Who this review is for

For people who are still outside the European Union and are only planning a move to Slovakia.

It will be useful if:

• you are considering Slovakia but do not know which ground you could apply on;
• you are choosing between several EU countries and want to know what is realistically available in Slovakia;
• you want to start a business in Slovakia or move your existing one here;
• you have a job offer, or you are still looking for an employer;
• you are relocating with your family and are unsure how to arrange your spouse and children;
• you have a relative holding Slovak residence or citizenship;
• you have already started collecting documents and want to check that you are on the right track.

What to know upfront

So that you are not left with the wrong expectations.

• Slovakia is our focus. If it turns out during the review that another country suits your situation better, we will say so and point you in the right direction.
• If you are already in Slovakia holding a valid residence permit and need a renewal, a different service is the right one for you.
• We do not handle tourist or Schengen visas.
• The review does not include preparing your documents, filing them on your behalf, or representing you before state authorities. Those are separate services.

What the review includes

1. Questionnaire before the call
Short questions about your situation: citizenship, plans, what you already have in hand. It takes about five minutes, and no documents are needed.

2. Our preparation
We go through your questionnaire before the call and come to the review with specific questions about your case.

3. The review — 15 minutes online
Which grounds are realistically available to you and how they differ. What may complicate the process in your situation. Your questions. A recommendation on what to do first.

What you get

You leave the review with an answer about your own situation, not with general information about Slovakia.

That saves you the most expensive mistake at the start: months spent collecting documents for a ground that was never going to work for you.

How it works

1. You pay for the review.
2. You receive a link to the questionnaire and fill it in.
3. We go through your questionnaire.
4. We agree on a time that works for both sides.
5. We hold the review.
6. If you need support beyond it, we propose a suitable service.

Our guarantee

If, after going through your questionnaire, we conclude that we cannot help you, we will tell you and refund your payment.

If you decide to continue with us after the review, your payment is credited toward any Lawvia service purchased within 30 days.

Why Lawvia

Lawvia is an online legal support platform in Slovakia. Legal matters that require a licence are handled by licensed Slovak law firms.

For you that means:

• a review in a language you understand, without legal jargon;
• an honest assessment of your situation rather than a promise of an outcome;
• secure payment and protected handling of your data;
• one clear point of contact throughout, if you decide to go further.

Frequently asked questions