# expat guide

Aug 19, 2026/7 min read

Applying for Slovak Citizenship by Naturalization

A practical guide to Slovak citizenship by naturalization, including residence rules, exceptions, required documents, the language assessment, fees, filing, and the citizenship oath.

Aug 18, 2026/6 min read

How to Read a Slovak Payslip: Salary, Tax, and Contribution Deductions

Learn how to check gross pay, social and health contributions, income tax, bonuses, reimbursements, and the final net salary on a Slovak payslip.

Aug 17, 2026/6 min read

What to Bring to a Doctor’s Appointment in Slovakia

Prepare for a doctor’s appointment in Slovakia with this practical checklist covering identification, insurance, referrals, medical records, medicines, language support, fees, and follow-up care.

Aug 13, 2026/6 min read

Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Slovak Residence Card: What to Do

Report a lost, stolen, or damaged Slovak residence card promptly. This checklist explains the deadlines, replacement application, fees, identity documents, travel risks, and collection process.

Aug 12, 2026/6 min read

Choosing a Slovak Tax Service for Cross-Border Income

A practical checklist for choosing Slovak tax support when your salary, business, pension, property, or investments connect Slovakia with one or more other countries.

Aug 11, 2026/6 min read

Official Mail in Slovakia: A Practical Guide

Learn how to recognize, collect, authorize, send, and document official mail in Slovakia, including registered letters, collection notices, delivery evidence, and missed correspondence.

Aug 7, 2026/7 min read

How to Register with a Slovak Health Insurance Company After Moving

A practical checklist for registering with a Slovak public health insurer, preparing supporting documents, meeting the eight-day deadline, and checking your insurance card.

Aug 5, 2026/6 min read

How to Verify a Tax Advisor in Slovakia Before Hiring Them

Before hiring a Slovak tax advisor, verify their professional registration, insurance, relevant expertise, communication arrangements, fees, liability terms, and authority to represent you.

Aug 4, 2026/6 min read

How to Set Up Mail Forwarding in Slovakia After You Move

Moving within Slovakia? Learn how to arrange temporary mail forwarding, what the service covers, current fees, important limits, and which senders still need your new address.