Immigration law

National visas for Chinese citizens

Purpose of the Regulation According to § 15 (1)(d) of the Act on the Residence of Foreigners, a national visa...

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Tolerated stay

Who may be granted a tolerated stay? Act No. 404/2011 Coll. on the Residence of Foreigners states that this type...

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Recognition of Marriage with a Foreigner in Slovakia (Registration of Marriage in the Special Registry)

Did you, as a Slovak citizen, marry a person of another nationality abroad? If so, don’t forget to register the...

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Changes to the Act on the Residence of Foreigners as of 1 July 2025

Key Changes – Summary The most important amendments to Act No. 404/2011 Coll. on the Residence of Foreigners include: National...

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Slovak citizenship by descent

Descendants of emigrants can obtain Slovak citizenship.

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Slovak Citizenship for Minors

In this article, we will discuss the cases in which a minor child can acquire Slovak citizenship. Acquisition of Citizenship...

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D visa for drivers in Slovakia

In accordance with Slovak Government Regulation No. 520/2021 Coll., it was possible to grant a national D visa to selected...

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Blue card – temporary residence for the purpose of highly qualified employment

In a case of employer's desire to employ a third-country national, to occupy a position where a higher professional qualification...

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