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What you should know if you want to work in Slovakia - new information leaflet for migrant workers
Friday, 13 June 2025
The IOM Migration Information Centre prepared a new information leaflet What you should know if you want to work in Slovakia - a practical tool aiming to help navigate the complex process of searching...
Changes in the Act on Residence of Foreigners from July 1, 2025!
Wednesday, 11 June 2025
The National Council of the Slovak Republic has approved changes to the Act on Residence of Foreigners, which will come into effect on July 1, 2025.
Information for successful graduates of Slovak universities
Friday, 06 June 2025
You are considered a successful graduate of a Slovak university on the day you receive your diploma (including a Bachelor’s degree). By obtaining the diploma, you officially complete your university...
Changed rules - at which Foreign Police department can you submit your application?
Wednesday, 21 May 2025
If you want to submit an application for residence, you need to book an appointment through the reservation system of the Ministry of the Interior of the Slovak Republic. Without a booked appointment,...
What can you do about the unavailability of time slots at the Foreign Police
Thursday, 10 April 2025
If you have been affected by the unavailability of time slots in the booking system at Foreign Police departments in Slovakia, the following options and information may help you solve or rectify your ...
Employment of Foreign Nationals in Slovakia
Thursday, 09 January 2025
The brochure "Employment of Foreign Nationals in Slovakia 2024" provides comprehensive information about the conditions and opportunities for employment of foreign nationals in Slovakia. Its purpose is...
Studying at a University in Slovakia
Thursday, 07 November 2024
The right to study at a University in Slovakia is granted to citizens of Slovakia, citizens from EU countries, and foreigners from non-EU countries. The principle of non-discrimination applies during the...
Unavailability of time slots at the Foreign Police
Thursday, 17 October 2024
The IOM Migration Information Centre does not have the competence to help its clients with unavailability of time slots at the Foreign Police or with technical issues of the booking system
Due to increasing...
WEBINAR: Residence and employment of foreign university students in Slovakia
Tuesday, 03 September 2024
ARE YOU:
coming to study in Slovakia but unsure about what type of residence/visa to apply for?
already a university student but do not know your rights and duties or whether you can work along with...
Notice for applicants for temporary residence for employment or its renewal, and for their employers
Thursday, 08 August 2024
When applying for the granting or renewal of temporary residence for the purpose of employment (so-called single permit) after July 15, 2024, at the time of submitting your application, a consenting c...
Changes to Residence and Employment of Foreigners in Slovakia from 15 July 2024
Monday, 01 July 2024
From 15 July 2024, several changes will occur in Slovak immigration regulations. While many of these will only affect selected groups, some will impact most foreigners living in or planning to come to...
Change of minimum subsistence level from 1 July 2024
Tuesday, 25 June 2024
From the 1st of July 2024 the minimum subsistence level changes from EUR 268.88 to EUR 273.99.
The stay of a foreigner in the territory of the Slovak Republic must be at least a minimum subsistence...
WEBINAR: Residence and employment of foreign university students in Slovakia
Thursday, 16 May 2024
ARE YOU:
coming to study in Slovakia but unsure about what type of residence/visa to apply for?
already a university student but do not know your rights and duties or whether you can work along with...
Important Information: Changes to Migration Information Centre (MIC) Services
Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Regional MIC branches in other regional cities will cease providing services as of March 31, 2024.
From April 1, 2024, MIC will continue to offer its core services in 📍Bratislava and 📍Košice.
For...
Information and assistance in connection with the war in Ukraine
Monday, 05 February 2024
UA: Інформація і допомога - ситуація в Україні - ця стаття доступна українською мовою
Entry in Slovakia • After entering...
Changes in the Act on the Residence of Foreigners related to the extraordinary situation declared in connection with the war in Ukraine
Tuesday, 02 January 2024
The Slovak parliament has approved an amendment to the Act on the Residence of Foreigners, which is dealing with issues emerging in connection with the war in Ukraine.
Note: a crisis situation is...
Change of address of the IOM MIC in Košice
Monday, 28 November 2022
From Thursday, 1 December 2022, you can find the IOM Migration Information Centre in Košice at the new address: Floriánska 19, 040 01 Košice, 2nd floor.
Route from the old address (Poštová st.) to...
How to Get a Job in Slovakia - Advice for Refugees, Temporary Refuge Holders or Asylum Seekers from Ukraine
Thursday, 14 April 2022
As a citizen of Ukraine, I can stay in Slovakia for 90 days under the visa-free regime. I am not obliged to immediately apply for any form of international protection or temporary refuge, but I am...
Інформація і допомога - ситуація в Україні
Thursday, 24 February 2022
В'їзд на територію СР • Після в'їзду на територію СР • НОВА ІНФОРМАЦІЯ! Тимчасовий притулок (найпростіший ...
WARNING: The revocation of extraordinary situation in relation to COVID-19 is effective from 15th September 2023 onwards
Monday, 03 January 2022
The revocation of extraordinary situation declared on 11 March 2020 in relation to COVID-19 is effective from 15th September 2023 onwards.
The extraordinary situation may be affecting your current...
