Location: Bratislava, Slovakia Event: The U.S. Embassy is tracking the potential for demonstrations from March 19-21. While the demonstrations are expected to be directed at the Slovak government and are not anti-U.S. in nature, given the current government crisis and past protests, there is potential for impact on the Embassy community.  The protests are in violation of …

March 2, 2021 Location:  Slovakia Current Situation in Slovakia: Due to the worsening COVID-19 situation in Slovakia, the government of Slovakia will enact new restrictions starting Wednesday, March 3.  Most activities outside the home are prohibited.  Many excepted activities require negative results of a COVID-19 test less than 7 days old.  FFP2 type masks will …

February 5, 2021 Location:  Slovakia Current Situation in Slovakia: Starting Monday, February 8, Slovakia will adopt the COVID-19 Traffic Light System, which will update pandemic control measures regionally based on predetermined criteria.  An English-language explanation of the Traffic Light System is available here.  Anyone physically present in a district in the black or dark red phase must …

January 20, 2021 Location:  Slovakia Current Situation in Slovakia: Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Slovakia, the Slovak government has announced another round of nationwide testing.  Tests performed from January 18 to January 26 are valid for activity during January 27 through February 2.  A second round of testing may be required …

January 19th, 2021 Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event:  Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive …

December 18, 2020 Location:  Slovakia  Current Situation in Slovakia: As of December 19 at 5:00 AM, new partial lockdown regulations go into effect, and will remain in effect until at least January 10.  All shops (except for those providing essential goods and services) are closed.  All schools, including kindergartens and preschools, are closed.  For details …

Location: Aupark Shopping Mall, Bratislava, Slovakia Event: The Embassy has received information that a bomb threat was sent to Aupark Mall. Police are on the scene and currently evacuating the mall. The public is advised to avoid the area. Actions to Take:  Avoid the area. Follow all instructions from authorities. Keep a low profile. Monitor local media …

Location: Bratislava, Slovakia Event: A large demonstration is expected to occur tomorrow, December 12, between 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., in the area of Old Town.  Members of the SNS and LSNS political parties and hooligan groups are expected to attend.  These groups participated in protests October 17 and November 17 which involved several thousand demonstrators, some …

December 8, 2020 Location:  Slovakia Current Situation in the Country: Beginning December 8, 2020, new entry requirements to Slovakia are in effect at all borders.  In most cases, a valid negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test and/or home quarantine is now required for most types of travelers entering Slovakia from most countries in the world. Some travelers …

Location: Bratislava, Slovakia Event: Large and potentially violent demonstrations against local government policies, including COVID restrictions, are expected to occur tomorrow, November 17, at approximately 1200 hours.  The Government of Slovakia has not granted permission for the demonstration, which is expected to be similar to October 17 protests that involved several hundred demonstrators, some clashing with police. Announced gathering points include, …

November 16, 2020 Location: Slovakia Current Situation in the Country: Beginning November 16, 2020, new entry requirements to Slovakia are in effect at all borders.  Note that none of the countries boarding Slovakia are currently classified as “green low-risk” for purposes of entry to Slovakia; a valid negative COVID-19 test and/or home quarantine is now required for most types of travelers …

November 16, 2020 Location:  Slovakia Current Situation in the Country: Beginning November 16, 2020, new entry requirements to Slovakia are in effect at all borders.  Note that none of the countries boarding Slovakia are currently classified as “green low-risk” for purposes of entry to Slovakia; a valid negative COVID-19 test and/or home quarantine is now required for most types of travelers entering …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bratislava, Slovakia, COVID-19 Status Update October 23, 2020 Location:  Slovakia Current situation in the country:  From October 24 through November 1, 2020 the Slovak government will enforce a partial lockdown for all people residing in Slovakia.  All persons have until October 25 to return to their place of residence in Slovakia.  No …

Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Bratislava, Slovakia (October 17, 2020) Location: Old Town Bratislava, near Presidential Palace Event: Approximately 1000+ protestors have staged an unscheduled protest in the area of Old Town.  This gathering was not preapproved and is prohibited under the current COVID-19 state of emergency rules.  Protests and large gatherings can become violent without warning.  …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bratislava, Slovakia, COVID-19 Status Update June 22, 2020 Location:  Slovakia Current situation in the country:  The Embassy reminds U.S. citizens that the State Department keeps its global level four health advisory  for Slovakia in place.  We strongly recommend that you avoid unnecessary travel and take all sanitary precautions necessary to protect yourself …

Location: Slovakia Current situation in the country: The Embassy reminds U.S. citizens that the State Department keeps its global level four health advisory  for Slovakia in place.  We strongly recommend that you avoid unnecessary travel and take all sanitary precautions necessary to protect yourself and those around you. Flight Availability: There are multiple commercial flights from various European …

Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a  Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)  in 2020.  Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, …

May 29, 2020  Location:  Slovakia    Current situation in the country:  Though the situation in Slovakia as improved the Embassy reminds U.S. citizens that the State Department keeps its global level four health advisory in place.  We strongly recommend that you avoid unnecessary travel and take all sanitary precautions necessary to protect yourself and those around you.  Flight Availability: U.S. Citizens that wish to return to U.S. can do so through …

Bratislava, Slovakia; April 21, 2020 On Monday, April 20, 2020, Slovak officials announced a four phase plan to ease quarantine regulations related to COVID-19.  Officials announced that progression through the phases will depend on the average daily number of newly diagnosed COVID-19 cases and that special restrictions may be enacted as needed to maintain proper …

Austria has announced that as of Tuesday, April 14, 2020, anyone entering the country from the Slovak Republic will be required to show  a negative SARS-CoV-2 test (not older than 4 days) (VO BGBl. II Nr. 149/2020, VO BGBl. II Nr. 87/2020 idgF).  People transiting Austria are exempt from this requirement.  This means that  Americans looking to leave Slovakia and return to the United States via …

Because of public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, effective March 20, 2020, the U.S Department of State began limiting its passport operations.  Effective April 2, we have further limited our ability to offer routine passport and citizenship services overseas.  In an emergency, Embassy Bratislava can assist with an emergency passport for an …

The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19.  In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period.  …

Location:  Slovakia Event:   On March 17, 2020 the Slovak Ministry of Health announced 73 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Slovak Republic. The CDC has issued a Level 3 Travel Notice for Slovakia. On Monday, March 16, 2020, Austrian Airlines announced the final direct flight to the United States from Vienna’s Schwechat Airport would take place on Wednesday evening, March …

Location: Slovakia Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert …

December 03, 2019 Location:  Aupark Mall, Bratislava, Slovakia Event:  Slovak Police are reporting a security incident with possible bomb threat at Aupark Mall, Bratislava, Slovakia.  The Embassy has advised its personnel to avoid Aupark Mall, Bratislava, Slovakia. Actions to Take: Avoid the area Aupark Mall Notify friends and family of your safety. Monitor local media …

Location: Slovakia, countrywide Event: The embassy has confirmed that the fire was not an intentional explosion. Rather, it was caused by simple human error with a stove in the booth. Slovak emergency teams quickly responded to extinguish the fire.  There were no reported injuries, but there was some damage to the booth and an adjacent …