According to the Guide Passport Ranking Index, the Slovakian passport is presently ranked 10th. 187 nations are accessible without a visa thanks to it. It is one of the top-ranking passports in the world thanks to its excellent mobility score. Visa on arrival is available for countries like the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Japan, and the entire European Union for forbearers of Slovakian passports. This makes it possible to tour the world fairly immediately. However, around 42 countries throughout the world require a visa for holders of Slovakian passports. China, India, and Australia are a few of the nations that demand visas.
Requirements for a Romania passport
- Passport or ID card showing nationality (obiansky preukaz).
- “Slovak Citizenship Certificate” necessary if no ID (less than 6 months after the day of issue)
- Birth Certificate obtained in the country
- Name or surname changes require a marriage certificate or government decision
- Diploma from a Slovak Republic university if an applicant wants an academic title on a passport
- If necessary, an earlier Slovakian passport
- Diploma from a Slovak Republic university if an applicant wants an academic title on a passport
- Under-18 candidates don’t need a notarized application if their legal representative signs before the consul
- The applicant must provide a loss or theft report from the local police
- Additional records, as necessary by law
Conditions for granting citizenship (Naturalization)
After meeting the requirements set down by law, a foreigner may obtain Slovak citizenship through naturalization.
To apply for citizenship, a foreigner must first have lived continuously in the Republic for at least eight years before applying for citizenship; be able to demonstrate their integrity within the parameters set forth by the Nationality Act; show proficiency in the Slovak language and general knowledge of the Slovak Republic; meet other special requirements; and provide all documentation required by the Nationality Act.
Permanent residence
An applicant who has continuously resided permanently in Slovak Republic territory for at least eight years before submitting the application for Slovak citizenship may be granted Slovak citizenship.
Knowledge of the country
By completing the “Applicant’s Questionnaire,” it is possible to immediately verify compliance with this requirement when applying for citizenship. The district office in the region’s capital, the diplomatic mission, or the Slovak Republic’s consular office are the entities designated by law as the authorities tasked with reviewing applicants.
The applicant’s age, level of education, and health are considered when deciding the best way to test their Slovak language skills. When testing a child under 18, the Slovak language is usually done in front of a legal representative, guardian, or custodian.
A three-member panel will be established for this purpose and appointed by the ambassador, consul, or head of the district office in the region’s capital. During the interview, the candidate will be questioned about himself or herself, and those close to them, and broad questions, particularly on the history, geography, and sociopolitical evolution of the Slovak Republic.
The applicant must also demonstrate during the proceedings that he or she complies with all requirements imposed by the laws governing foreigners’ residence on Slovak Republic territory, public health insurance, social insurance, retirement savings, taxes, levies, fees, foreign workers’ employment, and other obligations imposed on foreigners by Slovak Republic law.
