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2 programs for Slovakia. Explore the options and get an expert assessment.
Long-term resident status of the EU under Act No. 404/2011, available after five years of continuous lawful residence in Slovakia. It grants stable residence, broad equal treatment with nationals and the possibility of moving to other EU member states.
Permanent residence under Act No. 404/2011, granted in stages: a first permanent residence (commonly for five years, e.g. on family or other statutory grounds), then permanent residence for an unlimited period after long-term lawful residence. It removes the single-purpose limitation of temporary residence.
EU long-term residence is available after five years of continuous lawful residence in Slovakia; it grants stable status, broad equal treatment with nationals, and the possibility of moving to other EU states.
Family reunification lets close family members — typically a spouse and dependent children — join a person lawfully resident in Slovakia, subject to housing, income and insurance conditions.
Permanent residence under Act No. 404/2011 is granted in stages — first for a defined period (commonly five years, e.g. on family grounds), then for an unlimited period after long-term lawful residence — and it removes the single-purpose limit of temporary residence.
You can reach permanent residence through Act No. 404/2011 (granted in stages) or EU long-term residence after five years of continuous lawful residence; citizenship is a separate, longer process with its own requirements.
Temporary residence for study is for non-EU students accepted onto a recognised programme in Slovakia, including university and PhD studies; it can run for up to six years and allows limited work alongside studies.
Start from your main purpose — working, running a business, studying, researching or joining family — since Slovak temporary residence is always granted for one specific purpose and bound to it.
Most skilled workers use temporary residence for employment with a confirmed Slovak job, or the EU Blue Card if they hold a recognised degree and meet the salary threshold tied to the average wage.
Most apply for temporary residence for the purpose of employment, tied to a specific job and employer, with a labour-market check where required; it is granted for up to two years.
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Immigrate (Permanent Residence) — Slovakia