Permanent Residence for Stateless Persons
Slovakia
Last updated: December 28, 2025
5 years
$270
90 days
Medium
About this Visa
This visa is for people who don't have citizenship in any country (stateless persons). You can stay in Slovakia permanently and eventually become a Slovak citizen. This is one of the easiest permanent residence options in Slovakia because you don't need a job offer, money, or family connections. The visa gives you the right to work, study, start a business, and access healthcare just like Slovak citizens. You can bring your spouse and children with you. After 3 years, you can apply for Slovak citizenship—much faster than other people. What makes it special: Stateless persons get special protection under international law. Slovakia has one of the world's best systems for helping stateless people.
Key Benefits
- Work anywhere without work permit
- Start your own business
- Access free healthcare
- Travel freely across Europe
- Bring spouse and children
- Access pension and social benefits
- Get Slovak citizenship after 3 years
- Pass residence to your children
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have no citizenship in any country (must prove for birth country, all countries you lived in, and parents' countries)
- Must have no serious criminal record
- Must not be banned from Slovakia for security reasons
- Must prove sufficient funds to support yourself
- Must have a place to live in Slovakia
- No job offer required
- No family connections required in Slovakia
- No Slovak language requirement
- No specific education level required
- No age restrictions
Financial Requirement
Must prove €3,288 (about $3,866) in savings or monthly income. Can be money in bank account, salary from job, or financial support from someone else. Show bank statements as proof.
Documents
- Birth certificateShowing no nationality
- Letter from birth countryConfirming you are not their citizen
- Documents from residence countriesShowing you did not get citizenship there
- Parents' documentsShowing they also had no nationality
- Valid passport or travel document
- 2 photos (3Ă—3.5 cm)
- Criminal record checkFrom every country you lived in
- Proof of residence in SlovakiaLease or ownership document
- Bank statementsLess than 90 days old
- Health insurance proofAfter arrival
- Medical checkWithin 30 days of arrival
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.