€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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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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€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
40+ guides with European countries
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 Austria as a ForeignerThe 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
Property Investment in UK as a ForeignerForeigners 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
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.
€1,528
Average price per 1 m²
1,3%
Average price growth per quarter
Property Investment in Norway as a ForeignerForeigners 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
Property Investment in Montenegro as a ForeignerForeigners 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
Material prepared by Igor Buglo, Head of the Maltese office, MBA
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. Foreigners can buy, sell, and rent out property in Slovakia without restrictions.
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.
Yes. Foreigners, including US citizens, can own, buy, sell, and rent out property in Slovakia without restrictions.
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.