Import Regulations for Slovakia

Import Regulations in Slovakia

Welcome to the import regulations guide for Slovakia. This guide provides detailed guidelines for various categories such as immigrants, returning citizens, diplomats, and specific regulations for motor vehicles along with a list of prohibited and restricted items. For further assistance, please contact us at support@relocation123.com.

Import Requirements for Foreign EU Citizens in Slovakia

GoodsDocuments RequiredCustoms PrescriptionsRemarks
Household goods and personal effects• Clear passport copy.
• Clear copy of Slovak residence permit card.
• Copy of rental contract.
• Original of Power of Attorney, filled and signed by shipper (not printed scans!).
• Original, filled and signed declarations.
• Original confirmation from employer in Slovakia.
• Inventory/packing list with serial numbers of all electric items.
• Confirmation that the shipper has spent the last 12 months abroad.
• Confirmation that the shipper ended her stay in the country from where shipment is coming.
• Value of the shipment.
• Exact delivery address / access information.
• Household goods and personal effects may be imported duty and tax-free under certain conditions.
• Alcohol duty and taxes are applicable.
• The import procedure must be carried out only at Bratislava city for all shipments.
• No food into the shipment.

Import Requirements for Returning Slovak Citizens in Slovakia

GoodsDocuments RequiredCustoms PrescriptionsRemarks
Household goods and personal effects• Clear passport copy.
• Clear copy of Slovak ID card “Občiansky preukaz”.
• Original of Power of Attorney, filled and signed by shipper, confirmed by Slovak Notary office.
• Original, filled and signed declarations.
• Confirmation that the shipper has spent the last 12 months abroad.
• Inventory/packing list with serial numbers of all electric items.
• Confirmation that the shipper has ended stay in the country from where the shipment is coming.
• Value of the shipment.
• Exact delivery address / access information.
• Same as above.• Same as above.

Motor Vehicle Import Requirements in Slovakia

GoodsDocuments RequiredCustoms PrescriptionsRemarks
Motor vehicles• License/Certificates and Titles of the car.
• Value of the car / Purchase invoice of the car.
• All mentioned documents above as per nationality of client.
• To be imported taxes/duties free, car must be older than 6 months.
• All available information about the car requested: engine, kWh, fuel, tires mark, number of tires, etc.

Prohibited and Restricted Items for Import in Slovakia

GoodsDocuments RequiredCustoms PrescriptionsRemarks
Dangerous items• Explosives (grenades, ammunition, fireworks, toy caps).
• Flammable goods (matches, firelighters, certain batteries, soldering iron).
• Radioactive materials (radioactive medicine).
• Flammable gas (gas cylinders, lighter fuel, aerosols).
• Oxidising substances (bleach, chlorine, peroxide).
• Corrosives instruments containing mercury, acids (thermometer, laptop battery).
• Flammable liquids (paints, fuel, thinners).
• Poison (poisons, pesticides).
• Miscellaneous dangerous goods (dry ice, magnetic objects, diving lamps, ink cartridges).