What should you do before applying for residence permit in Slovakia?

It is very important that you know something about the country to which you want to apply for residence permit. So the elementary step would be to learn some info about Slovakia.

  • Be informed about what Slovakia offers you and what you can offer to Slovakia, whether you want to make business in Slovakia or work in Slovakia,
  • If you want to apply for business visa be sure about making real business in Slovakia, you should not leave Slovakia for a period longer than 180 days,
  • You are obliged to inform the Slovak foreigners´ police about any changes,
  • Get information about Slovak culture and your obligations as a foreigner or businessmen such as when you shall submit your tax declarations, what is the tax system in Slovakia, etc.,
  • Make sure you are able to provide your Criminal record with apostille not older than 90 days with official translation to Slovak language and documents on accommodation as well as your structured business plan showing your experience in business if you apply for business,
  • your business activity should be interesting for Slovakia, think about some innovative business activity, that could be a very good advantage for you when your application will be processed,
  • get information about the business conditions in Slovakia and try to look for your future business partners, or get any future orders,
  • usually the state authority prolongs the period to make the decision about your application, so you should respect it,
  • learning basics of Slovak language would be helpful for any applicant, to live their life easier in Slovakia.

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