🇸🇰 Slovakia · Student
Temporary Residence for the Purpose of Study — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Age range | 18–65 |
Duration & renewal
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/entry-residence/residence-foreigners-on-territory-slovak-republic.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.
“Visto de estudante = residência TEMPORÁRIA pela duração dos estudos; a fonte não confere residência permanente (PR via rota pós-estudo separada). not_applicable. Programa: A third country national who has been granted a temporary residence permit may study during the temporary residence.”
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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 2026-06-22.