AKMV 
- Descent criteria
- Conditions for acquiring citizenship through ancestry
- Application for Slovak citizenship
- Dual Citizenship
- Slovak Citizenship by Descent for Children
- Residency requirement
- Language requirement
- Where is the application for citizenship by descent submitted?
- How long does it take to obtain citizenship by descent?
- Fees and our remuneration
- Residency and Citizenship for Spouses
- Steps Following the Granting of Slovak Citizenship by Descent
- You may have already acquired citizenship by birth
- Obligations after the residence permit is granted
As of April 1, 2022, a legal amendment in Slovakia allows descendants of former Czechoslovak citizens to acquire Slovak citizenship by descent.
This article provides exhaustive information on the subject, as our law firm, AKMV, has specialized in this service since the legislation took effect. We are ready to assist you through the entire process, drawing on our experience from dozens of successfully completed cases. We collaborate with genealogists and can assist you in locating various required documents.
Schedule a consultation to assess your case
Should you be seeking to obtain Slovak citizenship by descent or ancestry, we encourage you to contact us to schedule a consultation. Our team of legal professionals will be pleased to provide you with comprehensive guidance and support throughout the entire process.
Descent criteria
A foreigner may be granted citizenship of the Slovak Republic if:
- at least one of his or her parents, grandparents or great-grandparents was a Czechoslovak citizen
- born in the territory of the Slovak Republic.
Eligibility is based on the fact that your parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent (up to three generations back) was born within the borders of the former Czechoslovakia (on the territory of present-day Slovakia) and, concurrently, held Czechoslovak citizenship.
Proof of Birth is typically established by presenting a valid birth certificate, which serves as evidence of both your lineage and the ancestor’s place of birth. Czechoslovak Citizenship of an ancestor can be demonstrated through various documents, such as:
- A Czechoslovak passport or a certificate of Czechoslovak citizenship.
- Census sheets from Czechoslovakia or the USA that specify the individual’s citizenship.
- Ship passenger manifests for travel to the USA that include citizenship data.
- Any other official document—including foreign records—stating the person’s Czechoslovak nationality.
Important information!
Birth Certificate is NOT a proof of citizenship!
See also our website www.slovakpassport.sk
Conditions for acquiring citizenship through ancestry
However, fulfilment of the conditions for the grant of citizenship is not sufficient in itself; the relevant facts must be proved. Thus, in addition to the basic documents to be submitted with the application for citizenship, three main facts must be proved:
- Czechoslovak citizenship of the ancestor from whom citizenship is sought. Ancestral citizenship can be proved by any documents from which citizenship is derived, in particular passports, home certificates, census sheets, certificates, or sometimes it was customary to record citizenship on birth or marriage certificates. It is up to the applicant what documents he/she uses to prove the nationality of his/her ancestor. Please note that the birth certificate itself does not prove a person’s Czechoslovak citizenship unless it explicitly states so. The documents that can be used to prove citizenship must be Czechoslovak or Slovak (they must not be issued abroad). The originals or certified photocopies of the documents must be submitted to the Office.
Municipalities, parish offices or archives can be contacted to obtain the above documents. The easiest way to prove ancestral citizenship is through census sheets, which are kept in archives. The first nationwide census in our territory was in 1921. Later censuses were carried out in 1930, 1939, 1940, 1950, 1961, 1970, 1980 and 1991. - Birth of an ancestor in the territory of the present-day Slovak Republic. Along with the formation of the Slovak and Czechoslovak states, the state borders were also changing. For the purposes of obtaining citizenship, this fact is not relevant, because it is necessary that the ancestor was born in the territory that is part of the present-day Slovak Republic. Therefore, if an ancestor was born in a territory which was part of Slovakia at the time of his/her birth but is no longer part of Slovakia today, such a place of birth is not sufficient.
