€1.3 million
New penthouse in Bratislava, in the Staré Mesto district, overlooking the historic city centre
Property Investment in Slovakia as a Foreigner
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
Cost of a 3-bedroom apartment in Slovakia
€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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Purchase taxes
Buyers of real estate in Slovakia pay a mandatory notary and registration fee. The associated costs will amount to approximately 0.01 to 2% of the purchase and sale agreement value.
When buying a new apartment worth €250,000, the investor will spend €255,000, including additional costs.
Ownership taxes
Owners pay an annual property tax of €0.033 per 1 m².
The income from renting real estate in Slovakia is subject to a 19% income tax.
Sale taxes
If the seller has owned the property for less than five years, they pay a capital gains tax of 19 to 25% on the difference between the sale and purchase prices.
The agency fee ranges between 3 and 6%.
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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Investments
Status
Time required
€375,000+
Permanent residency
6+ months
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€375,000+Permanent residency6+ months
AED 750,000+
Residence permit
2+ months
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AED 750,000+Residence permit2+ months
Not limited
Residence permit
4+ months
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Not limitedResidence permit4+ months
Not limited
Residency after D Visas
6+ months
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Not limitedResidency after D Visas6+ months
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Find out how much it costs to buy and rent real estate in each country, what the market dynamics are and what taxes you need to pay when buying and selling.
Property Investment in UK as a ForeignerForeigners can buy, lease and sell real estate without restrictions in the UK. Statistics confirm the liquidity of investments: every...
€4,310
Average price per 1 m²
1,3%
Average price growth per quarter
Property Investment in Sweden as a ForeignerForeigners 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
Property Investment in Romania as a ForeignerThe sale of apartments to foreigners in Romania isn’t limited: they can freely purchase, rent out, and sell properties. The sale of...
€1,528
Average price per 1 m²
1,3%
Average price growth per quarter
Material prepared by Igor Buglo, Head of the Maltese office, MBA
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