IOM Slovakia Podcasts: Dialogues with People from all over the World
Thursday, 25 November 2021
In the series of podcasts Aj my sme tu doma, you will get to know several countries of the world in conversations with people who were born there and later decided to live in Slovakia.
In the podcasts,...
We are helping foreigners in Slovakia since 2006
Monday, 03 May 2021
In 15 years, the IOM Migration Information Centre has helped already 53,000 foreigners.
Foreigners arriving in Slovakia most often need help with the first steps in obtaining a residence permit and...
VIDEO TUTORIAL: Impact of the Covid-19 on the temporary residence for the purpose employment in Slovakia
Wednesday, 16 December 2020
DO NOT MISS: A useful video tutorial on the impact of measures due to the Covid-19 on foreigners from non-EU countries with the temporary residence for the purpose of employment in Slovakia. Find out if...
"Marriage and Family Reunion of Non-EU Foreigners in Slovakia": Webinar Recording
Tuesday, 15 December 2020
We would like to share with you the recording of the webinar about marriage and family reunion, organized by IOM MIC on December 10 (in English).
Changes from October 1: foreign businesspersons are no longer registered in the Commercial Register
Tuesday, 15 September 2020
From 1 October 2020, foreign natural persons are no longer registered in the Commercial Register.
The right of a foreign natural person (a person who does not have a permanent residence in Slovakia)...
COVID-19: Termination of employment relationship
Tuesday, 28 April 2020
Q&A Termination of employment relationship
An employment relationship can be terminated by agreement, notice, immediate termination or termination in the probationary period. A fixed-term...
COVID-19 Info Leaflet for Migrants
Monday, 23 March 2020
To support municipalities to raise awareness about COVID-19 among the migrant population, IOM Italy has produced the following multi-language informative leaflets. To download the leaflet, click on...
What you need to know as a student with temporary residence in Slovakia
Monday, 16 September 2019
Migration Information Center IOM prepared a new factsheet concerning duties and obligations of Foreign Nationals holding a temporary residence permit for the purpose of study in Slovakia.
The factsheet...
What you should know before signing an employment contract
Monday, 16 September 2019
Migration Information Center IOM prepared a new factsheet on the subject of employment contract related to employment in Slovakia.
The factsheet was designed to provide the foreign nationals in Slovakia...
Changes (mostly) in rules for employment of foreign workers as of January 1, 2019
Friday, 04 January 2019
On January 1, 2019, both Act on Employment Services and Act on Residence of Foreigners have been amended
Shortage occupation list will be updated more frequently, every quarter. Central Office of Labor,...
News on maternity benefit
Thursday, 22 November 2018
Starting next year, parents will be able to receive maternity benefit simultaneously.
The current legislation does not allow a mother and a father to receive maternity benefit simultaneously. From next...
Shortage occupations list
Tuesday, 26 June 2018
Central Office of Labor, Social Affairs and Family has published a shortage occupations list in regions with an average registered unemployment rate below 5% in 2017. For more information, visit the website...
Changes to the Act on Residence of Foreigners: Single permit for employment
Thursday, 03 May 2018
From May 1, 2018, an employer wishing to hire a foreigner must report a job vacancy to the competent Labour Office at least 20 working days prior to submitting the application for temporary residence for...
Changes to the Act on Residence of Foreigners: Proof of accommodation
Thursday, 03 May 2018
As of May 1, 2018, it will no longer be necessary to submit the original of the deed of ownership to prove the accommodation to the Foreign Police. The declaration of the owner/owners on providing the...
Zmena zákona o pobyte cudzincov
Monday, 30 April 2018
1. mája 2018 nadobúda účinnosť novela zákona o pobyte cudzincov, ktorá prináša niekoľko významných zmien týkajúcich sa života cudzincov na Slovensku, ako aj novú úpravu podmienok na podávanie...
The change in health insurance of employees
Thursday, 01 March 2018
The amendment to Act on Health Insurance came into effect in January 1st, 2018. The change primarily affects the employees without permanent residence in Slovakia and without health insurance in other...
From 1 September 2017, the Act on Residence of Foreigners is changed again and affects the students
Tuesday, 18 July 2017
The amendment of the Act on Residence of Foreigners comes into effect on 1 September 2017. It won´t be possible anymore for a student of Slovak language at a language course to apply for the residence...
From the 1st of January – the minimum wage increases
Monday, 16 January 2017
From the 1st of January – the minimum wage increases
From the 1st of January 2017 the minimum wage rises to 435 EUR per month (gross wage). The minimum wage is the lowest wage, which can be paid to...
Doing a business in Slovakia? Help us to improve our services.
Wednesday, 24 February 2016
Do you come from a country outside the EU/EEA and do you/would you like to carry out business activities in Slovakia?
NOTE: Change of Address of the IOM MIC Office in Bratislava
Monday, 02 February 2015
As of 16 February 2015 the Office of the IOM Migration Information Centre in Bratislava has moved to a new address: Grösslingová 35, Bratislava (map). Other contacts (telephone and fax numbers, e-mails,...
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