Birth in the required territory is proved by the ancestor’s birth certificate. Birth certificates may be requested from the registry offices or, in the case of older birth certificates, from archives. - Ties between the applicant and the ancestor. It is necessary to prove that the ancestor from whom citizenship is sought is indeed the applicant’s ancestor. These links are proven by birth certificates in the direct line from the applicant to the ancestor from whom Slovak citizenship is sought. If, for example, a person has changed his or her name, this change must also be documented to show that this is indeed the person concerned.
Old Czechoslovak passport of an ancestor
If you have a Czechoslovak passport belonging to an ancestor, according to information provided by the Ministry of the Interior, it is sufficient to submit a copy of this document. We would also like to point out that, according to the Ministry’s instructions, this Czechoslovak passport can also be applied to other persons listed in this document (e.g., descendants) – that is, it is not limited to the holder.
“For applications under the provisions of Act No. 40/1993 on Slovak citizenship, as amended, it is a condition that the applicant’s great-grandparents were born in the territory of the present Slovak Republic and at any time during their lives held Czechoslovak citizenship. This must also be documented – place of birth in Slovakia and relationship by birth certificates, Czechoslovak citizenship of ancestors e.g. passports of the Czechoslovak Republic, certificate of Czechoslovak citizenship, census sheets from the Slovak National Archives.” (source: District office Bratislava)
What if you do not meet the basic requirements?
If you do not meet any of the criteria mentioned above, the following options may apply:
- Obtaining Slovak Living Abroad Status: Once the Slovak Living Abroad certificate is issued, the applicant must complete a three-year residency in Slovakia before applying for citizenship (unless a significant contribution to the community is demonstrated).
- Granting of citizenship for special reasons (by exemption): This applies if it is in the interest of the Slovak Republic – either due to the applicant’s significant merits or for the purpose of family reunification. This option can be utilized by family members without direct Slovak descent (such as spouses) or descendants whose Slovak ancestor is further than the third generation. The Minister of Interior decides on the granting of citizenship based on an individual assessment of the applicant’s significant contribution to the Slovak community abroad, and after obtaining recommendations from compatriot organizations in the applicant’s country of origin or from the Office for Slovaks Living Abroad.
Application for Slovak citizenship
To apply for Slovak citizenship by descent, the applicant must submit the following documents:
- Application for Citizenship: An official government form.
- Applicant Questionnaire: An official government form.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): A handwritten, detailed, and structured CV. It must include: first name, surname, maiden name, birth number (if applicable), date and place of birth, residential address, telephone number, email, details regarding education, professional experience, other income-generating activities, language skills, special skills, and interests. The CV must be dated and signed.
- Valid Travel Document: (e.g., a valid passport).
- Applicant’s Birth Certificate: Original, duplicate, or certified copy. Foreign official documents must include an official translation and an Apostille or Superlegalization.
- Proof of Marital Status: Marriage certificate, final divorce decree, or the spouse’s death certificate (if the applicant is married, divorced, or widowed).
- Criminal Record Check: A document no older than six months from every country where the applicant is or was a citizen, and from every country where they held residency in the last 15 years prior to the application. If a criminal record extract is unavailable, another official document confirming “clean hands” (integrity) issued by the relevant authorities is required. Note: A Slovak criminal record extract is not required. Documents must not be older than 6 months and must be authenticated with an Apostille by the relevant issuing authority and translated into the Slovak language by a sworn translator; children 14 years and older must also provide a Criminal Record Check
- Proof of Employment/Income: An employer’s certificate of employment and a copy of the employment contract, or a certificate of study, or proof of pension benefits.
- Health Insurance Certificate: Confirmation from a health insurance company regarding the payment of public health insurance premiums and the duration of the insurance relationship.
- Ancestry Documentation: Documents proving the Czechoslovak citizenship and place of birth of your ancestor (parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent). This primarily includes: birth certificates, marriage certificates, census records, naturalization certificates, death certificates, military booklet, a Czechoslovak passport, etc.
