Slovak Citizenship by Descent – Expert Legal Assistance

To prove Czechoslovak ancestry, you need to submit:

• Birth certificates of ancestors showing their place of birth in present-day Slovakia
• Birth certificates of direct ancestors proving the family lineage
• Evidence of Czechoslovak citizenship of ancestors (census records, passports, citizenship certificates, etc.)
• Other historical or official documents relevant to the case

If you are missing documents, our office can assist in retrieving them from archives, registries, and other Slovak authorities. We will ensure all necessary evidence is provided, or we can recommend an experienced genealogist.

Our service: Request for Birth, Baptismal, Marriage, and Death Certificates (not only) for Ancestors

Slovak law allows dual citizenship under specific conditions. We will assess your case individually to provide an accurate answer.

The duration depends on the complexity of the case, document availability, and processing times at the authorities. Generally, obtaining Slovak citizenship takes 2 years (according the law), according to our experiesnces, it takes about 6 months. 

Not necessarily. Our office can represent you in communication with authorities, minimizing the need for you to travel to Slovakia.

Yes, documents and family ties can be proven based on deceased ancestors if their connection to Slovakia meets legal requirements.

The application must be submitted in person at:

• The relevant district office in Slovakia if you are residing in Slovakia
• A Slovak embassy or consulate abroad if you live outside Slovakia
  Our office will help you determine the correct authority and guide you through the process.

Yes, a residence permit is a mandatory requirement. The easiest option is a 5-year permanent residence permit for exceptional reasons, which you may qualify for based on your Czechoslovak ancestry. However, Slovak residency is not required for a specific period before applying for citizenship. After obtaining residence status, you will have certain legal obligations, which we will explain in detail.

If applying for a 5-year permanent residence permit for exceptional reasons, you can submit the application together with your citizenship application in a single visit to a Slovak diplomatic mission abroad. You do not need to wait for residence approval before applying for citizenship.

No, knowledge of the Slovak language is not required for citizenship based on ancestry.