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.
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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.
Slovak authorities are currently deciding fairly quickly. The main bottleneck is the system of appointments at some Slovak embassies and the acquisition of documents at the preparatory stage.
This article explains who qualifies for citizenship based on their Slovak ancestry.
Do you have to stay physically in Slovakia to be able to apply for Slovak citizenship by descent? In this article, we explain the legal situation and practice.
This article explains who could have gained Czechoslovak citizenship.
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SLAC vs CBD
There are two basic routes to citizenship for people with Slovak heritage: citizenship by descent (CBD) and citizenship based on a Slovak Living Abroad Certificate (SLAC). This article compares them.
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New Rules for Citizenship
People with Slovak heritage now have easier access to Slovak citizenship. The Slovak parliament amended the Citizenship Act and created a new path to citizenship for people with Slovak heritage.