The Slovak Cabinet of Ministers recently approved a proposed amendment to the Citizenship Law. It will solve the problem of restoring former Slovak and Czechoslovak citizens deprived of their citizenship in 2011.
It is not yet clear whether the applicant needs to be on the territory of Slovakia at the time of application, but it is known that it will not be necessary to demonstrate knowledge of the Slovak language, as well as take tests on knowledge of history or culture.
The bill includes a proposal to grant citizenship by descent up to the third generation (great-grandchildren) of former Czechoslovak and Slovak citizens.
A parliamentary vote is expected at the end of March, at which the amendment is expected to be approved immediately.
Slovakia’s passport is enviable enough offering residence and work permits throughout the European Union.
“Due to the generous extension of eligibility to the third-generation descendant, potential applicants may earn eligibility through any one of up to fourteen direct ascendants. Given that even a single Czechoslovak or Slovak great-grandparent could be a qualifying relative, these authors conservatively predict that at least 20% of future qualifying applicants will not be aware of their eligibility. Migration professionals should be prepared for a number of these clients to initially present as potential investment or employment-based migration prospects.” – write IMIDaily.
Source: Imidaily
