New Foreign Police Office to Streamline Immigration Processes, Says Interior Minister

Slovakia's Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok announced the establishment of a new foreign police office designed to simplify and accelerate immigration procedures. The minister emphasized that digitizing processes and increasing staff numbers are key priorities for improving the country's immigration services. The Foreign Police, which operates under Slovakia's Interior Ministry, handles visa applications, residence permits, and other immigration matters for non-EU citizens living in or visiting the country. The move comes as Slovakia, like other EU member states, faces growing administrative demands related to immigration and the need to modernize bureaucratic procedures.