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Slovakia Major investor staff permit
Residence for representatives and employees of a significant foreign investor (Act 404/2011, §23(6)(a), §43(1)(e))
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Key facts
Major investor staff permit is a work route for Slovakia. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Processing
- Up to 30 days
Time and long term
Permanent residenceAfter 5 years of residence
Long-term (indefinite) stay after 5 years of lawful, continuous residence before applying; study time counts at half, while seasonal work and some special-activity permits do not count.
CitizenshipConditions
Citizenship needs 8 years of continuous permanent residence immediately before applying.
ProcessingUp to 30 days
Decisions for representatives and employees of a significant foreign investor are due within 30 days.
Presence rulesAbsence limits
Absences of up to six consecutive months and ten months in total do not break the 5 years for long-term stay.
Why this route may not fit
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- Needs a job offer from an employer in Slovakia
- Not open to EU, EEA or Swiss passports
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- The person represents or works for a significant foreign investor in Slovakia.
Documents3
- A document confirming a clean criminal record, not older than 90 days, is submitted.
- Proof of accommodation for at least six months is submitted; for this group it may be older than 90 days.
- Proof of funds for a business activity is not required for a person acting for a significant foreign investor.
Steps3
- The application is filed in person at a Slovak diplomatic mission abroad, or at a police department by an applicant already lawfully in Slovakia or exempt from visas.
- The Police Department decides on temporary residence within 30 days of a complete application.
- Five-year permanent residence in the interest of Slovakia is decided within 30 days of a complete application by an investor's representative or employee.
After you arrive2
- Work for a significant foreign investor needs no temporary residence permit during the first 90 days of stay.
- A medical certificate of no disease endangering public health, not older than 30 days, is due within 30 days of receiving the residence document.
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.
All tax rules for Slovakia Tax records checked
What you need to arrange
- Accommodation
Proof of accommodation for at least six months 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
Third-country nationals who represent or work for a significant foreign investor in Slovakia benefit from relaxed rules: work without a permit for the first 90 days, no business-funds proof, decisions within 30 days, and five-year permanent residence in the interest of the Slovak Republic. The investor status belongs to the company; the applicant does not obtain residence by investing. 1
Requirements
- The person represents or works for a significant foreign investor in Slovakia. 1
- A document confirming a clean criminal record, not older than 90 days, is submitted. 1
- Proof of accommodation for at least six months is submitted; for this group it may be older than 90 days. 1
- Proof of funds for a business activity is not required for a person acting for a significant foreign investor. 1
- The application is filed in person at a Slovak diplomatic mission abroad, or at a police department by an applicant already lawfully in Slovakia or exempt from visas. 1
- The Police Department decides on temporary residence within 30 days of a complete application. 1
- Five-year permanent residence in the interest of Slovakia is decided within 30 days of a complete application by an investor's representative or employee. 1
- Work for a significant foreign investor needs no temporary residence permit during the first 90 days of stay. 1
- A medical certificate of no disease endangering public health, not older than 30 days, is due within 30 days of receiving the residence document. 1
Stay
- Temporary residence for the purpose of business or employment; five-year permanent residence possible where the Ministry confirms the interest of the Slovak Republic.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
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
Work for the investor from arrival for up to 90 days without a separate employment permit.
Family
Accommodation proof for the spouse and child is relaxed; children can obtain five-year permanent residence.
Official sources
- Act No. · Slov-Lex (Ministry of Justice of the Slovak Republic) · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2026-10-01
- Act No. 40/1993 Coll. on Slovak citizenship, Section 7 (granting of citizenship) · Slov-Lex (Ministry of Justice of the Slovak Republic) · checked 2026-10-11
Major investor staff permit and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major investor staff permit | – | – | – |
| Blue Card | – | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| Work permit (single permit) | – | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| Intra-company transfer | – | 3 yr | – |
| Researcher permit | – | 2 yr | – |
Questions people ask
How long can I stay on the Major investor staff permit?
Temporary residence for the purpose of business or employment; five-year permanent residence possible where the Ministry confirms the interest of the Slovak Republic.
How long does the Major investor staff permit take to process?
Decisions for representatives and employees of a significant foreign investor are due within 30 days.
Can I work on the Major investor staff permit?
Work for the investor from arrival for up to 90 days without a separate employment permit.
Can I bring my family on the Major investor staff permit?
Accommodation proof for the spouse and child is relaxed; children can obtain five-year permanent residence.
Who can apply for the Major investor staff 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 Major investor staff permit lead to permanent residence in Slovakia?
Time on the Major investor staff permit counts toward permanent residence in Slovakia, which the rules allow after 5 years of residence.
How are Major investor staff permit holders taxed in Slovakia?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Major investor staff 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 2026-10-12 against 2 official sources. Status: partly verified; the page marks the facts an official source does not fully confirm.
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- Act No. · Slov-Lex (Ministry of Justice of the Slovak Republic) · checked 2026-10-10
- Act No. 40/1993 Coll. on Slovak citizenship, Section 7 (granting of citizenship) · Slov-Lex (Ministry of Justice of the Slovak Republic) · checked 2026-10-11
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