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Slovak Citizenship
by Descent

Do you have a parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent who was a citizen of Slovakia or Czechoslovakia? Your Slovak citizenship, and access to the European Union, may be closer than you think!

Book a 30-minute consultation where we assess your eligibility, review your lineage, and outline your path to proof of citizenship.

30 minutes · Video or phone · Personalized eligibility assessment

After ten years of helping Americans reclaim their Luxembourg ancestry, we’ve expanded our services to Slovakia. Apply for citizenship with confidence, backed by the same team known for unmatched expertise in vital records, expert-trained advisors, and proven success rates.

Eligibility

Are You Eligible to Apply for Slovak Citizenship?

Citizenship through ancestry eligibility is limited to applicants with a Slovak or Czechoslovak parent, grandparent, or great grandparent, that meet other qualifying criteria.

Slovak or Czechoslovak Citizen

Slovak citizenship eligibility relies on proving the nationality of your parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent, rather than location of birth alone.

 

Slovak Ethnicity

If your ancestor doesn’t qualify to apply for citizenship through ancestry (either because of no proof of nationality or because you are too many generations removed) you are still eligible to apply for a simplified path to citizenship through residency.
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How It Works

From Consultation to Citizenship

1. Consultation:

In a 30-minute session, we review your lineage, assess your eligibility, and determine what documentation you’ll need. You leave with a clear picture of your case.

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2. Genealogy Research:

If you choose to proceed, we will lead a genealogy research project with our partner professional Slovak genealogists to establish if documents exist to support your case.

3. Engagement & Document Acquisition:​

If sufficient Slovak documentation can be found to support your case and you choose to proceed, we advise you on how to obtain your U.S. vital records based on our 10 years of nuanced industry experience.

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4. Application Preparation:​

We complete your application form, cover letters, and help you assemble the full package to government specifications.

5. Review & Interview Organization:

Our team of experts carries out a final compliance check leading up to your appointment withe the Slovak authoritieas.

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6. Certificate Issued:

The Slovak authorities will issue your Slovak Citizenship Certificate. Current processing is ~12-18 months. We monitor the status throughout, and you can begin the passport process thereafter.

Book a Consultation

A 30-minute session to assess your eligibility, review your lineage, and map your path forward. No commitment to proceed beyond the consultation — you’ll have everything you need to decide.

Personalized eligibility assessment · Lineage review · Video or phone
Why LuxCitizenship

A Decade of Ancestry Citizenship Expertise

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Vital Records Mastery

We’ve navigated archives across all 50 U.S. states and every Canadian province — in English and French — for over ten years.

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Proven Process

The same document-intensive methodology we perfected for Luxembourg citizenship applies directly to Slovak proof of citizenship.

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We’re Doing It Ourselves

The LuxCitizenship team is made up of industry experts and dual citizens who have advised on and applied for citizenship themselves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Get in touch with our team.

Do I need to apply for a Slovak residence permit first?
Starting on July 15, 2026, it is no longer necessary to apply for a Slovak Residence Permit to apply for citizenship through ancestry. This eliminates an additional application cost and administrative step from the historic process.

We review your family lineage, assess whether you have enough identifying documentation to apply (or if genealogy research will be necessary), identify what documentation will be needed, and what to expect of the application process. You leave with a clear understanding of your case and next steps — with no obligation to proceed.

Most applicants do not, but professional involvement can be helpful in cases with less clear proof of an ancestor’s Slovak or Czechoslovak nationality. We can make recommendations about the necessary level of assistance on the consultation

No. Under the Slovak Citizenship Act, no deadline exists by which you need to file your application.

To apply for citizenship through ancestry, you must be a child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of your Slovak ancestor. No generation limit exists for the simplified naturalization process as long as you can prove your ancestor’s ethnic connection to Slovakia.

Yes. Family members can submit together, but each applicant over the age of fourteen will need their own set of application materials, including vital records.

Not eligible for Slovak Citizenship?

If you are not eligible for Slovak citizenship but are interested in other paths, check out our partner platforms.

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