Registration of residence of an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen (Registrácia pobytu občana Únie)
Registration of residence of an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen is a residence route in Slovakia (Libre circulación UE / AELC). Register with Foreign Police within 30 days after 3 months: employment/business or sufficient resources + health insurance. Non-EU family get residence card. Permanent right after 5 yrs; naturalisation needs 8 yrs PR. Fees minimal (~€5–10/person).
EU residence rights and relocation planning →Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 13 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide once resident: PIT 19%/25% (higher bands), low dividend tax; tax residency at 183 days or permanent home.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categoría | Libre circulación UE / AELC |
|---|---|
| Inversión | — |
| Tasas (familia) | CHF 20 |
| Ingresos / año | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Estancia mín. | 0 |
| RP | 5 |
| Ciudadanía | 13 |
| Trabajo | yes |
| Requisitos | EU/EEA/CH only |
| Impuestos | Worldwide once resident: PIT 19%/25% (higher bands), low dividend tax; tax residency at 183 days or permanent home. |
| A fecha de | 2026-10 |
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