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 who were previously exempt from RT-PCR tests and quarantine, including cross-border workers and students, may now be required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 antigen test upon entry to Slovakia. The new requirements are outlined on the COVID-19 info page of the U.S. Embassy in Bratislava, and details can be found in the current Public Health Decree. Note that none of the countries boarding Slovakia are currently classified as “green low-risk” for purposes of entry to Slovakia. In most cases, only travelers allowed to enter the European Union, per COVID-19 regulations of the European Commission, will be allowed entry to Slovakia.
American Citizen Services: American Citizen Services at the U.S. Embassy in Bratislava continued to accept limited appointment requests for routine services.
Social Distancing Measures: Please remember to adhere to all Slovak laws and regulations, especially in these trying times. As the situation is dynamic, please keep informed through reputable sources including the Ministry of Public Health’s English language webpage and COVID-19 info page of the U.S. Embassy in Bratislava.
Actions to Take:
- Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information on COVID-19.
- For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19, please see the CDC’s latest recommendations.
- Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
- Check with your airlines or travel operators regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
- Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for regular updates on conditions in Slovakia.
- Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States.
- Visit the Slovak Ministry of Public Health COVID-19 webpage.
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Bratislava, Slovakia: Hviezdoslavovo namestie 4-5, Bratislava, Slovakia
+02 5443 0861, 8:00 – 5:00 PM weekdays
+09 0370 3666 After-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens - State Department – Consular Affairs: 888-407-4747 or 1-202-501-4444
- Visit the Embassy webpage
- Slovakia Country Information
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts.
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