representative submits the application on his or her behalf. More so, the presence of both persons at the time of application is essential.
The legal representative must prove himself with a valid identity document (passport or identity card).
If the applicant (child under 15 years of age) does not have an identity document, his / her legal representative will enclose with the application:
- Valid citizenship certificate
- Slovak birth certificate of the child
- Valid Slovak identification document of the representative (parent);
- If the parents are divorced, the parent applying for the passport will present a valid court decision to place the child in custody of that parent
- However, if the legal representative is an adopter, the guardian must submit a valid court decision, which explicitly states that the court authorizes him to represent the trustee in civil matters as well.
The passport is issued to the citizens:
- Who has reached the age of 16 and above valid for 10 years.
- Under 16 years of age valid for 5 years.
- Younger than 6 years valid for 2 years.
- For whom is temporarily not possible to take fingerprints, a passport valid for 1 year will be issued.
Types of Schengen Visas Offered at the Embassy of Slovakia in Ottawa
There are 3 types of visa that you can apply for:
- Airport transit visa: Authorizes the holder to enter the international zone of the airport and to remain there until the time of the departure of the flight to the destination country.
- Short-stay visa: For holidays, business and visits to family and friends for a maximum of 90 days.
- National visa type D (long-stay): – For employment, study, research and development or residence.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Slovak embassy in Canada open on public holidays?
No, the Slovak embassy in Ottawa, Canada is usually closed on public holidays for both Canadian and Slovakia citizens.
How long can a Canadian Stay in Slovak without Visa?
Canadian citizens can stay in Slovakia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Conclusion
More so, The Slovak Embassy in Canada is always ready to perform its duties and render its services to the citizens at any point in time.
