Slovak Citizenship by Descent
Slovakia grants citizenship to children of Slovak citizens and to Slovaks living abroad who can prove Slovak ancestry. Slovakia also has a provision for ethnic Slovaks (Slovaks by origin) living abroad to obtain citizenship through a simplified procedure.
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Key Details
Stay Requirements
Citizenship by descent confers a nationality, which is permanent and carries no physical-presence requirement to retain
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- Citizenship for descendants of Slovaks
- No minimum stay requirement
- Processing time of 24 months
- Cultural and historical ties
- Access to EU benefits
What could change
Political changes in Slovakia could impact citizenship laws and processes.
Tax Notes
Slovakia has a flat income tax rate of 19% for most income types, with a higher rate of 25% for higher earners. There are no wealth taxes.