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Temporary residence under Act No. 404/2011 for non-EU students accepted onto study in Slovakia, including university and PhD studies. It is granted for the purpose of study, for a maximum of six years, and allows limited work alongside studies subject to the rules in force.
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.
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.
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.
Yes. Study residence allows limited work alongside studies, and time spent lawfully resident can help you move onto a work or other route and, eventually, toward long-term residence.
This route covers defined activities outside standard employment — such as lecturing, sport, cultural or artistic work, internships or volunteering — with the permitted activity and duration depending on the specific ground.
Temporary residence for business is for non-EU nationals carrying out genuine business activity in Slovakia — for example as a self-employed person or company executive — and is granted for up to three years.
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