Step by step Employement process

Step 1 – Secure a Job Offer

The applicant must obtain a signed employment contract or binding job offer from a Slovak employer.

The contract must clearly state:

• Job position
• Salary
• Working hours
• Duration of employment

Step 2 – Labour Office Procedure

In many cases, the employer must:

• Report the vacancy to the Labour Office
• Comply with labour market test requirements

Some shortage occupations may benefit from simplified procedures.

Step 3 – Submit Residence Application

The applicant submits the residence application:

• At the Slovak Embassy abroad, or
• At the Foreign Police (if legally eligible to apply from within Slovakia)

All required documents must be properly legalized and officially translated into Slovak.

Step 4 – Decision & Residence Card Issuance

After approval:

• Biometric data is collected
• Residence card is issued
• Employment may legally begin

Working before official approval is strictly prohibited.

Required Documentation

Applicants typically must provide:

• Valid passport
• Employment contract
• Criminal record certificate (apostilled/legalized)
• Proof of accommodation in Slovakia
• Health insurance confirmation
• Official Slovak translations
• Passport photographs

Authorities may request additional documentation depending on the case.

Incomplete documentation is a common cause of delay or refusal.