Obtaining temporary residence in Slovakia is an important step for citizens of third countries who plan to study, work or live here. However, the granting of a temporary residence also entails several obligations for the foreigner, which must be fulfilled in accordance with Slovak laws. These duties include communicating with the foreign police, securing health insurance and passing a medical examination.
After obtaining temporary residence, a citizen of a third country has several obligations towards the foreign police in order to make his stay legal:
• Reporting the address of residence: Within 3 working days from the granting of temporary residence, it is necessary to report the address of accommodation to the relevant department of the foreign police. If a citizen of third countries changes his address during his stay, he is obliged to report this change within 5 working days.
• Renewal of temporary residence: If the temporary residence expires and the citizen plans to stay in Slovakia, he must apply for its extension at least 30 days before the expiration date.
• Reporting of changes: All changes that affect the stay (e.g. change of employer, purpose of stay, marital status) must be reported to the foreign police within 5 working days.
Health insurance obligations
Health insurance is essential for every citizen of third countries with temporary residence:
Obtaining health insurance: Within 30 days from the granting of temporary residence, the citizen is obliged to secure health insurance.
This can be:
• Comprehensive commercial health insurance that covers the costs of health care in the Slovak Republic.
• Public health insurance: This option is available to foreigners who are employed in Slovakia or are dependent on the public insurance system.
• Proof of insurance: At each check by the foreign police, a citizen must present proof of valid health insurance.
Citizens of third countries are required to undergo a medical examination, which confirms their medical fitness to stay in the Slovak Republic:
• This obligation generally applies to foreigners who have been granted temporary residence for the purpose of employment or business.
• The examination must be completed in an approved medical facility in the Slovak Republic.
• Deadline: The medical examination must be performed within 30 days of obtaining a temporary residence permit, if required by the foreigner's police.
• Confirmation: The result of the search must be submitted to the foreign police as part of the documentation.
Consequences of failure to fulfill obligations
Failure to fulfill the stated obligations may lead to:
• Sanctions from the foreign police (fines).
• Withdrawal or non-extension of temporary residence.
• Enrollment in the list of undesirable persons on the territory of Slovakia or within the Schengen area.
Obtaining a temporary residence permit is only the beginning of the integration process of a third-country citizen in Slovakia. Fulfilling obligations towards the foreign police, health insurance companies and medical facilities is key to ensuring a problem-free stay and protection from legal consequences. Consistent compliance with these obligations is very important from the point of view of continuing your stay in the territory of the Slovak Republic, our law office offers you professional advice in any area, we inform you about the positives and negatives and we will help you ensure that your stay takes place without any problems.
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