IOM MIGRATION INFORMATION CENTRE

Single Permit

The so-called single permit is a type of temporary residence for the purpose of employment issued based on the confirmation of the possibility to fill a vacancy. 

For this type of residence, your prospective employer must first request the relevant Labor Office to issue the confirmation, and then you must apply to the Foreign Police for temporary residence for the purpose of employment.

Before submitting a request for confirmation, your prospective employer usually has to report the vacancy to the relevant Labor Office at least 20 working days in advance. Reporting the vacancy can also be done electronically at https://www.sluzbyzamestnanosti.gov.sk. The 20-day period does not apply in cases where the Labor Office does not examine the labour market situation.

Reporting the vacant position is not required if you are:

• a holder of a national visa in the interest of the Slovak Republic and will be employed in the same position, or
• a temporary protection holder who has been employed under an employment contract for at least six months and will be employed in the same position.

Your employer must attach the following to the request for confirmation:

• a copy of the employment contract or a written promise of employment,
• copies of decisions on recognition of your education and professional qualifications, if your position is regulated,
• copies of documents proving an intra-company transfer (if relevant),
• a declaration of compliance with the conditions for applying the simplified procedure for employment in so-called shortage occupations (if relevant).

You must submit your application for temporary residence for the purpose of employment (i.e. a single permit) within 90 days of the issuance of the confirmation.

A single permit may be granted for a maximum period of 2 years. 

More information on temporary residence and the documents required for the application for temporary residence can be found in the section Temporary residence and in the relevant factsheet.