🇸🇰 Slovakia · Employer-sponsored work
Single Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,000 |
| Minimum annual salary | EUR 12,000 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 36 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.employment.gov.sk/en/information-foreigners/employment/employment-third-country-national.html.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,000.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Temporary residence for the purpose of employment upon confirmation of the possibility of filling a vacancy (single permit) ... A single permit authorizes a third-country national to reside in the territory of the Slovak Republic for the purpose of employment — para o single permit a condicao e a confirmacao de vaga, nao um limiar salarial (o limiar 1.5x salario medio refere-se a EU Blue Card)”
“An employer may only employ a third-country national who... does not require confirmation...”
“A single permit authorizes a third-country national to reside in the territory of the Slovak Republic for the purpose of employment (residencia temporaria; pagina silente sobre conducao do single permit a PR)”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.