Residence permit for non-EU students after graduation

Residence permit for non-EU students after graduation

After completing your Bachelor's or Master's degree in Slovakia as a student from a non-EU country and interested in continuing to work in Slovakia, it is necessary to change the purpose of your stay from studies to employment. Here are some important things to consider:

Who is it for?

This applies to third-country nationals (non-EU citizens) who:

  • They have a residence permit for the purpose of studying in Slovakia, and
  • Are currently employed part-time or will be employed full-time upon graduation (i.e. more than 80 hours/month)

In order to continue working legally after graduation, they must change their purpose of stay from "study" to "employment".

When to start the process?

We recommend that you start applying before you graduate so that you:

  • They had enough time to prepare the required documents
  • They successfully booked an appointment at the Aliens Police via the online system
  • They secured uninterrupted legal residence and the opportunity to work in Slovakia

Do you need help?

If you need help with the transition, documentation, appointment booking, or legal representation, our team is fully available to you.