Embassy and consulates of Slovakia in Australia

Slovakia is represented in Australia by its embassy in Canberra, a consulate-general in Sydney and 3 honorary consuls.

Each office serves a set area called a consular district. Check which office covers the state where you live before you book an appointment or post documents.

Which office of Slovakia covers your state

Offices of Slovakia in Australia

Open an office to see its full address, opening hours by day, the area it serves and how to contact it.

• Embassy in CanberraEmbassy of Slovakia in CanberraSuite 5.02, Level 5, 221 London Circuit, Canberra, ACT 2601+61 2 9180 5161Address, hours and services
• Consulate-General in SydneyConsulate-General of Slovakia in SydneyLevel 15, 179 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, NSW 2000+61 2 9180 5151Address, hours and services

Honorary consuls of Slovakia

Honorary consuls are appointed by Slovakia to help its citizens locally. They can assist in emergencies and with some certificates, but rarely issue passports or visas.

• Honorary Consulate in BrisbaneHonorary Consulate of Slovakia in BrisbaneLevel 24, 239 George Street, Brisbane, QLD 4001+61 7 3221 7000Address, hours and services
• Honorary Consulate in Melbourne (Ferntree Gully)Honorary Consulate of Slovakia in Melbourne4 Nathan Street, Ferntree Gully, VIC 3156Address, hours and services
• Honorary Consulate in Perth (West Perth)Honorary Consulate of Slovakia in Perth21/17 Prowse Street, West Perth, WA 6005Address, hours and services

Consular services of Slovakia for people in Australia

Slovakia's official channels list 14 services for people in Australia. Each one shows where to apply, what to bring and the fees when they are published.

• Other Slovak citizenship matters (acquire, restore, release, loss notification)The Consulate-General's citizenship section covers notification after acquiring a foreign citizenship, granting or restoring Slovak citizenship to former Slovak or Czechoslovak citizens, and release from Slovak citizenship.
• Slovak citizenship certificate or confirmationA public document confirming that a person is a Slovak citizen.
• Change of first name or surnameSlovak citizens can submit a written request for a change of first name or surname through the Consulate-General.
• Civil register extracts sent abroadEntitled persons can request Slovak civil registry documents (such as a birth certificate) to be obtained and sent to them in Australia.
• Registration of a child's birthA Slovak-citizen parent registers the birth of a child born abroad in the Slovak special civil register, and receives a Slovak birth certificate by post.
• Registration of a marriage abroadA Slovak citizen who married abroad registers the marriage in the Slovak special register so that it is recognised in Slovakia and receives a Slovak marriage certificate.
• Slovak driving licence exchange or renewalHolders of an older Slovak driving licence can have it exchanged or renewed through the Consulate-General when it has expired, been lost or stolen, or the holder changed name.
• National ID card (Obciansky preukaz)Slovak citizens abroad can apply to renew, replace or update their national ID card at the Consulate-General.
• Verification of signatures, copies and translationsThe Consulate-General certifies signatures made in front of a consular officer, certifies photocopies against originals and verifies English-to-Slovak translations, for use in Slovakia.
• Passport (adult and child)Slovak citizens living in Australia or New Zealand apply for a biometric Slovak passport.
• Criminal record extractThe person concerned can obtain an extract from the Slovak criminal records register through a Slovak mission.
• Death abroad and repatriation of remainsWhen a Slovak citizen dies in Australia the Consulate-General records the notification and helps relatives or the funeral organiser with transport of remains or ashes to Slovakia.
• Emergency travel documentA single-journey document for Slovak citizens who have no other travel document (for example after loss or theft) and need to return to Slovakia, or in urgent cases to travel to countries that accept it.
• Visa and stay permits for SlovakiaThe Consulate-General's visa section refers foreign nationals to national and EU sources on Schengen and national visas and residence in Slovakia.

Before you contact Slovakia's missions

Office details come from the Australian Government's diplomatic and consular lists and each country's official pages, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Opening hours, fees and requirements change without notice, so confirm with the office before you travel or send documents.

If something on this page is out of date, tell us and we will check it against the official source.