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WORK PERMIT IN SLOVAKIA / SLOVAKIA WORK VISA

Slovakia Info — Mon May 28, 2007 7:02 am

Author: Slovakia Info

Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 7:02 am

WORK PERMIT IN SLOVAKIA

EU NATIONALITIES

Citizens of EU member states are not required to have a work permit to be employed in Slovakia. They are, however, required to have confirmation of permanent residency for tax purposes. This can be obtained from the Slovak Foreign Police within Slovakia.

Documentation required:

- Passport
- Notarised lease agreement or proof of home-ownership
- 2 passport-style photographs

NON EU NATIONALITIES

All other foreigners who intend to work, study, teach, or do business in Slovakia must apply for a temporary residence permit (TRP) at a Slovak Embassy or Consulate General abroad. The TRP allows you to stay in Slovakia for a period of more than 90 days for business and/or educational purposes. The TRP is issued for one year and may be renewed. Non-EU foreign nationals are subject to lengthy interviews by Slovak officials prior to approval.

Documentation required:

- Passport
- 2 passport-style photographs
- Typed application form in Slovak language
- Document certifying reason for request (for business, employment, schooling etc.)
- Criminal background check (Slovak and home country)
- Medical certificate stating applicant is free of contagious disease
- Proof of funds (varies, check with Slovak Consulate for specifics)
- Proof of medical insurance
- Proof of housing (signed lease agreement or ownership deed etc.)

A permanent residence permit entitles a foreigner to stay in Slovakia for an unlimited period of time and can be granted to a foreigner whose spouse or minor child is a Slovak citizen with permanent residency in Slovakia or who has maintained a temporary residence in Slovakia for more than 10 years. The applicant must first apply for a TRP.

It is always advisable to contact a Slovak Consular office abroad prior to going to Slovakia.

Note: In order to obtain their residence permit, the non-EU foreigner must apply at a Slovak consular office abroad. However, the residence permit may not always be granted without an approved work permit, which must be applied for in Slovakia at the local Labour, Social Affairs and Family office. In addition, other necessary documents such as a Slovak-notarised residential lease agreement and Slovak-certified medical clearance mean that these foreigners will probably have to visit Slovakia first, gather the required paperwork, leave the country, and then apply for their residence permit abroad.

VISA TO SLOVAKIA / SLOVAKIA VISA GUIDE

Slovakia Info — Fri May 25, 2007 6:47 am

Author: Slovakia Info

Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 6:47 am

VISA TO SLOVAKIA

Passports

Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all except:

(a) EU/EEA nationals (EU + Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) and Swiss nationals holding a valid national ID card.

Note: EU and EEA nationals are only required to produce evidence of their EU/EEA nationality and identity in order to be admitted to any EU/EEA Member State. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport or national identity card. Either is acceptable. Possession of a return ticket, any length of validity on their document, sufficient funds for the length of their proposed visit should not be imposed.

(b) nationals of Croatia holding a valid national ID card.

Visas

Required by all except the following:

(a) nationals of Australia, Canada, Japan, UK, USA and EU for stays of up to 90 days for tourist or transit purposes only (except full British passport holders, who also do not need visas for business purposes for an indefinite period);

(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Aruba, Brazil, Brunei, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Israel, Korea (Rep), Macau, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Singapore, Switzerland, the Netherlands Antilles, Uruguay and Venezuela for stays of up to 90 days;

(c) nationals of Monaco for stays of up to three months;

(d) nationals of Bolivia, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Holy See, Romania, San Marino and United Nations passport holders for stays of up to 30 days;

(e) holders of Refugee Travel Documents (Convention of 28 July 1951) are visa exempt, provided refugee status is given according to the Convention and status of EU states (except refugee status from Austria, Cyprus, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovak Republic and Slovenia), and from Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

Note: Visitors should have the equivalent funds of US$50 per person per day for their stay in the Slovak Republic; this may be checked by customs. Further information is available from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (website: www.foreign.gov.sk).

Types of visa and cost

Tourist/Transit/Airport Transit: US$43 (single-entry); US$89 (multiple-entry).

Transit: US$36 (two-way/return).

Note: There is a processing fee of US$3 per application. Visa cost continually fluctuates according to the exchange rate.

Validity

Tourist: Single-entry: up to 90 days; Multiple-entry: Unlimited number of 90-day stays during a 90-day period.

Transit: Valid for 90 days for a maximum stay of five days (plus seven reserve days).

Airport Transit: Three days within airport confines.

Note: Tourist visas can be issued a maximum 90 days before the intended start date.

Application to

Consular section at Embassy in person.

Application requirements

(a) Passport valid beyond requested validity of visa, with one blank page.
(b) Completed application form.
(c) One passport-size photo.
(d) Fee (including processing fee), payable by cash, cheque or postal order.
(e) A stamped, self-addressed envelope for visas delivered by mail.
(f) Valid health and travel insurance.

Processing time

Between 7 to 30 working days. However, all visa applications are referred to the Slovak Immigration Headquarters and local embassies cannot guarantee the time required for processing.

Temporary residence

Special application form required; enquire at the Embassy.