General rules and list of documents required for submitting an application to foreign police (cudzinecká polícia).
Applying for residence permit renewal by employment for citizens of non-EU countries.
Residence permit renewal. Presence of the applicant is required. A translator may be presented.
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
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
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 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:
1) Proof of residence must be issued for a period of at least 6 months.
2) Proof of residence isn’t required if working in international transporting.
3) 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.
4) 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.
Additionally important to note:
Starting from July 15, 2024, the police department won’t accept applications for a residence permit renewals by employment if the Department of Labour, Social Affairs and Family (Úrad práce, sociálnych vecí a rodiny) hasn’t submitted a confirmation to the foreign police (cudzinecká policia) of consent to employ a foreigner, or if more than 90 days have passed since such confirmation was issued.
The administrative fees amounts for submitting an application and for the issuing of an ID-card (karta pobytu) can be found on our website.
This information cannot be used as legal advice.