Slovakia•EuropeTemporary Residence for Employment
At a Glance
Processing Time
90 days
Application Fee
250 EUR
Stay Duration
Up to 2 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Residence permit for non-EU workers employed by a Slovak employer or working under intra-company transfer. Requires employer sponsorship and work permit confirmation.
Employment-based temporary residence is the primary pathway for foreign workers in Slovakia. The employer must first obtain work permit approval from the Slovak Labour Office, proving that the position cannot be filled by EU/EEA workers. The foreign worker then applies for a Type D national visa and residence permit.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
9,000 EUR
per year
Minimum Savings
3,288 EUR
Personal
Education
None or higher
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for entire stay duration
Employment contract
Signed contract with Slovak employer for at least 6 months
Work permit confirmation
From Slovak Labour Office
Criminal record certificate
From country of origin
Health insurance
Valid Slovak or EU health insurance
Proof of accommodation
Rental contract or property confirmation
Proof of funds
Minimum EUR 268.88 per month
Sponsor Documents
Employer registration
Company registration documents
Job description
Detailed position description
Financial evidence
Company's financial statements or bank account confirmation
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Advantages
- Pathway to permanent residency after 5 years
- Allows family reunion
- Can lead to Slovak citizenship after 8 years
- Employer sponsorship reduces personal financial burden
Considerations
- Tied to specific employer (limited portability)
- Requires work permit pre-approval
- Lengthy processing time (90+ days total)
- Requires proof of employer sponsorship
Application Process
Employer applies for work permit
Slovak employer files confirmation of possibility to fill vacancy with Labour Office
Work permit approval
Labour Office processes and approves work permit (typically 20 working days)
Applicant gathers documents
Collect employment contract, work permit confirmation, passport, criminal record, accommodation proof, health insurance
Apply for national visa
Submit Type D visa application at Slovak embassy (EUR 50)
Travel to Slovakia
Enter Slovakia with national visa
Register for residence
Apply for residence card at Foreign Police within 30 days of arrival
Receive residence card
Collect card with EUR 10 (30 days) or EUR 39 (2 days) fee
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