Slovakia
Residence procedure: Registration of residence at the Foreign Police
Official government websiteYour 7-step relocation checklist
- Step 1
EU Free Movement confirmed
As an EU citizen, you have the right to live and work in Slovakia with no visa. Bring a valid passport or national ID card.
- Step 2
Find accommodation
A local address is required for most other steps (registration, bank, tax number). Check housing costs before you move.
Cost of living in Slovakia - Step 3
Register your residence — Registration of residence at the Foreign Police
Deadline: Within 10 days of arrival if staying over 3 months. This is the local residence registration procedure required under EU Directive 2004/38/EC after your first 3 months.
Official government portal - Step 4
Get your Rodné číslo / DIČ
You need a Rodné číslo / DIČ to work, get paid, or open a bank account in Slovakia.
Apply for Rodné číslo / DIČ - Step 5
Register with Public health insurance (VšZP, Dôvera, Union)
Once resident and working, register with Public health insurance (VšZP, Dôvera, Union). In the meantime your EHIC covers necessary care.
Public health insurance (VšZP, Dôvera, Union) portal - Step 6
Open a local bank account
Most Slovakia employers pay salary into a local EUR account. Bring your ID, proof of address and Rodné číslo / DIČ.
- Step 7
Calculate your expected net salary
See what you'll actually take home in Slovakia after tax and social security.
Open net salary calculator
FAQ — Moving to Slovakia
Information verified for 2026 from official Slovakia government sources. This guide applies to EU citizens under EU Directive 2004/38/EC.