- Proof of Lineage: You must provide all birth certificates leading back to the ancestor through whom you are claiming citizenship. If an ancestor’s surname changed (e.g., through marriage), marriage certificates or other supporting documents must be provided to clearly prove the direct lineage between you and that ancestor.
- If children are included in the application, the other parent’s signed consent for the child to obtain citizenship (‘Súhlas rodiča s udelením štátneho občianstva’) is required.
- Certificate proving the status of a Slovak Living Abroad (if applicable);
- other documents (e.g. Confirmation of the tax office, income tax payments, public health insurance payments, social insurance payments, and retirement pension contributions, issued by your employer etc.) can be replaced by an affidavit.
Official translations and Apostilles
All documents issued in a language other than Slovak must be officially translated into Slovak by a sworn translator registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Slovak Republic.
Foreign official documents must include an official translation and an Apostille or Superlegalization.
Dual Citizenship
Whether or not acquiring Slovak citizenship will result in the loss of your current citizenship must always be consulted with a legal advisor in that specific country. From the perspective of Slovak law, it is possible to acquire Slovak citizenship if you already hold citizenship of another country. The reverse situation (acquiring another citizenship after obtaining Slovak citizenship) could be problematic: see our article Retaining Slovak Citizenship After Acquiring Another.
Slovak Citizenship by Descent for Children
Children can also apply for Slovak citizenship based on ancestors up to the third generation. Minor children under the age of 14, who are included in their parent’s application for Slovak citizenship, acquire citizenship simultaneously with the parent. If an applicant includes a minor child in their application and the other parent has not filed a similar application, the official consent of the other parent is required. This consent must be signed and the signature must be officially notarized. Parents and their minor children aged 14 and older must submit separate applications for Slovak citizenship.
Residency requirements for children who do not meet the criteria for citizenship by descent:
- Children under 2 years of age (if a parent is already a Slovak citizen): No residency period is required.
- Minor children (if a parent is already a Slovak citizen): A minimum of 2 years of continuous residency in Slovakia is required.
- All other cases: A minimum of 3 years of residency is required.
In cases of family reunification, it may also be possible to apply for a child’s citizenship based on special reasons (by exemption).
Interesting fact
Minors are not granted citizenship by descent from their ancestors if neither of their parents is a Slovak citizen.
Residency requirement
Meeting the requirements for obtaining Slovak citizenship by descent also entitles the applicant to permanent residency in Slovakia. Maintaining residency in Slovakia is a prerequisite for the granting of citizenship, and the documents required to obtain it are essentially the same as those for the citizenship application itself.
Our law firm’s experience
Based on our law firm’s experience, some embassies allow both applications to be submitted simultaneously (e.g., the diplomatic missions in New York, Washington, Ottawa, and Stockholm). Conversely, at other locations – such as in Ukraine or at the embassy in London– our experience shows that the applicant must first apply for residency and may only apply for citizenship once residency has been granted. Similarly, if the application is submitted within Slovakia, the granting of residency is required first before the citizenship application will be accepted.
In the case of a foreign national of Slovak origin, it is easiest to apply for permanent residence for 5 years for reasons of special consideration. Therefore, there is no need to apply for a certificate of a Slovak living abroad, which will simplify the whole process of obtaining citizenship.
Required Documents for a Permanent Residence Permit (5-Year)
- Application Form (official form)
- Valid passport (min. for the next 6 months)
- Applicant’s Birth Certificate: Original, duplicate, or certified copy. Foreign official documents must include an official translation and an Apostille or Superlegalization.
- Ancestry Documentation: Documents proving the Czechoslovak citizenship and place of birth of your ancestor (parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent). This primarily includes: birth certificates, marriage certificates, census records, naturalization certificates, death certificates, military booklet, a Czechoslovak passport, etc.
- Proof of Lineage: You must provide all birth certificates leading back to the ancestor through whom you are claiming citizenship. If an ancestor’s surname changed (e.g., through marriage), marriage certificates or other supporting documents must be provided to clearly prove the direct lineage between you and that ancestor.
