Temporary residence under Act No. 404/2011 for non-EU students accepted onto study in Slovakia, including university and PhD studies. It is granted for the purpose of study, for a maximum of six years, and allows limited work alongside studies subject to the rules in force.
International students admitted to a recognised Slovak school, university or doctoral programme.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
Family members can apply for family reunification once you hold valid residence, but study residence is tied to your continued enrolment, so keep your student status current.
It can be granted for the expected duration of study, up to a maximum of six years, and stays valid for a short period after you finish for job searching.
Students may work up to 20 hours per week (or the equivalent in days or months over the year) alongside their studies.
It can be granted for the expected duration of study, up to a maximum of six years, and stays valid for a short period after you finish for job searching.
Temporary residence for study is for non-EU students accepted onto a recognised programme in Slovakia, including university and PhD studies; it can run for up to six years and allows limited work alongside studies.
For study, the foreign police generally decide within 30 days of submission, which is faster than many other residence categories.
Family members can apply for family reunification once you hold valid residence, but study residence is tied to your continued enrolment, so keep your student status current.
Yes. Study residence stays valid briefly after graduation, and graduates can apply to renew it for a longer job-seeking or business-startup period.