<h2>Introduction: Residence Rules for EU Citizens in Slovakia</h2>
<p>Citizens of the European Union have the right to freely enter, reside, work, and do business in Slovakia, just as they do in any other EU country. This is one of the fundamental rights established by EU legislation and confirmed by Slovak laws.</p>
<p>However, "freedom of movement" does not mean the complete absence of formalities. When moving to Slovakia, EU citizens still need to <b>register their stay,</b> especially if they plan on staying long-term, working, or starting a business.</p>
<p>This article will explain <b>what exactly an EU citizen needs to arrange when moving to Slovakia,</b> what statuses exist, deadlines, and documents, as well as how registration differs from a traditional residence permit.</p>

<h2>Do EU Citizens Need a Residence Permit to Live in Slovakia?</h2>
<p>Citizens of the European Union (EU) have the right to freely move and reside in all EU member states, including Slovakia. However, for long-term stays in the country, there are certain registration procedures.</p>
<h3>🛂&nbsp;Mandatory Registration After 90 Days</h3>
<p>If an EU citizen plans to stay in Slovakia for more than 90 days, they are required to register with the immigration police. This requirement applies to all EU citizens, regardless of the purpose of their stay.</p>
<h3>📄&nbsp;Temporary Stay <i>(Slovak: prechodný pobyt)</i></h3>
<p>After registration, the EU citizen will receive a certificate of temporary stay. This confirms their right to live in Slovakia and may be necessary for arranging various documents, such as opening a Slovak bank account.</p>
<h3>🏠&nbsp;Permanent Stay <i>(Slovak: trvalý pobyt)</i></h3>
<p>An EU citizen can apply for permanent residence in Slovakia after living in the country continuously for <b>five years.</b> In some cases, an application can be made earlier, under special circumstances.</p>

<h2>How to Register Residence for EU Citizens in Slovakia: Procedure and Documents</h2>
<p>EU citizens <b>do not need a traditional residence permit,</b> but for stays <b>longer than 3 months</b> they are required to go through <b>residence registration</b> <i>(Slovak: registrácia pobytu občana EÚ).</i></p>
<p>The application must be submitted in person at the <b>immigration police</b> <i>(Slovak: cudzinecká polícia)</i> where the person resides in Slovakia. The submission is possible only after reserving an appointment in advance.</p>
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<h3>Required Documents for EU Citizen Residence Registration in Slovakia</h3>
<p>The application must be submitted in person at the appropriate immigration police department <i>(Slovak: Oddelenie cudzineckej polície)</i> — by appointment only.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 5px;"><b>1. Completed application form</b></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 5px;"><b>2. Valid passport or ID card</b></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 5px;"><b>3. Basis for residence in Slovakia</b> (one of the following):</p>
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<li>entrepreneurial license — Sole Proprietorship <i>(Slovak: živnostenské oprávnenie)</i></li>
<li>extract from the commercial register — LLC <i>(Slovak: výpis z obchodného registra)</i></li>
<li>employment contract / job offer</li>
<li>confirmation of enrollment in a Slovak school/university</li>
<li>declaration of sufficient financial means and health insurance</li>
<li>job search declaration</li>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 5px;"><b>4. Proof of residence</b> is required if the EU citizen wishes to receive an ID card confirming their residence: this document must be signed by the property owner; if the owner is a private individual, the document must be <b>notarized</b>.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 5px;"><b>5. 2 photographs 3 × 3.5 cm</b> (if the EU citizen wants to receive an ID card confirming their residence)</p>
<h3>Documents Received by the EU Citizen</h3>
<p>On the day the application is submitted, the immigration police will issue a <b>residence registration certificate.</b> The certificate will include: first and last name, city of residence, and registration date. If no proof of a specific address is provided, the certificate will only list the <b>city of residence.</b></p>
<p>If the EU citizen wishes to receive a plastic ID card confirming their stay in Slovakia, they must provide: proof of residence, 2 photographs 3 × 3.5 cm. The card will be ready within <b>30 days.</b> The card's validity period is <b>5 years.</b></p>
<h3>Booking with the Immigration Police</h3>
<p>The application must be submitted <b>in person</b> by appointment. Appointments can be made through the portal: <a href="https://portal.minv.sk/wps/portal/domov/ecu/ecu_elektronicke_sluzby/ecu-vysys/!ut/p/a1/pZJNDoIwEEbP4gn6tZZCl60_bVEkqERlY1gZEkUXxvMLRBdorCbObpL3ZjozJQXZkqIub9WhvFbnujy2eSH2HKOJjWeIjVRDZEIzFaQpAN4AuwbAh1Do-1gGU2TUWJ0YMHD28D1Az4_suik6mwZWZoshDH3134GenyZUQOXJWiuZM5jn-0dGWR7O24kiBjfWdhzKBHDit_k9Df7yEfzpf-2_IUWHUMYc1asGiTIJZZwI2URTRPQL4PAAfDvsAN8n8Z6p3YIf4ORyyrvYonKVU4M7UEEQug!!/dl5/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/" target="_blank">portal.minv.sk.</a></p>

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