Slovakia
All Visa Pathways(47 visas)
SlovakiaAsylum - Family Reunification (Azyl za účelom zlúčenia rodiny)
Three-year asylum granted for family reunification with a recognized refugee in Slovakia, renewable for an indefinite period.
SlovakiaAsylum - Humanitarian Grounds (Azyl z humanitárnych dôvodov)
Asylum granted on humanitarian grounds when return to country of origin would expose the person to unbearable conditions, serious suffering, or death.
SlovakiaAsylum - Refugee Status (Azyl)
Indefinite asylum granted to persons with well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or social group membership.
SlovakiaDiplomatic Visa (Diplomatické vízum)
Visa issued to holders of diplomatic passports traveling to Slovakia for official government or international organization duties.
SlovakiaEU Blue Card Slovakia (Modrá karta EÚ)
Residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers with a university degree and salary at least 1.2x the national average, valid up to 5 years.
SlovakiaICT — Intra-Corporate Transfer (ICT) - Trainee Employee
This permit is a specific type of temporary residence for the purpose of employment, governed by the EU ICT Directive (2014/66/EU). It allows non-EU nationals to be transferred from a non-EU entity to a Slovak branch or subsidiary of the same corporate group for professional training.
SlovakiaLong-Term EU Residence (Dlhodobý pobyt EÚ)
EU long-term resident status granted after 5 years of continuous legal residence in Slovakia, conferring near-citizen rights and EU mobility.
SlovakiaLong-Term EU Residence - Blue Card Pathway (Dlhodobý pobyt - modrá karta)
EU long-term residence for Blue Card holders with 5 years authorized EU residence including at least 2 years in Slovakia immediately before application.
SlovakiaOfficial/Service Visa (Služobné vízum)
Visa issued to holders of official or service passports traveling to Slovakia on government business under bilateral agreements.
SlovakiaPermanent Residence - Five Years (Trvalý pobyt na 5 rokov)
Five-year permanent residence for spouses of Slovak citizens, dependent relatives, minor children, or when in Slovakia's interest.
SlovakiaPermanent Residence - Unlimited (Trvalý pobyt na neobmedzený čas)
Permanent residence for unlimited duration, available after 4 years on a five-year permit, or for minor children of unlimited permit holders.
SlovakiaSubsidiary Protection (Doplnková ochrana)
One-year renewable protection for persons who do not qualify for asylum but face serious harm if returned to their home country.
SlovakiaTemporary Refuge / Temporary Protection (Dočasné útočisko)
Temporary protection for persons fleeing war, endemic violence, humanitarian disasters, or massive human rights violations in their country of origin.
SlovakiaTemporary Residence - Business as Company Director (Prechodný pobyt - konateľ spoločnosti)
Residence permit for executive directors of Slovak commercial companies (e.g., s.r.o.), valid up to 3 years with business plan and €28,413 capital requirement.
SlovakiaTemporary Residence - Business as Sole Trader (Prechodný pobyt - živnosť)
Residence permit for self-employed persons operating a trade license (živnosť) in Slovakia, valid up to 3 years with mandatory business plan.
SlovakiaTemporary Residence - Civilian Armed Forces Duties (Prechodný pobyt - civilné zložky ozbrojených síl)
Residence permit for civilian personnel performing professional duties for armed forces units stationed in Slovakia, valid up to 5 years.
SlovakiaTemporary Residence - EU Long-Term Resident from Another Member State (Prechodný pobyt - dlhodobý pobyt EÚ)
Residence permit for third-country nationals who hold EU long-term resident status in another EU member state, valid up to 5 years.
SlovakiaTemporary Residence - Family Reunification: Minor Child (Prechodný pobyt - zlúčenie rodiny: dieťa)
Residence permit for unmarried children under 18 of temporary or permanent residence holders in Slovakia, valid up to 5 years.
SlovakiaTemporary Residence - Family Reunification: Spouse (Prechodný pobyt - zlúčenie rodiny: manžel/ka)
Residence permit for spouses (both at least 18 years old) of temporary or permanent residence holders in Slovakia, valid up to 5 years.
SlovakiaTemporary Residence - Long-Term Seasonal Employment (Prechodný pobyt - sezónne zamestnanie)
Residence permit for seasonal workers in agriculture or tourism for 90-180 days within 12 consecutive months.
SlovakiaTemporary Residence - Post-Graduation Job Seeking (Prechodný pobyt - hľadanie zamestnania)
9-month residence permit for graduates of Slovak universities to search for employment or start a business after completing studies.
SlovakiaTemporary Residence - Research and Development (Prechodný pobyt - výskum a vývoj)
Residence permit for researchers with a Hosting Agreement from a Slovak university or research institution, valid up to 2 years.
SlovakiaTemporary Residence - Secondary School Study (Prechodný pobyt - stredoškolské štúdium)
Residence permit for full-time secondary school students attending Slovak schools.
