Charles
University Anniversary ... Dual citizenship
... Expatriates ... [Monthly
newsletter of the Czech Embassy] ... [Newsletter
of the Slovak Embassy]
CHARLES UNIVERSITY ...will be celebrating 650th anniversary on April 7, 1998. However, initial celebration functions will start already in 1987. You can obtain more information about this important event at Pavel.Wild@ruk.cuni.cz, contact Ms. Jana Vopravilova.
The Slovak Embassy has announced that on Monday, July 7, 1997, a U.S.--Slovak treaty dating back to the 1920s has been rescinded by mutual agreement with the U.S. Department of State. The treaty prohibited U.S. citizens from also being citizens of Czechoslovakia, and later, Slovakia.
As a result, U.S. and Slovak citizens will now be able to be dual nationals of each country as long as they meet the citizenship requirements of each country. There are advantages and disadvantages to dual nationality. Look for more information on the Slovak Embassy home page: http://www.slovakemb.com
Also on the home page, look for the new application for the Slovak expatriate card, along with details about required documents and information.
S pozdravom,
Greg Fasing Honorary Consul Consulate of the Slovak Republic 1325 S. Colorado Blvd. 302 Denver, Colorado USA 80222 303.692.8833 303.692.8557 fax
The Slovak National Council adopted a new law concerning expatriate Slovaks on February 14, 1997. Rights, duties and status of expatriate Slovaks are regulated by the law. An expatriate Slovak is defined as a person without Slovak citizenship but with Slovak nationality, or former citizenship, or who is of Slovak ethnic origin, or who has a certain level of Slovak cultural and language awareness. Slovak ethnic origin is defined as a person who has direct Slovak ancestors up to the third generation. This must be proved by supporting documents, such as birth certificates, baptismal certificates, registry office statement, or other official documents. Identity can also be established by testimony of an official Slovak ethnic organization if such documents are unavailable. Slovak cultural and language awareness can be established by showing at least a passing knowledge of the Slovak language and a basic knowledge of Slovak culture. A written application must be submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or to the Slovak Embassy in Washington D.C., with all supporting documents. The application will be ruled on within 60 days of receipt (unless unusual volume slows the process down). The holder of an expatriate card may apply to any educational institution in Slovakia, work in the SR without a special permit or permanent residence; apply for citizenship under certain conditions; request exemption from social security payments under certain conditions; own real estate under certain regulations; obtain 50% discounts for retired or disabled expatriates on public transport, and obtain free public transport for expatriates over 70. The law is effective on July 5, 1997. The application forms are being drafted and will be available on the Slovak Embassy Home Page, http://www.slovakemb.com, in the near future, or from the Slovak Consulates in Chicago, Denver, Pittsburgh or San Juan. We expect many applications, so your patience is appreciated. More information will be made available as is it received.
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