Where to go to process the documents?
When processing the documents, we accompany you to the Foreign Police Department to submit the application in person.
You can also submit the application in person at the Foreign Police Department at your place of residence if:
- you are in Slovakia on the basis of a valid temporary residence permit;
- you are in Slovakia on the basis of a valid national visa;
- you do not need a visa to stay in Slovakia;
- you are the holder of a Certificate of a Slovak living abroad;
- you have been granted tolerated residence (acc. to Paragraph 58 section 1, points a-c or section 2)
If you are not in Slovakia, the application is submitted to the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in your country. At the embassy, you have a personal interview for the purpose of a preliminary assessment of the application.
How to duly translate documents into the Slovak language?
It all depends on the type of documents and the agreement concluded by your country. Certification of translation is not required for countries that are state parties to the Hague Convention. This means that in order to use abroad documents issued in such a country, you only need to apostille them.
Apostilled documents must not only be translated into Slovak but the translation must be made by a sworn translator and bound to a notarized copy of the document. Such translators are located in Slovakia.
Our specialists will provide full translation services in Slovakia.
How to rent real estate in Slovakia?
Renting real estate in Europe is a painstaking and difficult process. To rent accommodation on your own, you need to know the Slovak language, know the requirements for foreign tenants, and carefully study the contract. For example, it is necessary to consider the possibility of household registration for registration at the Foreign Police Department.
Our specialists and partners will help you choose the real estate in accordance with your request and draw up all the necessary documents. We are located in Slovakia, so we will recommend the most beneficial and convenient option for you.
How to buy real estate in Slovakia?
At your request, our specialists will select real estate objects.
You can see them and agree on the purchase during an individual tour or online, depending on arrangements with your real estate agent.
How to find out real estate prices in Slovakia?
You can have a look at different web portals where real estate is sold. A real estate agent can also give information about a price range.
What is important to know about taxation in Slovakia?
Income tax rates are as follows:
- 19% - individuals
- 15% - legal entities with a turnover of up to 100 thousand
- 21% - legal entities with a turnover of more than 100 thousand
If the amount of tax exceeds 5 thousand, there is an obligation to pay quarterly advance payments.
Dividends are taxed at a 7% rate.
If a foreign citizen has purchased real estate, can this be a basis for obtaining a residence permit, permanent residence, or Slovak citizenship?
Purchase of real estate in Slovakia is not a basis for obtaining a residence permit or permanent residence in Slovakia.
The Foreign Police Department of Slovakia grants permits for temporary residence not on the basis of something, but for a specific purpose.
A residence permit in Slovakia can be obtained for the following purposes:
- business;
- employment;
- study;
- family reunion;
- EU blue card;
- civilian units of the armed forces;
- special activities;
- research and development;
- status of a Slovak Living Abroad.