Artificial intelligence is not a legal advisor
In recent months, we have increasingly encountered cases where foreigners are solving their residence issues in Slovakia exclusively through artificial intelligence (hereinafter also referred to as "AI") - in particular ChatGPT. Although it is a modern and useful tool, it must be stated openly that ChatGPT is not a legal advisor and its advice cannot be considered legally binding [...]
Incorrect accommodation can lead to cancellation
Foreigners applying for residence in the Slovak Republic must meet a number of legal conditions. One of the most important is to prove that the accommodation provided meets the legal conditions and certain standards. In recent months, our office has experienced a sharp increase in the number of cancelled residence permits that foreigners are not even aware of. This is followed by administrative expulsion. These are cases where [...]
Extraordinary page hours without an appointment
Extraordinary visiting hours without an appointment Dear clients, The Aliens Police once again announces extraordinary visiting hours without an appointment at the Aliens Police outside the booking system at the designated times. The additional paging hours will be in place during three Thursdays in the month of March, specifically March 13, 20 and 27, 2025 from 7:40 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. During these times, foreigners will be able to [...]
The Foreign Police in Nové Zámky has new premises
The Foreign Police in Nové Zámky has new premises, which were inaugurated by the Minister of the Interior Matúš Šutaj Eštok. The reason for the relocation was the need to respond to the growing administrative burden associated with the increasing number of applications for residence and the constantly changing situation in the field of migration. "Our priority is to improve working conditions for our [...]
Change of the booking system of the Aliens Police
The Ministry of the Interior of the Slovak Republic announces upcoming changes in the reservation system of the Foreign Police, which since the beginning of August has faced an onslaught of complaints from foreigners as well as media pressure due to its non-functionality or inability to book appointments. The draft amendment to the Act on the residence of foreigners aims to introduce the computerisation of the processes of registering foreigners under the residence agenda, which will result in the acceleration and simplification of communication between the administrative authority and the foreigner, reducing the administrative burden and [...]
Outage of the dates of the reservation system
Dear clients, we would like to inform you about the current shortage of dates in the reservation system of the Ministry of the Interior for actions connected with the foreign police, where there has been a shortage of dates since 01.08.2024 and it is often possible to encounter an event when the system does not provide any appointment at any department of the foreign police. The Ministry of the Interior also informs [...]
Annual report for 2023
Dear clients, partners and friends, Allow me to express my sincere thanks on behalf of our entire company at this special moment of the year. As this year draws to a close, it's only natural for us to stop, reminisce, and express gratitude for all the moments we've had together. The year 2023 was an exceptional period for us, full of [...]
China's accession to the Hague Convention
Dear Clients, On 8 March 2023, the People's Republic of China acceded to the Convention on the Abolition of the Requirement of Higher Authentication of Foreign Public Documents (the Hague Convention). The Convention between China and Slovakia will enter into force on 7 November 2023. From that date, it will no longer be necessary to submit super-legalized documents to the authorities in the Slovak Republic. In the case of documents such as birth certificates, marriage [...]
Closure of OCP PZ sites
Dear clients, we bring you an updated article on the current situation related to the closure of the Foreign Police Department. Check this article regularly for the latest information. Updated on 06.10.2023: The Office of the Border and Alien Police of the Presidium of the Police Corps is extending the restriction of operation of all sites of the Alien Police Departments of the Police Corps until October 15, 2023. The reason is the continuing need to meet the tasks related to the increase in illegal migration on [...]
Russian Federation - sanctioned banks
Dear clients, we would like to inform you that from 08.12.2022, Slovak authorities such as the Border and Foreign Police Office of the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Affairs will no longer accept confirmation of account balances as well as bank statements from bank accounts issued by Russian and by Belarusian banks, at the same time, confirmations and statements from foreign [...]