Slovakia citizenship
1 current source-backed citizenship pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-10-22
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granting of Slovak citizenship on application | For non-citizens with at least eight years of continuous permanent residence immediately before applying, a clean record, Slovak language and general knowledge proven by the ministry's procedure, who are granted Slovak citizenship by the Ministry. | 2026-10-22 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granting of Slovak citizenship on application | Application fee | 1,000 EUR | Official source |
| Granting of Slovak citizenship on application | Processing time (standard, legal maximum) | 24 months | Official source |
| Granting of Slovak citizenship on application | Years of residence required (general) | 8 years | Official source |
| Granting of Slovak citizenship on application | Language level required | required, no CEFR level set (Slovak) | Official source |
| Granting of Slovak citizenship on application | Other citizenship may be kept | Conditional: The grant does not require giving up the other citizenship (§ 7 sets no such condition), but a Slovak citizen may lose Slovak citizenship by voluntarily acquiring a foreign citizenship (§ 9(1)(b)); the foreign state's own law may also limit it. | Official source |
| Granting of Slovak citizenship on application | Where to apply | at a consulate or in the country | Official source |