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SlovakiaWork permitsLast checked October 17, 2026

Temporary residence for employment

single permit

A third-country national can get temporary residence for employment based on a Labour Office confirmation that the vacancy can be filled (single permit), or on a work permit, or where neither is required. It is granted for the expected length of employment, up to five years. Seasonal employment is limited to 240 days in 12 months.

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Life in Slovakia

Money

3

Currency

Euro

EUR

Euro

Cost of living

64

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

19–35%

Income tax (national)

VAT 23%

19% up to 154.8 times the subsistence minimum, 25% to 212.4 times, 30% to 264 times, 35% above; non-taxable part of the tax base applies.

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

6.3

#52 of 145 countries

World Happiness Report 2025

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Who it’s for

Non-EU workers with a Slovak employer.

Eligibility

  • Labour market confirmation

    Granted on the basis of a confirmation that the vacancy can be filled, or a work permit, or where neither is required (s. 23(1)-(2)).

  • Seasonal workSeasonal workers

    Seasonal workers can work up to 240 days in 12 consecutive months.

    240 days

    Seasonal work limit

    Official wording

    Up to 240 days in 12 consecutive months (s. 23(4)).

  • Exemptions under 90 days

    Certain short assignments do not need residence for up to 90 days.

    90 days

    Short assignment limit

    Official wording

    Certain short assignments do not need residence for up to 90 days (s. 23(6)).

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Document checklistApplication
  • FeesAdministrative fee
  • Steps to applyThe employer reports the vacancy to the Labour Office

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