Before departure.

If needed, the residence registry office; the exact procedure is on slovensko.sk.

Planned duration abroad and whether you intend to end permanent residence in Slovakia.

A temporary move does not automatically end permanent residence.

Before departure or, under the official procedure, also after leaving.

Residence registry office or electronic service; after departure a Slovak embassy/consulate may assist.

Identity document, deregistration form and foreign-residence details required for the chosen filing method.

On permanent departure, the Slovak ID card showing a Slovak address is surrendered; an ID card showing residence abroad may be requested.

Before leaving, or as soon as insurance coverage starts in another country.

Your health insurer, the Social Insurance Agency and, where relevant, the competent institution in the new country.

Documents showing employment, self-employment and insurance in the new country.

Within the EU/EEA and Switzerland, the competent country for social security must first be determined. Before deregistering from the Slovak system, confirm which country’s rules apply to you.

Before departure and again before the first tax return after the move.

Financial Administration, municipality, service providers and other relevant institutions.

Overview of income, property, contracts and ties to both countries.

Permanent residence and tax residence are not the same; a double-tax treaty may matter when two countries are involved.