Application for temporary residence for a citizen of a third country

A citizen of a third country can submit an application for temporary residence in the territory of the Slovak Republic at the embassy of Slovakia in the foreigner's country of origin or at the foreigner's police department.

The price for our service is from €900

Processing of temporary residence takes approximately 4 month

Temporary residence may be granted for the purpose of:

• Business
• Employment
• Study
• Family reunification
• Slovak living abroad
• Science and research
• A member of the civil service
• Special activity
• A person with a long-term residence in another member state

Relocation services are aimed at employees and their families who are moving to Slovakia due to work or personal commitments. The aim of these services is to provide customers with comfort and convenience and to make it easier for them to adapt to a new environment in a foreign country.

Temporary stay for the purpose of doing business

The granting of temporary residence is conditional on obtaining registration in the trade register, commercial register.

• Residence for the purpose of doing business is granted for a maximum of 3 years.
• Processing of the application takes 90 days.

Temporary stay for the purpose of employment

The granting of a temporary residence permit is conditional on an employment contract or a written promise from the employer to hire a third-country national, or a decision to recognize an education document.

Depending on the type of employment, an employment permit or notification of a vacancy to the Office of Social Affairs and Family (UPSVaR) or confirmation by the employer that the activities that the future employee will perform do not require a permit.

• Residence is granted for a maximum of 5 years.
• The processing period is 30 days in the case of a significant investment, in other cases the period is 90 days.

Blue card

It represents compensation for a temporary stay for the purpose of doing business. Its advantage is acceptance by all member countries.

A blue card can be obtained by foreigners with a monthly salary of at least 1.5 times the average monthly salary and whose university diploma has been recognized.

• Residence on a blue card is granted for a maximum period of 4 years.
• The equipment period is 30 days.

Temporary stay for the purpose of study

In order to obtain a residence permit, it is necessary to show a certificate of acceptance of a national issued by the school.

• Residence is granted for a maximum of 6 years.
• The equipment period is 30 days.

Temporary stay for the purpose of a special activity

Special activity means lecturing activity, sports activity, artistic activity, university internship outside the territory of the Slovak Republic, fulfillment of Sr obligations, activity resulting from Slovak or EU government programs, provision of health care directly or to an accompanied person, volunteer activity and activity of accredited journalists.

In order to obtain a residence permit, it is necessary to present a confirmation from the organization.

• Residence is granted for a maximum of 2 years.
• The equipment period is 90 days.

Temporary stay for the purpose of research and development

Obtaining a residence permit is evidenced by an agreement on hosting according to a special regulation.

• Residence is granted for a maximum of 2 years.
• The equipment period is 30 days.

Temporary stay for the purpose of family reunification

A family member of a citizen of a third country, such as a spouse, a child under the age of 18, a person with an adverse health condition, or a parent dependent on this person for care, submits an application for a residence permit.

A document proving the family relationship or a medical report must be attached to the application.

• Residence is granted for a maximum of 5 years.
• The equipment period is 90 days.