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Slovak Permanent Residency Program

Permanent residency in Slovakia through participation in a strategic investment project under Section 43 of Act No. 404/2011 Coll. A distinctive route to European permanent residency, with long-term residency rights in Slovakia and Schengen mobility for you and your family.

Bratislava Castle above the Danube
At a glance

Key facts

Strategic investment
EUR 308,000 per couple
Per minor child
+ EUR 8,000
Residency status
Initial 5-year permanent residency, followed by 10-year permanent residency (extendable indefinitely)
Minimum investment holding period
8 years
Estimated processing
6-8 months
Family
Investor plus eligible family members
Adult applicants per package
Up to 4
Minimum stay
None after 5 years; 1 EU entry every 180 days during the initial 5 years
Visits required
1 - biometrics in Slovakia
Service fees
EUR 50,000
Administrative and official government fees
EUR 50,000
Ownership structure
100% owned Slovak s.r.o.
Key benefits

What the program offers

  • Financial security

    Work, establish a business and invest in Slovakia.

  • Schengen mobility

    Visa-free travel across the Schengen Area.

  • Stability and education

    Access to education and healthcare in Slovakia.

  • Global flexibility

    No minimum stay after the first 5 years. During the initial 5 years, one EU entry every 180 days.

Application journey

From first signature to residence cards

The application sequence, step by step. Where a duration is not fixed in writing, we confirm it at eligibility review rather than guess.

  1. KYC and onboarding

    Onboarding including initial due diligence.

    3-5 days

  2. Service agreement

    You sign the service agreement with Border Quest.

    2 days

  3. Establish Slovak company

    A Slovak s.r.o. is established in your 100% ownership for participation in the strategic investment project.

    1-2 weeks

  4. Complete investment

    Escrow preparation and developer documentation. The EUR 308,000 investment capital is held in escrow during the process.

    Escrow 1 week, documentation 2 + 2 weeks

  5. Ministry decision

    The ministry decides on your participation in the strategic investment project.

    45 days

  6. Prepare and submit residency application

    Documentation preparation and appointment booking, then submission to the Slovak authorities.

    2-3 weeks

  7. Residency approval

    The Slovak authorities approve your residency.

    Within 90 days

  8. Card issuance

    Your residence card is issued.

    Approx. 5 working days

Eligibility

What the program requires

Every requirement is set out in writing during the eligibility review, before you commit to anything.

  • Participation in a strategic investment project

    Under Section 43 of Act No. 404/2011 Coll., in projects aligned with the interests of the Slovak Republic.

  • Strategic investment capital of EUR 308,000 per couple

    Investment through a 100% owned Slovak s.r.o.; the base amount covers a couple, plus EUR 8,000 per minor child. Capital is deployed through a developer real-estate fund and held as fund shares within the investment platform.

  • 100% ownership of a Slovak company

    Direct ownership of a Slovak company established for participation in the strategic investment project.

  • Associated costs of EUR 100,000

    EUR 50,000 service fees plus EUR 50,000 administrative and official government fees, for a family of 4 plus minor children. S.r.o. operating costs of approx. EUR 2,500-3,000 per year are expected to be covered by investment returns.

  • Escrow structure

    Investment capital is held in escrow during the application process and released at the appropriate stage.

  • Minimum investment holding period of 8 years

    After year 8 you choose how to proceed: sell the fund shares at the prevailing market value, which may be higher or lower than the initial investment; keep the investment and continue earning potential returns; exit through a developer buyback, which may result in a loss for the investor; or exchange the fund shares for residential or commercial real estate of equivalent value.

  • One visit to Slovakia for biometrics

  • Residency status

    5-year permanent residency initially, followed by a permanent residency card for 10 years, extendable indefinitely.

Why Slovakia

The country at a glance

5.4M

Population

EU + Schengen
Full member of bothAn EU, Schengen and Eurozone member strategically located in the heart of Central Europe, bordering four EU and Schengen states.
24%
Corporate income tax rate
2009
Euro area member since
Culture and heritage
UNESCO World Heritage cities, royal palaces and storied landscapes.
  • Bratislava Castle above the Danube
    Bratislava Castle
  • Bojnice Castle and its park in the Upper Nitra region
    Bojnice Castle
  • Peaks of the High Tatras in northern Slovakia
    High Tatras
  • The historic mining town of Banská Štiavnica
    Banská Štiavnica
Process

Five stages, no surprises

Every stage has a defined output and a named person responsible for it.

  1. Eligibility review

    We assess nationality, source of funds and family composition against current program rules, including initial due diligence.

  2. Company and investment structure

    Your 100% owned Slovak s.r.o. is established and the investment capital is placed in escrow.

  3. Ministry decision

    Your participation in the strategic investment project goes to the ministry for its decision.

  4. Residency application and biometrics

    Documentation is prepared, the appointment is booked and the residency application is submitted, with one biometrics visit in Slovakia.

  5. Residency approval and cards

    Residency is approved and the residence cards are issued for you and every included family member.

Next step

Find out whether you qualify

A short form. We reply within one business day with a straight answer.

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