Slovak citizenship for a child born abroad

If a child is born abroad, they automatically acquire state citizenship from their parents. It is sufficient if only one of the parents is a citizen of the Slovak Republic. In order for the Slovak Republic to legally recognize the child as its citizen, it is necessary for the parents to obtain a birth certificate for them in Slovakia. A personal identification number (rodné číslo) for a child born outside the territory of the Slovak Republic is assigned by the Special Registry Office of the Ministry of Interior of the SR, located in Bratislava.

In the sense of Section 23, Paragraph 2 of Act No. 154/1994 Coll. on Registry Offices as amended, the application for entry into the registry is not submitted directly to the Special Registry Office, but through:

• a diplomatic mission of the Slovak Republic in the relevant state

• the registry office where the citizen has permanent residence

• the registry office where the citizen had their last permanent residence

• any registry office, if the citizen never had permanent residence in the territory of the Slovak Republic

When applying, it is necessary to submit:

• the birth certificate of the child born abroad, which must be translated into Slovak by a sworn translator. Some diplomatic missions also require an apostille – verification of the signature and stamp of a public document for the purpose of its use abroad

• a marriage certificate (if the parents are married)

• the parents’ ID card or passport

• the parents’ birth certificates

According to the law, the Special Registry Office has a three-month deadline to issue the birth certificate. If this deadline were to be extended, the registry office is obliged to inform you. However, diplomatic missions have no deadline by law, which may delay your application process.

At the same time, we draw attention to the possibility of an electronic service for submitting an application for the issuance of a birth certificate through the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic.

According to the Slovak Act on State Citizenship, “State citizenship of the Slovak Republic is acquired by birth by a child of whom at least one of the parents is a state citizen of the Slovak Republic…” We also recommend inquiring in the given country [Austria] whether it is possible to acquire their state citizenship without the child having to renounce their Slovak one.

The law allows a child to have Slovak citizenship even if they were not born in the territory of the Slovak Republic. In the sense of Section 5, Paragraph 1, Letter a) of Act No. 40/1993 Coll. on State Citizenship: “State citizenship of the Slovak Republic is acquired by birth by a child of whom at least one of the parents is a state citizen of the Slovak Republic.”

We can claim that they automatically “inherit” Slovak citizenship from their parent. However, given that the child was born abroad, it is necessary to obtain a Slovak birth certificate for the legal acquisition of Slovak citizenship.

The parent applies for the birth certificate at the Special Registry Office of the Ministry of Interior of the SR, which is located in Bratislava. Please note the fact that the application is not submitted directly to the Special Registry Office, but through:

• a diplomatic mission of the Slovak Republic in the relevant state

• the registry office where the citizen has permanent residence

• the registry office where the citizen had their last permanent residence

• any registry office, if the citizen never had permanent residence in the territory of the Slovak Republic

When applying, it is necessary to submit:

• the birth certificate of the child born abroad, which must be translated into Slovak by a sworn translator. Some diplomatic missions also require an apostille – verification of the signature and stamp of a public document for the purpose of its use abroad

• a marriage certificate (if the parents are married)

• the parents’ ID card or passport

• the parents’ birth certificates

According to the law, the Special Registry Office has a three-month deadline to issue the birth certificate. If this deadline were to be extended, the registry office is obliged to inform you. However, diplomatic missions have no deadline by law, which may delay your application process.

Hello, under Slovak law, your daughter likely acquired Slovak citizenship by birth if you were a Slovak citizen at the time of her birth. To confirm this fact, it is necessary to apply for a Certificate of State Citizenship of the Slovak Republic, which will confirm that she has been a Slovak citizen since birth.

Procedure for obtaining a Slovak passport:

1. Application for a Certificate of State Citizenship: The application is submitted at Slovak embassies or directly at the relevant district offices in the Slovak Republic. Documents such as your daughter’s birth certificate, proof of your Slovak citizenship (at the time of her birth), a marriage certificate, and other relevant documents will be required. The authorities may request additional documents depending on the specific case.

