New national visas for highly qualified foreign nationals

As of 1 April 2022, a Slovak government regulation will come into force, significantly easing the entry of highly qualified foreigners into the Slovak labour market, thanks to a new national visa. The regulation’s adoption is related to the Recovery and Resilience Plan of the Slovak Republic. It aims to shorten and simplify the processes of obtaining work and residence permits. In 2022, it is foreseen that national visas will be granted to as many as 3,000 foreigners.