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Your first weeks working abroad – registration, tax, insurance

Slovakia

Country: Slovakia

Slovakia uses the euro and has a minimum wage of €915 a month (2026). Most vacancies are in transport, healthcare and warehousing, with ongoing demand in the car and engineering industries. Unemployment fell from 6.1% in 2022 to 5.4% in 2025. Find out where to look for a job, how to apply and what to register in your first weeks.

Report your arrival: as an EU/EEA citizen, report the start of your stay to the Foreign Police department within 10 working days of arrival.
Register your residence: if you stay longer than 3 months, register with the Foreign Police within 30 days after the first 3 months. Bring a valid ID card or passport, proof of accommodation and your employment contract (or proof that you have enough money).
Health insurance: as an employee you are covered by public health insurance. You have the right to choose a health insurance company; submit an application (prihláška) to it within 8 days, and you get an insurance card (preukaz poistenca). If you change insurer, tell your employer within 8 days. Your employer deducts the contributions from your salary.
Tax: income tax is progressive. In 2026 the rates are 19% on yearly income up to €43,983.32, 25% up to €60,349.21, 30% up to €75,010.32 and 35% above that. Your employer deducts it from your salary.
Before you go: bring your European Health Insurance Card and a CV in Slovak.

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published: 2014-09-04
last modification: 2026-10-03

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Key figures: Eurostat (population on 1 January 2026; unemployment and employment rates 2025; minimum wages July 2026); for the United Kingdom – Office for National Statistics; for Liechtenstein – national statistics. Country information: EURES – Living and working conditions, public employment services and the official government websites listed under each country. Rules, thresholds and amounts can change – check the official sources before you move. Updated: October 2026.

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