How long does a Slovak residence permit take in 2026: times by type
Slovak residence permit processing times under Act 404/2011: 90, 60 or 30 days by type — work, business, study, family, renewal, PR — and what delays them.
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Step-by-step guides, deadlines and plain-language explanations of the law.
Slovakia residence permit renewal: živnosť, s.r.o., family
Renewing a Slovak residence permit under živnosť, s.r.o., employment or family reunification: when to file, documents, 90/60/30-day processing, fees, mistakes.
Read →From temporary protection to a Slovak residence permit (2026)
Switching from dočasné útočisko to a residence permit under §131o (from 15.07.2026): who qualifies, the 6-month rule, documents, deadlines and 7 mistakes.
Read →Importing a Car to Slovakia: Registration Step by Step
How to register an imported car in Slovakia: customs on cars from Ukraine, originality check, technical tests, approval, PZP, deadlines and pitfalls.
Read →How to open a živnosť in Slovakia in 2026: steps, costs, timing
A step-by-step guide to opening a živnosť in Slovakia: the documents you need, what it costs and what you pay in the first year.
Read →Extending dočasné útočisko: what changed and key deadlines
Extending temporary protection in Slovakia: how long the status runs, no appointment needed, new rules for men aged 18–60, and the move to a residence permit.
Read →Renting a Flat in Slovakia as a Foreigner: Lease and Deposit
Where to look, which lease the foreign police accept, how much deposit is legal, how to register your address and how to spot a rental scam early.
Read →Exchanging a Ukrainian driving licence in Slovakia: the procedure
How to swap a Ukrainian licence for a Slovak one: who has to do it, which documents to collect, what it costs and how long it takes.
Read →Živnosť or s.r.o. in Slovakia: which to choose in 2026
Živnosť vs s.r.o. compared on liability, tax, contributions and running costs, plus the honest answer on when it is finally time to move up to a company.
Read →Slovak Živnosť Taxes 2026: How Much You Really Pay
What a živnosť actually costs in Slovakia in 2026: the 15% rate, 60% flat-rate expenses, when social contributions start, and the monthly minimum.
Read →Health insurance in Slovakia for foreigners: the 2026 guide
Health insurance in Slovakia for foreigners: who qualifies for the public system, who needs a commercial policy and what a živnostník pays in 2026.
Read →Slovak permanent residence and citizenship: how many years
How many years you need in Slovakia for permanent residence and citizenship, which periods do not count, what the exam involves and what a passport adds.
Read →Family reunification in Slovakia: residence for your family
Who counts as a family member, what the sponsor must prove, which documents to collect and why the permit runs only as long as your sponsor does.
Read →Diploma recognition in Slovakia: who actually needs it
Diploma recognition in Slovakia is not needed for every job: regulated professions, work vs study, where to apply and what to do without the original.
Read →Work residence permit in Slovakia: documents and timelines
How to get a work residence permit in Slovakia in 2026: what your employer must do first, which documents you need, and how long the police take to decide.
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