Slovakia: travel information
Flight connections
The Slovak Republic is served by Air Slovakia (GM), Slovak Airlines, Czech Airlines, Hemus Air Bulgaria, Aeroflot, Air Ukraine, Tyrolean Airways and Tunis Air. Easyjet flies from Berlin Schönefeld to Bratislava. SkyEurope connects Bratislava with Stuttgart and Zurich. Slovak Airlines (9S) and Air Slovakia (GM) operate domestic air traffic.
Bus
Eurolines buses go to and from the Slovak Republic. The extensive bus network within Slovakia connects all villages.
railroad
There are good rail connections to the Slovak Republic via Vienna. From Berlin there are several direct connections to Bratislava. There are connections to the Slovak Republic of Hungary, Romania, Poland, Lithuania, the Russian Federation and the Ukraine.
The Slovakian rail network is around 3,665 km long. There are good connections between the different cities.
Traffic rules
Top speeds
In addition to the general speed limits shown, the speed limits indicated by signs must be strictly observed. Exceeding the permitted speed by 50 km/h can result in a fine of up to € 830.
- Urban: in built-up areas there is a speed limit of 50 km/h
- Motorways: there is a speed limit of 130 km/h on motorways
Special regulations
The Slovak road traffic regulations now require driving with the lights on all year round.
In addition, you are obliged to carry one or more warning vests in your car, which drivers and motorcyclists must wear if they leave their vehicle after an accident, breakdown or for other reasons on roads outside built-up areas.
In Slovakia you have to pay road tolls on motorways. There are motorway vignettes for this.
Drinking alcohol limits
In Slovakia, drivers of motor vehicles are strictly prohibited from driving alcohol.
Ferry connections
River cruise ships call at Bratislava across the Danube. The main routes are Bratislava Vienna Bratislava, Bratislava Hainburg Bratislava and Vienna Bratislava Budapest.
The Gabcikovo Dam and the Rhine-Mohan-Danube Canal connect the North Sea with the Black Sea. The Danube is the main waterway through Slovakia, the main ports are in Bratislava and Komarno.
International license plate
According to Abbreviationfinder, the international license plate of Slovakia is:
| SK |
Tourist office
Slovak National Tourist
Board Námestie Ľ. Štúra 1
974 05 Banská Bystrica
Tel: 00421 – 48 – 413 61 46
E-mail: sacr@sacr.sk
Bratislava Office
Dr. V. Clementisa 10
821 02 Bratislava
Tel: 00421 – 2 – 50 700 801
E-mail: sacrba@sacr.sk
Slovak National Tourist Board in Germany
Zimmerstr. 27
10969 Berlin
Tel: 0049 – (0) 30 – 25 94 26 40
E-mail: tourismus@botschaft-slowakei.de
Slovak Center for Tourism in Austria
Parkring 12
1040 Vienna
Tel: 0043 – (0) 1 – 51 39 569
E-mail: sacr-wien@aon.at
Web: http://www.slovakia.travel
Entry and exit regulations
Formalities, visas
On December 21, 2007, the Schengen Agreement came into force in Slovakia. Together with Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia and Malta, you can also enter these countries from this point on without regular border controls. For example, a Spaniard can get to Estonia without any controls and a Finn via Estonia to Portugal. As of December 21, 2007, a total of 24 states belong to the Schengen area.
In the Moselle town of Schengen in Luxembourg, it was decided in 1985 to gradually abolish border controls in the participating countries, but to increase controls at the external borders.
Issuing visas in Germany
In cases where a visa is still required, you can obtain it from the Slovak embassy. All further questions about immigration, residence or working and study conditions are answered here.
Visa department of the Embassy of the Slovak Republic
Pariser Strasse 44
10707 Berlin
Tel: +49 – (0) 30 – 88926 – 20
Email: konsularabteilung@botschaft-slowakei.de
Currency, souvenirs, customs regulations
Currency
The national currency of Slovakia has been the euro (€) = 100 cents since January 1st, 2009. He replaced the previous currency Slovak crown (Sk) = 100 Halierov.
Souvenirs
In Slovakia you can buy porcelain and ceramic goods, wood carvings and hand-embroidered textiles.
Customs regulations
The import and export of weapons, ammunition or explosives is strictly prohibited. In addition, the import and export of plants and animals that are protected under the Washington Species Protection Act is prohibited. Violation can result in severe penalties.
The movement of goods within the EU is unrestricted for travelers, provided that the goods are intended for personal use and not for resale. In addition, the goods must not have been bought in duty-free shops. Proof of personal needs can be requested from travelers. And Member States have the right to levy excise duties on spirits or tobacco products if these products are not intended for personal use.
Slovakia: travel medicine, risks
Infectious Diseases
The following infectious diseases can be expected in Slovakia:
- Schistosomiasis, as a result of tick bites
- Early summer meningoencephalitis (TBE), especially as a result of tick bites
- Hepatitis A and B
- rabies
Recommended vaccinations
when traveling to Slovakia are recommended vaccinations against the following diseases:
- Diphtheria, a vaccination against diphtheria should always exist in your home country.
- Hepatitis A and B
- Polio, polio, a vaccination against polio should always exist, also in the home country.
- Tetanus, a vaccination against tetanus should always exist in the home country.
- Rabies, but only in high-risk travelers who can come into contact with the vector animals
Vaccination requirements There are no vaccination regulations when entering or staying in the country.
