Opening a bank account in Kosice as non-EU foreigners (2026 GUIDE)
Opening a bank account is one of the first “real-life setup” steps after moving to Košice. You may need it to receive a salary, pay rent and utilities, set up phone/internet contracts, or simply avoid unnecessary fees on everyday payments.
This guide is written for non-EU citizens (third-country nationals). Banks in Slovakia must follow strict identification and compliance rules (especially AML rules), and requirements differ between banks, branches, and client profiles.
A Welcoming Guide to Košice: Navigating Slovak Culture with Confidence
A new chapter in Košice offers a world of excitement and opportunity. Relocating to a new country is a profound experience, one that blends the anticipation of new possibilities with the natural apprehension of navigating an unfamiliar cultural landscape. This guide is designed to serve as a warm welcome and a practical map to the unwritten rules and social customs of Slovakia, with a special focus on your new home, the vibrant heart of Eastern Slovakia.
Foreign Police Assistance in Košice
Visiting the Foreign Police in Slovakia can be stressful, especially if you do not speak Slovak or you are not sure which documents you need to bring. At Move to Košice, we help foreigners prepare for their visit and provide personal assistance directly at the Foreign Police in Košice.
Our goal is simple: to help you understand the process, avoid unnecessary mistakes and feel more confident during your appointment.
Signing a rental contract in Košice (2026): What foreigners should check before they sign?
Renting an apartment in Košice is often the first big step after deciding to relocate. And while most apartments are perfectly fine, the real problems usually come from unclear contract terms—what’s included in the monthly price, how the deposit is handled, how you can end the lease, and what happens at handover.
How to Get to Košice: A Complete Travel Guide (2026 Edition)
Whether you are moving here for work, visiting for a weekend, or scouting your new home, getting to Košice is becoming easier every year. As the metropolis of Eastern Slovakia, the city is well-connected by air, rail, and road, with exciting new connections launching soon.