How long can study residence in Slovakia last, including PhD studies?

Study residence is granted for the foreseen length of your studies, capped at six years. This covers longer programmes, including PhD studies, within that overall limit.

After you complete university studies, the study residence remains valid for a short window (around 30 days) so you can begin a job search. Beyond that, graduates can apply to renew their residence for a longer job-seeking or business-startup period. Plan ahead so you transition to the right status before your study residence runs out.