Permanent residence for five years (Trvalý pobyt na 5 rokov)

What

Permanent residence for five years is usually granted for the purpose of family reunification with a Slovak national.

Who

You are eligible for this type of permit if you are a third country national family member in any of the following situations:

a) a spouse of the Slovak Republic citizen with permanent residence in Slovakia or a dependent relative in the direct line of the Slovak citizen with permanent residence Slovakia

b) a single child younger than 18 years entrusted into personal care (legal guardian) of a third country national who is a spouse of the Slovak citizen with permanent residence in Slovakia

c) a single child younger than 18 years of age of a third country national with permanent residence for five years or a child younger than 18 years of age entrusted into personal care of a third country national with permanent residence for five years in the country

d) a dependent child older than 18 years of age, who cannot take care of himself/herself due to long-term unfavourable health condition, of a third country national with permanent residence

e) if it is in the interest of the Slovak Republic.

How

You must submit the application for permanent residence for five years at the Slovak embassy accredited for your country of origin, or at the Foreign Police Department, if you already reside legally in Slovakia – always in person, your representation is not allowed. The application is submitted on an official form which can be downloaded at (in Slovak and English): www.minv.sk/swift_data/source/policia/hranicna_a_cudzinecka_policia/ocp/ziadosti/pobyt/udelenie_prechodneho_pobytu_2016.pdf

With the application you must submit the following documents:
1) a valid travel document plus two 3 x 3.5 cm photos showing your current appearance, and documents not older than 90 days confirming:
2) your family relationship with the person you are applying for a family reunion (matrimonial or another relevant document)
3) integrity by your country’s criminal registry if you have not provided it in the previous application,
4) financial coverage of stay,
5) the consent of another legal guardian when it comes to the child’s stas (if applicable),
7) provision of accommodation during permanent residence for five years in one household with your family member.

If any required document is missing, your application will not be accepted.

You have to submit a proof of health and health insurance after your stay was granted. In case you forget to submit this proof, the Foreign Police department may cancel your residence permit.

When

At least 3 months before you want to have the permit in hand. However, you can apply in the period of duration of previous residence. Until the decision about the residence application, the previous permit remains valid.

NOTE:

Before submitting the application:

If you apply for residence at the Slovak embassy, they will also conduct a personal interview with you for the purpose of assessing the application in a language that you understand. The interview will be transcribed and you will be asked to sign it. You can also ask for a copy.

After your residence has been granted:

Within 30 days from the date when residence has been granted you must submit to the Foreign Police Department in Slovakia a document confirming your health (that you do not suffer from a disease which threatens public health).

Good to know

Read the information relevant to your residence here (in various languages): www.mic.iom.sk/en/residence/permanent-residence.html

Where

Addresses of the Slovak embassies abroad can be found here (in Slovak):

www.mzv.sk/ministerstvo/slovenske_zastupitelstva-vsetky_zastupitelstva

Addresses of all Foreign Police Departments in Slovakia can be found here:

www.minv.sk/?ocp-1