Your Slovak Guide to Europe

Slovak Citizenship by Descent — Made Meaningful and Simple

We Help People with Slovak Heritage Become Slovak Citizens

Specialised family firm providing expert guidance and personalised support through the citizenship process.

400+

CBD clients assisted

2,300+

eligibility checks completed

4.6★

Trustpilot rating

100%

success rate

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One Team. Every Expertise You Need.

At ZIP Citizenship, all the necessary expertise is under one roof — so nothing falls through the cracks.

🔍 Genealogist — traces your ancestors in Slovak and American archives
⚖️ Lawyer — handles the legal side of your case
📄 Translator — certified by the Ministry of Justice
🤝 Consultant — guides you from first check to final passport
🏛️ Cultural Guide — connects you with Slovak culture and history
🧩 Family Connector — can use technology to help reconnect distant relatives

No dropped handoffs. No duplicated costs. One team that owns your case from start to finish. For us, your case is more than paperwork. My Journey, our portal, brings your application progress, family history and Slovak culture together in one place—so becoming a citizen can also be a chance to rediscover where you come from and, perhaps, reconnect with distant family.

What Our Clients Say?

Trusted by 400+ clients across the US, Canada, Australia and beyond.

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The people behind your citizenship journey.

🛤️ Three Pathways to Slovak Citizenship

🇸🇰 Slovak Citizenship Routes

Three pathways for people with Slovak heritage

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Orange Route

Citizenship by Descent (CBD)

Requirements:

✓Parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent

✓Born in Slovakia’s territory

✓Was a Czechoslovak citizen

📅 Process Timeline

1

Citizenship application

2

Receive Slovak passport

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Green Route

Slovak Living Abroad Certificate

Requirements:

✓Any direct ancestor

✓Claimed Slovak ethnicity

✓Slovak national awareness

📅 Process Timeline

1

Apply for SLAC certificate

2

Residence permit based on SLAC

3

3 years residency requirement

4

Citizenship application (up to 2 years)

5

Receive Slovak passport

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Blue Route

Certificate of Citizenship

Requirements:

✓At least one parent

✓Had Slovak citizenship when you were born

✓Unless exception applies

📅 Process Timeline

1

Certificate application

2

Immediate certification possible

3

Receive Slovak passport

💡 Strategic Combination

The Orange and Green routes can be combined!

Our Services

Choose the level of support that’s right for your journey to Slovak citizenship

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Free Resources

Get started with our comprehensive free tools and guidance materials.

✅ Slovak Citizenship by Descent Eligibility Check (online & by email)

✅ Free Slovak Ancestry Search (curated database of Slovak emigrants)

✅ Detailed Blog Posts & Ancestry Search Guides

✅ Read The Ultimate Slovak CBD Guide
✅ Read The Slovak Ancestry Guide

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Full-Service Assistance

Comprehensive professional assistance covering every aspect of your citizenship application.

✅ Complete eligibility assessment

✅ Document hunting & translation

✅ Application drafting

✅ In-person filing assistance

🔖 Generous group discounts for families

From Our Home to Yours

Real experiences from people who successfully obtained Slovak citizenship with our help.

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Ready to Begin Your Journey?

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