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31.07.2025 |
The payment of fees at the Slovak Immigration Police is carried out through the purchase of an eKolok. There are several ways to obtain an eKolok — you can choose the one that’s most convenient for you:
At the Immigration Police office — directly on-site via a special terminal. Payment can be made in cash or by bank card. The receipt is valid for 30 days from the date of payment.
Online via the official website — select the required service, pay by bank card, and print out the ready eKolok. Validity period — one ... |
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26.07.2025 |
For many people, it’s common to open a bottle of water or snack bar before reaching the checkout, but in Slovakia, this can lead to unpleasant consequences. Until the moment of purchase, the product remains the property of the store, and using it without permission is considered illegal. If the item is not paid for, it is treated as theft. Damages up to €700 can result in an administrative fine, while anything above that amount leads to criminal liability. Some supermarkets may tolerate this practice, but it’s always better to ask staff first. Opening packaging before payin... |
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20.07.2025 |
If a student with a residence permit (residence for study purposes) in Slovakia meets certain conditions, they may be exempt from paying for health insurance themselves — the state can cover the cost. This is possible if the following requirements are fulfilled:
the student holds a temporary residence permit for study and is enrolled in full-time education;
they are under the age of 26;
they reside in Slovakia with a parent who already has health insurance in the country;
the student is financially dependent on that parent.
To apply for state-co... |
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10.07.2025 |
A residence permit for the purpose of special activity in Slovakia is a type of permission granted to foreign nationals who are undertaking specific or unique tasks that do not fall under the standard categories such as employment, study, or business.
This type of residence permit may be issued if the applicant's activity is of significant importance to the state or meets certain criteria established by Slovak legislation. Examples of such "special" purposes may include:
scientific or research activities;
cultural projects;
work in international... |
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04.07.2025 |
The validity of a Slovak driving license depends on the vehicle category and the age of the license holder:
For categories AM, A1, A2, A, B1, B, BE, and T, the license is valid for 15 years or until the driver reaches the age of 65. If the applicant is over 63, the license is issued for 5 years from the date of the medical examination.
For professional categories C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D, and DE, the license is valid for 5 years after undergoing medical and psychological evaluations.
Slovak driving licenses are recognized in all countries of the European Economic A... |
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