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23.08.2026 |
In Slovakia, an heir can fully dispose of real estate only after the inheritance proceedings have been completed and the ownership right has been officially registered in the Land Register. Until the inheritance proceedings are completed, it is not possible to sell an apartment, house, or plot of land. First, the notary must settle the inheritance and issue a decision on inheritance. After that, the new owner is registered in the Land Register. Only from this point does the heir have the right to:
sell the property;
gift the property;
lease the property;
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15.08.2026 |
There is a common belief that after obtaining a residence permit, there is no need to worry about keeping it. However, in practice, the Foreign Police of Slovakia regularly checks compliance with the applicable conditions and, if violations are identified, may decide to cancel the residence permit.
The main reasons include:
Lack of a genuine purpose of stay. If a residence permit was obtained, for example, for the purpose of conducting business, but the business activity is not actually carried out, this may constitute grounds for its cancellation.
Insufficient or un... |
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09.08.2026 |
In Slovakia, the notice period does not begin on the day you submit your resignation. The calculation always starts on the first day of the following calendar month after the employer has received the notice of termination of the employment contract. This rule applies regardless of whether you submit the notice at the beginning, in the middle, or at the very end of the month.
The Slovak Labour Code establishes a uniform mechanism for calculating the notice period in order to avoid confusion regarding dates and ensure predictability for both parties.
This means that:
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02.08.2026 |
Applying for temporary protection (dočasné útočisko) in Slovakia is usually a straightforward process. However, even minor mistakes may result in additional questions or the need to reapply. To avoid unnecessary delays, it is advisable to prepare in advance.
1. Incomplete set of documents
Before submitting your application, make sure you have all available identity documents, as well as documents for your children and any other papers relevant to your particular situation. Even if some documents are missing, this does not always mean that obtaining temp... |
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