Embassy of the United States Bratislava, Slovakia

What is a visa?

A visa is issued by a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. A visa entitles the holder to travel to the United States and apply for admission; it does not guarantee entry. An immigration inspector at the port of entry determines the visa holder's eligibility for admission into the United States.

Who needs a visa?

Anyone who is not eligible to enter the United States visa free under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), or is not exempt from the visa requirement.

Visa-Free Travel under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)

Many travelers seeking to enter the U.S. for business or tourism (B-1/B-2 visa) for less than 90 days will be eligible to travel to the United States visa free under the Visa Waiver Program. Travelers to the U.S. on the Visa Waiver Program are obliged to have 1. approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) and 2. a valid biometric passport (for Slovak passports, only those issued after January 15, 2008 are biometric) prior to boarding a carrier to travel by air or sea to the United States. More information about ESTA.

What type of visas are available?

• Non-Immigrant Visas

Non-Immigrant Visas (NIV) are for international travelers, (citizens of other countries), coming to the Unites States temporarily. International travelers come to the U.S. for a wide variety of reasons, including tourism, study, business, medical treatment and certain types of temporary work.

• Immigrant Visas

An immigrant visa is required of anyone who wishes to enter the United States to reside there permanently, whether or not that person plans to seek employment in the United States.

Visa Application Hours:

By appointment only.

Public Inquiries:

The best way to contact the Non-Immigrant Visa Unit is by email at consulbratislava@state.gov. Please contact the Immigrant Visa Unit by email at bratislavaiv@state.gov. Every effort is made to reply to all emails within two business days.

Telephone inquiries:

14:00 to 16:00 Tuesdays and Thursdays, except for official Slovak and American holidays. Please note that telephone inquiries will not be answered outside of these hours, as Visa Unit personnel will be engaged in conducting scheduled visa interviews.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address: U.S. Embassy, P.O.Box 309, 814 99 Bratislava, Slovakia
E-mail: consulbratislava@state.gov, for IV cases: bratislavaiv@state.gov
Tel: +421 2 5443 0861
Fax: +421 2 5441 8861

Location:

The Consulate is located at Hviezdoslavovo namestie #4, Bratislava, Slovakia. It is adjacent to the main U.S. Embassy building, between the Czech Embassy and the Hotel Carlton. Location on the map.