# expat guide

Sep 24, 2026/12 min read

Slovakia Temporary Residence Renewal 2026: Business and Family Reunification Changes

Renewing temporary residence in Slovakia in 2026? This guide compares the old and current rules for business and family reunification, with practical document checklists and legal references.

Sep 1, 2026/6 min read

Slovakia’s Bottle and Can Deposit System: How Returns Work

Learn which bottles and cans carry Slovakia’s 15-cent deposit, how to prepare and return them, use the machine voucher, and deal with rejected containers.

Aug 31, 2026/7 min read

Permanent Residence in Slovakia: Which Route Can You Apply For?

Permanent residence routes in Slovakia depend on your nationality, family relationship and residence history. This guide helps you identify the correct route before preparing documents.

Aug 28, 2026/7 min read

Registering a Birth Abroad with Slovak Authorities

A practical guide to recording a child’s foreign birth in Slovakia’s Special Registry, including eligibility, application routes, supporting documents, authentication, translation, fees, and processing time.

Aug 27, 2026/6 min read

How to See a Specialist Doctor in Slovakia

Learn when you need a GP referral in Slovakia, how to find a contracted specialist, what to ask before booking, and which documents to bring.

Aug 26, 2026/10 min read

What to Do After Receiving Your Slovak Residence Card

Use this verified post-approval checklist to handle health insurance, medical evidence, address reporting, work or business records, travel, renewal planning, and a lost Slovak residence card.

Aug 25, 2026/7 min read

How to Register a Dog in Slovakia and Pay the Dog Tax

A practical guide to registering a dog with your Slovak municipality, checking its microchip and vaccination records, filing the dog-tax return, and reporting later changes.

Aug 24, 2026/7 min read

How to Verify a Slovak Employment Contract Before You Sign

Review a Slovak employment contract with this practical checklist covering required terms, salary, working hours, probation, fixed-term work, leave, notice and common warning signs.

Aug 21, 2026/10 min read

Slovakia Temporary Residence Document Checklist for Non-EU Citizens

Prepare your first Slovak temporary residence application with a practical checklist covering common documents, employment, business, study, family reunion, accommodation, criminal records, authentication and translations.