The Embassy of Slovakia in Minsk is Slovakia’s diplomatic mission to Belarus. Slovak nationals in Belarus turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Valadarskaha Street 6, 220030 Minsk, Belarus |
| Telephone | +375 17 311 30 13 +375 17 311 30 14 +375 17 311 30 15 |
| emb.minsk@mzv.sk cons.minsk@mzv.sk |
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| Website | www.mzv.sk/web/minsk |
| Head of Mission | Jozef Migaš, Ambassador |
| National Day | 1 January (Day of Proclamation of the Slovak Republic) |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 15:00 |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 15:00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 15:00 |
Hours shown: consular section hours, according to the Belarusian Foreign Ministry’s Diplomatic Handbook (September 2026). Office hours: Monday to Friday 08:30–16:30. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at Valadarskaha Street 6, 220030 Minsk.
- Consular section hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 09:00–12:00 and 14:00–15:00, according to the Belarusian Foreign Ministry’s Diplomatic Handbook (September 2026).
- Also listed: Office hours: Monday to Friday 08:30–16:30.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
Who runs the Slovak Embassy?
According to the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Slovakia is represented by Ambassador Jozef Migaš (credentials presented 11 September 2025). One honorary consulate – in Brest – supports Slovak citizens.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Slovak passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Documents checklist
What Slovak citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Slovak government information:
Slovak passport (application abroad)
- Book an appointment (many embassies use an electronic booking service) and apply in person (applicants 18+)
- A valid Slovak ID card or Slovak passport as proof of citizenship – a driving licence is not accepted
- Without either: first obtain a Slovak citizenship certificate
- Name changes abroad: the apostilled certificate with Slovak translation
- Passports are produced in Slovakia; lost passport: emergency travel document for the return to Slovakia
Sources: Embassy of Slovakia in Washington – passport (mzv.sk), Embassy of Slovakia in Vienna – passport (mzv.sk) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the website first.
Do Belarusian citizens need a visa for Slovakia?
Belarusian citizens need a visa for Slovakia: it is not on the Belarusian Foreign Ministry’s list of visa-free destinations, and as a Schengen/EU country Slovakia requires a Schengen or national visa, applied for at this mission or the one responsible for Belarus. Source: Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – visa-free travel for Belarusian citizens (in Russian).
Closing days
The embassy is normally closed on Belarusian public holidays. It is usually also closed on Slovakia’s national day (1 January). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +375 17 311 30 13. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. In Belarus, the emergency number is 112 (police 102, ambulance 103). Belarusian citizens who need help in Slovakia can contact the Belarusian embassy accredited to the country or the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Minsk on +375 17 327 29 22.
Diplomatic missions of Slovakia in Belarus
Slovakia in Belarus
- Minsk – Embassy of Slovakia (this page)
- Brest – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Slovakia in Minsk
Where is the Slovak Embassy in Minsk?
At Valadarskaha Street 6, 220030 Minsk.
What are the opening hours of the Slovak Embassy in Minsk?
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 09:00–12:00 and 14:00–15:00 (consular section hours), according to the Belarusian Foreign Ministry’s Diplomatic Handbook (September 2026). Confirm before visiting.
Who is the ambassador of Slovakia to Belarus?
Jozef Migaš, who presented credentials on 11 September 2025, according to the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
When is the Slovak national day?
The national day of Slovakia is 1 January; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Belarusian citizens need a visa for Slovakia?
Yes, a visa is normally required – check with the embassy.
Details checked on 14 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus – Diplomatic Handbook (September 2026), Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – visa-free travel for Belarusian citizens (in Russian), www.mzv.sk/web/minsk. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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