Price of service
1.200 EUR
+ VAT, administrative fees and translations
The price of the service may vary depending on the client's needs and the actions performed. For an accurate price, it is necessary to make a basic analysis of your needs.
- Equipment period up to 90 days
- Elaboration of documentation
- Official translations
- Communication with the school
- Personal assistance at offices
- Does not include administrative fees
What you get
- Elaboration of documentation
- Official translations
- Personal assistance at the office
- Insurance preparation
- Advice and tips
- Representation at the office
- Communication with the educational institution
Transitional stay for the purpose of study
The Slovak Republic allows foreigners to apply for temporary stay for the purpose of study. This type of placement is designed for students who plan to study at university, high school or to undertake language or vocational training prior to their studies. This guide provides basic information on the conditions, procedures and obligations involved in obtaining and maintaining a temporary stay for the purpose of study.
Who can apply for a temporary stay to study?
The following may be granted a temporary stay for the purpose of study:
- University students who have been admitted to full-time study.
- Secondary school students, if it is a course of study approved by the Ministry of Education.
- Persons undergoing language or vocational training prior to higher education.
- Students on exchange programmes and international agreements.
It is important that the applicant provides proof of admission to study and meets all legislative requirements.
The residence permit is tied to a specific educational institution and its duration depends on the length of the studies.
Conditions for obtaining temporary residence
To apply for temporary residence for the purpose of study, the foreigner must meet the following conditions:
- Proof of admission to study - a certificate from the educational institution.
- Financial security - proof of sufficient funds for the stay (e.g. bank statement, scholarship certificate).
- Integrity - by providing a criminal record extract from your home country.
- Proof of accommodation - lease agreement, confirmation from the school or property owner.
- Health insurance - a valid insurance policy covering your stay in the Slovak Republic.
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Price of service
1.200 EUR
+ VAT, administrative fees and translations
The price of the service may vary depending on the client's needs and the actions performed. For an accurate price, it is necessary to make a basic analysis of your needs.
- Equipment period up to 90 days
- Elaboration of documentation
- Official translations
- Communication with the school
- Personal assistance at offices
- Does not include administrative fees
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The most common problem for foreigners when submitting an application is incomplete documentation, incorrect, incorrectly verified or officially incorrectly translated into the Slovak language. Another problem can be communication with authorities, where there is often a communication barrier.
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Required documents
The following documents are required to apply:
- - a valid travel document
- - legalized proof of integrity
- - bank account statement
- - confirmation of accommodation
- - confirmation of admission to study
Application procedure
Applying for residence
The application is submitted in person at the Slovak embassy in the country of origin or at the department of the Aliens Police in Slovakia if the foreigner is already legally residing in Slovakia on the basis of a granted national visa type D. Such an application cannot be made on the basis of a power of attorney, i.e. on behalf of the applicant. A representative person may assist with the application, however, due to the fact that the applicant must submit to the taking of biometric data, i.e. fingerprints and facial images, when applying for residence.
A foreigner may apply for temporary residence for the purpose of doing business in the Slovak Republic only if he/she is lawfully residing on the basis of visa-free travel or has been granted a D national visa. If the applicant is staying in the territory of the Slovak Republic on the basis of a Schengen C visa, it is not possible to submit an application in Slovakia. In this case, you must submit your application to the embassy of the country of which you are a citizen or where you are allowed to reside.
The application for temporary residence is made on an official form. When submitting it, the foreigner is obliged to present a valid passport together with all the documents stipulated by law. If some of the supporting documents are missing, the embassy or police department will not accept the application. In this case, the foreigner will receive written information on which documents need to be completed in order for the application to be accepted.
Needed documents
- Completed application form - the official form is correctly and completely filled in "Application for temporary residence, ENG (221.0 kB), PDF".
- Valid passport - must be valid for at least the duration of the stay.
- Certificate of study - proof of admission to an accredited educational institution in Slovakia.
- Certificate of financial security - a bank statement or other proof of sufficient funds.
- Criminal records - issued by the competent authorities of the applicant's home country and countries where the applicant has lived for a long time.
- Proof of accommodation - lease agreement, title deed or confirmation from the property owner.
- Health insurance - proof of health insurance valid in the Slovak Republic.
- Administrative fee - The amount varies according to the method of application and must be paid within a specified time limit.
Approval process
The police have a statutory period of 90 days to decide on the application.
If necessary, it may ask for the documentation to be completed, which may prolong the process.
Granting and issuing a residence card
If the application is approved, the student must undergo a medical examination upon arrival in Slovakia and register with the relevant department of the Aliens Police, where he or she will be issued with a residence card.
Obligations after obtaining temporary residence
After being granted a temporary residence for the purpose of business, the foreigner has the following obligations:
- to start studying within the time limit,
- provide regular proof of compliance with the conditions of residence (e.g. proof of continuing studies),
- report any changes to your studies or residence,
- to renew your residence before its expiry.
Renewal of temporary residence
Transitional residence for the purpose of study is usually granted for the duration of the studies, up to a maximum of one academic year. An extension may be requested before its expiry, at the earliest 6 months before the expiry date, by providing evidence that the studies are still in progress.
The most common reasons for refusing an application
- Insufficient financial security,
- missing or incorrect documents,
- failure to meet the conditions of study,
- negative security clearance.
A transitional stay for the purpose of study is an excellent opportunity for foreign students who want to get a quality education in Slovakia. With the right preparation and fulfilling all the conditions, it is possible to successfully complete the process and graduate without any problems. It is important to carefully prepare all the required documents and meet the legal requirements, which will increase the chances of being approved for residency.