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 (Pochodzenie). 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.
| Kategoria | Pochodzenie |
|---|---|
| Inwestycja | — |
| Opłaty (rodzina) | CHF 50 |
| Dochód / rok | — |
| Majątek | — |
| Min. pobyt | — |
| PS | 4 |
| Obywatelstwo | 3 |
| Praca | yes |
| Kto może | Slovak ethnic origin (ancestor to 3rd generation) with Slovak language/cultural awareness |
| Podatek | Worldwide once resident: PIT 19%/25%. |
| Stan na | 2026-10 |
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