Frequently asked questions
Answers for foreigners living in Slovakia to frequently asked questions:
Dealing with the Foreigners' Police (EU citizens and Non-EU citizens)
Do you have more questions about living in Slovakia? Please let us know at editorial@spectator.sk.
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.
FAQ: EU Citizens - dealing with immigration authorities
Wondering about dealing with the Foreign Police? We’ve answered the most frequently asked questions with regard to dealing with immigration authorities.
FAQ: Non-EU citizens - dealing with immigration authorities
The Slovak Spectator brings you the set of the most frequently asked questions with regard to dealing with immigration authorities, in this case with the Foreign Police.
FAQ: What foreigners ask before relocating to Slovakia?
Finding a new home in Slovakia.
Frequently asked questions: Working in Slovakia
The Slovak Spectator offers the basic information a foreigner needs to know about employment relations in Slovakia.
FAQ: Renting an apartment in Slovakia
The Slovak Spectator brings you the set of the most frequently asked questions with regard to renting an apartment in Slovakia.
Frequently asked questions: Studying in Slovakia
The Slovak Spectator offers the basic information a foreigner needs to know about education possibilities in Slovakia.
FAQ: Buying and selling a property in Slovakia
The Slovak Spectator brings you the set of the most frequently asked questions with regard to buying and selling real estate in Slovakia.
A guide to sports activities for foreigners in Bratislava
Whether you're an experienced athlete or just starting out, Bratislava provides a welcoming environment.
A foreigner’s guide to exploring art in Bratislava
A short list of places where foreigners can immerse themselves in culture.
Five reasons to read The Slovak Spectator
Let The Slovak Spectator magazine inspire you.
How and where foreigners can socialise in Bratislava
Tips on how to fit in the Slovak capital.
FAQ: How to interact with the Foreigners’ Police
Some officers are good – but some, even the police admit, are ‘a disgrace to the force’.
FAQ: Trade licences and doing business in Slovakia
The Slovak Spectator brings you the most frequently asked questions on obtaining a trade licence and other conditions a foreigner needs to meet to be able to do business in Slovakia.
FAQ: How can foreigners vote in regional elections in Slovakia?
Foreigners can influence the results of the upcoming regional elections. Here is what you need to know before visiting a polling station.
FAQ: What to do after your baby is born in Slovakia
Parents still have to turn to the civil registration office to have the OVÁ ending removed from their baby girl's surname.
How to travel to and from Slovakia during COVID-19
Check out which border crossings are open, and how bus, train and air transport works.
International schools welcome both expats and Slovaks
Interested in sending your child to an international school? Here is a guide.
Census is compulsory for everybody living in Slovakia (FAQs)
Find answers to some of the most pressing questions about the census.
I encountered a person who is COVID-19 positive. What do I do next? (FAQ)
Regional Public Health Authorities are busy these days.
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