Short-Term Work Permit (Up to 90 Days)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 15-45 calendar days
- Fee
- 90 EUR
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals from Annex I countries requiring Schengen visa and work permit
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Employment
Must have a confirmed short-term employment contract. Employer must submit the work permit application to the Labour Office.
Required status: Confirmed short-term employment contract
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Recent colour photograph, 35x45mm, white background
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Entire Schengen Area; Minimum coverage: 30000 EUR
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash in local currency at embassy/consulate; Amount: 90 EUR (Schengen visa)
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: Yes
How to apply
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Document gathering
The employer submits work permit application to the Slovak Labour Office on behalf of the employee. The vacancy must be listed for 15 business days.
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Online application
Fill out the Schengen visa application form specifying employment purpose.
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Document submission
Submit Schengen visa application at Slovak embassy/consulate with the work permit confirmation from the Labour Office.
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Processing wait
Schengen visa processing takes 15 calendar days, up to 45 days in exceptional cases.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with Schengen visa. Register with the Foreign Police upon arrival in Slovakia.