🇸🇰 Slovakia · Permanent Settlement
Long-Term Residence — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Language level | A2 |
| Age range | 18–None |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €35 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 60 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.employment.gov.sk/files/en/information-foreigners/entry-residence/iom_vns_2019_en_web.pdf.
- Typical processing: ~90 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Job offer
Employer sponsor
Language level
Age range
Application fee
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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 2026-06-09.