- Evidence of Accommodation: If you do not have a specific Slovak address yet, simply indicate the intended city or municipality in the application.
- Proof of Marital Status: Marriage certificate, final divorce decree, or the spouse’s death certificate (if the applicant is married, divorced, or widowed).
- Parental Consent for Minors: If children are included in the filing, the other parent must provide a signed “Súhlas rodiča s udelením pobytu” (Parental Consent for the Granting of Residence).
However, it is also possible to obtain a temporary residence, for example for the purpose of study, employment, special activity, etc., or such a residence can be granted to a person who has been granted the status of a Slovak living abroad. It is sufficient that the applicant is granted the residence and it is not necessary that he/she actually resides in the territory of the Slovak Republic.
Both applications – for permanent residency and for Slovak citizenship by descent- must be complete; otherwise, officials may refuse to accept them.
Tip
One of the duty is to enter into Slovakia in 180 days after the residence permit is granted.
Language requirement
For Slovaks living abroad, the requirement to demonstrate proficiency in the Slovak language in words and writing and general knowledge of the Slovak Republic is removed.
Contact us
If you are interested in obtaining ancestral citizenship and permanent residency, please contact us at recepcia@akmv.sk
Where is the application for citizenship by descent submitted?
The application for residency as well as for Slovak citizenship must be submitted by the applicant in person, either at a diplomatic mission (embassy or consulate) abroad according to their place of registered residence or country of origin, or in Slovakia at the relevant District Office. If the application is submitted in Slovakia, we provide our clients with an in-person accompaniment during the filing process.
If applications are submitted at diplomatic missions abroad, they are forwarded to Slovakia, where the relevant Slovak authorities make the final decision.
How long does it take to obtain citizenship by descent?
The statutory deadline for processing a citizenship application is 24 months from the submission of a complete application. However, based on our extensive practice at AKMV, we have identified strategies to significantly expedite this timeline. Our experience shows that if an applicant first applies for a residency permit, a decision on residency is typically reached within a maximum of 3 months (in several of our cases, we have even seen approvals within just 1 month).
Following the approval of residency, the subsequent process for granting Slovak citizenship by descent has, in our experience, been completed within approximately 6 months.
Fees and our remuneration
The administrative fee for granting Slovak citizenship to a person with at least one parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent who was a Czechoslovak citizen is EUR 30.
Our law firm charges a fee of €4,800 for legal services related to obtaining Slovak citizenship by descent. This comprehensive fee covers:
- Full legal representation in obtaining a residency permit in Slovakia.
- Comprehensive legal services regarding the Slovak citizenship by descent application process.
In addition, we provide extensive support in gathering the necessary documentation, including:
- Locating and requesting ancestral documents (such as birth certificates, census records, etc.).
- Arranging official translations and obtaining apostilles for your documents.
Residency and Citizenship for Spouses
If your spouse acquires Slovak citizenship by descent, you (as their spouse) become eligible for a 5-year permanent residence permit. This, of course, applies vice versa as well. After 5 years of shared residency in Slovakia, you may apply for Slovak citizenship. Please note that at this stage, a Slovak language proficiency exam is required.
If you are not married, you may apply for a temporary residence permit based on other purposes, such as employment, business, or studies. In these cases, you would generally be eligible for Slovak citizenship after:
- 8 years of continuous permanent residence, or
- 10 years of total residence (if you first held a temporary residence permit).
In specific cases, it may be possible to apply for family reunification and, on those grounds, request Slovak citizenship earlier.
Steps Following the Granting of Slovak Citizenship by Descent
Once the Embassy informs you that your Slovak citizenship by descent has been granted, you will need to schedule an appointment to take the Citizenship Oath.
Based on our experience, on the same day you take the oath, you can also apply for the Certificate of Slovak Citizenship (Osvedčenie o štátnom občianstve). This document is essential for the next step: applying for your Slovak Birth Certificate.
