Ancestry, documented. Citizenship, granted.

Falath and Partners are making a 30-year dream come true. Since my first trip to Slovakia 30 years ago, I’ve known I would want to live in Europe one day. I tried 15 years ago on my own and found the process so complicated that I gave up, but working with Falath and Partners has made the experience so easy, so fast, and truly enjoyable.

Just last month I got to return to beautiful Bratislava to do my interview in person. My lawyers walked me in with no wait. It was the easiest, quickest, and most pleasant meeting.

The icing on the cake is that I got to meet the whole team at Falath and Partners working on my case, and I must say – they felt more like dear friends than just brilliant lawyers. I am ever grateful to them for helping me realize this lifelong dream of citizenship.

It has been a true pleasure working with Jan Falath and the Falath team in Slovakia. They are clear market leaders in citizenship by descent, known for their exceptional professionalism, precision, speed, and consistently high standards of excellence. Time and again, they have demonstrated the ability to handle even the most complex cases with confidence and deliver positive outcomes. We are genuinely grateful to have the Falath team as an integral part of the citizenship-by-descent ecosystem.

Jan, thank you for all the help you have given me thus far. Please also pass my many thanks to your associates, especially Michal. This process, as you are well aware, is long and arduous. My initial fear was that I would need to do or obtain the process for Hungarian citizenship.

You have given hope to myself and my family, particularly my father. His grandmother meant the world to him, and it remains an unsolved mystery why she returned to live under Nazism and Communism. While we may never have those answers, you have given us a means of honoring her with this potential citizenship.

No matter the outcome of this, you have forged a pathway for many thousands of applicants. Know deep down that you and your associates are appreciated beyond words. Please continue to fight the good fight and never surrender! Many thanks!

Our family loves Slovakia, its beauty, history, and traditions, and we are excited about being residents and citizens of the country. Our New York attorney referred us to Falath & Partners to obtain citizenship by descent, and we have been blessed with the opportunity to work with the firm. They are bright lawyers, they are creative, and they communicate very well in English. They’ve done a great job and followed through on every commitment.

I am a lawyer myself and have worked with many lawyers over the years. I wish more lawyers would perform as well as this firm does. I could not recommend them more highly.

It all started on a random Friday night when I wondered if my Slovak roots might make me eligible for citizenship. I emailed Falath & Partners, and by Sunday afternoon, I’d already exchanged about 20 emails with Jan. He reviewed my documents, answered every question in detail, and gave clear, expert advice.

That level of responsiveness and commitment – replying thoughtfully over a weekend – immediately showed me I was dealing with a firm that truly stands out. Throughout the process, their communication was always clear, detailed, and transparent – I always knew exactly where things stood.

Falath & Partners is, without exaggeration, a top-tier agency you can fully trust with your citizenship case. I’m sincerely grateful for their support and highly recommend their services.

I wanted to say thank you for all the wonderful work you’ve done for me and my family. I know our relationship was transactional, but I really appreciate the fact that you handled things so smoothly and with such great efficacy. My daughter doesn’t understand what citizenship means at three years old, but one day she will, and she’ll be proud and honored (like I am) to be Slovak. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

As soon as I learned about the changes in citizenship by descent in Slovakia, I knew that I wanted to find out more. Falath & Partners Law Firm has been guiding my family and me through the complex citizenship process. The path to dual citizenship has been an emotional journey, and I have learned so much about my ancestors. Although I never met my grandfather, I was very close to my grandmother. Discovering more about their early life has been heartwarming and very meaningful. I am grateful to be able to honor their life by becoming a citizen.

The Falath team has provided clear instructions on all documentation needed and kept us informed of our progress all along the way. I learned to completely trust their staff and experience and credit them with the successful completion of our Oath and Citizenship. It was wonderful to be able to travel to Bratislava for the first time recently and meet Natalie and Michal and thank all Falath staff for their exceptional guidance for me, my sons, and my brother, all of whom have gained citizenship.

I had paid two other lawyers for consults on my case, and neither of them thought I had any chance of succeeding. Falath & Partners were the only ones who believed I had a genuine shot if they represented me. They were clear and upfront from the start that nothing was guaranteed, but despite the odds being heavily against me, they managed to pull it off. They also made everything incredibly easy—we were able to handle almost the entire matter via email. If I ever had questions or needed a more detailed explanation, they were always happy to jump on a quick call. I highly recommend them.

My dream came true! Citizenship of the Slovak Republic became a reality for me because of the help of Falath & Partners – namely Ján Falath and Ema Vrbovski!

At the beginning of April 2022, when the Slovak Parliament passed the amendment to the Slovak Citizen Act, I started gathering documents. More specifically, the birth, marriage, and death certificates of my parents and grandparents, who immigrated from Slovakia. Even with all of the documents I could retrieve, I was still unclear on what other documents I needed and the next steps. I submitted my citizenship application on my own and waited patiently until I received the mail from the Ministry of Interior requesting proof of Czechoslovak citizenship of my ancestors.

