Eligibility Quiz
Requirements
Eligibility is strictly defined by your educational background and the nature of your intended role in Slovakia. You must fit into one of the following three categories:
- Slovak or Czech University Graduates: You have completed a second-degree (Master’s level) university education in either the Slovak Republic or the Czech Republic.
- Top Global University Graduates: You graduated from a prestigious international institution listed in Annex 1 of the Regulation (e.g., Harvard, Oxford, MIT, Stanford). Your study program must have lasted at least three years.
- High-Demand Specialists: You have completed at least a four-year university program and will be employed in a high-value occupation listed in Annex 2. Qualifying roles include executives, managers, IT professionals (software developers, systems analysts), specialized doctors, and scientific researchers.
Important Limitations:
- Quota: There is an annual limit of 3,000 national visas granted under this regulation per calendar year.
- Current Status: You cannot apply if you already hold a temporary residence permit for employment or study in Slovakia.
- Skill Level: This visa is reserved for "highly qualified" roles. General labor or low-skilled positions do not qualify, regardless of your educational background.
Conditions & Warnings
The job seeker variant of this visa is a one-time opportunity and cannot be reissued for the same purpose if employment is not found within 90 days.
The visa is strictly tied to a specific employer and ISCO occupation code; changing employers requires a new application.
An annual quota of 3,000 visas applies; applications submitted late in the calendar year may face delays if the limit is reached.
Qualifications
No language requirement for the visa application itself.
Fees
Standard fee is €50; increases to €90 if applied for in connection with a future residence permit application.