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Special Activities

Residence for Specific Professional, Social & Personal Activities

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Slovakia provides Temporary Residence for Special Activities for recognised purposes outside standard employment, business or study residence.

It can apply to artistic, sporting, volunteering, journalistic, internship, medical and other qualifying activities.

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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Qualifying Activities

Teaching & Arts

  • Teaching or lecturing
  • Performers and musicians
  • Actors and visual artists
  • Cultural professionals

Sports & Volunteering

  • Professional athletes
  • Coaches
  • Organised sporting activities
  • Recognised volunteer programs

Internships & Journalism

  • Professional development
  • Education and training
  • Foreign media assignments
  • Accredited journalistic activity

Treatment & Programs

  • Medical treatment
  • Slovak government programs
  • EU and international programs
  • Exchange programs

Evidence of Purpose

  • Invitation or host confirmation
  • Participation, volunteer or internship agreement
  • Sports contract
  • Medical documentation
  • Program confirmation
  • Accreditation or professional evidence

Residence Requirements

Validity follows the expected duration of the approved activity, subject to Slovak law. Work rights depend on the exact category; unrelated employment may require separate authorisation.

  • Temporary Residence application
  • Valid passport
  • Evidence of the special activity
  • Criminal-record documentation
  • Financial resources
  • Accommodation where required
  • Health insurance

Our Process

  1. 01

    Activity Assessment

    Confirm the appropriate Special Activities category.

  2. 02

    Host Review

    Review the Slovak institution or organisation.

  3. 03

    Purpose Documents

    Prepare invitations, contracts or program evidence.

  4. 04

    Residence Documents

    Coordinate records, funds and accommodation.

  5. 05

    Application

    Submit through the competent Slovak authority.

  6. 06

    Entry & Activity

    Complete formalities and begin the approved purpose.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a job offer?

Not necessarily; evidence depends on the type of activity.

Can artists or athletes qualify?

Potentially yes for eligible artistic, cultural or sporting activities.

Can medical treatment qualify?

Potentially, with qualifying documentation from a Slovak medical facility.

Live in Slovakia for Your Special Purpose

Solutions Beyond Standard Employment & Business

CETO can identify and coordinate the residence route for a qualifying professional, social, cultural or personal activity.

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