Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Slovakia in Gothenburg helps Slovak nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Lindholmspiren 9, 417 56 Göteborg, Sweden |
| Telephone | +46 70 787 89 81 |
| hc.slovakia@icloud.com | |
| Head of Mission | Martin Hansson, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
According to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026), visits are by appointment only. Closed on public holidays. Honorary consuls work part-time – confirm by phone first.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Lindholmspiren 9, 417 56 Göteborg.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Gothenburg do?
In Gothenburg, Slovak citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. The honorary consul listed by the Swedish Foreign Ministry is Martin Hansson. The appointment was recognised by Sweden (exequatur) in 2024. The Swedish list gives no fixed hours – visits are arranged individually. To arrange a visit, call +46 70 787 89 81 and e-mail hc.slovakia@icloud.com.
Gothenburg is in Västra Götaland County. Distance to the Slovak Embassy in Stockholm: about 395 km.
Which Slovak office issues passports and visas?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Slovak Embassy in Stockholm.
Closing days
Like most offices in Sweden, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including Epiphany (6 January), Ascension Day and All Saints’ Day. On the Slovak national day (1 September) the office is usually closed or holds a reception. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Embassy and consulates of Slovakia in Sweden
- Stockholm – Embassy of Slovakia
- Gothenburg – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Luleå – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Gothenburg office
Where do I renew my Slovak passport if I live near Gothenburg?
Slovak passports are issued through the Slovak Embassy in Stockholm, not by the honorary office.
How do I contact the Slovak honorary consul in Gothenburg?
By phone on +46 70 787 89 81 or by e-mail to hc.slovakia@icloud.com.
Who is the Slovak honorary consul in Gothenburg?
Martin Hansson, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Slovakia?
No. A valid Swedish passport or national ID card is enough.
How long has the Slovak honorary consul in Gothenburg held the post?
The Swedish exequatur was granted in 2024, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – List of Honorary Consuls in Sweden (9 October 2026), Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – travel information for Slovakia (Sweden Abroad). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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