At that moment, I realized I needed professional guidance. I contacted Ján at the beginning of December 2023 and signed the contract within weeks. Only days later, Ján and Ema were already sending me email updates and guidance on how to achieve my dream of becoming a citizen of the Slovak Republic.

In January 2024, my husband and I were able to travel to Bratislava. We were so fortunate to meet Ján and Ema. They could not have been kinder, more personable, or more supportive of me on this journey. As soon as we met Ján and Ema, we knew they “had our back.” They treated my husband and me as friends, not just clients.

In June of that same year, I was notified that I was granted Slovak citizenship! Without the guidance of Ján and Ema of the Falath & Partners team, I would still be floating in “nowhere land.” I cannot thank them enough for their support, guidance, and professionalism.

Falath & Partners is a highly informative, knowledgeable, and personable law firm that works with great diligence. They provide detailed counsel, explanations, and in-depth clarification regarding the legal requirements. Above all, they were incredibly patient with all my questions. Ján and Ema are truly gems! I cannot recommend them enough.

I had the pleasure of working with Falath & Partners during my process of obtaining Slovakian citizenship, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the services they provided. From the initial consultation to the final steps of receiving my citizenship, the firm demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism, knowledge, and dedication. They were able to assess from the paperwork I obtained from both United States public records and Slovak birth/marriage records that I would be a good candidate via my great-grandparents for citizenship by descent.

Navigating the complexities of citizenship law can be overwhelming, but the team at Falath & Partners made the entire process seamless. They were not only well-versed in the legal intricacies but also incredibly patient and responsive to all my questions and concerns. Their deep understanding of Slovak citizenship law, particularly regarding descent-based applications, was evident in how efficiently they handled every aspect of my case.

Jan and Ema provided me with clear guidance on gathering the necessary documentation, and they ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately and submitted on time. Their attention to detail was impeccable, and they always kept me informed about the status of my applications for SLA, residency card, and citizenship and provided regular updates with valuable advice. They handled all aspects, including the appointments for the SLA application in Jakarta, Immigration Police in Nitra, and citizenship application in Bratislava.

What truly stood out to me was their personalized approach. They took the time to understand my unique situation and crafted a strategy that was tailored to my needs. Throughout the process, they showed genuine care and commitment to ensuring a successful outcome. Part of the unique situation is currently living in Singapore, and they worked seamlessly on crafting a letter to apply for a Certificate of Clearance, which is a Singapore background check and isn’t always granted. Also, the custom tailoring was shown with them being in contact with the Jakarta embassy for arranging my Slovak Living Abroad application.

Thanks to their expertise and hard work, I am now a proud Slovak citizen. I wholeheartedly recommend Falath & Partners to anyone seeking legal assistance with immigration or citizenship matters in Slovakia.

These guys are great. They have been absolutely fantastic in preparing my SLA and citizenship applications. They even could find records that professional genealogists in Slovakia gave up on finding. The Slovak Embassy even mentioned how perfectly prepared everything was. You can’t go wrong with these guys. A premium firm worth every penny.

Looking forward with great possibility and anticipation, my family and I rejoiced when, in April 2022, the Slovak Parliament passed the amendment to the Slovak Citizenship Act, paving the way for descendants, such as us, to apply for Slovak citizenship. We are the proud grandchildren of Slovak immigrants to the United States and thought pursuing citizenship would be a loving tribute and a way to embrace our parents, grandparents, and shared Slovak heritage.

In early July 2022, we consulted with a US-based immigration attorney who suggested it might behoove us to seek the expertise of a Slovakia-based law firm/attorney. After researching law firms in mid-July, we contacted Falath and Partners in Bratislava. We were impressed immediately with Ján’s responsiveness, professionalism, and willingness to share his vast legal knowledge – from the overarching interpretation of the new amendment as written to the minutiae embedded within the amendment.

Soon thereafter, we had the great good fortune to meet Ema, as she became an invaluable member of our team, our trusted circle. Ema is a gem, as thorough, organized, personable, and responsive as one could wish for. Not only are they an incredible team, they have been and continue to be an incredible team for our family.

As a clinical social worker/licensed therapist, I (Mary Jo) understand the importance of building and maintaining trusting relationships, especially when entrusting your life’s journey into the hands of another. I can’t speak highly enough of Ján and Ema and their support, guidance, and advocacy as we moved through the Slovak Living Abroad/Citizenship by Descent journey. With Ján and Ema guiding our way, Falath and Partners have consistently offered us an unparalleled level of support, always with the utmost integrity and professionalism.

We had the opportunity to travel to Bratislava in November of 2023 to spend time with Ján and Ema as they ushered us through appointments with the Immigration Police. The process couldn’t have gone more smoothly because of Ján and Ema’s level of preparedness. They were as personable and delightful in person as they came across via email. It was such a pleasure to finally meet them! If you, too, are considering the journey to Slovak citizenship, we wholeheartedly recommend Ján, Ema, and the team at Falath and Partners.

