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29.06.2023 |
Foreigners living in Slovakia can apply for a local pension if they meet several important conditions. The length of service in this country must be at least 15 years. This means that pension contributions must be made during this entire period. Payments can be made if you are an employee, an entrepreneur or a voluntarily insured person. This also includes periods of social insurance in countries with which a bilateral agreement on social security has been concluded. The size of the pension is affected by length of service, income level and participation in additional pension insurance. Pensi... |
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22.06.2023 |
The Green Card is an international document that confirms the presence of insurance for the car owner when traveling in other countries. It is an integral part of the international vehicle insurance system and allows cars to move across borders without the need to purchase additional insurance in each individual country. Slovakia, like most European countries, accepts the Green Card. To enter the SR and travel around its territory using a car, car owners from other countries must have valid insurance from their country of origin and a Green Card issued by an insurance company. The Green Card ... |
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17.06.2023 |
Pros: Friendly, hospitable and non-conflict people. Low crime rate. Compliance with traffic rules ethics. Free education. The main requirement is knowledge of the Slovak language. Developed infrastructure. Ease of obtaining a residence permit. Pleasant climate and beautiful nature. Favorable conditions for an active lifestyle. Many sports are popular here. Cons: Slowness. Slovaks are not used to rushing and can put off simple tasks until tomorrow. Difficulties with professional medical care. Doctors only go to patients with serious conditions. There are few 24-hour shops and pharmacies. Even ... |
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07.06.2023 |
From 1 July 2023, the subsistence minimum in Slovakia will increase by almost 15% to 268.88 euros per month. This amount will be valid until 30 June 2024. The subsistence minimum is decisive in determining the non-taxable portion of income, the child tax bonus and the calculation of social benefits. For foreigners who have a temporary residence permit in Slovakia, the subsistence minimum is also important. It is used to determine the amount in the bank account required to grant or extend a residence permit in the SR. Applicants for a residence permit for business will have to show 27,000 euro... |
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03.06.2023 |
The provision of a residence allowance for emigrants in the Slovak Republic has been extended until the end of 2023. The country will help refugees continue to receive assistance for their residence. The funds will be provided directly to local property owners who provide their properties for accommodation. Given the fact that there are no signs that the armed conflict, due to which refugees were forced to leave their homes, will end soon, and the SR does not have enough accommodation options for displaced persons, it is proposed to extend the period of providing assistance to persons providi... |
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