Slovakia · Student
Slovakia Student permit
First stay: 6 yrs
Temporary residence for the purpose of study
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Key facts
Student permit is a student route for Slovakia. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Processing
- Up to 90 days
- First stay
- 6 yrs
Time and long term
RenewalRenewal rules
Granted for the expected duration of study, up to six years.
Permanent residenceAfter 5 years of residence
Half of study time counts toward the 5 years for long-term stay.
CitizenshipConditions
Citizenship needs 8 years of continuous permanent residence immediately before applying.
ProcessingUp to 90 days
The police department decides on a temporary residence application within 90 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
Check this before you apply.
- Needs a place at a school or university in Slovakia
- Not open to EU, EEA or Swiss passports
- Some ways in have an age limit
What you'll need
Documents4
- Confirmation of admission from the school or university (or a government or EU programme body) is submitted.
- Accommodation for at least six months is shown.
- A clean criminal record certificate is submitted; secondary pupils under 20 are exempt.
- Health insurance and a medical certificate are handed in after the permit is issued.
What happens at day 183
How Slovakia decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 6 years at first, renewable
- 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
- Health insurance
Health insurance and a medical certificate are handed in after the permit is issued
- Accommodation
Accommodation for at least six months is shown
- Police certificate and civil documents
A clean criminal record certificate is submitted
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
Full-time secondary school students under 20 (under 23 for some programmes), university students and those on university-organised language or professional preparation; granted for the expected study period. 1
Requirements
- Confirmation of admission from the school or university (or a government or EU programme body) is submitted. 1
- Accommodation for at least six months is shown. 1
- A clean criminal record certificate is submitted; secondary pupils under 20 are exempt. 1
- Health insurance and a medical certificate are handed in after the permit is issued. 1
Stay
- Granted for the expected duration of study, up to six years.
- First stay: up to 72 months, decided case by case.
- 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
Students may carry on business during the permit.
Family
Spouse (both at least 18), unmarried children under 18, dependent adult children unable to care for themselves and dependent parents of the holder or spouse can apply for temporary residence for family reunification, valid until the holder's residence ends and for at most five years. Dependent parents of a student are not covered.
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
Student permit and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student permit | – | 6 yr, renewable | – |
| Student permit Portugal | Needs income of €920+ a month ≈ $1,030 | 3 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Internship permit Spain | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| D3 study visa Georgia | – | 1 yr, renewable | No |
| Student visa Italy | Needs savings of €10k+ a year ≈ $11k | – | Yes |
Questions people ask
How long can I stay on the Student permit?
Granted for the expected duration of study, up to six years.
How long does the Student permit take to process?
The police department decides on a temporary residence application within 90 days.
Can I work on the Student permit?
Students may carry on business during the permit.
Can I bring my family on the Student permit?
Spouse (both at least 18), unmarried children under 18, dependent adult children unable to care for themselves and dependent parents of the holder or spouse can apply for temporary residence for family reunification, valid until the holder's residence ends and for at most five years.
Who can apply for the Student 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 Student permit lead to permanent residence in Slovakia?
Time on the Student permit counts toward permanent residence in Slovakia, which the rules allow after 5 years of residence.
How are Student permit holders taxed in Slovakia?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Student 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 2 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- 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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