Where You Can Apply
You have two ways to renew your TRC:
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In person at the Foreign Police office (with an appointment made online) where you currently live. Your application must be submitted in the district where you are officially registered, even if you moved after receiving your original card. For example, a client who originally applied in Košice but later relocated to Bratislava had to apply for renewal in Bratislava.
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Online through the Ministry of the Interior’s portal. This electronic service requires additional setup and can be used only after activating your electronic ID card.
Documents You Need
Prepare the following documents before you start the renewal process:
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Old temporary residence card
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Valid passport
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Completed renewal application form
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Recent passport‑size photograph
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Proof of residence in Slovakia (for example, a lease agreement or ownership certificate)
These requirements are outlined in the original Slovak guide. Additional documents may be requested depending on your situation (e.g. employment or study confirmation), so check the latest guidelines on the Ministry’s website.
Step‑by‑Step Preparation
1. Activate Your TRC Card and Obtain BOK/PIN Codes
Before you can use the e‑services portal, you must activate your TRC card at the Foreign Police. During activation you will receive two codes:
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BOK (Basic Authentication Code) – required for logging into e‑services and signing documents.
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PIN – used when creating electronic certificates.
Remember to ask for these codes and keep them safe, as they will be needed at almost every step.
2. Get a Smart Card Reader
Electronic signing requires a smart card reader. The Slovak guide recommends the AXAGON CRE‑SM4N Smart Card/ID Card StandReader with a 1.3 m USB‑A cable https://www.alza.sk/axagon-cre-sm4n-smart-card-id-card-standreader-usb-a-cable-1-3-m-d7579549.htm . Other compatible smart card readers should also work, but ensure that they support Slovak eID cards.
3. Connect Your Card and Install the Required Software
Plug the smart card reader into your computer and insert your TRC card. Then visit the government’s download page (https://www.slovensko.sk/sk/na‑stiahnutie) 
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