Obtaining temporary residence in Slovakia for the purpose of business by the director of a trading company. Service offer

• Provide proof of eligibility for this category of residence permit by submitting the company documents.
• Provide proof of being financially covered – having at least EUR 3 287.88 (12 times the minimum subsistence level*); this amount is calculated for the principal applicant, excluding family members.
• Provide proof of having financial resources to conduct business activities – at least EUR 27 399 (100 times the minimum subsistence level).
• Provide proof of having a place of residence in Slovakia (whether rented or own property).
• Provide a certificate of no criminal record.
• Take up health insurance.

*The minimum subsistence level changes on 1 July each calendar year. In 2023, the subsistence level was EUR 268.88; from 1 July 2024, it is EUR 273.99.

• Application form;
• 2 photos 3 х 3.5 cm;
• Travel passport;
• Business plan;
• Company documents (extract from the Commercial Register of Slovakia);
• Certificate of no criminal record issued by the country of origin of the applicant and by every country where the applicant has resided for more than 90 days during any period of 6 months in the last 3 years;
• Bank statement from the applicant’s personal account confirming that the applicant is financially covered;
• Bank statement from the company’s account confirming that the company has sufficient financial resources to conduct business activities;
• Documents confirming that the applicant has a place of residence in Slovakia (whether rented or own property).

For family members:

• Marriage certificate;
• Birth certificate (for a child);
• Undertaking by the principal applicant to provide for his/her family members.

First, it is necessary to apply for a national visa (category D) at the consulate of the Republic of Slovakia in the applicant’s country of citizenship (permanent residence).

Then the applicant enters Slovakia on a national visa and submits documents for a residence permit to the Police Department.

Within 3 days of receiving the residence card, the applicant will also need to undergo a medical examination and obtain a medical report, as well as take up health insurance. The medical report and health insurance policy must be submitted to the Police Department within 30 days.

A residence permit can also be issued for family members – the spouse and minor children, and the family members can apply simultaneously with the principal applicant.

For each family member, it is necessary to additionally confirm that they are financially covered:

• for a spouse – at least EUR 3 287.88 (12 times the minimum subsistence level);
• for each minor – at least EUR 1 501.32.

Residence permit application fee:

• EUR 350 for the principal applicant
• EUR 200 for each family member over 18 years of age.

No fee is charged for children under 18 years of age.

Residence card fee:

• EUR 39 – expedited (within 2 working days)
• EUR 10 – ordinary (within a month).

Additional costs (approximately)

• Medical examination at a clinic: ~ EUR 200
• Health insurance: ~ EUR 300 (per year).

[1] The fees are valid as of January 2025. The fees are indicative, please contact a GSL Law & Consulting consultant to find out the final cost.