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A practical guide for Ukrainians in Slovakia. Clear answers about legalization, housing, and daily life.
I just arrived in Slovakia (2025)
Your first days in Slovakia are critical. This guide provides a clear checklist for the most important first steps: securing your legal status, registering your address, preparing key documents, accessing healthcare, finding housing, and enrolling children in school.
Staying legal in Slovakia (2025-2026)
Your legal status has been extended, but your documents might look expired. Learn how to generate an up-to-date confirmation online, understand the difference between temporary protection and a standard residence permit, and decide the best long-term strategy for your stay.
Address Change in Slovakia (2025-2026)
Moving to a new flat? Reporting your new address is a legal requirement. This guide explains the different procedures for Temporary Protection holders (reporting to the municipality) and residence permit holders (reporting to the Foreign Police), deadlines, and required documents to avoid fines.
I Lost My Job in Slovakia (2025-2026)
Losing a job is stressful, but your right to stay is often secure. This guide explains what to do based on your status (Temporary Protection vs. Residence Permit), how to handle health insurance to avoid debt, and your rights regarding unemployment benefits.
Social Security & Benefits in Slovakia (2026)
What changes in 2026: unemployment benefit de-escalation, 60-day housing allowance rule, family benefits via EU coordination, and mandatory school attendance.
Children, School, Healthcare & Support (2026)
Mandatory school attendance from Sept 2025, kindergarten/primary/high school enrollment, pediatrician access, vaccinations, school lunch subsidy, and key deadlines for 2026.
Switching from Živnosť to Employment (2026)
A practical guide for sole traders (živnostníci) considering a switch to a standard employment contract in Slovakia, navigating the new 2025 rules and quotas.
Temporary Residence Renewal (2025-2026)
A guide for Ukrainians holding temporary residence facing renewal in 2025/2026. Explaining the Lex Ukraine automatic extension, the electronic submission hack to bypass queues, and the risks of holding an expired card.
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