About the Slovakia Digital Nomad Visa
Slovakia offers the Temporary Residence Permit for Self-Employment (Živnostenské oprávnenie / No dedicated DNV) for non-resident remote workers and self-employed professionals. The program lets eligible applicants live in Slovakia for Temporary residence permit: 1–3 years initially, renewable. Trade license (živnostenský list): indefinite validity while permit is valid. while working remotely for clients or employers based outside the country.
Applicants typically need to demonstrate stable monthly income of at least EUR2,000 per month, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. It is renewable, allowing nomads to extend their stay.
Tax-wise, Slovakia treats digital nomad visa holders distinctly from local residents — see the Taxes section below for the full picture.
Requirements & Eligibility
Income
No official digital nomad visa. For self-employment residence permit: must demonstrate sufficient income. No fixed published minimum for freelancers. Recommended: €2,000+/month to demonstrate financial self-sufficiency.
Documents needed
- Valid passport (beyond permit validity period)
- Proof of accommodation in Slovakia (rental contract, property deed, or hotel reservation)
- Proof of financial means (bank statements showing sufficient income)
- Slovak trade license (živnostenský list)
- Health insurance valid in Slovakia
- Clean criminal record from country of citizenship (apostilled)
- Passport-size photos
- Application form at Foreign Police Department.
How to Apply for the Slovakia DNV
Processing time: Temporary residence permit: approximately 90 days processing (by law, must be decided within 90 days). Živnostenský list (trade license): issued within 3 days of application.
- 1EU/EEA citizens can live and work freely in Slovakia — no permit needed.
- 2Non-EU/EEA nationals: apply for temporary residence permit as self-employed or as company employee.
- 3Obtain Slovak trade license (živnostenský list) at District Office (Obvodný úrad) — takes 3 days, costs €6.
- 4Apply for temporary residence permit at Foreign Police Department with trade license and supporting documents.
- 5Wait up to 90 days for decision.
- 6Register address within 3 days of arrival.
Application fees: Trade license application fee: approximately €6.50. Temporary residence permit fee: approximately €100. Total initial costs: approximately €110.
Official sourceVisa Duration & Renewal
Initial duration: Temporary residence permit: 1–3 years initially, renewable. Trade license (živnostenský list): indefinite validity while permit is valid.
Renewal: Yes — the Temporary Residence Permit for Self-Employment (Živnostenské oprávnenie / No dedicated DNV) can be renewed beyond the initial period.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Slovakia
Slovakia flat income tax: 15% on income up to €49,790/year; 25% above that. Social insurance contributions also apply for self-employed (approximately 30–35% of income). No special nomad tax regime. Slovakia has double taxation treaties with many countries. Slovakia is in the Schengen Area and Eurozone.