Nationals of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

At present EU/EEA/Swiss nationals have the right to remain as permanent residents in the Slovak Republic. As of 1 May 2004, a temporary residence permit is not required for this category of nationals. During their permanent residency they can work, carry on a business or study.

Within 10 working days of entering the Slovak Republic, EU/EEA/Swiss nationals are required to register the date of entry, the place and the expected length of their residence with a police office, unless they are registered by an accommodation establishment where they are staying.

EU/EEA/Swiss nationals have the right to remain in the Slovak Republic for up to three months as tourists, as students taking short-term courses or as persons in short-term employment. If they wish to remain for longer, they must register as residents.

EU/EEA/Swiss nationals intending to remain in the Slovak Republic more than 90 days are required to register for permanent residency with the Foreign Police Office at their local police station. To register it is necessary to provide:

• passport,
• two photographs,
• duty stamp to the value of 4.50 €.

The police unit issues EU/EEA/Swiss nationals with a permanent residency certificate in the form of an ID card with a photograph, which is then valid for five years. After this period this certificate can be extended for a further ten years.

EU/EEA/Swiss nationals intending to leave the Slovak Republic permanently are required to inform the police in writing that they are terminating their permanent residency.

Last modified: 2012-01-09