Slovakia
General visa requirements for travelling to Slovakia. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Work / Immigration visa (Short-Term Work Permit (Up to 90 Days))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
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.
Work / Immigration visa (EU Blue Card (Highly Qualified Workers))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 730 days
- Processing time
- 30-90 days
- Fee
- 232 EUR
- Validity
- 2 years (renewable)
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals with high qualifications (university degree or equivalent)
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Employment
Must have employment contract for a position requiring high qualification with minimum gross salary of 1.5 times the average national wage in Slovakia
Required status: Employment contract for high-qualification position with minimum salary threshold
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Criminal record
Must have clean criminal record
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 12
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Recent colour photograph, 35x45mm, white background
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Rental agreement, employer-provided housing, property ownership; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Application for EU Blue Card; Form url: https://www.mzv.sk/en/web/en/visa-and-services/national-visa
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash at embassy, bank transfer; Amount: 232 EUR (Blue Card application); 90 EUR (national visa D for initial entry)
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Academic transcript
Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.
Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: Yes
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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
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Criminal record certificate
Provide a police or criminal record certificate from the country or countries requested by the destination authority.
Validity months: 6
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain employment contract from a Slovak employer for a high-qualification position meeting the salary threshold. Have degree certificates recognized/nostrified if needed.
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Online application
Fill out the EU Blue Card application form.
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Fee payment
Pay 232 EUR Blue Card application fee and 90 EUR national visa fee.
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Appointment booking
Schedule appointment at Slovak embassy/consulate.
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Document submission
Submit all documents in person. All foreign documents must be apostilled/superlegalized and translated to Slovak.
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Biometrics
Fingerprints and photograph collected.
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Processing wait
Processing takes 30-90 days via the Foreign Police Department.
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Visa collection
Upon approval, collect National Visa (D) from embassy. After arriving in Slovakia, register with Foreign Police and collect the Blue Card.
Work / Immigration visa (Single Permit for Employment (Work and Residence))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 730 days
- Processing time
- 30-90 days
- Fee
- 232 EUR
- Validity
- 2 years (renewable)
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals without free access to the Slovak labor market
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Employment
Must have a confirmed job offer or employment contract with a Slovak employer. The employer must register the vacancy with the Labour Office for at least 15 business days before application (labour market test).
Required status: Confirmed employment offer from Slovak employer
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Criminal record
Must have clean criminal record
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 12
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Recent colour photograph, 35x45mm, white background
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Rental agreement, employer-provided housing confirmation, property ownership; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Application for Temporary Residence for Employment / Single Permit; Form url: https://www.mzv.sk/en/web/en/visa-and-services/national-visa
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash at embassy, bank transfer; Amount: 232 EUR (temporary residence/single permit); 90 EUR (national visa D for initial entry)
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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
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Criminal record certificate
Provide a police or criminal record certificate from the country or countries requested by the destination authority.
Validity months: 6
How to apply
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Document gathering
The employer must report the job opening to the Slovak Labour Office and wait 15 business days to allow the office to find an eligible Slovak or EU citizen to fill the position.
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Online application
Fill out the application for temporary residence for the purpose of employment (Single Permit).
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Fee payment
Pay 232 EUR temporary residence application fee and 90 EUR national visa fee.
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Appointment booking
Schedule appointment at the Slovak embassy/consulate with territorial jurisdiction.
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Document submission
Submit all original documents in person at the embassy. Foreign public documents must be apostilled or superlegalized.
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Biometrics
Fingerprints and photograph collected at embassy during submission.
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Processing wait
Processing takes 30-90 days. The Foreign Police Department issues the decision in cooperation with the Labour Office.
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Visa collection
Upon approval, collect the National Visa (D) for entry to Slovakia. After arriving, register with the Foreign Police and collect the Single Permit card.