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Moving to Slovakia

1 route for people from the US, Canada and the UK, each checked against official sources. Find the one that fits, then check it with the source before you apply.

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Family roots

Slovak citizenship for descendants (up to great-grandchildren)

Udelenie štátneho občianstva potomkom (Act 40/1993 on State Citizenship, s.7(8) from 15 July 2026)

Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Czechoslovak citizens born in what is now Slovakia, many of them Americans of Slovak descent.

What you need
  • At least one parent, grandparent or great-grandparent who was a Czechoslovak citizen born in the territory of today's Slovakia; applicant not already a Slovak citizen. Since 15 July 2026 no Slovak residence permit is required.
  • Documents proving the ancestor's Czechoslovak citizenship (a birth certificate alone is not proof) and each link in the line; apostilles and Slovak translations.
  • Oath of allegiance before the certificate is issued.
Not for
  • Descendants whose ancestor was born outside today's Slovakia (e.g. in Czech lands only)
Where you apply
From home or inside the country. Slovak embassy or consulate (in person, or since 15 July 2026 electronically or by mail), or a district office in Slovakia.
How long it takes
Not officially stated.
First permit
Not a permit.
Renewal
Not applicable.
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Family
Each descendant applies; children under 14 exempt from the oath.
Sources AKMV: amendments effective 15 July 2026AKMV: Slovak citizenship by descentIOM Slovakia: Foreigners' Residence Act changes 15 July 2026 Checked 28 Oct 2026. General information, not immigration advice.