🇸🇰 Slovakia
A central-European EU/Eurozone base with a straightforward business-residence route
Visa Options
- Temporary Residence for Business Purposes (1–3 years (renewable)) — Registered Slovak business (živnosť or s.r.o.), proof of funds and business plan
- EU Blue Card (up to 2 years (renewable)) — Job offer, salary threshold set annually, higher-education qualification
- Temporary Residence via Employment (1 year (renewable)) — Job offer from Slovakia-registered employer and work permit
- Permanent Residence (5 years, then indefinite) — 5 continuous years of temporary residence
Tax Overview
- Income Tax: Progressive from 2026: 19% / 25% / 30% / 35% by income band (verify current thresholds)
- Corporate Tax: 10% / 21% / 24% tiered by company income
- VAT: 23%
Cost of Living
- Comfortable living (single, typical): €750 – €1,100/mo
- 1BR Apartment (Bratislava, center): €600 – €850/mo
- 1BR Apartment (Košice/Žilina): €400 – €600/mo
- Groceries: €200 – €290/mo
- Utilities: €130 – €200/mo
- Dining out: €7 – €16/meal
- Public transport: €25 – €35/mo pass
Relocation Checklist
- Register a živnosť (trade license) or company if pursuing the business residence route
- Apply for the temporary residence permit at a Slovak consulate or Foreign Police
- Arrange health insurance valid in Slovakia
- Apostille and translate required documents
- Book initial accommodation
- Register your address locally
- Open a Slovak bank account
- Collect biometric residence permit card after arrival