Jan and the team are professional and easy to work with. I’m an American with Slovak roots, but I had never considered pursuing Slovak citizenship until talking with Jan. I appreciated that he provided in-depth details on the website so that when I talked with him, I could ask him more targeted questions. Jan and the team are also outstanding ambassadors for Slovakia and Slovak business culture. I would highly recommend his firm to others pursuing Slovak citizenship or looking to do other business in Slovakia.

Multiple great-grandparents of mine emigrated to Chicago from modern-day western Slovakia. While they desired to truly become Americans, many traditions were kept and handed down, and they proudly identified as Slovak.

I always had an interest in learning more about my family, and diving into the process of the SLA and CBD has been enlightening and enjoyable as a result. Being able to discover the challenges they faced in coming here through documentation, identifying their homes, and being able to get more details further back about my family has been well worth the effort.

Ján and Ema at Falath & Partners have been fantastic to work with. They’ve made the process clear and easy to understand, offered insight and guidance when I had questions, and had resources available to them that would have been nearly impossible to get on my own – especially being early in my journey of learning the Slovak language.

Their access to regional and national records offices, official translators, connections with Slovak diaspora organizations, and much more have made the experience smooth and worth every bit of the investment on my end. I would highly recommend working with them.

I was thrilled when the Slovak laws were updated to make 3rd generation descendants like myself and my siblings eligible for citizenship. However, finding a firm that could help us through the process was daunting, particularly as someone in the US and unable to make any face-to-face connections.

Fortunately, I connected with Ján, Ema, and the team, and they have guided my family through the process every step of the way. Beyond just guidance, their help communicating with Slovak government staff and translating documents has made it possible for me and my siblings to obtain our SLAs and citizenship. I can strongly recommend their services to any other aspiring Slovaks.

I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you at Falath & Partners for assisting with my case. I had quite a few questions as we went through the process, and I felt you handled everything gracefully, professionally, and with kindness. I truly appreciate it. I’m part of an online Slovak citizenship community, and—you may already know this—your firm’s reputation is outstanding. After working with you, it’s easy to see why. You may also already know you have a great team there, but I thought that deserved mentioning as well. I hope to make it there someday and drop by to say hello!

I cannot speak highly enough about my experience with Falath and Partners, specifically with Jan Falath and Ema Vrbovski. As a business consultant with limited knowledge of the legal intricacies involved in obtaining a Slovak living abroad certificate, residency permit, and citizenship, I was initially hesitant about engaging a foreign law firm. However, Jan quickly alleviated my concerns with his expertise and professionalism.

Navigating through the processes of obtaining my Slovak living abroad certificate and residency permit was made remarkably smooth under the guidance of Jan and his team. His in-depth understanding of the legal requirements and his commitment to addressing my specific concerns provided me with a sense of assurance throughout the entire process.

I appreciate that Jan and his team delivered top-tier law firm services while maintaining reasonable and transparent pricing. As a business consultant, I value efficiency and reliability, and Falath and Partners exceeded my expectations in both regards. Ema Vrbovski was my main point of contact, answering my questions, providing invaluable guidance, and keeping me updated throughout the entire process. Her unwavering professionalism, punctuality, and responsiveness underscored the high level of service provided by Falath and Partners.

Applying for my Slovak living abroad certificate held a personal significance for me as it allowed me to connect with my Slovak heritage through my mother. Falath and Partners not only facilitated the legal aspects of this process but also demonstrated a genuine understanding of the cultural and personal dimensions involved.

In summary, I highly recommend Falath and Partners to anyone navigating the complex landscape of legal procedures in Slovakia. Jan and his team’s commitment to excellence, coupled with their approachable and client-centric service, make them a standout choice for legal assistance and representation. They have proven that top-tier legal services can indeed be accessible at reasonable costs.

My return to Slovakia at sixty-seven is a romantic quest, ‘Europe’ etched in elegant calligraphy onto the red rim of a white porcelain plate. Though I’ve never been here, to Turiec, the red and gold foliage of Mala Fatra surrounding this place my father came from more than a hundred years ago resonates as if I carry memory in my genome.

In Kremnica, in the morning, people gather in the Centrum, and I enter the Church with them, sit in a wooden pew, and am held there by the old rituals and the sibilant sounds of my father’s tongue. I’ve recently discovered I have the privilege to apply for Citizenship by Descent, a gift I didn’t know my father had left me, an inheritance not included in his will, an invitation to belonging I didn’t even know I wanted.

These fees that Falath & Partners charge are not a guarantee but an investment in the process of discovery, a guided journey back through my ancestry. When Jan’s assistant Ema sent a scan of the manifest of the ship my father had embarked on from the old world to the new at the beginning of the twentieth century, I felt a click, as if in the tumblers on the complicated locks of an old leather-bound book I hope one day to open.

I have been working with JUDr. Bc. Ján Falath and his team for the past year and a half to attain Slovak citizenship for my mother and me. While I have had no prior experience dealing with immigration matters, Jan and his partners have taken the time to walk me through each step & communicate extremely well. They are very professional and make a complicated process very easy. I would highly recommend their services to anyone looking at immigration matters.