Good morning from Yukon, Canada. 😊
Guys I have a question I'm hoping someone here may be able to answer.
I was born in Kosice in 1966 and my parents escaped in 1968 due to the impending Russian invasion.
They took my brother and I, fled to Canada with $20 and 2 suitcases.
Growing up I was taught two languages, Slovak and Hungarian - over the years I forgot Slovak but still remember how to speak Hungarian exceptionally well. I may be a bit rusty with talking but I understand everything. I know it would come back to me quickly.
So my question is this :
Back in the late 80's when I went to Kosice for a visit, I was granted a passport from the Slovakia.
I have since let it expire but i believe my birthright gives me automatic citizenship to the country I was born in? My entire family was also pardoned by the Czech government for fleeing; hence the reason we went back in 89 for a visit.
So if I establish my Slovak citizenship and obtain a passport - does this passport automatically let me live and work in any of the EU countries ?
If this is true, this seems it would save a horrendous amount of paperwork and beuracracy when I decide to move from Canada to Budapest.
Does it work this way? If I gave a valid passport from Slovak Republic, could I just board a plane, fly to Budapest and begin my new life and live and work there without having to obtain any other permits or visas? Does it work this way for all EU countries ? I'll have a decent monthly pension so if I get bored with Hungary and want to try living in another EU country, will Slovak passport allow me to freely come and go and i or and work?
Thanks for your time!