Migrant Integration – IOM Migration Information Centre (MIC)
The IOM’s key programme in the field of integration of migrants in Slovakia is the Migration Information Centre (MIC), which accompanies citizens of other countries arriving in Slovakia from their first steps in their new country. It provides them with Slovak language courses, supports them in obtaining an education and improving qualifications or retraining, provides free legal and social counselling and job counselling, including job search assistance and organises social and cultural orientation courses with information on various aspects of life in Slovakia. The MIC has been supporting the community life of foreigners in Slovakia for more than 16 years.
Migration Information Centre to Support Integration of Migrants in Slovakia (phase XI, Individual Project). The project is co-funded by the European Union from the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF). Home Affairs Funds.
Key Results of the Migration Information Centre (MIC) in 2025
Employment and Social Counselling:
From February to November 2025 (AMIF-funded), MIC supported hundreds of clients—primarily from Ukraine—through financial contributions for education recognition, retraining, and other integration-related support. Support was provided to 278 clients. The most supported professional fields included healthcare, education, cosmetics, accounting, and hairdressing.
Cooperation with Community Mediators and Communities:
MIC organized 70 community events across Slovakia—46 for the Ukrainian community and 24 for other communities (Latin American, Mongolian, Filipino, and Vietnamese). The average attendance was 26 participants, with the largest event welcoming 131 people.
Slovak Language and Cultural Orientation:
A total of 1,150 participants attended Slovak language and orientation courses in 53 groups (levels A1–B2). MIC developed a methodological handbook and interactive modules for foreigners, covering topics such as housing, healthcare, and leisure activities.
Legal Counselling:
MIC provided legal counselling to 6,008 clients across 6,979 consultations (via email and phone). The most frequent topics included residence, family reunification, documentation, employment, and long-term stay. MIC was also actively involved in legislative processes and strategic partnerships aimed at supporting migrant integration and preventing labour exploitation.
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