Arriving in Slovakia – how to proceed?

Have you arrived in Slovakia without valid identity or travel documents and are you a citizen of a country outside the European Union? Here you will find the information you need about where you are, how to deal with the police and other authorities, what your rights are and where to find support services. When […]

Applying for Asylum in Slovakia

If you cannot return to your country of origin because of persecution or war, you can apply for international protection. There are two types of international protection in Slovakia. Asylum You can be granted asylum if you have fear of persecution in your country of origin. The persecution may be for racial, national or religious […]

Arriving in Slovakia – how to proceed?

Have you arrived in Slovakia without valid identity or travel documents and are you a citizen of a country outside the European Union? Here you will find the information you need about where you are, how to deal with the police and other authorities, what your rights are and where to find support services. When […]

Step by step guide: How to search for accommodation in Slovakia or abroad

Mareena has prepared a guide on how to find accommodation in Slovakia or abroad. Step by step guide 1. Decide on the area where you want to live  The more specific, the better. Take into account how the neighbourhood suits your needs – where nurseries are available for your children, where your child goes to […]

New rules for humanitarian aid in Ukraine

Humanitarian aid On 1 December 2023, Ukrainian government officials adopted a resolution regulating the procedure for the provision of humanitarian assistance in the context of the state of war in Ukraine. The current procedure can be found in Ukrainian language under this link.

Useful contacts

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