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The situation
Due to a high volume of applications, foreign applicants at the Foreign Police office in Bratislava are facing lengthy appointment waiting times and 16-22 hour queues before the Foreign Police office opens to obtain a ticket for an appointment for the same business day.
Background
Residence permit renewal applications similarly require at least one in-person visit for submission of application and biometric data. Third-party representatives cannot wait in line on behalf of the applicant.
Impact for foreign nationals
Foreign nationals must be prepared to wait in long lines to complete the above immigration processes, which may mean delaying start dates or missing work days.
Impact for employers
Employers are advised to plan for their foreign workers’ absence since they must wait in line to complete the above in-person immigration steps during the first weeks of stay and for residence permit renewal applications.
Possible solutions
Initial applicants can file their application at a consular post abroad instead of following the in-country process. No alternative is available for the other in-person process steps or for renewals.
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