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The main work route under Slovakia's Act No. 404/2011 on the Residence of Foreigners. A third-country national obtains temporary residence for the purpose of employment, generally tied to a specific job and employer; for most jobs the employer's vacancy must first be assessed against the labour market. The permit is granted for up to two years and is bound to that single purpose.
Non-EU nationals with a confirmed job and employer in Slovakia.
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Yes. Once you hold valid temporary residence, your spouse and dependent children can apply for temporary residence for the purpose of family reunification.
Yes. For most single-permit roles the employer must report the vacancy to the Slovak Labour Office before a non-EU worker can be hired, so the position can be tested against the local market.
No. Employment residence is tied to a specific employer and position, so a genuine change of employer normally requires a new application based on the new job.
Expect a valid passport, photos, proof of the job (contract or labour-market confirmation), proof of accommodation, proof of finances, a clean criminal record extract and, after approval, health insurance.
Yes. For most single-permit roles the employer must report the vacancy to the Slovak Labour Office before a non-EU worker can be hired, so the position can be tested against the local market.
No. Employment residence is tied to a specific employer and position, so a genuine change of employer normally requires a new application based on the new job.
Expect a valid passport, photos, proof of the job (contract or labour-market confirmation), proof of accommodation, proof of finances, a clean criminal record extract and, after approval, health insurance.
A refusal ends that basis of stay and you must address the reason or leave; to keep status continuously you must apply to renew before the current permit expires.
