Slovak national living abroad – temporary residence in Slovakia

If the applicant who has obtained a certificate confirming status of a Slovak national living abroad is submitting the application within 60 days from issuing this certificate, there is no need to enclose the clear criminal record.

If a third-country national has obtained the  above mentioned certificate confirming his status and has submitted an application for temporary residence, he is allowed to live in Slovakia until a decision is issued.

The Alien Police Department will issue for a Slovak national living abroad a temporary residence permit for five years (instead of three year period).

The law allows for third-country nationals with temporary residence permit to carry out business.

As amended by the Act on staying of foreigners, a Slovak national living abroad is not obliged to substantiate his financial status.

As amended by the Act on staying of foreigners, a Slovak national living abroad is not obliged to substantiate accommodation.

The Alien Police Department will issue a decision on a temporary residence permit within 90 days, but in the case of a Slovak national living abroard the decision must be issued within 30 days from submitting a complete application.

As amended by the Act on staying of foreigners, a Slovak national living abroad is not obliged to submit a medical test within 30 days from the permit.

The Alien Police Department can renew a temporary residence for Slovak nationals residing abroad by up to five years.