How to Start Your Slovak Citizenship by Descent
Requirements for Slovakian Citizenship
- Slovak Ancestry: An ancestor must have been born as a Czechoslovak citizen in the territory of present-day Slovakia.
- Continuous Citizenship: Parents must have held Slovak citizenship at the time of the applicant’s birth.
- Genealogical Proof: Clear proof of direct descent from the Slovak or Czechoslovak ancestor is required.
Required Documents for Slovakian Citizenship
- Proof of Czechoslovak Citizenship: Documents showing the ancestor's Czechoslovak citizenship (e.g., birth certificate, citizenship record).
- Civil Records: Complete civil acts tracing lineage from the applicant back to the Slovak ancestor, including birth and marriage certificates.
- Proof of Slovak Citizenship: Evidence that the parents held Slovak citizenship at the time of the applicant’s birth.
Ineligibility Points for Slovakian Citizenship
- Parents Without Slovak Citizenship: If the parents did not hold Slovak citizenship at the time of the applicant’s birth.
- Parents Born After 1990: If both parents were born after 1990.
- No Czechoslovak Ancestor: Inability to prove an ancestor was born as a Czechoslovak citizen in Slovak territory.
Estimated Time: 6 - 12 months
Estimated Cost: €1,000 - €3,000
*Please note that these estimates are for reference purposes only and may vary depending on the specifics of your case.