2. Entry into the Special Registry Office: After confirming your daughter’s Slovak citizenship, it is necessary to arrange for the registration of her birth in the Special Registry Office in the Slovak Republic. Based on this registration, a Slovak birth certificate will be issued to her.

3. Application for a Slovak travel passport: With the Certificate of State Citizenship and a Slovak birth certificate, it is possible to apply for a Slovak travel passport. This application is submitted at Slovak embassies or directly in Slovakia.

We would be happy to help you with the entire process, including the preparation and review of documents, communication with the relevant authorities, and guidance during the submission of applications. If you are interested in our services or have further questions, do not hesitate to contact us.

Hello, the law allows a child to have Slovak citizenship even if they were not born in the territory of the Slovak Republic. In the sense of Section 5, Paragraph 1, Letter a) of Act No. 40/1993 Coll. on State Citizenship: “State citizenship of the Slovak Republic is acquired by birth by a child of whom at least one of the parents is a state citizen of the Slovak Republic.”

In order for the Slovak Republic to legally recognize the child as its citizen, it is necessary for the parents to obtain a birth certificate for them in Slovakia. A personal identification number (rodné číslo) for a child born outside the territory of the Slovak Republic is assigned by the Special Registry Office of the Ministry of Interior of the SR, located in Bratislava.

In the sense of Section 23, Paragraph 2 of Act No. 154/1994 Coll. on Registry Offices as amended, the application for entry into the registry is not submitted directly to the Special Registry Office, but through:

• a diplomatic mission of the Slovak Republic in the relevant state

• the registry office where the citizen has permanent residence

• the registry office where the citizen had their last permanent residence

• any registry office, if the citizen never had permanent residence in the territory of the Slovak Republic

When applying, it is necessary to submit:

• the birth certificate of the child born abroad, which must be translated into Slovak by a sworn translator. Some diplomatic missions also require an apostille – verification of the signature and stamp of a public document for the purpose of its use abroad

• a marriage certificate (if the parents are married)

• the parents’ ID card or passport

• the parents’ birth certificates

According to the law, the Special Registry Office has a three-month deadline to issue the birth certificate. If this deadline were to be extended, the registry office is obliged to inform you. However, diplomatic missions have no deadline by law, which may delay your application process.

In case of any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at the e-mail address recepcia@akmv.sk or at our telephone number +421 915 046 749.

Hello, thank you for your question. If a child is born abroad, they acquire citizenship after their parents. It is sufficient if only one of the parents has Slovak citizenship. To recognize the child as a citizen of the Slovak Republic, it is necessary to obtain a Slovak birth certificate. In the sense of the Act on Registry Offices, the entry of birth is submitted at:

• a diplomatic mission of the Slovak Republic abroad,

• the registry office in whose territorial district the citizen has permanent residence,

• the registry office in whose territorial district the citizen had their last permanent residence,

• any registry office, if the citizen had no permanent residence in the territory of the Slovak Republic.

Required documents:

• the birth certificate of the child born abroad, which must be translated into Slovak by a sworn translator. Some diplomatic missions also require an apostille – verification of the signature and stamp of a public document for the purpose of its use abroad

• a marriage certificate (if the parents are married)

• the parents’ ID card or passport

• the parents’ birth certificates

Hello, thank you for your inquiry. If a child is born abroad, they can acquire Slovak state citizenship from their parents. In such a case, it is sufficient if at least one of the parents is a citizen of the Slovak Republic. However, for the child to be officially recognized as a citizen of the SR, it is necessary to obtain a Slovak birth certificate for them.

For this purpose, it is necessary to record the birth of the child in the Slovak registry. According to the Act on Registry Offices, this record can be submitted:

• at a diplomatic mission of the Slovak Republic abroad

• at the registry office according to the place of permanent residence of the parent – a citizen of the SR

• if they do not have permanent residence, then at the registry office according to their last permanent residence in the territory of the SR

• or – if the parent never had permanent residence in the SR – at any registry office in Slovakia.

In this way, the child is entered into the Special Registry Office and a Slovak birth certificate is issued to them, whereby they become an officially registered citizen of the Slovak Republic.

In case of any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at our e-mail address recepcia@akmv.sk or by phone at +421 915 046 749.