NATIONAL VISA IN THE INTEREST OF SLOVAK REPUBLIC

A form of residence permit granted by the Slovak Republic, which entitles a citizen of a third country to stay on the territory of the Slovak Republic. Intended for the purpose of employment. During the validity period of the granted national visa, the citizen of a third country must not be employed by an employer other than the one for which the national visa was granted.

We recommend using this immigration process if the company needs to employ a citizen of a third country in the shortest possible time. A national visa can be granted for the duration of employment, a maximum period of 1 year, it is not possible to grant it again, except for those relocated, but it is possible to switch to temporary residence for the purpose of employment. The visa is issued in the form of a sticker with specific details of the employer.

application for a national visa can be submitted on an official form at:

The diplomatic mission shall decide about an application for the granting of national visa within 30 days from its receipt.

The Administrative Procedure does not apply to the procedure for granting a national visa.

NATIONAL VISA FOR SELECTED GROUPS OF THIRD COUNTRY NATIONALS – REGULATION NO. 113/2023

for selected job positions:

for all citizens of:

conditions:

necessary documents:

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NATIONAL VISA TO HIGHLY QUALIFIED THIRD COUNTRY NATIONALS – REGULATION NO. 521/2021

when applying for a national visa, the applicant submits a proof of education:

other documents:

application for a national visa of a highly qualified job seeker:

After finding a job within 90 days, a citizen of a third country can change his national visa while waiting for the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, where the specific information of the employer will be added to the visa sticker.

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NATIONAL VISA TO RELOCATED THIRD COUNTRY NATIONALS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS – REGULATION NO. 269/2022

national visas are granted to third-country nationals who:

in addition to the list approved by the Ministry of Economy, the applicant submits:

A family member of a relocated employee can study or be employed during the validity of the granted national visa. Visas can be renewed.

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NATIONAL VISA TO SELECTED GROUPS OF THIRD COUNTRY NATIONALS IN SELECTED JOBS IN THE FIELD OF INDUSTRY – REGULATION NO. 383/2023

national visa can be issued to citizens:

  • 2132001 – Specialist in Plant Production, Agronomist
  • 2132002 – Specialist in Animal Production, Zootechnician
  • 5120000 – Cook (excluding Head Chef)
  • 5131001 – Waiter, Waitress
  • 5153003 – Maintenance Worker
  • 6121001 – Cattle, Sheep, and Goat Breeder
  • 6121002 – Pig Breeder
  • 6121003 – Cow, Sheep, and Goat Milker
  • 6121999 – Livestock Breeder
  • 6210001 – Forestry Worker in Logging, Lumberjack
  • 7112002 – Bricklayer
  • 7114001 – Ironworker in Construction
  • 7115001 – Carpenter
  • 7212002 – Metal Welder
  • 7223001 – CNC Machine Setter
  • 7223003 – Metalworker
  • 7411001 – Construction and Operations Electrician
  • 7511001 – Slaughterer, Butcher
  • 7511002 – Butcher, Smoked Meat Producer
  • 7511005 – Poultry Processor
  • 7511999 – Meat and Fish Processor and Similar Workers
  • 7512001 – Baker
  • 7512002 – Confectioner
  • 7513001 – Dairy Processor
  • 7513002 – Cheese and Bryndza Maker
  • 7513003 – Butter Maker
  • 7513004 – Other Dairy Product Maker (excluding Cheese, Bryndza, and Butter)
  • 7514001 – Fruit and Vegetable Processor
  • 7514002 – Grain Processor (Miller)
  • 7523000 – Setter and Operator of Woodworking Machines
  • 8121999 – Equipment Operator in the Metallurgical and Foundry Industry
  • 8141000 – Machine Operator for Rubber Product Manufacturing
  • 8160001 – Equipment Operator for Meat, Meat Products, and Fish Processing and Preserving
  • 8211000 – Assembly Worker (Operator) in Mechanical Engineering Production
  • 8212002 – Assembly Worker (Operator) of Electronic Devices
  • 8219003 – Assembly Worker in the Chemical, Rubber, and Plastics Industry
  • 8341002 – Tractor Driver (Agriculture)
  • 8342001 – Construction Machinery Operator
  • 8344000 – Forklift Operator
  • 9112000 – Cleaner
  • 9112001 – Chambermaid
  • 9211000 – Assistant Worker in Plant Production
  • 9212000 – Assistant Worker in Animal Production
  • 9329005 – Assistant Worker in Wood Processing
  • 9329001 – Assistant Worker in Food Production
  • 9412000 – Kitchen Helper
  • The employer submits to the Center for Labour, Social Affairs and Family a draft list of third-country nationals and consent to the temporary assignment of a third-country national if the employer is a temporary employment agency.

