We Help People with Slovak Heritage Become Slovak Citizens
Specialised family firm providing expert guidance and personalised support through the citizenship process — backed by our own digitised records of Slovak emigrants.
From tracing family roots to the citizenship application — we’re with you throughout the journey.
Three Pathways to Slovak Citizenship
Three pathways for people with Slovak heritage
- Parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent
- Born in Slovakia’s territory
- Was a Czechoslovak citizen
- 1Citizenship application
- 2Receive Slovak passport
- Any direct ancestor
- Claimed Slovak ethnicity
- Slovak national awareness
- 1Apply for SLAC certificate
- 2Residence permit based on SLAC
- 33 years residency requirement
- 4Citizenship application (up to 2 years)
- 5Receive Slovak passport
- At least one parent
- Had Slovak citizenship when you were born
- Unless exception applies
- 1Certificate application
- 2Immediate certification possible
- 3Receive Slovak passport
One Team. Every Expertise You Need.
At ZIP Citizenship, all the necessary expertise is under one roof — so nothing falls through the cracks.
No dropped handoffs. No duplicated costs. One team that owns your case from start to finish. For us, your case is more than paperwork.
Finding the right records is often the hardest part. That’s why we have built our own digitised datasets of Slovak emigrants — more than a million curated records that help us find ancestors where others come up empty.
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.
- Genealogisttraces your ancestors in Slovak and American archives — and in our own digitised datasets
- Lawyerhandles the legal side of your case
- Translatorcertified by the Ministry of Justice
- Consultantguides you from first check to final passport
- Cultural Guideconnects you with Slovak culture and history
- Family Connectorcan use technology to help reconnect distant relatives
What Our Clients Say
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Smooth support for Slovak Citizenship Application
Sarah Forbes
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
I found this service through my cousin when I started looking into getting my Slovak citizenship, and Lucia and colleagues were incredibly helpful in providing an upfront outline of services provided and costs for compiling the application documents. The prices are reasonable I think though I had never done this before and did not spend too much time shopping around. I liked the personalized service. You pay half of the fee up front and the other half after successful submission. I decided to work with them and started chipping away at each document. They were responsive to any questions I had along the way, though some responses were slow in coming, and some questions were not answered directly. I also used their associated translation service, which I found affordable and honest. The only hiccup was that there was an additional charge for helping to make an appointment at the consulate in Bratislava and have someone with me at the time of the submission. While I could have figured this out on my own, I do think it was helpful and only wish I had more information about this beforehand. They worked with me for many months through completion and their experience with the process shows.
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Highly recommended
Jon
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Thanks to Zip, I’m now a Slovak Citizen
Susan Z.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lucia was with me from the beginning, guiding me and coaching me all along the way. She was incredibly responsive and able to address all my questions. I could not have been more proud each time I learned I successfully completed part of the process and then finally gained my Slovak citizenship.
Lucia was my first email to start the journey and she was the first email to share the thrilling news. I could not recommend her and Zip-Citizenship more highly.
Efficient and highly professional service
Jonathan Wasserberg
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
10 out of 10!
Valoree
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Support for a Complex Slovak Citizenship Application
Sam Baron
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My case involved navigating the Slovak Ministry of Interior’s 2025 interpretation, obtaining a Japanese criminal record check, and figuring out how to proceed without a formal birth certificate for my grandfather, among other challenges.
Lucia and her team were incredibly helpful throughout, offering practical guidance and taking the time to engage with the specific circumstances of my case. They were consistently approachable, responsive, and knowledgeable.
The team really went above and beyond when I traveled to Slovakia to submit my application. I had just three days to get everything finalized, and they managed to coordinate the official Slovak translations of my documents, prepare the application materials, and help me submit everything in Bratislava within that short window. I was very impressed with how efficiently everything came together.
Lucia also has a very distinctive personality and fascinating professional background, so I particularly enjoyed the opportunity to chat with her over coffee during my visit to Košice. It was a nice personal touch in what can otherwise be a fairly stressful and paperwork-heavy process.
All in all, I would absolutely recommend Zip Citizenship to anyone considering applying for Slovak citizenship by descent, especially those navigating a more complicated case.
Ďakujem veľmi pekne, Lucia! 🇸🇰
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Excellent service on an extremely tight timeline
MR
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Lucia provided clear guidance and was…
LD
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lucia provided clear guidance and was very helpful. I believe she prepared us well for the interview at the Embassy. She was able to find some more information than the one we had. We submitted our application very recently so I will try to provide an update once a decision is made. I would recommend hiring them for Slovak citizenship and residency applications.
The service was great and fast.
Guy Cohen
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The service was great and fast. Everything was comfortable and transparent, and helpful. It took me and my family only a few month to get Slovak citizenship.
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Meet Our Team
The people behind your citizenship journey.
Our Services
Choose the level of support that's right for your journey to Slovak citizenship
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 (our own digitised database of Slovak emigrants)
- Detailed Blog Posts & Ancestry Search Guides
- Read The Ultimate Slovak CBD Guide
- Read The Slovak Ancestry Guide
Full-Service Assistance
Comprehensive professional assistance covering every aspect of your citizenship application.
- Complete eligibility assessment
- Document hunting & translation, using our own digitised records
- 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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Explore Slovak Citizenship & Ancestry
All posts →Essential Guides & Resources
The Ultimate Slovak Citizenship by Descent Guide
Understand the requirements and steps for obtaining Slovak citizenship through your ancestors.
Explore resource →How to Find Your Slovak Ancestors
Discover how to trace your Slovak family history and locate the records that prove it.
Explore resource →Search for Your Slovak Ancestors
Explore our free Slovak ancestry search tool to begin tracing your family roots.
Explore resource →Latest Insights & Updates
When Should You Make an Appointment to Submit a Slovak Citizenship by Descent Application?
One of the first practical questions applicants ask is: When should I make my appointment to submit my Slovak citizenship by descent…
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One of the most common questions we keep receiving in recent months is whether it makes sense to apply for Slovak citizenship…
Read article →Slovak Citizenship by Descent Simplified from 15 July 2026
Good news for descendants of former Czechoslovak citizens. The changes approved by Parliament largely reflect the original proposal published by the Ministry…
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