Work visas for tech jobs in Slovakia
The main route for skilled tech workers from outside the country, in plain English. Amounts are gross (before tax) and come from the official source linked under each one.
EU Blue Card
Minimum salary
1.2 × last year’s average monthly wage in Slovakia (1.0 × for recent graduates). The current euro amount isn’t confirmed from an official source.
What you need
- A highly skilled job; your degree recognised in Slovakia
- The Labour Office confirms the vacancy can be filled
Without a degree
- IT managers and specialists: 3 years of experience in the last 7
Source: Slov-Lex: Act 404/2011 on residence of foreigners (from 1 October 2026)(opens in new tab). Checked 9 October 2026.
Settling in Slovakia
- Slovakia is in the European Union, so the EU Blue Card is one of the work-permit routes.
- Permanent residency: usually after about 5 years of living there.
- Citizenship: usually possible after about 13 years.
Tech jobs in Slovakia
15 tech jobs in Slovakia with visa sponsorship evidence. Each job shows whether its salary meets the minimums above.
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Other countries
General information, not legal advice. Rules change: confirm on the official page and talk to an immigration lawyer before you decide.