Can my family join me on a Slovakia EU Blue Card and can my spouse work?

One of the main advantages of the EU Blue Card is favourable family reunification. Your legally married spouse and dependent children can apply for residence to join you in Slovakia, typically without the long waiting periods that apply to some other permits.

Family members admitted under Blue Card reunification generally gain access to employment in Slovakia. You will need to show adequate accommodation, health insurance and means to support your family, so prepare those documents alongside your own application and confirm the current rules for your spouse's work rights.