China Embassy Bratislava

Before your visit

• Consular section: Hrebendova 6706/44D, 811 02 Bratislava, tel. +421 2 6280 3348, e-mail bratislava@csm.mfa.gov.cn (according to the Slovak Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs).

About the Embassy of China in Slovakia

The ambassador is Cai Ge, who presented credentials on 18 October 2023, according to the Diplomatic List of the Slovak Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (7 October 2026). The office is in the capital, Bratislava, about 8 km in a straight line from Bratislava Airport (M. R. Štefánik).

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Slovakia?

Citizens of China need a Schengen visa for short stays in Slovakia, as China is listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated version of 30 December 2025); Slovakia applies the common Schengen visa list.

Documents checklist

The most frequent applications and the documents the Chinese authorities ask for:

Renewing a Chinese passport abroad

• Apply online through the “China Consular” (中国领事) app, then follow the instructions for mailing or for an in-person visit to give fingerprints
• Apply to the Chinese embassy or consulate responsible for your place of residence, from within that country
• Scan of your passport’s personal data page (and of any endorsement pages)
• A recent front-facing photo with white background, taken within the last six months
• Proof of residence in the consular district may be requested (e.g. driving licence, utility or bank statement)
• Minors under 16: the guardian’s passport and proof of guardianship

Sources: Embassy of the People’s Republic of China – passport and travel document applications (official instructions) (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.

Other consulates and embassies in Bratislava

97 other countries are represented in Bratislava, among them: Colombia (honorary), Costa Rica (honorary), Croatia (embassy), Cuba (embassy), Cyprus (embassy), Czech Republic (embassy), Côte d’Ivoire (honorary), Denmark (honorary), Dominican Republic (honorary), Ecuador (honorary), Egypt (embassy), El Salvador (honorary), Estonia (honorary), Eswatini (honorary), Ethiopia (honorary), Finland (honorary), France (embassy), Georgia (embassy), Germany (embassy), Republic of the Congo (honorary). The full list of all 98 missions is on the overview page for Slovakia.

Closing days

Slovakia’s days off are New Year’s Day and the Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic (1 January), Epiphany (6 January), Good Friday, Easter Monday, Labour Day (1 May), Victory over Fascism Day (8 May), St Cyril and St Methodius Day (5 July), the anniversary of the Slovak National Uprising (29 August), Our Lady of Seven Sorrows (15 September), All Saints’ Day (1 November) and 24, 25 and 26 December. Under the 2025 amendment, 1 September, 28 October and 17 November remain state holidays but are working days, and in 2026 also 8 May and 15 September are working days. A holiday that falls on a weekend is not moved. In 2027, Good Friday falls on 26 March and Easter Monday on 29 March. The embassy may also close on China’s national day (1 October).

Emergency assistance

In Slovakia, dial 112 for any emergency, 155 for an ambulance, 150 for the fire and rescue service and 158 for the police (slovensko.sk). Slovak citizens who need help in China can contact the Embassy of Slovakia in Beijing, which is responsible for the country, or the Slovak foreign ministry’s International Operational Crisis Centre, which works around the clock on +421 2 5978 5978 (mzv.sk).