🇸🇰 Slovakia · Employer-sponsored work
Work Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | EUR 3 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 19–65 |
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
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
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 on the basis of a work permit to a third country national shall be granted by a Police Department if there are no reasons for its refusal. Conditions for obtaining of work permit are regulated by the Act on Employment Services. (sem limiar salarial para o work permit; o limiar de 1.5x salário médio aplica-se ao EU Blue Card)”
“Temporary residence for the purpose of employment on the basis of a work permit”
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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.