Certificate of Slovak Living Abroad → temporary residence & fast-track citizenship (Osvedčenie Slováka žijúceho v zahraničí)
Certificate of Slovak Living Abroad → temporary residence & fast-track citizenship is a residence route in Slovakia (Ascendenza). Certificate from Office for Slovaks Living Abroad (ÚSŽZ); grants temporary residence up to 5 yrs with free labour-market access; naturalisation possible after 3 yrs residence (instead of 8 yrs PR). Gov fees minimal (~€50 total, approx).
Requirements at a glance
Permanent residence: after 4 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 3 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide once resident: PIT 19%/25%.
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.
| Categoria | Ascendenza |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Tasse (famiglia) | CHF 50 |
| Reddito / anno | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Soggiorno min. | — |
| Residenza perm. | 4 |
| Cittadinanza | 3 |
| Lavoro | yes |
| Ammessi | Slovak ethnic origin (ancestor to 3rd generation) with Slovak language/cultural awareness |
| Imposte | Worldwide once resident: PIT 19%/25%. |
| Stato al | 2026-10 |
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