Prechodný pobyt (temporary residence permit) is a permit for temporary living in Slovakia, issued for a specific purpose of stay. The purpose determines your rights, obligations, and the permit's validity period.
Typical grounds
- Employment or seasonal work.
- Entrepreneurship (živnosť (sole-trader licence) or a company).
- Studying at a school or university.
- Family reunification with someone who already has a permit.
The permit is tied to one purpose: if you, for example, stop studying or change your employer, this can affect the permit's validity. It is processed through the foreign police (cudzinecká polícia), and usually requires proof of purpose, accommodation, and finances. A prechodný pobyt is issued for a limited time and must be extended in advance, before it expires. After several years of legal residence, you can apply for permanent residence — trvalý pobyt.
