densieslovakia
English expat in Slovakia
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Lives in Kosice I, Kosický
Registration: 16 October 2018
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New members of the Slovakia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Slovakia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Sorry David, me again, I've just noticed you don't liv ein Kosice, oops! So you will need to go to your local driver's license centre, Good Luck, Denise in Kosice! Read More
New members of the Slovakia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Slovakia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi David, You should actually change it after 3 months in the country :O Once the Uk leave the EU, you will need an international drivers license to drive in Europe. It is easy to get it exchanged for a Slovak one and if you are planning on ... Read More
New members of the Slovakia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Slovakia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Chris, Not a Saaffa but be happy to meet up. I'm in Kosice. There are lots of meet-up groups so hopefully, you'll find one you like!' Denise Read More
Looking for expat opinions before moving to Slovakia! by Aury98713
Hello there! I am Aurélie (French) and I just got offered a job in Slovakia. The job would be in Kechnec but I believe I would move to Kosice. I would like to get an insight of the city of and of Slovakia before I take my decision. Would ...
Hi Aurelie, I think there are a few French people in Kosice, we have a Cafe de Paris (makes and sells macarons) and French is taught as a second language from high school. One schools offers it as a speciality. There's an Allinace Francaise so ... Read More
American researching retiring in Slovakia - need questions answered by RMerrittM
Hello, ALL US expats! My boyfriend owns an apartment in Bratislava and we are looking to spend 5-7 years there; however, looking over the reasons for immigration, there seems to be nothing for me except "study". Has anyone had experience ...
Hi again, I think being retired is classed as work if you know what I mean? If you have a permanent address in Slovakia and income then there shouldn't be a problem. You could contact the foreign police department (used to lovingly call ... Read More
Car inspection by pablo.zapico
Hello, I am an expat from Spain living in Hungary. I have a Spanish car in Hungary. I should go back to Spain and have it inspected this summer. I would like to do it in Slovakia. I am struggling to find info about it. In Spain they accept ...
This is what I found online, hope it helps but it seems that if your car isn't registered in Slovakia you can't get the technical inspection here in Slovakia. ... Read More
car registration ?...need help if i can get it by hutter
Hi to all........i will be moving permantly to Sk soon and want to bring along some sort of vehicle with me......i prob bring one from Uk...does anyone know if i can register it in SK ?....i suppose the issue will be right or left hand drive....i ...
@dbbloke and ciaplinas, I'm sorry to be a party pooper but I don't think it's going to be possible as you can't register RHD cars here. You can use your car on your present number plates for 3 months as far as I'm aware, Cheers ... Read More
American researching retiring in Slovakia - need questions answered by RMerrittM
Hello, ALL US expats! My boyfriend owns an apartment in Bratislava and we are looking to spend 5-7 years there; however, looking over the reasons for immigration, there seems to be nothing for me except "study". Has anyone had experience ...
Hi, I'm British and retired but EU citzen so different rules apply. The only thing I can suggest is contacting the US Embassy in Bratislava and see if they are any help? I'm pretty sure "study" means full-time education though. ... Read More
New members of the Slovakia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Slovakia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi angela, There are various groups on Facebook for people new to Kosice. Tabacka language cafe https://www.facebook.com/groups/1555662414758675/ takes place every two weeks or so and there's a weekly meeting on wednesdays in a local cafe- ... Read More
#Help# What visa i must obtain to live and work in Bratislava by Lucast86
Hi there , i need some information , if someone could kindly help . Im uk passport holder , i would like to move too and work in Bratislava , i would obviously would be starting a new life there , i would be needing some sort of permanent residency ...
Unfortunately, the Brexit remark is very pertinent! It will be easier whilst the Uk is still in the EU. There's lots of info on the Uk site www.gov.co.uk/living in Slovakia or the British Embassy Bratislava online . Good Luck, Read More
Enquiry about cost of living and accommodation by Clinton Ojay
I got a job offering with a multinational company. I want to know if its is possible to find modest and cheap accommodation for a salary of 1,050 euro and generally the cost of living with possibilities of thriving in other business sector. Thank ...
Hi Clinton, If you find a room in a flat, that will be the cheapest form of accomodation. Cost of living is ok. You might find this useful, just the first one I found when I googled "Cost of living in Slovakia" ... Read More
University advice for a 19 years old by mbogantesg201
Hello, I just arrived to Bratislava from Costa Rica and looking forward to bring my daughter by August to study and gets her student visa, she is 19 years old and is studying nutrition (2nd year) at the University. She is also an athlete on a high ...
Sorry to disappoint you but I think it will be very difficult to find a university course entirely in English or Spanish. Have you contacted the Universities in Bratislava? I think that's your best option- look at the websites at to get information, ... Read More
Marriage with a Slovak Citizen by RahulSingh1506
Hi, I am an indian national, and am getting married to a Slovak citizen in June. I was wondering if someone could help me regarding the process about the kind of visa I should first go to Slovakia on, how much time the process is going to take and ...
Hi, Your Slovak partener should know where to find this information. Try the Indian Embassy/ Consulate in Bratislava? Best of Luck, Denise Read More
Family health insuarance.How do i get it. by Sundoman
How do i get a Family health Care. Insuarance.
Hi Sundoman, A couple of questions: Are you an EU citizen? Do you have a residents card which allows you to work in Slovakia? Denise Read More
New members of the Slovakia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Slovakia forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, I'm Brtish and new to the forum but have lived in Kosice for 9 years. Wish I had known about this site before! I'd love to meet up with English speakers in Kosice, life is lonely! D Read More