Visa & residency options
Combined residence + work permit, employer-sponsored.
Salary 1.5× national average, university degree.
For founders and directors of Slovak companies.
Residency: Permanent after 5 years; citizenship after 8.
Tax & cost of living
Flat 19% (above €47k: 25%); social and health ~13.4% employee.
- Rent (1BR city): €600–€900
- Meal out: €10
- Transport pass: €26/mo Bratislava
Banking & business setup
Tatra Banka, Slovenská sporiteľňa, VÚB, Revolut. Passport + residence permit sufficient.
s.r.o. minimum capital €5,000, single founder allowed, ~€330 commercial register fee. Setup in 5–10 business days.
Living in country
Bratislava tight (Staré Mesto, Ružinov premium); Košice and Žilina far more affordable. Standard 2-month deposit.
Universal VšZP, Dôvera, Union — employer registers automatically.
Free Slovak-track public universities; Comenius University, STU Bratislava strong reputation.
Volkswagen, Stellantis, Kia, Jaguar Land Rover plants; ESET cybersecurity HQ.