Real estate investment in Slovakia

Foreigners can freely buy, lease, and sell real estate in Slovakia.

Statistics confirm the liquidity of investments: residential real estate prices grow every quarter by an average of 2%. Seven years ago, an apartment of 100 m² cost an average of €153,000, and today it is sold for €228,000.

€3,800

Average price per 1 m²

2%

Average price growth per quarter

0.01—2%

Associated costs, of the property value

How the residential property price index is growing in Slovakia

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Cost of a 3-bedroom apartment in Slovakia

€1.3 million

New penthouse in Bratislava, in the Staré Mesto district, overlooking the historic city centre

€500,000

Apartment in Bratislava, in the Nové Mesto district, in a 10‑minute drive from the centre

€200,000

Apartment closer to the outskirts of Bratislava

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Slovakia residency or citizenship by real estate investment

Buying a property in Slovakia does not grant or automatically lead to obtaining a residence permit in the country. Property ownership alone is not a qualifying factor for residency under Slovak migration laws.

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Countries to buy a property and get residency or citizenship

We offer proven properties that comply with the conditions of government programs for investors. You can buy real estate and obtain a residence permit or citizenship.

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Property investments
Status
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Malta12 properties

€300,000+

Permanent residency

6+ months

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€300,000+Permanent residency6+ months
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Grenada21 property

$270,000+

Citizenship

8+ months

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$270,000+Citizenship8+ months
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UAE114 properties

AED 750,000+

Residence permit

2+ months

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AED 750,000+Residence permit2+ months
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Spain36 properties

€500,000+

Residence permit

5+ months

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€500,000+Residence permit5+ months
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Portugal67 properties

Not limited

Residency after D Visas

6+ months

Show 67 properties

Not limitedResidency after D Visas6+ months
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at-flagReal estate investment in Austria

The sale of real estate to foreigners is limited in Austria: you must obtain permission from a municipality for the purchase. The...

€4,611

Average price per 1 m²

2%

Average price growth per quarter

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gb-flagReal estate investment in Great Britain

Foreigners can buy, lease and sell real estate without restrictions in the UK.

€4,310

Average price per 1 m²

1,3%

Average price growth per quarter

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se-flagReal estate investment in Sweden

Foreigners can freely buy, lease, and sell real estate in Sweden. There are no restrictions on property ownership for non-residents or...

€4,800

Average price per 1 m²

1.2%

Average price growth per quarter

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ro-flagReal estate investment in Romania

The sale of apartments to foreigners in Romania isn’t limited: they can freely purchase, rent out, and sell properties.

€1,528

Average price per 1 m²

1,3%

Average price growth per quarter

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no-flagReal estate investment in Norway

Foreigners can freely buy, lease and sell housing and commercial real estate in Norway.

€5,266

Average price per 1 m²

1,2%

Average price growth per quarter

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me-flagReal estate investment in Montenegro

Foreigners can buy and sell real estate or rent it out with few restrictions. Foreigners are prohibited from buying agricultural land...

€2,100

Average price per 1 m²

24%

Inflation-adjusted price growth in 2024, year-on-year

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Igor Buglo

Material prepared by Igor Buglo, Head of the Maltese office, MBA

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Frequently asked questions

  • Can foreigners buy property in Slovakia?

    Yes. Foreigners can buy, sell, and rent out property in Slovakia without restrictions.

  • What is the average house price in Slovakia?

    The average cost of 1 m² of real estate in Slovakia is €3,800. The most expensive housing is in the capital city, Bratislava, where the average price of a three-bedroom apartment in the centre is €500,000. In smaller cities, for example, in the centre of Presov, a three-room apartment can be bought for €370,000.

  • Can Americans own property in Slovakia?

    Yes. Foreigners, including US citizens, can own, buy, sell, and rent out property in Slovakia without restrictions.

  • Are taxes high in Slovakia?

    Taxation in Slovakia is relatively moderate. For example, income tax is levied at two different rates: 19% on income up to €47,537.98 and 25% on income that exceeds that. The corporate income tax rate is 21%.

    Property owners in Slovakia pay an annual property tax of €0.033 per 1 m². Buyers of real estate in Slovakia pay a notary registration fee of 0.01— 1,5%.

    If a real estate seller in Slovakia has owned an object for less than five years, they pay capital gains tax: 19— 25% of the difference between the sale and purchase price.