Information and assistance
The following section will answer your questions related to practical matters of your (research) stay in Slovakia.
The aim of this portal is to gather relevant information, providing a useful overview of what needs to be addressed and possibly what steps to take.
This section comprises the following topics related to living, working and leaving Slovakia:
- TOP 10 Reasons Why You Should Work As Researcher In Slovakia
- Slovakia in Brief
- Entry conditions/visa/residence permit
- Authentication of documents
- Higher Education Institutions
- Accommodation
- Health insurance
- Medical care
- Moving with a family
- Daily life
- Employment
- Social Security
- Taxation
- Recognition of diplomas and qualifications
- Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
- Departure formalities
To easily navigate through the procedures and documents required in your specific situation, please use the clickable online guideline app “GUIDE”.
We believe that with our portal, you will be able to find your way through more easily, and for more specific (official) information we refer to the websites of competent authorities or bodies.
Please note that the information on the legislation is only informative. In particular cases you should contact the competent institution that will provide you with a solid answer, even taking into account the current state of the problem, which can quite often be subject to change.