Slovak Living Abroad Certificate
Your Gateway to EU Citizenship
The Slovak Living Abroad Certificate allows individuals to obtain Slovak permanent residency based on their ancestors' Slovak ethnicity, irrespective of immigration status, generation, or place of birth. This is an important step in obtaining EU residency and eventual citizenship for those not eligible for CBD.
About Slovak Living Abroad (SLA)
What is SLA?
SLA stands for "Slovak Living Abroad", and it entitles the holder to permanent residency; after just three years of physical residency in Slovakia, you are eligible to apply for Slovak citizenship. Unlike CBD, there is no generational limit, and the location of your ancestors' birth is not relevant. There is also no language requirement associated with SLA, or citizenship under SLA, after your three years of physical residency.
SLA is not only an excellent option for families where some family members are eligible for CBD, and others are not, but also for families and individuals who are not eligible for CBD because of where their Slovak ancestor was born or how many generations removed they are from their Slovak ancestry.
Am I Eligible for the Slovak Living Abroad Certificate (SLA)
What is SLA?
Here are the key differences between the SLA and citizenship by descent (CBD):
- The location of birth is irrelevant. It doesn't matter if your anchor ancestor was born within the current borders of Slovakia, Ukraine, Hungary, Poland, Austria, Czechia, or elsewhere.
- Immigration and naturalization dates do not affect eligibility.
- Generational lineage is also irrelevant, meaning you can claim eligibility through your grandparent, great-grandparent, great-great-grandparent, or even further back.
What do I need to qualify for SLA?
You need evidence that your ancestor was of Slovak ethnicity. This can be shown if they identified as Slovak or spoke Slovak. Generally, a ship manifest or census stating 'Slovak' will satisfy this requirement.
You will also need evidence of your own Slovak culture awareness.
How does SLA equal citizenship?
The Slovak Living Abroad certificate (SLA) entitles you to obtain a Slovak residency permit. After three years of physical residency in Slovakia, you become eligible to apply for citizenship. Notably, there is no language requirement for this pathway to citizenship.
Consulting Services
Service Fees:
Citizenship by Descent (CBD) and Slovak Living Abroad (SLA) Full Service Consulting Options
💼 Our consulting fee options:
1800€ for Citizenship by Descent (CBD)
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1800€ for the Slovak Living Abroad Certificate (SLA)
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3000€ for both SLA & CBD
What’s Included With Your Consulting Package:
Your application is more than a collection of forms. Our consulting service provides personalized guidance and support throughout the process, helping you understand what is required, prepare properly, and navigate the process with confidence.
- Personalized Application Guidance
- Receive individualized, step-by-step guidance for your Slovak Citizenship by Descent (CBD) and/or Slovak Living Abroad (SLA) application based on your specific circumstances.
- Application Preparation Support
- Get guidance on required materials, application forms, declarations, questionnaires, formatting, and pre-submission requirements so you understand what needs to be prepared before applying.
- Document Strategy & Organization
- Learn which supporting records are needed, how they fit into your application, and how to properly organize and prepare your documentation.
- Case-Specific Consultation
- Discuss your individual circumstances, questions, and concerns with a consultant who can provide personalized procedural guidance throughout your engagement.
- Expert Resources & Client Portal
- Access comprehensive checklists, resource guides, templates, FAQs, educational materials, and other resources through your online client portal. (NEW Client Portal coming in September 2026!)
- Ongoing Communication & Support
- Communicate directly with your consultant through email, phone, and your client portal as you work through your application.
What is not included
Official translation services, interpretation services, appointment-setting fees, document collection, and anything not explicitly included in consulting services.
Our Goal
To take the uncertainty out of the process.
Rather than trying to navigate Slovak citizenship or Slovak Living Abroad requirements on your own, you have a structured process, personalized guidance, educational resources, and a consultant available to help you understand what to do at each stage.
We also provide or assist with the following services at an additional cost:
Ready to Begin the Process?
Our Mission
Through expert, personalized guidance — from evaluating eligibility for citizenship by descent, helping you to prepare necessary documents, to application submission and relocation support — we simplify the processes for obtaining Slovak Citizenship by Descent (CBD) and the Slovak Living Abroad (SLA) Certificate.
Grounded in lived experience and deep cultural understanding, our mission is to reconnect people to their roots and open doors to new opportunities across the European Union.
Complete the client intake form and self-schedule your 15-minute intake appointment below.