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Highly Qualified Employment

Career Opportunities for International Professionals

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Slovakia provides employment and residence opportunities for highly qualified third-country nationals with the professional qualifications and skills required by Slovak employers.

The right pathway depends on qualifications, salary, profession and employment offer.

CETO Global Immigration Consulting & Partners assesses the applicable Slovak residence requirements and coordinates the process together with qualified legal and immigration professionals.

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Professional Profile

  • University education
  • Advanced professional qualifications
  • Specialist knowledge
  • Technical expertise
  • Senior-level professional experience
  • Skills required for advanced positions

Main Immigration Pathways

EU Blue Card

For highly qualified employment with qualifying higher professional credentials, a contract of at least 6 months, the applicable salary and Labour Office confirmation.

Standard Employment Residence

For professionals who do not meet Blue Card criteria, often through the Single Permit and Labour Office process.

Intra-Corporate Transfer

For managers and specialists transferred temporarily within a qualifying international corporate group.

Qualifications & Regulated Professions

Evidence can include a university degree, diploma, professional qualifications, experience and professional recognition.

Regulated professions may require formal recognition, validation or professional authorisation. Immigration approval does not replace professional licensing.

Who May Benefit?

  • IT professionals and software developers
  • Engineers and technology specialists
  • Senior managers
  • Financial and healthcare professionals
  • Scientists and researchers
  • Technical specialists and international consultants

Our Process

  1. 01

    Professional Assessment

    Review education, experience and qualifications.

  2. 02

    Employment Assessment

    Review the role, salary and conditions.

  3. 03

    Pathway Selection

    Compare Blue Card, Employment Residence and ICT.

  4. 04

    Employer Coordination

    Coordinate applicable Labour Office procedures.

  5. 05

    Application

    Prepare and coordinate the residence application.

  6. 06

    Long-Term Planning

    Assess family and future residence options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a separate universal highly qualified permit?

The principal dedicated pathway is the EU Blue Card; other professionals may use Employment Residence or ICT.

Do I need a job offer?

Qualifying Slovak employment is generally required for employment-based residence.

What if I do not qualify for the Blue Card?

Standard Employment Residence, ICT or another pathway may be available.

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