General rules and list of documents required for submitting an application to foreign police (cudzinecká polícia).
Applying for residence permit after studying for citizens of non-EU countries.
Student’s residence permit renewal after successful studying. Presence of the applicant is required. A translator may be presented.
A student who has successfully graduated from a university and received a diploma of higher education has the right for residence permit renewal after studies for up to 9 months. According to paragraph 34 of section 1 of the Law on Foreigners №404/2011, a residence permit can be issued for the purpose of searching for work or starting a business activity. A student who has graduated from high school in Slovakia has similar rights.
1) Applicant’s form
Žiadosť o obnovenie prechodného pobytu – application for a residence permit.
The form is generated automatically as you fill it out on the police website.
It can also be filled out manually. For example, if any mistakes appear. Or download žiadosť o obnovenie prechodného pobytu on our website.
The form must be completed in Slovak language.
2) Confirmation of residence in Slovakia
Potvrdenie ubytovacieho zariadenia – place of residence confirmation.
Handed out when living in dormitories, hostels, hotels, etc.
The document must be completed in Slovak or Czech and certified with the seal of the institution.
or
Čestné vyhlásenie vlastníka nehnuteľnosti – declaration from the property owner.
The sample can be filled out manually by downloading it from our website.
The document must be completed in Slovak or Czech and certified by a Slovak or Czech notary, or personally signed at the foreign police department once submitting documents.
or
Nájomná zmluva – rental agreement.
It’s necessary to prepare a separate copy or a notarized copy of the agreement for submission to the police.
The document must be completed in Slovak or Czech and certified by a Slovak or Czech notary.
or
Čestné vyhlásenie o vlastníctve nehnuteľnosti – declaration of real estate ownership.
Submitted if a foreigner owns his own real estate.
The sample can be filled out manually by downloading it from our website.
The document must be completed in Slovak or Czech and certified by a Slovak or Czech notary, or personally signed at the foreign police department once submitting documents.
Also important to note that proof of residence must be issued for a period of at least 6 months.
Imoprtant!
Proof of residence may not be provided if the applicant is a university student.
3) Foreigner living finances
Výpis z osobného účtu za posledné tri mesiace – certificate from personal account movements of last 3 months.
Issued upon registering an account in Slovak bank. The document is prepared by the bank in the Slovak language and doesn’t require additional certification. In case registering account in a foreign bank it’s recommended to prepare the document in English since a court translation into Slovak will be needed. The exception are certificates issued in Czech.
Account balance amount must be at least 12 subsistence minimums (as of 15.07.2024 approximately 3300 euros). If the student is under 18 years old, the amount on the account must be at least 6 subsistence minimums (as of 15.07.2024 approximately 1650 euros). Account balance must be higher than the specified amount throughout the entire period of consideration of the case by the police.
or
Potvrdenie o udelení štipendia – scholarship receiving confirmation.
Such a document is issued directly by the educational institution in Slovak language and doesn’t require additional certification.
or
Výpis z osobného účtu za posledné tri mesiace – certificate from guarantor’s account movements of last 3 months (parent or legal representative).
Issued upon registering an account in Slovak bank. The document is prepared by the bank in the Slovak language and doesn’t require additional certification. In case registering account in a foreign bank it’s recommended to prepare the document in English since a court translation into Slovak will be needed. The exception are certificates issued in Czech.
Account balance amount must be at least 12 subsistence minimums (as of 15.07.2024 approximately 3300 euros). If the student is under 18 years old, the amount on the account must be at least 6 subsistence minimums (as of 15.07.2024 approximately 1650 euros). Account balance must be higher than the specified amount throughout the entire period of consideration of the case by the police.
In addition, it’s necessary to submit an obligation from the guarantor regarding financial security (Čestné vyhlásenie o poskytnutí finančného a hmotného zabezpečenia). The document must be completed in Slovak or Czech and certified by a Slovak or Czech notary.
The sample can be filled out manually by downloading it from our website.
4) One color photo
Photos can be made in almost every shopping center or photo studio.
It’s recommended to crop photos measuring 3 x 3,5 cm and attaching to the applicant’s form right away, so when filing a police report, you don’t waste time on that.
5) Original passport
Cestovný pas – international passport.
The passport must be valid at the time of documents submission.
Police officer will make a copy of the passport and return it to the applicant.
6) Finished study confirmation
A notarized copy of a higher education diploma or a notarized copy of confirmation of high school education completion.
The administrative fee amount for issuing an ID-card (karta pobytu) can be found on our website.
This information cannot be used as legal advice.