Slovakia: Additional Concessions for Ukrainians and Others

Updated March 16, 2022

Ukrainian citizens and their family members can apply for Temporary Refuge status at the Foreign Police in person and obtain a "Tolerated Stay" type of permit, which provides fast and unlimited access to the labour market. This status is usually granted within 30 days and will be valid until December 31, 2022.  Employers can immediately employ a foreign national with this status, without publishing a vacant position (labor market test) and without obtaining a work permit. The employer must notify the respective Labour Office through an information card within seven business days from the beginning and end of employment. As of March 16, 2022, this status eligibility has been expanded to non-Ukrainian foreign nationals with international protection status in Ukraine granted before February 24, 2022 and their family who were present in Ukraine on or before February 24, 2022, and non-Ukrainian foreign nationals with permanent residence in Ukraine granted before February 24, 2022 who cannot return to their country or region of origin under safe and stable conditions.