News
30.12.2025 |
Starting January 1, 2026, restrictions on cash payments in Slovakia will be reinstated and tightened as part of efforts to combat the shadow economy and tax evasion. The maximum amount for cash transactions between entrepreneurs, as well as between an entrepreneur and a consumer, will be limited to €5,000. For transactions between private individuals, the limit will remain €15,000.
Previously, due to the state of emergency, these limits were effectively suspended. However, from the beginning of the new year they will fully come back into force, with exceptions allowed only in... |
 | |
25.12.2025 |
Permanent residence for an unlimited period is granted to foreign nationals who meet specific requirements under Slovak law. This status provides a high level of stability and grants rights similar to those of Slovak citizens (except for voting rights and access to certain public offices).
Permanent residence for an unlimited period may be obtained in the following cases:
After 4 years of residence with a 5-year permanent residence permit. If a foreign national already holds a 5-year permanent residence permit and has lived in this status for at least four years, they may ap... |
| |
21.12.2025 |
Slovakia has a strict zero-tolerance policy on drinking and driving — the legal blood alcohol limit is 0.0%. Even the smallest amount of alcohol in your system can result in fines and more serious consequences.
What penalties apply? Fines start from €200 and up. In serious cases, penalties may include license suspension or imprisonment. If a road accident occurs while driving under the influence, criminal liability is possible.
Even a single glass of beer or wine is considered a violation. Cyclists on public roads are also required to comply with the zero-alcohol limit.... |
| |
13.12.2025 |
The extension of a residence permit in Slovakia is handled by the Migration Police. The application must be submitted exclusively to the office responsible for the district of your official residence registration. Please note: even if another branch is geographically closer or more convenient, submitting documents there will result in the application being rejected.
To determine which office is responsible for your address, visit the official website of the Slovak Ministry of the Interior (minv.sk), where you can find a list of all Migration Police departments (cudzinecká pol&ia... |
| |
07.12.2025 |
Everything stays on the internet — including details that may become an unwanted part of your digital history. If you need to delete compromising or unnecessary information, you can use the “right to be forgotten,” which is protected under European legislation.
Who owns the data? If information about you has been published without your consent, you have the right to request its removal. This applies to photos, videos, posts, and other materials.
How to submit a request? Contact the owner of the website and ask them to remove the data. Your request should... |
| |
Back to archive