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EU and EEA citizens moving to Slovakia must complete residence registration, register for a Tax Identification Number (DIC), and register for health insurance. Slovakia requires EU citizens staying more than three months to register with the Foreign Police (Cudzinecka policia). All registrations are managed through the Foreign Police and the Financial Administration of Slovakia. This guide covers each procedure with required documents, deadlines, fees, processing times, and office locations.

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Slovakia

Capital: Bratislava

Last verified: 2026-02-20

Fees, fines, and deadlines are approximate and may change. Always verify with official sources.

Key Registrations & Procedures

Residence Registration (Prihlasenie na prechodny pobyt)

Foreign Police Department (Oddelenie cudzineckej policie)

Deadline: Register within 10 days of arrival for stays over 3 months
Processing Time: Certificate issued within 30 days of application.
💰Fees: €4.50
📅Appointment: No appointment system in most offices. Queue-based — arrive early.
Required Documents:
  • Valid passport or EU/EEA national ID card
  • Proof of accommodation — rental contract or declaration from property owner (with verified signature)
  • Proof of employment (work contract) OR proof of self-employment (zivnostensky list) OR proof of sufficient funds and health insurance
  • 2 passport-sized photos (30x35mm)
  • Completed application form (available at the police department)
Where to Do It:

Foreign Police Department (Cudzinecká polícia) in your district. Bratislava: Regrútska 4, 842 60. Also in Košice, Prešov, Žilina, Banská Bystrica, Nitra, Trnava, Trenčín.

If You Don't Do It:

Fines of up to approximately €300 for late registration. May not be able to access Slovak healthcare (VZP), tax system, or employment without registration.

Regional Variations: Bratislava has the busiest office with longest waits.
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Birth Number (Rodne cislo)

Foreign Police / Statistical Office

Deadline: Assigned during residence registration
Processing Time: Assigned with the registration certificate.
💰Fees: Included in registration fee
📅Appointment: Same as registration.
Required Documents:
  • Same documents as residence registration
Where to Do It:

Assigned at the Foreign Police Department. The 10-digit Rodne cislo is your identifier for all Slovak systems (tax, healthcare, social insurance).

If You Don't Do It:

May not be able to function in the Slovak administrative system without it.

Regional Variations: Nationwide system.
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Tax Registration (DIC)

Financial Administration (Financna sprava)

Deadline: Within 30 days of receiving income in Slovakia
Processing Time: 10–30 working days
💰Fees: Free
📅Appointment: No appointment needed. Walk-in at tax offices.
Required Documents:
  • Valid passport or ID card
  • Rodne cislo (birth number)
  • Proof of address in Slovakia
  • Employment contract or trade license
  • Completed registration form (available at financnasprava.sk)
Where to Do It:

Local Tax Office (Daňový úrad). Bratislava: multiple offices. Also in every regional capital.

If You Don't Do It:

Fines of up to approximately €20,000 for failing to register when required. May not be able to be legally employed without tax registration.

Regional Variations: Same system nationwide.
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