Slovakia•EuropeTemporary Residence for Family Reunion
At a Glance
Processing Time
90 days
Application Fee
140 EUR
Stay Duration
Up to 5 years
Renewable
Yes
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
Residence permit for family members (spouses and dependent children) joining a sponsor with valid residence in Slovakia. Allows family reunification.
Family reunification residence permits allow spouses and dependent children of persons with valid residence in Slovakia to join them. Eligible family members include spouses (both at least 18 years old) and unmarried children under 18 years of age. The sponsor must provide an affidavit guaranteeing financial support.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
39,456 EUR
per year
Minimum Savings
3,288 EUR
Personal
Education
None or higher
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, CH, IS, LI, NO
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for entire family's stay
Marriage certificate
For spouses (certified translation if not in Slovak/English)
Birth certificate
For dependent children under 18
Criminal record certificate
From country of origin for adults
Proof of accommodation
Showing sponsor and family members can reside together
Passport photos
Recent photographs for each family member
Health insurance
Valid coverage in Slovakia
Sponsor Documents
Affidavit of support
Sponsor commits to provide financial and material coverage at subsistence minimum level
Proof of sponsor's residence
Valid residence permit copy
Proof of sponsor's financial means
Bank statements or income documentation
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Advantages
- Allows family reunification
- Can lead to PR after 5 years of continuous residence
- Can transition to citizenship after 8 years
- Reasonable processing time (90 days)
Considerations
- Dependent on sponsor's residence
- Sponsor must commit financial support
- Limited to spouses and dependent children
- Cannot exceed sponsor's residence duration
Application Process
Sponsor obtains residence
Sponsor must have valid temporary or permanent residence in Slovakia
Prepare family documents
Gather marriage certificate, birth certificates, passports, accommodation proof, financial proof
Sponsor provides support commitment
Sponsor signs affidavit providing financial and material support guarantee (minimum subsistence level)
Apply for national visa
Applicant submits Type D visa application at Slovak embassy (EUR 50)
Obtain national visa
Receive Type D visa from embassy
Travel to Slovakia
Enter Slovakia with national visa
Apply for residence permit
Submit family reunion residence application at Foreign Police
Receive residence card
Collect card with EUR 10 (standard) or EUR 39 (expedited) fee
Application Forms
Temporary Residence Application
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