Slovakia: Diplomatic missions
Visit Countryaah for a full list of Slovakia embassies and consulates in each country around the world.
Representations of Slovakia in Germany
The embassy building of the Slovak Republic stands out on Hildebrandstrasse due to its narrow, slender construction, which forms a contrast to the huge building of the embassy of Italy, which is located on the other side of the street, as well as the adjacent no less huge new embassy of Turkey.
The embassy’s two flagpoles, which are led through a kidney-shaped hole in the building’s canopy, are something special. The building was erected in exposed concrete and unfortunately makes a somewhat bunker-like impression, which is reinforced by the barriers around the building. The embassy building was inaugurated in February 2011. The illustration shows the embassy building from the construction site of the future embassy of Turkey.
Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Berlin
Hildebrandstrasse 25
10785 Berlin
Tel: 0049 – (0) 30 – 88 92 62 00
E-Mail: emb.berlin@mzv.sk
https://www.mzv.sk/web/berlin-de
Consulate General in Munich
Vollmannstrasse 25 d
81925 Munich
Tel: 0049 – (0) 89 – 92 33 49 00
E-Mail: gk@muenchen.mfa.sk
Honorary Consulate in Bad Homburg
61350 Bad Homburg
Dietigheimer Straße 21
Tel: 0049 – (0) 6172 – 29 758
E-Mail: donath@slowakeiinfo.de
Honorary Consulate in Hamburg
Jungfernstieg 38
Hamburg
Tel: 0049 – (0) 40 – 22 94 45 67
E-Mail: honorarkonsul@slovakiahamburg.com
Honorary Consulate in Langenhagen
Imhoffstrasse 36 – 42
30853 Langenhagen
Tel: 0049 – (0) 511 – 77 18 41 13
E-Mail: Honorarkonsulat @inf Infrastrukturbau.de
Web: www.honorarkonsul.com
Honorary Consulate in Leipzig
Braunstraße 7
04347 Leipzig
Tel: 0049 – (0) 341 – 44 32 050
Honorary Consulate in Stuttgart
Kernerstraße 50
70182 Stuttgart
Tel: 0049 – (0) 711 – 22 73 918
E-Mail: sk-hk-stuttgart@rem.de
Honorary Consulate in Wuppertal
Gustavstraße 3 a
42329 Wuppertal
Tel: 0049 – (0) 202 – 29 53 621
German representations in Slovakia
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bratislava
Hviezdoslavovo nam. 10
81303 Bratislava
Tel: 0042 – 12 – 59 20 44 00
Email: info@pressburg.diplo.de
Web: www.pressburg.diplo.de
Austrian representations in Slovakia
Austrian Embassy in Bratislava
Ventúrska 10
811 01 Bratislava
Tel: 0042 – 12 – 59 30 15 00
Email: pressburg-ob@bmaa.gv.at
Web: www.rakusko.eu
Representations of Slovakia in Austria
Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Vienna
Armbrustergasse 24
1190 Vienna
Tel: 0043 – (0) 1 – 318 90 55 – 200
E-Mail: slovakembassy@vienna.mfa.sk
Web: www.vienna.mfa.sk
Honorary Consulate in Linz
Museumstrasse 31a
4020 Linz
Tel: 0043 – (0) 732 – 60 00 70 – 0
E-Mail: office@rakanzlei-gkp.com
Honorary Consulate in Innsbruck
Maria – Theresien – Straße 38
6020 Innsbruck
Tel: 0043 – (0) 512 – 244 44 – 12
E-Mail: bodenseer@aloiswild.com
Honorary Consulate in Salzburg
Innsbrucker Bundesstrasse 67
5020 Salzburg
Tel: 0043 – (0) 662 – 83 00 43
E-Mail: hubner@aon.at
Honorary Consulate in Graz
Lessingstrasse 12
8010 Graz
Tel: 0043 – (0) 650 – 215 72 10
E-Mail: volkerpichler@gmx.at
Honorary Consulate in Vienna
Biberstraße 4
1010 Vienna
Swiss representations in Slovakia
Swiss Embassy in Bratislava
Tolsteho ul. 9
811 06 Bratislava
Tel: 00421 – 2 – 59 30 11 11
E-Mail: bts.vertretung@eda.admin.ch
Web: www.eda.admin.ch/bratislava
Representations of Slovakia in Switzerland
Embassy in Bern
Thunstraße 63
3074 Bern
Tel: 0041 – (031) 356 39 30
Email: emb.bern@mzv.sk
Consulate General of the Slovak Republic
Talacker 42
8001 Zurich
Tel: 0041 – (0) 43 – 344 87 84
Email: sloakisches-konsulat-zh@slowakei-info.ch
Tourist office
Slovak National Tourist
Board Námestie Ľ. Štúra 1
974 05 Banská Bystrica
Tel: 00421 – 48 – 413 61 46
E-mail: sacr@sacr.sk
Bratislava Office
Dr. V. Clementisa 10
821 02 Bratislava
Tel: 00421 – 2 – 50 700 801
E-mail: sacrba@sacr.sk
Slovak National Tourist Board in Germany
Zimmerstr. 27
10969 Berlin
Tel: 0049 – (0) 30 – 25 94 26 40
E-mail: tourismus@botschaft-slowakei.de
Slovak Center for Tourism in Austria
Parkring 12
1040 Vienna
Tel: 0043 – (0) 1 – 51 39 569
E-mail: sacr-wien@aon.at
Web: http://www.slovakia.travel
