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Permanent residence under Act No. 404/2011, granted in stages: a first permanent residence (commonly for five years, e.g. on family or other statutory grounds), then permanent residence for an unlimited period after long-term lawful residence. It removes the single-purpose limitation of temporary residence.
Non-EU nationals qualifying on family or other statutory grounds, and long-term residents.
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Yes. A common route is to hold long-term residence and live in Slovakia on that basis for the required number of years before applying for permanent residence.
A first permanent residence is generally granted for five years and can later be extended to an unlimited duration.
Typically a valid passport, the application form, proof of your ground for permanent residence (such as family relationship), accommodation, financial means and a clean criminal record.
Yes. Spouses and minor children may qualify, sometimes immediately on family grounds, subject to proof of relationship, accommodation and support.
Close family of Slovak citizens, and in some cases of permanent residents, such as a spouse or minor child, can qualify for permanent residence without the usual long waiting period.
Permanent residence under Act No. 404/2011 is granted in stages — first for a defined period (commonly five years, e.g. on family grounds), then for an unlimited period after long-term lawful residence — and it removes the single-purpose limit of temporary residence.
Extended absence from Slovakia can lead to your permanent residence being revoked, so you must keep a genuine link with the country.