Please note that you can only apply for a Slovak Passport once you have received your official Slovak Birth Certificate. For more information read our article: How do I obtain a passport after acquiring Slovak citizenship through my ancestors?
Our law firm is ready to assist you not only with the citizenship application itself but also with obtaining the Certificate of Citizenship and your Slovak Birth Certificate to ensure a smooth transition to becoming a dual citizen. Do not hesitate to contact us for professional guidance at recepcia@akmv.sk.
We collaborate with various advisors across the Slovak Republic and can provide recommendations for tax advisors, accountants, and notaries. Additionally, we offer legal services for real estate acquisitions and other legal matters, and we will remain your legal counsel even after you have successfully obtained your citizenship.
You may have already acquired citizenship by birth
If a descendant is interested in acquiring Slovak citizenship from an ancestor, we recommend first of all to check whether he/she has already acquired citizenship at birth. In the past (and also today), the legislation states that a descendant acquired Slovak/Czechoslovak citizenship automatically from his/her parent(s) if the parent was a Slovak or Czechoslovak citizen at the time of birth. Quite often it happens that the descendants do not even know that they are citizens of the Slovak Republic. It is therefore necessary to find out whether all persons in the direct line from an ancestor who emigrated may have acquired citizenship by birth.
The legislation has changed several times and there is a great amount of legislation to be taken into account in relation to the above. The easiest way to carry out such verification is to apply for a citizenship certificate from the competent authority. If the authorities find that the descendant has acquired citizenship by birth, they will issue him/her with a certificate of Slovak citizenship. In such a case, it is irrelevant for him/her to apply for citizenship, as he/she is himself/herself a Slovak citizen. Even if the applicant had first applied for citizenship, in cases where the Office suspects that the applicant may have acquired citizenship by birth alone, the Office will, on its own initiative, assess whether the applicant is not a citizen of the Slovak Republic.
Obligations after the residence permit is granted
According to Section 7(1)(i) of the Citizenship Act, the condition for granting citizenship is: „Citizenship of the Slovak Republic may be granted to an applicant who is not a citizen of the Slovak Republic and fulfils the obligations arising from the provisions of the legislation regulating the residence of foreigners on the territory of the Slovak Republic, public health insurance, social insurance, old-age pension savings, taxes, levies, fees, employment of foreigners and other obligations arising for foreigners from the legal order of the Slovak Republic.“
A foreigner who has been granted permanent residence for 5 years has obligations under Section § 111 (1) and the residence may be revoked pursuant to Section § 45a ods. 4. The most important duties are:
- notify the police department in writing that he/she will be continuously residing outside the territory of the Slovak Republic for more than 180 days, if he/she has been granted permanent residence,
- prove the identity and rightfulness of the residence upon the request of a police officer by presenting a valid travel and residence document or an identification card issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to persons enjoying diplomatic privileges and immunities under international law,
- take out health insurance within three working days following the date the residence document and prove at the residence check that he/she is insured in the territory of the Slovak Republic,
- undergo biometric data at the request of the police department or the embassy for the purposes of proceedings under this Act or a special regulation,
- notify the police department that he/she will be staying within the territory of the Slovak Republic outside the place of granted residence for more than 30 days continuously,
According to § 111 (2) b): „The third-country national is obliged to report the beginning of his/her stay to the police department within three working days of entry, if he/she has been granted a residence permit.“
According to § 45a (4) b): „The police department shall revoke permanent residence pursuant to paragraph 1(b), (d) or (e) upon application by the State authority which applied for permanent residence; such a decision shall not be subject to appeal. A police department shall revoke permanent residence pursuant to the third-country national stays abroad continuously for more than 180 days without notifying the police department in writing.“
According to § 45 (4): „The third-country national shall hand over to the police department a medical report certifying that he or she does not suffer from a disease endangering public health within 30 days of receipt of the residence permit; this does not apply if the third-country national is a third-country national who has been granted residence in another Member State or if the type of residence has been changed. The medical certificate certifying that he/she is not suffering from a disease endangering public health must not be older than 30 days. The time limit for the submission of a medical report certifying that he or she is not suffering from a disease endangering public health may be extended by 60 days at the request of the third-country national by the police department.“
Residence permit card
At the same time, according to the information provided by the Border and Foreign Police Office, the foreigner does not need to obtain a residence permit card.
