Before moving or as early as possible when planning a long-term stay.

Slovak Ministry of Interior / Foreign Police; for some applications, a Slovak embassy or consulate abroad.

Identity document or passport and information about the planned purpose of stay (for example work, study, family or business).

Slovak citizens, EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and third-country nationals do not follow the same procedure. Do not choose a residence route based only on length of stay without checking your status.

Within the statutory deadlines for your residence route; EU citizens have specific rules for stays up to and over three months.

The competent Foreign Police department for your place of residence or another competent authority depending on your status.

Identity/travel document and the documents required for your specific residence route; where applicable, proof of accommodation.

The exact deadline and documents depend on citizenship and purpose of stay. EU citizens staying longer than three months are subject to residence registration under the Foreigners Residence Act.

If Slovak public health insurance arises for you, submit the application within 8 days of the event that gives rise to the insurance.

A Slovak health insurance company of your choice; where another country is involved, also the competent foreign institution.

Identity/residence document and proof of the status giving rise to insurance (for example employment); where relevant, proof of previous insurance.

In a cross-border situation, first determine the competent system. Moving to Slovakia does not automatically place every EU citizen in Slovak public health insurance. An application may be submitted to only one health insurance company.

Before starting the activity or within the deadline of the relevant procedure.

Employer, Labour Office, trade licensing office or school depending on your situation; for residence matters also the Foreign Police.

Documents required for the activity, such as an employment contract/promise of employment, business documents or proof of admission to study.

The right to work or run a business may depend on citizenship and residence authorisation. A job offer alone may not be sufficient to establish a right of residence.

Before the child starts or as soon as possible after moving.

The chosen school/kindergarten; the municipality or city can also provide information about the catchment school.

The child’s documents and, where relevant, evidence of previous education, school reports and any required translations.

Admission and catchment rules can differ by school type and the child’s residence status; for foreign children use the procedure applicable to their status.

Before using the vehicle under the Slovak registration regime and within the deadlines of the relevant import/registration procedure.

Depending on the step, the competent district office, inspection service, insurer and vehicle registration authority.

Vehicle documents, proof of acquisition, technical documents and other evidence depending on the country of origin and registration procedure.

The procedure differs depending on whether the vehicle comes from the EU or outside the EU and whether it has already been registered. Use the specific vehicle import/registration checklist.

No later than before your first tax return or other tax step that applies after moving.

Slovak Financial Administration; in an international situation, the tax authority of the other country may also be relevant.

Information about residence, housing, family and economic ties, plus evidence of income and taxes paid.

Moving during the year does not automatically produce the same tax result for everyone; where two countries are involved, the relevant double-tax treaty must also be considered.