Slovakia freelance visa.

The official page asks for: business plan on the Ministry of Economy template, papers showing the business can work and last, criminal record extract under 90 days old, proof of a home for at least 6 months and health insurance and medical report after arrival.

Proof of money for the stay: a bank balance of 12 times the living minimum (životné minimum). The official pages do not state the euro amount. A separate business bank account holding 20 times the living minimum for a self-employed person (100 times for a company role, 40 times with an innovative project). This is on top of the 12 times for the stay.

The law in force from 1 October 2026 says the police grant it for three years. Can be renewed at the police in Slovakia, by the last day it is valid. A self-employed person must show taxable business income above a set legal sum for the last tax year. Renewal fee EUR 200.

EUR 350 when filed at an embassy, which is the only place a first business application can be filed. EUR 10 to issue the card.

Open to people from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland. For non-EU nationals who run or will run a business in Slovakia as a self-employed person. It also covers people who act for a company or cooperative and are not its employees. Citizens of the EU, the EEA and Switzerland can already live in Slovakia without this visa.

Family members of a person with temporary residence can apply for temporary residence for family reunification.

Temporary residence is tied to one purpose. Other activities need a new application unless the law says otherwise.

In person at a Slovak embassy or consulate abroad only. The embassy holds an interview. The foreign police decide within 90 days of a complete application. The Ministry of Economy gives its view on the business plan within 60 days.