Slovakia permanent residence
1 current source-backed permanent residence pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent residence for five years, unlimited duration or long-term residence | Slovak permanent residence for five years may be granted to a third-country national who is a spouse or dependent direct-line relative of a Slovak citizen with permanent residence, certain unmarried children under 18, a dependent adult child with long-term ill health, or a person whose residence is in the interest of Slovakia; refusal grounds must not apply. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent residence for five years, unlimited duration or long-term residence | The exact Slovak guidance defines the permanent-residence group for this automatic employment rule as five-year permanent residence, unlimited permanent residence or long-term residence; it does not add an employer, occupation or salary restriction in the captured passage. | Official source |
| Permanent residence for five years, unlimited duration or long-term residence | The Slovak Ministry of Labour states that an employer may employ a third-country national who has permanent residence in Slovakia. | Official source |