Insurance in Slovakia
In Slovakia we have public insurance and commercial insurance. We recommend contacting the public insurance companies (VŠZP, UNION, Dôvera) or an accountant or tax advisor about the possibility of taking out public health insurance as soon as possible. They will assess whether you are entitled to public insurance. If it is not possible to take out public insurance, you have the option of taking out commercial insurance.
Advice for third country national who has granted the residence within the territory of the Slovak republic
Advice for third country national who has granted the residence within the territory of the Slovak republic
1. The residence of third country nationals within the territory of the Slovak republic is regulated by the Act No 404/2011on Residence of Aliens and Amendment and Supplementation of Certain Acts (hereinafter referred to as „Act on Residence of Aliens“)
2. Temporary residence entitles third country national to stay, to exit and re-enter the territory of the Slovak republic during the period of validity of the residence permit.
3. Permanent residence entitles third country national to stay to exit and re-enter the territory of the Slovak republic during the period of validity of the residence permit.
4. Third country national who has been granted the temporary residence for the purpose of family reunification pursuant to Art. 27 of Act on Residence of Aliens, may, within the period of 12 months following the date the residence has been granted, work in territory of Slovak Republic only with the valid work permit. Once the period has expired third country national is allowed to work without the work permit.
5. Application for the renewal of temporary residence pursuant to § 23 par. 4 of Act on Residence of Aliens shall be filed by a third country national in person in an official form at a police department at the latest 30 days before expiration of temporary residence´s validity.
6. Third country national is obliged to:
a) notify the police department in writing that he/she will stay out of the territory of the Slovak Republic continuously for more than 180 days if he/she has granted a permanent residence permit,
b) provide all required data in a full and truthful manner within the scope set out by this Act,
c) prove identity and rightfulness of the residence upon the request of the police officer by presenting a valid travel document and residence permit or identity card issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to persons enjoying diplomatic privileges and immunity pursuant to international law,
d) take out health insurance within three working days following the date the residence permit is taken over and prove health insurance at the territory of the Slovak Republic at the residence check,
e) prove financial coverage of the permitted residence at the residence check amounting to not less than subsistence minimum per every month of the remaining residence, but maximum for the period of one year ahead; in case of minor third country national the coverage shall be a half of the subsistence minimum per every month of the remaining residence, but maximum for the period of one year ahead,
f) prove financial means at the residence check which are to cover costs related to the residence of the third country national within the territory of the Slovak Republic under Article 6 per every day of the remaining residence, if Schengen visa was approved for the third country national,
g) report to the police department any change in his/her first name, surname, personal status, nationality and data in the travel document within five working days following the date the change occurred; and exchange of the travel document,
h) protect documents issued pursuant to this Act against loss, theft, damage or misuse,
i) report to the police department the loss, theft or damage of the travel document or documents issued pursuant to this Act within five working days following the date he/she noticed it,
j) appear upon the request of the police department in connection with proceedings pursuant to this Act,
k) present a travel document upon the request of the accommodation provider,
l) sign filled in official form on reporting the residence which contains first name and surname, date and place of birth, nationality, permanent residence, purpose of the residence, number of the travel document, visa number and it´s validity, place of issue or number of residence card issued by Slovak republic or other member state and it´s validity, address of the residence in the Slovak Republic, name of the accommodation provider and first names and surnames of co-travelling children,
m) provide data necessary for statistical information concerning the residence,
n) notify the police department within three working days of the fact that the purpose for which the residence permit was granted ceased to exist,
o) undergo biometric data enrolment if requested by the police department or representative office for purposes of proceedings pursuant to this Act or special regulation
