Price of service
1.400 EUR
+ VAT, administrative fees and translations
The price of the service may vary depending on the client's needs and the actions performed. For an accurate price, it is necessary to make a basic analysis of your needs.
- Equipment period up to 90 days
- Elaboration of documentation
- Establishing a trade license
- Opening a bank account
- Official translations
- Personal assistance at offices
- Does not include administrative fees
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- Elaboration of documentation
- Official translation
- Personal assistance at the office
- Arranging insurance
- Advice and tips for business
- Legal representation
- Opening a bank account
- Medical examination
Permanent residence
Permanent residence of foreigners in Slovakia is a key step for foreigners who decide to live and work in this country for the long term. Permanent residence offers security and legal stability, allowing them to integrate into society and fulfil their life plans. The article will focus on the rights, obligations and the process of obtaining permanent residence for foreigners in Slovakia.
Who can apply for permanent residence for foreigners
To obtain permanent residence of the foreigner in Slovakia for the purpose of family reunification with a citizen of the Slovak Republic may be applied for by persons who are family members of a citizen of the Slovak Republic. This type of residence is intended for spouses, dependent children or other persons who meet the conditions laid down by law.
Permanent residence of a foreigner allows long-term residence in the territory of the Slovak Republic with the right to work, health care and social security. An application for permanent residence must be submitted to the relevant department of the Aliens Police, and the required documents must be submitted, such as proof of family relationship, proof of housing and financial means.
Who can apply for permanent residence as a foreigner:
- spouse of a citizen of the Slovak Republic,
- a dependent child of a Slovak citizen,
- the parent of the Slovak citizen (if the Slovak citizen is a child or has a disability).
Conditions for obtaining permanent residence for family reunification
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Proof of family ties - the applicant must prove that he/she has a family relationship with a citizen of the Slovak Republic who has permanent residence in Slovakia. Evidence may include a marital or parental relationship.
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Financial security - you must prove that you have sufficient financial means to cover your living costs during your stay in Slovakia. This amount is usually determined on the basis of the minimum subsistence level.
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Health insurance - the applicant must have a contract with a Slovak health insurance company for the duration of their stay in Slovakia.
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Integrity - the applicant must provide a criminal record extract from the country of origin and from all countries where the applicant has been a long-term resident, with appropriate legalisation.
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Accommodation - the applicant must prove that he/she has secured accommodation in Slovakia, either by a lease agreement, a title deed or the consent of the property owner.
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Knowledge of Slovak language - the applicant must demonstrate a basic knowledge of the Slovak language, which can be demonstrated by a certificate of language skills or by passing a language test.
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Compliance with other conditions arising from Slovak legislation - there may be additional specific requirements, if necessary, depending on the individual situation of the applicant.
These conditions are essential to obtain permanent residence and the application for residence is made to the relevant immigration police.
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Price of service
1.400 EUR
+ VAT, administrative fees and translations
The price of the service may vary depending on the client's needs and the actions performed. For an accurate price, it is necessary to make a basic analysis of your needs.
- Equipment period up to 90 days
- Elaboration of documentation
- Establishing a trade license
- Opening a bank account
- Official translations
- Personal assistance at offices
- Does not include administrative fees
How can we help you?
Why choose the services of experts?
The most common problem for foreigners when submitting an application is incomplete documentation, incorrect, incorrectly verified or officially incorrectly translated into the Slovak language. Another problem can be communication with authorities, where there is often a communication barrier.
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Required documents
The following documents are required to apply:
- - a valid travel document
- - legalized proof of integrity
- - bank account statement
- - confirmation of accommodation
- - funds for residence and business
- - civil registry document (birth certificate, marriage certificate)
Application procedure
Submission of an application for permanent residence of a foreigner
The application is submitted in person at the Slovak embassy in the country of origin or at the department of the Aliens Police in Slovakia if the foreigner is already legally residing in Slovakia on the basis of a granted national visa type D. Such an application cannot be made on the basis of a power of attorney, i.e. on behalf of the applicant. A representative person may assist with the application, however, due to the fact that the applicant must submit to the taking of biometric data, i.e. fingerprints and facial images, when applying for residence.
A foreigner may apply for temporary residence for the purpose of doing business in the Slovak Republic only if he/she is lawfully residing on the basis of visa-free travel or has been granted a D national visa. If the applicant is staying in the territory of the Slovak Republic on the basis of a Schengen C visa, it is not possible to submit an application in Slovakia. In this case, you must submit your application to the embassy of the country of which you are a citizen or where you are allowed to reside.
The application for temporary residence is made on an official form. When submitting it, the foreigner is obliged to present a valid passport together with all the documents stipulated by law. If some of the supporting documents are missing, the embassy or police department will not accept the application. In this case, the foreigner will receive written information on which documents need to be completed in order for the application to be accepted.
Needed documents
- Completed application form - the official form is correctly and completely filled in "Application for permanent residence, ENG (205.6 kB), PDF".
- Registration document of family ties - must provide proof of family ties. This document depends on the specific family relationship it proves.
- Valid passport - The passport must be valid for at least the duration of the stay.
- Certificate of financial security - a bank statement or other proof of sufficient funds for your stay.
- Criminal records - a statement issued by the competent authorities of the applicant's home country and countries of long-term residence.
- Proof of accommodation - lease agreement, title deed or confirmation from the property owner.
- Health insurance - a health insurance certificate valid in the Slovak Republic.
- Administrative fee - The fee varies depending on the method of application and must be paid within the time limit.
Approval process
The police have a statutory period of 90 days to decide on the application.
If necessary, it may ask for the documentation to be completed, which may prolong the process.
Granting and issuing a residence card
If the application is approved, the foreigner must undergo a medical examination upon arrival in Slovakia and register at the relevant department of the Aliens Police, where he/she will be issued with a residence card.
Obligations after obtaining temporary residence
After being granted permanent residence for the purpose of family reunification, the foreigner has the following obligations:
- report any changes to your residence or family circumstances,
- Regularly demonstrate that residence does not conflict with legal requirements (e.g. family ties),
- to renew your residence before its expiry.
Renewal of temporary residence
Temporary residence for business purposes is usually granted for one to three years. Before it expires, at the earliest 6 months before its expiry, it is possible to apply for an extension by providing evidence that the business is still active and generating income.
The most common reasons for refusing an application
- Insufficient financial security,
- inconclusive evidence of family ties,
- missing or incorrect documents,
- negative security clearance.
Permanent residence for the purpose of family reunification is an important option for foreigners who want to live and work in Slovakia with their family. With the right preparation and meeting all the conditions, this process can be successfully managed. It is crucial that the applicant submits all the required documents and complies with the legal requirements to increase the chances of the application being approved.