IOM MIGRATION INFORMATION CENTRE

Changes in the Act on Residence of Foreigners from July 1, 2025! The National Council of the Slovak Republic has approved changes to the Act on Residence of Foreigners, which will come into effect on July 1, 2025.

Information for successful graduates of Slovak universities You are considered a successful graduate of a Slovak university on the day you receive your diploma (including a Bachelor’s degree). By obtaining the diploma, you officially complete your university studies, and the purpose of your residence in Slovakia therefore ceases. Depending on your situation, we recommend that you renew your temporary residence...

Changed rules - at which Foreign Police department can you submit your application? If you want to submit an application for residence, you need to book an appointment through the reservation system of the Ministry of the Interior of the Slovak Republic. Without a booked appointment, your application will not be accepted. Rules on the possibility to submit applications at any Foreign Police department have been modified. This broadens...

What can you do about the unavailability of time slots at the Foreign Police If you have been affected by the unavailability of time slots in the booking system at Foreign Police departments in Slovakia, the following options and information may help you solve or rectify your situation. New option of electronic submissions: As of 15 December 2024, based on legislative changes, it is possible to submit certain types of applications...