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When changing your place of residence in Slovakia, it is important for a foreign national not only to move physically but also to properly update their documents. After moving, you have 5 working days to notify the Foreign Police of your change of address. You must contact the office responsible for your new place of residence. The notification can be submitted by e-mail, post, or in person. The application may be written in free form. It must be accompanied by a copy of your valid residence permit card and a document confirming your new address. After that, the Foreign Police will tra...

In Slovakia, an employee who is on sick leave (PN) is, in most cases, protected from dismissal. Sick leave is considered a protected period, and an employer generally does not have the right to terminate the employee's employment on their own initiative during this time. This rule applies both to Slovak citizens and to foreign nationals who are officially employed under an employment contract. However, there are exceptions. The most common one is the probationary period. During this period, an employer may terminate the employment relationship even if the employee is on sick leave....

A limited liability company (s.r.o.) in Slovakia has the right to voluntarily register as a VAT payer (DPH) immediately after its registration in the Commercial Register. This can be beneficial for businesses working with other VAT payers or planning to export. However, in certain cases, VAT registration becomes mandatory by law, and this requirement cannot be ignored. The obligation to register as a VAT payer arises if the company’s annual turnover exceeds €50,000 during a calendar year. In this case, the application for VAT registration must be submitted within 5 worki...

Losing your residence permit card is unpleasant, but it is a completely manageable situation. The key is to act quickly and follow the established procedure to avoid fines and document-related issues. Report the loss to the police. You need to contact a regular police station (not the immigration police) in the area where the loss occurred or where you live in Slovakia. There, you must file a report regarding the loss or theft of your residence permit card. After your report is processed, you will receive an official document confirming the loss or theft. If you have a copy ...

Slovak legislation recognizes a child as an independent subject of property rights. A child may own property, use it, and in certain cases dispose of it — taking into account their age and under the supervision of adults and the state. Children under the age of 14 may independently carry out only minor everyday transactions. All other matters related to property management are handled by parents or guardians, acting exclusively in the best interests of the child. Teenagers aged 14 to 18 have more rights: they may dispose of their earnings, scholarships, and results of intell...

Booking an appointment with the Migration Police of Slovakia is done through the online platform of the Ministry of the Interior. The service is available in Slovak and English and allows you to schedule your visit in advance. During the booking process, you need to provide: the purpose of your visit; the preferred date and time; personal details (full name, date of birth); passport number; residential address in Slovakia. After successful registration, you will receive a PIN code via SMS to the phone number указанного при бронировании. This PIN is...

The rules for receiving compensation for lost baggage in Slovakia comply with general European standards established by Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004. The key provisions include: Right to compensation. Passengers are entitled to claim compensation for lost, damaged, or delayed baggage in accordance with the Montreal Convention. Baggage is considered lost if it has not been found within 21 days after the flight. Deadline for filing a claim. If baggage is damaged, a claim must be submitted within 7 days from the date of receipt. In case of delayed baggage, the claim must be...

Working as a sole trader (self-employed) is not employment in the traditional sense but rather a partnership between two independent parties: an entrepreneur and a client company. This type of cooperation is regulated not by the Slovak Labor Code but by civil law, which means there are no formal employment obligations. As a result, the income (remuneration) is often higher. For companies, working with a sole trader is beneficial because it reduces their expenses. The company is not required to pay your social and insurance contributions (which are about 35.2% of the salary under a regu...

The driving school exam in Slovakia consists of three mandatory stages that assess both theoretical knowledge and practical driving skills of the future driver. 1. Written Test at the Police Department The exam begins with a computer-based test at the police department. The candidate is given 40 multiple-choice questions and has 30 minutes to complete them. To pass this stage successfully, a minimum of 90 points out of 100 is required. The questions cover traffic regulations, road signs, road safety principles, as well as basic knowledge of first aid and vehicle operation. 2. Dr...

The amount of severance pay in Slovakia is primarily determined by the length of employment with the employer and the reason for termination of the employment contract. The main rules are set out in § 76 of the Slovak Labour Code. If the reason for dismissal is organizational changes (for example, job redundancy), the amount of severance depends on whether the termination is initiated by the employer or agreed upon mutually by both parties. If the employment is terminated at the employer’s initiative: with 2 to 5 years of service — one average monthly s...

In Slovakia, the Type A personal income tax return is primarily used by employees. It applies to taxpayers who, during the reporting year, earned income exclusively from dependent employment, meaning under an employment contract with an employer registered in Slovakia. The Type A tax return includes information on gross salary, withheld advance income tax, and mandatory social and health insurance contributions. If an individual in Slovakia had no other sources of income—such as self-employment, rental income, or investments—this type of tax return is considered correct and...

If you are in Slovakia and face an emergency situation, it is important to know how to quickly call for medical assistance. The main ambulance number is 155. This is a direct number for calling emergency medical services throughout Slovakia. You can also call the pan-European emergency number 112, which is available even with foreign SIM cards and works in all EU countries. To ensure that help arrives as quickly as possible, when speaking with the dispatcher you should: state the address or exact location (city, street, house number, landmarks, GPS location); briefly...

In business relations in Slovakia, the parties are generally free to agree on payment deadlines. However, there are statutory limits that must be taken into account. Standard payment deadline. According to the Commercial Code, an invoice must be paid no later than 60 days from the date of receipt of the invoice or the payment request, or from the moment the creditor fulfills their obligation — whichever occurs later. The payment period may exceed 60 days if it is agreed by both parties, provided that such an extension does not disrupt the balance of interests and is not cons...

Starting January 1, 2026, restrictions on cash payments in Slovakia will be reinstated and tightened as part of efforts to combat the shadow economy and tax evasion. The maximum amount for cash transactions between entrepreneurs, as well as between an entrepreneur and a consumer, will be limited to €5,000. For transactions between private individuals, the limit will remain €15,000. Previously, due to the state of emergency, these limits were effectively suspended. However, from the beginning of the new year they will fully come back into force, with exceptions allowed only in...

Permanent residence for an unlimited period is granted to foreign nationals who meet specific requirements under Slovak law. This status provides a high level of stability and grants rights similar to those of Slovak citizens (except for voting rights and access to certain public offices). Permanent residence for an unlimited period may be obtained in the following cases: After 4 years of residence with a 5-year permanent residence permit. If a foreign national already holds a 5-year permanent residence permit and has lived in this status for at least four years, they may ap...