  • 8121999 – Equipment Operator in the Metallurgical and Foundry Industry
  • 8141000 – Machine Operator for Rubber Product Manufacturing
  • 8211000 – Assembly Worker (Operator) in Mechanical Engineering Production
  • 8219003 – Assembly Worker in the Chemical, Rubber, and Plastics Industry
  • 8212002 – Assembly Worker (Operator) of Electronic Devices
  • 9112000 – Cleaner
  • 9112001 – Chambermaid
  • 9211000 – Assistant Worker in Plant Production
  • 9212000 – Assistant Worker in Animal Production
  • 9329005 – Assistant Worker in Wood Processing
  • 9329001 – Assistant Worker in Food Production
  • 9412000 – Kitchen Helper
  • 2132001 – Specialist in Plant Production, Agronomist
  • 2132002 – Specialist in Animal Production, Zootechnician
  • 5120000 – Cook (excluding Head Chef)
  • 5131001 – Waiter, Waitress
  • 5153003 – Maintenance Worker
  • 6121001 – Cattle, Sheep, and Goat Breeder
  • 6121002 – Pig Breeder
  • 6121003 – Cow, Sheep, and Goat Milker
  • 6121999 – Livestock Breeder
  • 6210001 – Forestry Worker in Logging, Lumberjack
  • 7112002 – Bricklayer
  • 7114001 – Ironworker in Construction
  • 7115001 – Carpenter
  • 7212002 – Metal Welder
  • 7223001 – CNC Machine Setter
  • 7223003 – Metalworker
  • 7411001 – Construction and Operations Electrician
  • 7511001 – Slaughterer, Butcher
  • 7511002 – Butcher, Smoked Meat Producer
  • 7511005 – Poultry Processor
  • 7511999 – Meat and Fish Processor and Similar Workers
  • 7512001 – Baker
  • 7512002 – Confectioner
  • 7513001 – Dairy Processor
  • 7513002 – Cheese and Bryndza Maker
  • 7513003 – Butter Maker
  • 7513004 – Other Dairy Product Maker (excluding Cheese, Bryndza, and Butter)
  • 7514001 – Fruit and Vegetable Processor
  • 7514002 – Grain Processor (Miller)
  • 7523000 – Setter and Operator of Woodworking Machines
  • 8160001 – Equipment Operator for Meat, Meat Products, and Fish Processing and Preserving
  • 8341002 – Tractor Driver (Agriculture)
  • 8342001 – Construction Machinery Operator
  • 8344000 – Forklift Operato
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    SCHENGEN VISA

    what documents need to be submitted for a Schengen visa application?

    additional documents explaining the purpose of the trip and stay in Slovakia:

    The deadline for a decision on a Schengen visa application is 15 calendar days from the date of receipt of the application. In exceptional cases, if additional documents are required or further review of the application is required, the deadline may be extended. However, it may not exceed 45 calendar days.

    Within three working days of entering the territory of the Slovak Republic, a foreigner is obliged to report to the police department the place, start and length of stay. In the case of accommodation in a hotel or other accommodation facility, the accommodation provider assumes this obligation.

    The foreigner must find out whether he will have to submit an invitation verified by the police department at the embassy along with the visa application.

    The inviting person must apply for verification of the invitation at the relevant foreigner´s department according to their place of residence. He must fill out the prescribed request for verification of the invitation, and the purpose of the visit must be stated on the request.

    the application must include:

    All documents attached to the application must not be older than 90 days. The Foreign Police must decide on the request for verification of the invitation within 15 days from the date of its delivery. A verified invitation is valid for 90 days from the date of verification. An administrative fee of 33 euros is attached to the application. The inviting person sends the invitation verified by the immigration police to the visa applicant, who subsequently attaches it to the application for the granting of a Schengen visa.

    A verification of invitation may be requested by

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