Slovakia offers citizenship by descent to individuals with Slovak or Czechoslovak ancestry, allowing them to reconnect with their heritage and gain the benefits of Slovak and EU citizenship.
MOBILITY ASSSET SNAPSHOT
Slovak citizenship by descent is available to individuals who can prove Slovak or Czechoslovak ancestry in a direct line. This path to citizenship allows descendants of Slovak or Czechoslovak citizens to claim their heritage, with specific provisions for different groups.
Overview
One-Liner: Reconnect with your Slovak roots through citizenship by descent.
Eligibility Requirements
Parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent was born in or became a citizen of Czechoslovakia
Anchor Ancestor restrictions
Must have been a Czechoslovak citizen born in the territory of the Slovak Republic
Months to citizenship
12 - 24 months
Length of Visa
Months to Visa
Physical Presence Requirement
Applicant must have permenant residency in Slovakia
Availability
Medium
Family Allowance
Spouse and children
Overview
Administrative Path: Submit application to Slovak embassy
Overview
Our experienced team will guide you through each stage of the application process, offering personalized assistance tailored to your needs.
We'll help you gather and organize the documents you need for applying.
Once your documents are ready, we'll let you know where and how to submit your application to the relevant authorities.
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DOCUMENTS
Valid passport (copy of all pages)+Two recent passport-sized photographs+Current government-issued ID.
Birth certificate of the applicant (apostilled and translated)
Proof of current address (utility bill, lease agreement, etc.)
Criminal record extract from your country of residence+Criminal record extract from Slovakia (if you have resided in Slovakia)
Not applicable
DOCUMENTS
Birth certificates from government archives; Marriage certificates for family dependencies; Police clearance records from current and past residences
Certified translations into official language(s); Apostille certification; Government-issued document legalization
Diploma and transcript verification; Professional certification authentication; Credential evaluation services
Initial application submission fee; Processing and handling charges; Administrative review fees
Fingerprint collection fee; Digital photograph requirements; Biometric data processing
Required medical examinations; Vaccination verification; Health certificate processing
Document verification fees; Background check processing; Application status updates
Consulate visit expenses; Interview travel costs; Temporary accommodation (if required)
Language proficiency testing; Skills assessment fees; Additional document requests
Immigration lawyer consultation; Document review services; Legal representation fees
Tax planning consultation; Asset transfer advisory; Investment planning services
Relocation services; Property search assistance; Settlement support services
Residency card processing; Passport issuance fees; Registration certificates
Oath ceremony fees; Registration charges; Local authority fees
Renewal fees; Status maintenance costs; Annual reporting fees
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