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Migration lawyer in Slovakia
A specialist in immigration law who specializes in Slovak legislation can help with a wide range of client requests. If you are looking for such a practicing expert, you can meet him in the team of the law firm “Prikhodko & Partners”. Our lawyers know how to effectively and efficiently help clients with requests related to this area of jurisprudence. Therefore, we suggest learning more about the relevant areas of service.
Temporary protection (dočasné útočište / TPD)
This status is relevant for refugees from Ukraine and some categories of applicants in other crisis situations. This status is in high demand because it allows:
- legally reside in Slovakia;
- be employed without obtaining a special additional permit;
- receive medical care;
- have the right to education for children.
In 2025, this status will continue to be valid, as it has been extended. In general, the status of temporary protection can be extended for up to 3 years. Therefore, if you are looking for an opportunity to stay longer in Slovakia when this period expires, you need to take care of obtaining a basis for obtaining a residence permit. Lawyers of the “Prikhodko & Partners” law firm are ready to consult you on this topic. It is better to discuss this issue and prepare in advance than to face the fact that the legal period of stay expires, and the basis for the permit has not been obtained.
Temporary residence (prechodný pobyt)
Let’s look at the key grounds for obtaining a temporary residence permit. Among them:
- work (must be an invitation from the employer and the corresponding permission);
- business (živnosť, s.r.o.);
- education (this can be either universities or language courses);
- family reunification (spouse, children, parents);
- scientific activity, volunteering, internship.
The documents are submitted to the Cudzinecká polícia (Foreigners Police). The processing period is 90 days (30 days for the Blue Card).
The following are the responsibilities that apply for obtaining a temporary residence permit:
- health insurance;
- proof of housing (súhlas vlastníka);
- financial solvency (bank statement).
So, this is the list of necessary conditions for registration of the type. It should be noted that the exact list of documents that must be submitted when registering it depends on the type of type. When our specialists consult clients on this matter, first of all, we help to choose the right type of type that will meet your request. And then we will guide you in what documents you need to provide in order to register this type of type of type.
Permanent residence (trvalý pobyt)
The types of permanent residence permits in Slovakia are as follows:
- for 5 years – after 5 years of continuous residence on the basis of a temporary residence permit;
- permanent residence permit for an indefinite period – after the end of 5 years of residence;
- long-term EU residence (pobyt dlhodobo pobývajúceho rezidenta EÚ) – gives the right to live and work in other EU countries.
The rights that a permanent residence permit grants to its holder are as follows:
- free access to the labour market;
- social benefits;
- the possibility of family reunification under simplified conditions.
In short, the scope of opportunities that the owner of this type has is close to the scope that citizens of the country enjoy, except for participation in the electoral process.
The role of an immigration lawyer in obtaining a residence permit includes the following services:
- consultation regarding the choice of the optimal basis for stay;
- preparation and translation of documents (via súdny tlmočník);
- appealing refusals.
So with the help of a specialist, it will be much easier for you to go through this whole process.
Citizenship of Slovakia
The general condition for obtaining citizenship of the country is 8 years of continuous legal residence. Shorter terms are also possible, which are relevant in the following cases:
- 3 years for those married to a Slovak citizen;
- 3 years for those whose parents are citizens of the country;
- 4 years for persons with refugee status.
As for the requirements relevant for obtaining Slovak citizenship, they are as follows:
- knowledge of the Slovak language and constitutional system,
- no criminal record,
- a stable source of income.
At the same time, it is important to know that an applicant for Slovak citizenship must renounce his or her previous citizenship. Exceptions are EU citizenship, historical circumstances, and special merits.
Legal assistance in case of refusals, appeals, legal protection
A residence permit may be refused due to incomplete documents, suspicions of fictitious grounds, or overdue. An appeal to the Ministry of Internal Affairs in case of an appeal must be filed within 15 days. The regional court will review the case.
Also, one of the popular areas of services of a migration lawyer in Slovakia is the protection of the rights of a foreigner through the Constitutional Court or the ECHR.
To order the listed services, you can fill out the feedback form on our website. A professional who specializes in migration law will call you back.
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