Long-Term Residence Permit
Slovakia
Last updated: December 28, 2025
Unlimited (renewable)
$232
3 months
High
About this Visa
A permit to live in Slovakia long-term if you've already been there for 5 years. You can't get it from your home country—you have to be already living in Slovakia with a valid residence permit first. It's for anyone from any country. After you get it, you can stay permanently and eventually get citizenship. This permit gives you full work rights, lets you bring family, and puts you on the path to permanent residence. The main catch: you have to wait 5 years in Slovakia first. What makes it special: You don't apply for this from your home country. You have to be already living in Slovakia with a valid residence permit first. Then you wait 5 years, and if you've followed all the rules, you can apply.
Key Benefits
- Work any job without special permission
- Start your own business
- Bring spouse and children to live with you
- Visit any Schengen country
- Get healthcare from Slovakia
- Send kids to Slovak schools
- Eventually get permanent residence and citizenship
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Lived in Slovakia for 5 continuous years legally
- Clean criminal record
- Steady income to support yourself and family
- Health insurance in Slovakia
- Pass Slovak language test at A2 level (required after July 15, 2025)
- Age 14 or older
- Pass basic medical exam
- Cannot be on student visa still studying
- Cannot have serious criminal record
- Cannot have dangerous health problems
Financial Requirement
You must earn enough money to support yourself and your family. The exact amount isn't set by law—officials decide case by case. Proof: paychecks, bank statements, pension papers, or a job contract.
Documents
- Valid passportMust be valid for your whole stay
- Criminal record from home countryLess than 90 days old
- Criminal record from countries where you lived 3+ monthsLess than 90 days old
- Medical exam resultsLess than 30 days old
- Proof of incomeJob letter, bank statements, or pension papers
- Health insurance proofMust have insurance in Slovakia
- Application formFill out online
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.