Polish diplomatic posts and honorary consulates
in Slovakia:

Embassy of the Republic of Poland
Hummelova 4 Street
814 91 Bratysława
tel. +421 2 5949 0211
fax +421 2 5441 3184
e-mail:bratyslawa.amb.sekretariat@msz.gov.pl

Consular Department
tel.: +421 2 5949 0211
fax: +421 2 5441 3193
e-mail:wydzialkonsularny@zoznam.sk

Honorary Consulate of Republic of Poland in Liptovský Mikuláš
Honorary Consul: Tadeusz Frąckowiak (Polish, Slovak, German)
Nám. osloboditeľov 1
031 01 Liptovský Mikuláš
tel. 044 - 5528810
fax. 044 - 5528811
e-mail: konzul@verex.sk,konzulat@verex.sk

Slovak Polish Chamber of Commerce
Hálkova 31
01001 Žilina
tel. +421 4 1723 5102
e-mail: polskoza@za.scci.sk
www:www.spok.sk

Slovak Polish Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Gorkého 9
816 03 Bratislava
tel. +421 2 5443 3291
fax +421 2 5413 1159
e-mail:sopkurad@sopk.sk
www:www.sopk.sk

Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency
Martinčekova 17
821 01 Bratislava
tel. +421 2 5826 0100, 101
fax +421 2 5826 0109
e-mail:sario@sario.sk
www:www.sario.sk

Companies Register
www:www.orsr.sk

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
www:www.mzv.sk



Lugera & Makler
Plynárenská 1, 821 09 Bratislava
(budova Business center 1)
tel.: +421 2 5824 0501
fax: +421 3 2658 2873
e-mail:lugera.BA@lugera.com
www:www.lugera.sk

ACCACE K.S.
City Business Center
Karadžičova 8
821 08 Bratislava
Marian Driensky, country manager
tel. + 421 2 3255 3000
fax + 421 2 3255 3001
tel kom. + 421 9 0571 0377
e-mail: marian.driensky@accace.eu
www:www.accace.eu

Slovakia can be accessed by:
1. car
2. train: several international trains run from Poland to Slovakia every day. Current train timetable: www.pkp.pl

There are no special legal provisions or customs which, if not observed, may lead to conflict situations. Since 1^st May 2004 Poles have been able to enter Slovakia on the basis of a passport or ID card.

The principle of free movement of persons means that access can be denied only when it poses a threat to internal security of the state (e.g. terrorism) or violates basic rules of social intercourse.

Since 1^st May 2004 there have been no customs borders between countries of the European Union and Poland. Tourists travelling to countries of the EU are not subject to any limitations as regards the amount of goods bought and transported, provided they are intended for personal use and may not be resold. The term ‘for personal use’ means that the goods transported can also be used as presents, yet their sale is tantamount to infringement of the law and may lead to confiscation and additional penalty. The vehicle used for transporting the goods may also be confiscated.

For example, the goods transported are considered as intended for personal use, if they do not exceed the established limits:
- 800 cigarettes
- 200 cigars
- 1 kg of tobacco
- 10 litres of spirits
- 20 litres of fortified wine (e.g. sherry or port)
- 90 litres of wine (of which, a maximum of 60 litres of sparkling wine)
- 110 litres of beer.

According to the general principle, people under the age of 17 may not transport any alcohol or tobacco products.

Since accession of Poland to the EU it has not been possible for Polish tourists returning to Poland to apply for a refund of VAT on goods purchased in the EU countries.

Polish citizens before travelling to Slovakia should apply for European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) in National Health Fund. The card entitled a citizen to obtain medical treatment in Slovakia under the same scheme as Slovak citizens. But it is also recommended that travelers should also covered themselves for unexpected cost with travel insurance.

Stickers which entitle drivers to use motorways, dual carriageways and 1st category roads can be bought at border crossings, petrol stations and at the post office.

The languages which are most often used are: English and German. Less popular are: French, Spanish, Italian and Russian.

The peak tourist season in Slovakia lasts from May to September. The best time to visit cities is spring and summer (May, June) or autumn (September, October). During these months it is not too hot and holiday resorts are not crowded.

Health resorts are most overcrowded at the beginning of the year (January, February, March).
The ski season starts in Decembers and lasts until March – April.

1^st January – Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic
5^th July – Saints Ceril and Methodius Day
29^th August – Anniversary of the Slovak National Uprising
1^st September – Day of Constitution of the Republic of Slovakia
17^th November – Day of Struggle for Freedom and Democracy

6^th January – Epiphany (Day of the Three Wise Men and Christmas for members of the Orthodox Church)
March – Good Friday
March – Easter Monday
1^st May – Labour Day
8^th May – Day of Victory over Fascism
15^th September – Day of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows
1^st November – All Saints’ Day
24^th December – Christmas Eve
25^th December – First Christmas Day
26^th December – Second Christmas Day