Since the adoption of the amendement to Slovak Citizenship Act in 2022, the Slovak authorities granted 457 citizenships by descent in the period of April 2022 to June 2025.
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Thousands of Slovaks emigrated from Austro-Hungarian Empire before 1910. When do their ancestors qualify for Slovak citizenship by descent? This article provides answers. In short, legal situation in pre-1910 cases is more complex, but increasingly optimistic. Zip Citizenship encourages and helps applicants to apply even with pre-1910 cases, as some of such cases clearly had success in the past. However, unlike in post-1910 cases, there are several caveats that we always convey to our clients to avoid any surprises down the line.
If you and your partner have different citizenships and want Slovak citizenship for your child, the path is usually straightforward—if at least one parent is a Slovak citizen at the time of birth. Below is a clear, step-by-step guide, followed by a Slovak translation.
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Does Slovak law allow double citizenship?
If you’re eligible for Slovak citizenship by descent, it might seem like a good idea to apply as soon as possible. But you need to be more strategic —especially if you plan to apply for another citizenship as well.
For a long period, acquiring foreign citizenship often led to an automatic loss of Slovak citizenship. In 2022, the Slovak parliament adopted an amendment that allowed these citizens to regain their Slovak citizenship. This article explains the process and conditions. It is followed by a Slovak translation.