Slovakia Info
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 Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 5:10 am Post subject: WORK IN SLOVAKIA / SLOVAKIA EMPLOYMENT GUIDE |
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WORK IN SLOVAKIA
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 Slovakian Foreign Police within Slovakia.
Foreigners from non-EU countries are required have both a residence permit and a work permit in order to be employed in Slovakia for a period of more than one month. If employment will be less than one month, they are required to have a work permit and the residence permit requirement may be waived.
Although unemployment has fluctuated in recent years, for the last five years figures have remained relatively high and are a constant source of concern for the Slovakian government.
The most likely employment for in Slovakia is teaching English in primary or secondary schools or possibly within a university. Most opportunities are in private schools in the large and medium-sized cities. State schools are more likely to require teaching qualifications and experience; they will arrange work visas and permits, but are less likely to pay as well.
For those with specific skill sets (e.g. in environmental management, media, etc) there may be occasional opportunities in non-governmental organisations (e.g. international foundations or the development arms of international governments) or in English language newspapers, such as the Slovak Spectator.
Some knowledge of Slovak is essential for most jobs in Slovakia. It is useful to have an understanding of German or Russian as these languages are spoken in business. |
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