FAQ: State citizenship of the Slovak Republic

The Slovak Spectator brings you the set of the most frequently asked questions with regard to acquiring and losing Slovak state citizenship.

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We have answered the frequently asked questions about residence in Slovakia with the kind help of the Migration Information Centre of the International Organisation for Migration - MIC IOM.

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1. BECOMING A SLOVAK CITIZEN

Do the rules for acquiring Slovak citizenship differ for EU and third country nationals?
What are the basic conditions I need to fulfil in order to be eligible to be granted Slovak citizenship?
What documents do I need to provide when requesting Slovak citizenship?
How much does the process cost and when do I pay? Do I have to pay in the event I am unsuccessful with my citizenship request?
Where do I file my citizenship request?
How is the language testing conducted? Who will test me?
Is there any recommended way to prepare for this exam?
Who will decide about my application?
How long does it take the authorities to decide?
My application was accepted. What do I have to do before I can become a proper citizen?
My request to be granted Slovak citizenship has been turned down. Can I make another request? When?

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2. CITIZENSHIP FOR MINORS

I want to get Slovak citizenship for my children too. How do I proceed? Can I ask on their behalf?
What documents do I have to submit when applying for citizenship on behalf of my child?
How do I proceed for my child who is over 14 years old?
My children were born in Slovakia. My spouse is Slovak. Do my children automatically become Slovak citizens?
My children were born in Slovakia. Neither me nor my spouse are Slovak citizens. Do my children become Slovak citizens?
I am a Slovak citizen permanently residing abroad. My children were born in another country. Are they eligible to get Slovak citizenship?

3. I HAVE BEEN GRANTED SLOVAK CITIZENSHIP. WHAT SHOULD I DO NEXT?

Does Slovakia recognise dual citizenship or do I need to give up my former citizenship in order to be able to become a Slovak citizen?
What do I have to do after I am granted Slovak citizenship? Do I have to report it somewhere?

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4. LOSING SLOVAK CITIZENSHIP

I am a Slovak citizen and I want to request citizenship of another country. Do I have to give up my Slovak citizenship?
I am a Slovak citizen married to a citizen of another state. We are permanent residents in Slovakia. If I receive the state citizenship of the country of my spouse, do I have to report it to Slovak authorities? Do I lose my Slovak citizenship as a result?
I want to give up my Slovak citizenship. How do I proceed?
What documents do I need to provide when asking to be stripped of my Slovak citizenship?
How much does it cost to give up the Slovak citizenship?

QUESTIONS ANSWERED:

Q: Do the rules for acquiring Slovak citizenship differ for EU and third country nationals?

No, the rules for granting Slovak citizenship are the same for all applicants.

Q: What are the basic conditions I need to fulfil in order to be eligible to be granted Slovak citizenship?

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