Slovakia
Slovakia
UNHCR has been operating in Slovakia since 1994, with its main office located in Bratislava. Working closely with local and municipal authorities, UN agencies, and national partners, UNHCR plays a crucial role in supporting the government's efforts to protect Ukrainian and other refugees. We assist in providing temporary protection and ensuring access to essential services for displaced individuals. Through monitoring, we identify people with specific needs, allowing us to address issues, provide targeted support, and make referrals to relevant services and resources.
In addition to our main office in Bratislava, UNHCR maintains a field office in Košice, strategically located close to the Ukrainian border. This field office enables border monitoring and enhances our ability to respond quickly and effectively to the needs of refugees entering Slovakia from Ukraine.
UNHCR's efforts in Slovakia extend beyond immediate assistance. We are committed to finding long-term solutions for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless persons in the country. This includes advocating for their rights, promoting their integration into Slovak society, and working towards ending statelessness.
Additional information
For information about our work in Slovakia:
- For factsheets and asylum-related statistics on Slovakia please visit our Operational Data Portal.
- Visit our Central European website (in English).
Are you a refugee or asylum-seeker in Slovakia? Find information about your rights and available services on our HELP site.
Visit the UNHCR Slovakia website for more information on our work in the area and the latest local news and stories.
For legislation, case law and UNHCR policy relating to claims for international protection, visit Refworld.
Office contact details
For information about our operation in Slovakia, please contact us via email at svkbr@unhcr.org.
![Poland. Refugees from Ukraine at the Kapelanka hostel](/sites/default/files/RF1261127_0.jpg "Tetiana (50) with her daughter Masha (12) from Ukraine. They live in Interhouse hotel which is a shelter for refugees.Tetiana fled her home in Dnipro, Ukraine in March 2022 with her daughter Masha. They lived next to a military unit that was under attack all the time. Tetiana was terrified when Masha shouted, "Mom, they're shooting." Masha has Downs syndrome and epilepsy. She had a panic attack.In Poland, they first lived near the border somewhere in a school turned into a shelter. Now they live in a hotel. Tetiana receives 500 zloty a month from the Polish state for Masha and a child's pension from Ukraine, which is why she is able to meet her basic needs on her own. "I miss home. I have a vegetable garden there. I dream of going back there one day," she says. But she adds that he is learning Polish just in case. In Ukraine, Tetiana was a dance instructor, and she would like to continue her job in Poland.Tetiana is now worrying about her parents who are on her way from Donetsk to Krakow.")
