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30.10.2025 |
Starting December 1, 2025, Slovakia will introduce new, higher meal allowance rates for all employees working under an employment contract. This change aims to support workers amid rising prices and ensure proper conditions for meals during the workday.
Updated allowance rates will be:
€9.30 — for working hours between 5 and 12 hours;
€13.90 — for working hours between 12 and 18 hours;
€20.60 — for working hours exceeding 18 hours.
The increased meal allowances will start being paid together with the October salary. As be... |
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25.10.2025 |
In recent years, the topic of work-life balance has become one of the most discussed across Europe — and Slovakia is no exception. One of the key questions in this context is whether employees are obliged to answer work-related calls beyond their official working hours.
The Labour Code of the Slovak Republic guarantees every employee the right to rest and personal time. The employer must respect the worker’s private time unless otherwise stated in the employment contract or a specific agreement.
Exceptions include:
when the employee is officially on duty and mu... |
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16.10.2025 |
According to Slovak legislation, a temporary residence permit for the purpose of employment is issued for the period corresponding to the duration of the employment contract, but for no longer than 5 years.
If the employment contract is valid for a shorter period, the residence permit will be issued for that same duration. In the case of an open-ended (permanent) employment contract, the maximum validity of the residence permit is determined based on confirmation from the Labour Office.
When submitting your application, it is crucial to accurately indicate the intended duration of... |
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11.10.2025 |
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is a free document that confirms your right to receive medical care in EU countries, as well as in Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, during holidays or short trips.
Foreign nationals who are not EU citizens but legally reside in the EU and are insured under a national health system can also apply for this card. However, they cannot use it for treatment in Denmark, Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, or Liechtenstein.
The card guarantees access to emergency and necessary medical care under the same conditions as local residents. Fo... |
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05.10.2025 |
To register a vehicle in Slovakia under a new owner, the following documents are required:
passport or residence permit card confirming identity;
both vehicle registration certificates;
notarized power of attorney, if the owner or buyer cannot appear in person;
purchase agreement or deed of gift;
compulsory liability insurance policy issued in the name of the new owner;
proof of payment of the administrative fee for re-registration.
The transfer of ownership must be completed within 30 days after signing the contract. By law, the registration fee ... |
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