SlovakiaTemporary Residence - Single Permit for Employment (Jednotné povolenie na zamestnanie)
Combined work and residence permit for non-EU workers filling confirmed vacant positions in Slovakia, valid up to 5 years.
SlovakiaTemporary Residence - Slovak Living Abroad (Prechodný pobyt - Slovák žijúci v zahraničí)
Residence permit for holders of the Slovak Living Abroad Certificate proving Slovak ethnic heritage, valid up to 5 years with no purpose restriction.
SlovakiaTemporary Residence - Special Activity: Accredited Journalist (Prechodný pobyt - novinár)
Residence permit for accredited foreign journalists and media correspondents stationed in Slovakia, valid up to 2 years.
SlovakiaTemporary Residence - Special Activity: Exchange Program (Prechodný pobyt - výmenný program)
Residence permit for participants of exchange and mobility programs (Erasmus+, CEEPUS, etc.) in Slovakia, valid up to 2 years.
SlovakiaTemporary Residence - Special Activity: Internship (Prechodný pobyt - stáž)
Residence permit for interns from foreign universities or recent graduates gaining professional experience at Slovak organizations, valid up to 2 years.
SlovakiaTemporary Residence - Special Activity: Lecturing (Prechodný pobyt - lektorská činnosť)
Residence permit for university teachers and lecturers without an employment contract at Slovak educational institutions, valid up to 2 years.
SlovakiaTemporary Residence - Special Activity: Medical Treatment (Prechodný pobyt - liečenie)
Residence permit for foreigners receiving long-term medical treatment in Slovak healthcare facilities, valid up to 2 years.
SlovakiaTemporary Residence - Special Activity: Professional Sport (Prechodný pobyt - športová činnosť)
Residence permit for professional athletes with sports contracts at Slovak clubs or organizations, valid up to 5 years.
SlovakiaTemporary Residence - Special Activity: Voluntary Service (Prechodný pobyt - dobrovoľnícka služba)
Residence permit for volunteers participating in organized voluntary service programs in Slovakia, valid up to 2 years.
SlovakiaTemporary Residence - University Study (Prechodný pobyt - vysokoškolské štúdium)
Residence permit for full-time university students enrolled at Slovak higher education institutions, valid up to 6 years.
SlovakiaTolerated Residence (Tolerovaný pobyt)
Humanitarian status for individuals in Slovakia who cannot return home due to insurmountable obstacles, valid 180 days and renewable.
SlovakiaTolerated Residence - Deportation Obstacle (Tolerovaný pobyt - prekážka vyhostenia)
Tolerated stay granted when there are obstacles to deportation, travel is impossible, or private/family life considerations apply, up to 180 days renewable.
SlovakiaTolerated Residence - Trafficking Victim (Tolerovaný pobyt - obeť obchodovania)
90-day tolerated stay for trafficking victims aged 18+ to decide on cooperation with authorities, extendable by 30 days.
SlovakiaTolerated Residence - Unaccompanied Minor (Tolerovaný pobyt - maloletý bez sprievodu)
Tolerated stay for unaccompanied minor children found in Slovak territory, valid for duration of institutional care.
SlovakiaType A — Airport Transit Visa (Letiskové tranzitné vízum typu A)
Allows passage through the international transit area of Slovak airports without entering the Schengen territory.
SlovakiaType C — Schengen Short-Stay Visa - Tourism (Schengenské vízum typu C)
Uniform Schengen visa for tourism, sightseeing, and leisure visits to Slovakia for up to 90 days within 180 days.
SlovakiaType D — National Visa Type D - Employment (Národné vízum - zamestnanie)
Long-stay national visa for collecting a residence permit for employment purposes, valid up to 120 days.
SlovakiaType D — National Visa Type D - Family of Asylum Seekers (Národné vízum - rodina azylantov)
National visa for family members of asylum seekers or persons granted subsidiary protection in Slovakia.
SlovakiaType D — National Visa Type D - Language Study (Národné vízum - jazykový kurz)
National visa for foreigners over 15 attending language schools in Slovakia for at least 25 hours per week.
SlovakiaType D — National Visa Type D - Relocated Employees (Národné vízum - preložení zamestnanci)
National visa for non-EU employees transferred to Slovak subsidiaries in managerial or specialist roles, plus their family.
SlovakiaType D — National Visa Type D - Scholarship Program (Národné vízum - štipendium)
National visa for foreign students, teachers, and researchers under Erasmus+, CEEPUS, or government scholarship programs.
SlovakiaType D — National Visa Type D - Transport Drivers (Národné vízum - vodiči)
National visa for bus and truck drivers from specified countries employed in international and domestic transport in Slovakia.
SlovakiaType D — National Visa Type D - University Graduate Job Seeking (Národné vízum - absolventi)
National visa for non-EU graduates of Slovak or Czech universities to seek employment or work in selected occupations.
SlovakiaType D — Working Holiday Visa (Vízum pracovnej dovolenky)
National visa for young citizens (18-30/35) of Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, and Taiwan for up to 1 year of travel and occasional work.