Annual Report Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic 2008

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Frequently Asked Questions 1. Which countries can I travel to without a visa? The citizens of the Slovak Republic do not need visas to visit the states of the European Union and the Schengen area. If travelling to other countries, we recommend that citizens consult the webpage of the MFA, which includes a public list of the countries Slovak citizens can travel to with a valid passport and without a visa. 2. What documents do I need to travel in EU countries? To travel in EU countries you either need a valid citizen’s ID card or a valid passport. 3. How do I go about getting married abroad? A citizen of the Slovak Republic can get married abroad at a registry office or at the Embassy of the Slovak Republic. If the marriage is taking place at a registry office we recommend that citizens of the SR directly contact the registry office where the wedding will take place, due to the fact that every country has its own specific requirements, and this also applies to the countries in question recognizing the documents. The most commonly required documents when getting married are: birth certificate, passport, personal status declaration on word of honour, divorce verdict in the case of a second or each ensuing marriage, a document proving state citizenship may also be required, a permanent residency certificate, and so on. If the wedding is to take place at a diplomatic mission of the Slovak Republic, the MFA advises citizens to phone and check that it is possible to enter into marriage at the embassy in question and that there are dates available for the wedding. Once the embassy has been contacted, the instructions provided by the employee of the embassy should be followed. 4. What should a foreigner invitation include? There are two kinds of invitations. The first is an invitation verified by the foreign police, which has a regulation form (to be found on the webpage of the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic). To fill out the form the person issuing the invitation must know the personal data of the person being invited (name, surname, nationality, identification document number, date of birth, and so on). The verification of this invitation is subject to a fee to be found in the tables provided by the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic. The second type of invitation is either a personal invitation, which must be signed and witnessed by a notary public or an invitation provided by a corporate entity on company headed paper. The invitation must include the name of the inviting person, permanent address, date of birth, and identification document number at the top of the page. The body of the text should state the name of the invited person, date of birth, travel document number, permanent address, and the duration of the period in which the invited person will stay on the territory of Slovakia (the maximum period is 3 months in 6). The type of invitation is decided by the Consul of the given diplomatic mission. 5. Will our Embassy help me in arranging inheritance affairs? The Embassies of the Slovak Republic protect the interests of Slovak citizens abroad regarding heritage affairs as well. Based on information regarding the inheritance concerning a Slovak citizen, the consular office will take all possible steps to protect his interests. It will primarily ensure: a) originals or certified copies of the death certificate and the will of the deceased; b) cooperation with local authorities in listing the assets of the deceased, in naming the administrator of the estate, and in ensuring the necessary documents; c) assistance in the protection of the estate; d) representation of the heir in dealings with the corresponding authorities of the accepting state until the heir chooses the form of his representation for further inheritance procedures himself. Through the Consular department the MFA will inform the heirs in the Slovak Republic of the inheritance and the steps it has taken to protect their interests. At the same time, it will recommend a form of representation for dealing with the corresponding authorities of the accepting state with regard to its legality. 6. Can I request a new citizen’s ID card at our diplomatic mission? No. A new citizen’s card can only be obtained in person at the corresponding Regional Directorate of the Police Force of the Slovak Republic at the place of permanent residency. * The following is a selection of the frequently asked questions to the Citizens Assistance and Services Centre of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs e-mail: info@mzv.sk; tel.: +421-2-5978-5978; fax: +421-2-5978-4499 78
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Table of Contents Foreword .......
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Dear readers, With this Annual Repo
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Foreign Policy of the Slovak Republ
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Speaker of the National Council of
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A Safe and Democratic World 1. The
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1. gradually developing its partici
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1. ment for the protection and prom
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1. Bilateral Activities The year 20
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1. Slovakia continued to be involve
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1. cal Weapons Convention (CWC) con
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A Successful and Prosperous Slovaki
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Page 31 and 32: 2. Evaluative meeting of members of
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Page 39 and 40: 2. In 2008, the MFA formulated a ne
Page 41 and 42: Energy Security 2. The need to ensu
Page 43 and 44: 3. Slovak Interests in an Effective
Page 45 and 46: Ratification of the Treaty of Lisbo
Page 47 and 48: The Coordination of Sectoral Polici
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Page 51 and 52: European Neighbourhood Policy 3. In
Page 53 and 54: 3. The Prime Minister of the Slovak
Page 55 and 56: 4. Serving Our Citizens and Slovaki
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Page 59 and 60: Services for the Public 4. In 2008,
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Page 65 and 66: The Seniors of Slovak Diplomacy 4.
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