p) depart not later than on the last day of the authorized residence; if the application for the temporary residence permit of the third country national was rejected due to a change in the purpose or type of the residence, the application for the renewal of the temporary residence was rejected, the temporary residence was withdrawn, the application for permanent residence for unlimited period of time was rejected, a permanent residence was withdrawn, the application for tolerated residence was rejected, the application for extension of the tolerated residence was rejected or the tolerated residence withdrawn, the third country national shall be obliged to depart within the period of 30 days following the date the decision becomes valid and effective, unless he/she is authorized to residence in the territory of the Slovak Republic for other purpose,
q) apply within five working days for the new residence permit, if data included are not accurate or if circumstances under h) occur,
r) submit the invalid residence permit or invalid document issued pursuant to this Act, or the found document of other alien to the police department,
s) notify the police department that he/she intends to stay at the territory of the Slovak republic away from the address of the residence granted continuously for more than 30 days,
t) submit a document confirming health insurance to the police department within 30 days following the date the residence permit is taken over, as far as the third country national as per Art. 22, 25, 26, 27, 29 and 30 is concerned,
u) submit medical opinion confirming that she/he does not suffer from any disease which threatens public health to the police department within 30 days following the date the residence permit is taken over, as far as the third country national who has granted the temporary residence is concerned; this shall not apply if it concerns the third country national as per Art. 28 or 30,
v) submit medical opinion confirming that she/he does not suffer from any disease which threatens public health to the police department within 30 days following the date the residence permit is taken over, as far as the third country national who has granted EU Blue Card is concerned,
w) submit employment contract containing requirements pursuant to Art 38/5/a to the police department within 30 days following the date the residence permit is taken over, as far as the third country national who has submitted the written promise set out in Art 38/6,
x) submit extract from the Companies Register of a natural person – entrepreneur, company or cooperative to the police department within 60 days following the date the residence permit is taken over, as far as the third country national who has granted the temporary residence pursuant to Art 22, this shall not apply if a special regulation does not require any registration into the Companies Register,
y) submit medical opinion confirming that she/he does not suffer from any disease which threatens public health to the police department within 30 days following the date the residence permit is taken over, as far as the third country national who has granted the permanent residence for the period of five years is concerned,
z) submit medical opinion confirming that she/he does not suffer from any disease which threatens public health to the police department within 30 days following the date the residence permit is taken over, as far as the third country national pursuant to Art 46/1/b is concerned,
aa) submit former residence permit to the police department; otherwise the residence permit shall be declared to be invalid and if it is used by the third country national in the Schengen territory the residence permit shall be retained.
bb) notify the police department within 3 working days of beginning of the residence
cc) notify the police department of change of address of residence within 5 working days following the date the change occurred,
dd) re-entering the territory of the Slovak republic meet the conditions pursuant to Art 5 of Schengen Code (especially to have the valid visa if he/she is under the visa requirement),
ee) notify the police department within 5 working days that data in document according to § 73(18, first sentence) has been changed,
ff) leave the territory of the Slovak Republic immediately if he/she does not meet the conditions under § 36a par. 1, § 36b par. 1, § 36c, par. 1 or § 36d par. 1,
gg) stay in the territory of the Slovak Republic more than half the time of the temporary residence per calendar year; this does not apply if a third-country national applies mobility in another Member State,
7. Third country national – holder of EU Blue Card is obliged to:
a) notify the police department of commencement and termination of unemployment period within five working days,
b) notify the police department of change of employer; within five working days prior to commencement of employment; when a EU Blue Card holder reports the change of employer, he/she shall be obliged to present documents pursuant to Art 38/5/a-b.
More information can be found on the website of the Ministry of foreign affairs.
