The applicant must submit the following documents:
- completed application form
- two identical colour photos (3 x 3.5 cm)
- proof of payment of the administrative fee (as required for the relevant type of residence)
- valid travel document (passport)
- document proving the purpose of residence
- document proving a clear criminal record
- confirmation of accommodation
- proof of financial coverage
All documents submitted with the application must not be older than 90 days. Each document issued abroad must be authenticated (either by an apostille or a consular superlegalization) and must be translated to the Slovak language by an official translator certified by the Ministry of Justice of the Slovak Republic.
The applicant must enter the territory of Slovakia within 180 days of obtaining a temporary residence. Within 3 working days of arrival to Slovakia, the person must report the beginning of their residence at the Foreign Police and within 3 working days of receiving the residence card, they have to sign up for health insurance. Within 30 days of obtaining the residence card, it is also necessary to submit a document on health insurance in Slovakia and a medical report not older than 30 days confirming that the person does not suffer from any disease which could endanger public health to the Foreign Police.
An applicant can submit an application for temporary residence at the representative office of the Slovak Republic in the home country or at the foreign police department depending on the place of residence in the Slovak Republic..
At the foreign police it is possible if
– The applicant is residing in Slovakia on the basis of a valid residence permit
– The applicant is residing in Slovakia on the basis of a valid national visa
– The applicant does not need a visa to enter Slovakia
– The applicant may request a temporary stay for various purposes, e.g. for the purpose of business, work, study or family reunification.
