Slovakia•EuropePermanent Residence for 5 Years
At a Glance
Processing Time
90 days
Application Fee
66 EUR
Stay Duration
Indefinite
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Permanent residence granted after 5 years of continuous legal residence in Slovakia. Allows unrestricted work, study, and business activities.
Permanent residence for 5 years is granted to third-country nationals who have legally and continuously resided in Slovakia for at least 5 years. Applicants must maintain sufficient income, pay taxes, and have no criminal record. Permanent residents can work, study, and do business freely without needing additional permits.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Savings
5,400 EUR
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid temporary residence card
Current or recently expired
Proof of 5-year residence
Residence history documentation from Foreign Police
Criminal records
From country of origin and any country of longer residence (>90 days) in last 3 years
Proof of financial means
Tax returns, employment contracts, or business documentation showing income
Proof of accommodation
Current residential address
Passport photos
Recent photographs
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Advantages
- Unlimited stay duration
- Full work/study/business rights
- No employment restrictions
- Direct pathway to citizenship
- Can include family members
Considerations
- Requires 5 years of prior legal residence
- Must meet financial requirements
- Tax compliance required
- No PR pathway (this IS permanent residence)
Application Process
Verify 5-year residence
Confirm uninterrupted legal residence for 5 years
Gather documentation
Collect residence history, financial records, employment or business proof, accommodation proof
Ensure tax compliance
Confirm payment of taxes in Slovakia (minimum ~5,400 EUR annual income for sole traders)
Obtain criminal records
Provide criminal record certificates from country of origin and any countries of residence in last 3 years
Submit application
File permanent residence application at Foreign Police
Processing
Foreign Police decides within 90 days
Receive permanent residence card
Collect card with EUR 10 (standard) or EUR 39 (expedited) fee
Application Forms
Permanent Residence Application
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