Slovakia

Slovakia is a high income economy in central europe. Slovakia joined the European Union in 2004 and the Eurozone on 1 January 2009 and also a schengen zone member. The country adopted the euro at the beginning of 2009 and the capital Bratislava is a major financial center. Cheap and skilled labor, a 19% flat tax rate for both businesses and individuals, no dividend taxes, a weak labor code, and a favorable geographical location are Slovakia’s main advantages for foreign investors. Slovakia is slowly becoming one of the world leaders in the automotive industry.

Residence program

Business residence from €50,000.

Citizenship program

No citizenship by investment. Naturalisation after 8 years of legal residence.

Investment name

Business investment

Minimum investment

€50,000

Qualifying investments

Investments or business activities conducted through a registered slovak company with creation of new jobs.

Visa type

Business visa / long term residence permit

Permanent residence

After 5 years

Slovak Citizenship

After 8 years of residence

Dual nationality

Restricted. Dual citizenship is only possible in some cases.

Processing time

2 years plus

Last reviewed November 2026. Programme rules change often, so confirm details with us before investing.