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4 programs for Slovakia. Explore the options and get an expert assessment.
Temporary residence for highly qualified employment under Act No. 404/2011, for non-EU nationals with a recognised higher-education qualification and a qualifying job offer. The agreed salary must reach the statutory multiple of the average wage, and the card is normally issued for up to five years (or contract duration plus a buffer), with EU mobility and a route to long-term residence.
Temporary residence under Act No. 404/2011 for defined activities that do not fall under the standard employment route — such as lecturing, sport, cultural or artistic activity, internships, volunteering or other specially recognised purposes. The permitted activity and duration depend on the specific ground.
The main work route under Slovakia's Act No. 404/2011 on the Residence of Foreigners. A third-country national obtains temporary residence for the purpose of employment, generally tied to a specific job and employer; for most jobs the employer's vacancy must first be assessed against the labour market. The permit is granted for up to two years and is bound to that single purpose.
Temporary residence under Act No. 404/2011 for non-EU researchers who have a hosting agreement with a research organisation accredited in Slovakia. It permits research activity and offers mobility to carry out research in other EU member states.
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.
The EU Blue Card is Slovakia's route for highly qualified employees with a recognised degree and a job paying the statutory multiple of the average wage; it is usually issued for up to five years and offers EU mobility and a faster path to long-term status.
Applying for research and development residence is free of charge; you generally need the hosting agreement, passport, photos, proof of funds, a criminal-record extract and, later, health insurance.
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.
Yes. Close family members can apply for temporary residence for the purpose of family reunification, subject to housing, income and insurance conditions.
Temporary residence for business, study (incl. PhD), research and development, family reunification, or a specific activity — plus the EU Blue Card and permanent residence.
The International Mobility Program (IMP) is a great option for workers whose jobs are exempt from a labour market test, including intra-company transfers and treaty-based professionals.
The Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) allows young adults from eligible countries to holiday and work in Australia, with requirements including a passport from an eligible country, being aged 18-30 (or 35 for some nationalities), and having sufficient funds.
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Work abroad — Slovakia
