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Student Residence

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Slovakia provides Temporary Residence for Study to eligible third-country nationals pursuing qualifying education at an accredited institution.

Student Residence can provide limited employment opportunities and post-graduation options.

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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Who Can Apply?

Validity: expected study duration, up to 6 years

  • Full-time university students
  • Qualifying secondary school students
  • Certain post-secondary and specialisation programs
  • Higher vocational students
  • Certain university preparatory language or professional programs

Application Documents

  • Temporary Residence application
  • Valid passport
  • Confirmation of admission
  • Criminal-record evidence where required
  • Accommodation where required
  • Other authority-requested documents

Accommodation evidence is generally required for at least six months, but currently does not generally apply to university students or qualifying cross-border commuters.

Work & Business During Studies

University Students

Up to 80 hours per month

Current rules permit this work without a separate work permit.

Secondary Students

Up to 40 hours per month

Qualifying secondary students may work within this limit.

Business

Study Residence holders can currently conduct business, subject to registration, licensing and tax rules.

After Graduation

Successful graduates of qualifying Slovak university studies can renew Student Residence to search for employment or start a business.

Graduates should address their immigration status promptly because the original study purpose ends upon graduation.

9-month extension

  • Change to Employment Residence
  • Qualify for an EU Blue Card
  • Assess Business Residence
  • Continue through another appropriate residence pathway

Our Process

  1. 01

    Study Assessment

    Review the institution, program and admission.

  2. 02

    Eligibility

    Assess Student Residence requirements.

  3. 03

    Documents

    Coordinate admission, records and accommodation.

  4. 04

    Application

    Submit through the competent authority.

  5. 05

    Study & Work

    Complete formalities and use permitted work options.

  6. 06

    Graduate Strategy

    Assess employment, Blue Card and business options.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can Student Residence be granted?

For the expected study duration, up to 6 years.

Can university students work?

Currently up to 80 hours per month without a separate work permit.

Can I stay after graduation?

Qualifying university graduates can seek a 9-month extension for job search or business preparation.

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CETO can coordinate Student Residence and assess work or business opportunities during and after study.

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