Slovakia: New Immigration Law Implemented Affecting EU and Non-EU Nationals
January 25, 2023
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At a Glance
- As of January 1, 2023, a new law has gone into effect in Slovakia affecting immigration processes for both European Union and non-EU nationals.
- Major changes include expanding the categories of workers who are exempt from labor market testing; requiring information card notifications to be submitted to the Labor Office for certain EU nationals; allowing non-EU nationals on Single Permits to remain employed while their renewal application is pending; and shortening the period where non-EU nationals holding Residence Permits for Family Reunification require an additional work permit.
- These changes are intended to create a more streamlined immigration process and allow for employers to retain the necessary required talent for their businesses to grow.
The situation
As of January 1, 2023, a new immigration law has gone into effect amending several employment conditions for foreign nationals.
A closer look
The following changes have gone into effect:
| CHANGE | DETAILS | IMPACT |
| Expanded labor market testing exemptions when obtaining work authorization |
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| Information cards for EU nationals |
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| Non-EU Single Permits renewals |
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| Shorter additional work permit requirement for non-EU nationals holding Residence Permits for Family Reunification Purposes |
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Background
The Slovak government has taken initiative to combat labor shortages within the past year, including simplifying visa processes for third-country nationals in managerial positions.
Looking ahead
It is likely that further changes to Slovakia’s immigration system will be forthcoming and will continue to welcome foreign nationals in shortage occupations who use their skills to contribute to the growth of the Slovak economy.
This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to [email protected].
