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Slovakia Seasonal work permit
Temporary residence for seasonal employment (Act 404/2011, §23(4))
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Key facts
Seasonal work permit is a work route for Slovakia. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Government fees
- €50 ≈ $56
- Processing
- Up to 90 days
Cost, time and long term
To apply: government fee €50 ≈ $56; decision: up to 90 days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government fees€50 ≈ $56
- EUR 50 (≈ $56)Administrative fee for an application for temporary residence for seasonal employment (Act 145/1995, item 24).
RenewalRenewal rules
Up to 240 days within 12 consecutive months.
Permanent residenceTime here doesn't count
Seasonal employment time does not count toward the 5 years for long-term stay.
ProcessingUp to 90 days
The police department decides on a temporary residence application within 90 days.
Why this route may not fit
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- Can't be renewed
- Time on this route doesn't count toward permanent residence
- Needs a job offer from an employer in Slovakia
- Not open to EU, EEA or Swiss passports
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- Seasonal temporary residence requires a labour office confirmation of the possibility of filling the vacancy, as for other employment.
What you must show1
- The application fee for seasonal employment is EUR 50 (≈ $56).
Documents3
- The residence application is accepted only if the vacancy confirmation was issued no more than 180 days earlier.
- A document confirming a clean criminal record, not older than 90 days, is submitted.
- Proof of accommodation for at least six months of the stay (the whole stay if shorter) is submitted.
Steps2
- The employer requests the vacancy confirmation electronically from the labour office, which issues it within 15 working days.
- The application is filed at a Slovak diplomatic mission, or at a police department by an applicant already lawfully in Slovakia.
After you arrive2
- Temporary residence is granted for at most 240 days within 12 consecutive months, or the travel document validity if that is shorter.
- Seasonal work of up to 90 days needs no residence permit for a lawfully staying visitor and counts toward the 240-day limit.
What happens at day 183
How Slovakia decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in a calendar yearStaying in Slovakia at least 183 days in the calendar year, continuous or in several periods, makes the person habitually resident (unlimited liability).
- Foreign-source income
Individuals with permanent residence, a home or habitual abode in Slovakia are taxed on worldwide income; employment-type income is taxed at 19%, 25%, 30% and 35% on bands tied to the subsistence minimum.
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What you need to arrange
- Accommodation
Proof of accommodation for at least six months of the stay (the whole stay if shorter) is submitted
- Police certificate and civil documents
A document confirming a clean criminal record, not older than 90 days, is submitted
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
Temporary residence for seasonal work for up to 240 days in 12 consecutive months. 1
What you must show and pay
- A fee of EUR 50 (≈ $56) · Administrative fee for an application for temporary residence for seasonal employment (Act 145/1995, item 24). 3
Requirements
- Seasonal temporary residence requires a labour office confirmation of the possibility of filling the vacancy, as for other employment. 1 2
- The application fee for seasonal employment is EUR 50 (≈ $56). 3
- The residence application is accepted only if the vacancy confirmation was issued no more than 180 days earlier. 1
- A document confirming a clean criminal record, not older than 90 days, is submitted. 1
- Proof of accommodation for at least six months of the stay (the whole stay if shorter) is submitted. 1
- The employer requests the vacancy confirmation electronically from the labour office, which issues it within 15 working days. 4
- The application is filed at a Slovak diplomatic mission, or at a police department by an applicant already lawfully in Slovakia. 1
- Temporary residence is granted for at most 240 days within 12 consecutive months, or the travel document validity if that is shorter. 1
- Seasonal work of up to 90 days needs no residence permit for a lawfully staying visitor and counts toward the 240-day limit. 1
Stay
- Up to 240 days within 12 consecutive months, counting any 90-day seasonal work done without a permit.
- Not renewable according to our source.
- Seasonal temporary residence up to 240 days: Within 12 consecutive months
Nationality
Third-country nationals (citizens of states outside the EU/EEA). Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
Work
Seasonal employment with the employer in the permit.
Official sources
- Act No. · Slov-Lex (Ministry of Justice of the Slovak Republic) · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2026-10-01
- Employment of a third-country national (EU Blue Card, single permit, work permit) · Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family (employment.gov.sk) · checked 2026-10-10
- Act 145/1995 on administrative fees (fee schedule, in force 1 January 2026) · Slov-Lex, Government of the Slovak Republic · checked 2026-10-11
- Act No. 5/2004 Coll. on Employment Services, consolidated text effective 1 August 2026 (Slovak) · Slov-Lex, Ministry of Justice of the Slovak Republic · checked 2026-10-10
Seasonal work permit and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasonal work permit | – | – | – |
| Blue Card | – | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| Major investor staff permit | – | – | – |
| Work permit (single permit) | – | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| Intra-company transfer | – | 3 yr | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Seasonal work permit?
A fee of EUR 50 (≈ $56). Administrative fee for an application for temporary residence for seasonal employment (Act 145/1995, item 24).
How long can I stay on the Seasonal work permit?
Up to 240 days within 12 consecutive months, counting any 90-day seasonal work done without a permit.
How long does the Seasonal work permit take to process?
The police department decides on a temporary residence application within 90 days.
Can I work on the Seasonal work permit?
Seasonal employment with the employer in the permit.
Who can apply for the Seasonal work permit?
Third-country nationals (citizens of states outside the EU/EEA). Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
Does the Seasonal work permit lead to permanent residence in Slovakia?
Time on the Seasonal work permit doesn't count toward permanent residence in Slovakia.
How are Seasonal work permit holders taxed in Slovakia?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Seasonal work permit. The standard rules apply: Individuals with permanent residence, a home or habitual abode in Slovakia are taxed on worldwide income; employment-type income is taxed at 19%, 25%, 30% and 35% on bands tied to the subsistence minimum.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 4 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Act No. · Slov-Lex (Ministry of Justice of the Slovak Republic) · checked 2026-10-10
- Employment of a third-country national (EU Blue Card, single permit, work permit) · Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family (employment.gov.sk) · checked 2026-10-10
- Act 145/1995 on administrative fees (fee schedule, in force 1 January 2026) · Slov-Lex, Government of the Slovak Republic · checked 2026-10-11
- Act No. 5/2004 Coll. on Employment Services, consolidated text effective 1 August 2026 (Slovak) · Slov-Lex, Ministry of Justice of the Slovak Republic · checked 2026-10-10
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