FAMILY REUNION

About

Temporary residence for the purpose of family reunion can be granted to family members of individuals with temporary or permanent residence in Slovakia.

Renewal

Temporary residence can be renewed, even repeatedly.

Permanent residence

After five years, it is possible to apply for permanent residence.


Who can apply?

Temporary residence for the purpose of family reunion may be granted to an applicant for the duration of their family member's residence, with a maximum validity of 5 years. The following individuals are eligible for this type of residence:
  • Family members of individuals with temporary or permanent residence in Slovakia.

  • Relatives in the direct ascending line of an asylum holder who is under 18 years old.

  • Dependent persons 

Family members are defined as:
  • Spouses who are at least 18 years old.

  • Unmarried children under 18 years old of the person with granted residence or their spouse.

  • Dependent unmarried children over 18 years old of the person with granted residence or their spouse, who are unable to care for themselves due to a long-term unfavorable health condition.

  • Parents of the person with granted residence or their spouse who are dependent on their care and lack appropriate family support in their country of origin.

A person with a temporary residence for family reunion purposes is entitled to:

  • Engage in business.

  • Work with a valid work permit for up to 12 months from the date of receiving the temporary residence.

  • Work without additional permits after 12 months from receiving the temporary residence.

  • Study

List of documents you have to provide:
    • For people above 14, criminal record with apostille of the country he/she is a national to, a list of competent authorities for verification of apostille will be delivered by country of origin
    • Criminal record with apostille of the country where the third country national has resided during last three years for a period longer than 90 days within six consecutive months  for people above 14
    • Statement of the balance on a bank account in Slovakia or in a third country

What we will do for you?

.. a complete package of services ..

Complete preparation of documents
We will process complete documentation for you, including an extract from the criminal record, translations, and an and an application for temporary residence.

Accommodation
In cooperation with a real estate agency, we will provide you with a place to live according to your requirements.

Assistance at immigration office
We will assist you in submitting an application to the foreign police.