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Immigration and relocation services
We provide full support in solving immigration matters for foreigners coming to Slovakia. We will be happy to help you.
Immigration law services are considered legal services in Slovakia. Due to our more than 15 years of experience in this field, our law firm provides full support in dealing with immigration matters for foreigners coming to Slovakia. ProfiDeCon Slovakia provides services related to obtaining residence permits, work permits, business permits and study permits for foreign nationals.
We work closely with the employer and the (prospective) employee. Both sides fully understand the immigration process from start to finish. To this end, we explain step-by-step all possible details, provide guidance on the authorities‘ requirements and prepare an estimated timeline for each case. We will prepare the necessary documentation and guide the applicant through the entire process until the grant of residency in Slovakia.
Here are main purposes for which a foreign citizen might be granted residence permit (long-term or temporary):
- Citizen of EU / EEA member state
- Employment purposes
- Business purposes
- Family reunion
- Intra-company transfer
- Study
- Specific activity (religion, teachers, sport, etc.)
- Research and development
- Person with acknowledged status of a Slovak Living Abroad
- Person with acknowledged long-term residence in another Union Member State
Immigration services
Employment Residence Permit (non-EU/EEA national)
One of the main conditions for legal employment in Slovakia for nationals of third countries (non-EEA countries) is a residence permit for employment purposes. Once this type of permit has been issued, holders can work in Slovakia on the basis of a Slovak employment contract, usually for 2 years. This type of permit can be subsequently renewed.
Temporary Residence for Business Purposes (non-EU/EEA national)
If a national of a third country wants to do business in Slovakia, whether in the form of a trade licence as a natural person or through a company, he or she must have a residence permit for the purpose of doing business. Once a residence permit is granted (unless you are an OECD national), your right to run a business becomes active.
In addition to preparing the necessary documentation for filing an application with the Foreign Police, we will be happy to assist you in setting up your company or obtaining your trade licence.
Temporary Residence for Family Reunion Purposes (non-EU/EEA national)
In the case where a foreigner traveling to Slovakia for work or business is accompanied by their family, family members can apply for temporary residence for the purpose of family reunification. The length of the granted residence depends on the length of the residence granted to the guarantor, and all must have the same address of residence in Slovakia. A spouse with this type of residence may benefit from a simplified employment opportunity after a certain period of granted temporary residence.
Employment Residence Permit (non-EU/EEA national)
One of the main conditions for legal employment in Slovakia for nationals of third countries (non-EEA countries) is a residence permit for employment purposes. Once this type of permit has been issued, holders can work in Slovakia on the basis of a Slovak employment contract, usually for 2 years. This type of permit can be subsequently renewed.
Temporary Residence for Business Purposes (non-EU/EEA national)
If a national of a third country wants to do business in Slovakia, whether in the form of a trade licence as a natural person or through a company, he or she must have a residence permit for the purpose of doing business. Once a residence permit is granted (unless you are an OECD national), your right to run a business becomes active.
In addition to preparing the necessary documentation for filing an application with the Foreign Police, we will be happy to assist you in setting up your company or obtaining your trade licence.
Temporary Residence for Family Reunion Purposes (non-EU/EEA national)
In the case where a foreigner traveling to Slovakia for work or business is accompanied by their family, family members can apply for temporary residence for the purpose of family reunification. The length of the granted residence depends on the length of the residence granted to the guarantor, and all must have the same address of residence in Slovakia. A spouse with this type of residence may benefit from a simplified employment opportunity after a certain period of granted temporary residence.
Registration of EU and European Economic Area Citizens
EU/EEA citizens who plan to stay in Slovakia for more than 90 days are obliged to register with the relevant department of the Foreign Police in order to obtain the right of residence of an EU citizen, on the basis of which they will be granted a Slovak personal identity number. This type of residence permit is considered permanent residence and is granted for a renewable period of 5 years.
Registration of EU and European Economic Area Citizens
EU/EEA citizens who plan to stay in Slovakia for more than 90 days are obliged to register with the relevant department of the Foreign Police in order to obtain the right of residence of an EU citizen, on the basis of which they will be granted a Slovak personal identity number. This type of residence permit is considered permanent residence and is granted for a renewable period of 5 years.
Change of Address
In case of a change of address in Slovakia, the foreigner is obliged to report this change to the competent department of the Foreign Police together with an application for a new residence card. For an EU/EEA national, the notification period is 10 days, for a third-country national, the notification period is 5 days.
Blue Card
It is a type of temporary residence issued to third-country nationals for the purpose of highly qualified employment for up to a maximum period of 4 years. The basic condition for obtaining it is a higher professional qualification in the form of a university degree. The Blue Card entitles you to enter, stay, work in the territory of the Slovak Republic, travel abroad and back within the period for which it was issued.
Change of Address
In case of a change of address in Slovakia, the foreigner is obliged to report this change to the competent department of the Foreign Police together with an application for a new residence card. For an EU/EEA national, the notification period is 10 days, for a third-country national, the notification period is 5 days.
Blue Card
It is a type of temporary residence issued to third-country nationals for the purpose of highly qualified employment for up to a maximum period of 4 years. The basic condition for obtaining it is a higher professional qualification in the form of a university degree. The Blue Card entitles you to enter, stay, work in the territory of the Slovak Republic, travel abroad and back within the period for which it was issued.
Obtaining Citizenship of the Slovak Republic
We identify whether you are eligible for citizenship. If so, we will prepare the necessary documentation for the application and represent you not only in the application itself, but also throughout the entire procedure.
Visas
Inbound
We will advise and help you to obtain the necessary visa for entry into the Slovak Republic, whether it is a Schengen C visa or a National D visa, depending on the purpose of your trip. We will guide you through the entire process.
OUTBOUND
We can also assist you in obtaining the necessary visas for travel to countries outside the Slovak Republic.
Driving Licence
Non-EU nationals must apply for an EU driving licence after 6 months of continuous residence in Slovakia. If necessary, we will be happy to assist you with this service as well.
Obtaining Citizenship of the Slovak Republic
We identify whether you are eligible for citizenship. If so, we will prepare the necessary documentation for the application and represent you not only in the application itself, but also throughout the entire procedure.
Visas
Inbound
We will advise and help you to obtain the necessary visa for entry into the Slovak Republic, whether it is a Schengen C visa or a National D visa, depending on the purpose of your trip. We will guide you through the entire process.
OUTBOUND
We can also assist you in obtaining the necessary visas for travel to countries outside the Slovak Republic.
Driving Licence
Non-EU nationals must apply for an EU driving licence after 6 months of continuous residence in Slovakia. If necessary, we will be happy to assist you with this service as well.
Relocation services
Home Finding
We help our Clients to find housing according to their desired criteria. We will arrange and carry out inspections of selected properties, in addition to preparing and revising the lease agreement and we are available until the keys to the property are handed over.
Orientation Services
We are also happy to help clients with settling in Slovakia. We assist with opening a bank account, finding English-speaking doctors, schools for children, help with choosing the right insurance, advise on choosing a mobile operator or internet provider and other necessary matters.
Leaving Slovakia
Even leaving Slovakia has its own rules and obligations for a foreign national. These may have implications for his possible future activities in the EU. We will advise clients and implement deregistration at the authorities, help with termination of the lease agreement or termination of other contracts.