Personal or group employment in Slovakia for citizens of third countries:
The Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, the Republic of the Philippines, Georgia, the Republic of India, the Republic of Indonesia, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Moldova, the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, the Republic of North Macedonia, the Republic of Serbia, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, the Republic of Uzbekistan, and other countries.
There are basic requirements for unskilled labor positions:
- Language skills. The requirements vary by profession. For unskilled labor positions in Slovakia, you need to have at least an A2 level proficiency in one of the following languages:
- Slovak (preferred);
- Russian (preferred);
- Ukrainian (preferred);
- English (preferred);
An A2 level in language proficiency typically involves knowing around 2,500-3,000 words and being able to construct simple sentences.
If you lack proficiency in any of the listed languages, we recommend hiring an online tutor to prepare yourself.
- Physical and manual skills. The second crucial criterion for unskilled labor is your physical and manual abilities.
The main requirements for specialized positions are:
- Language skills.
- For technical professions such as electricians, welders, construction workers, mechanics, etc., the priority is Slovak at least at an A2 level, preferably with a technical focus in your specialty. If you know Ukrainian or Russian, there are also job opportunities for you.
- A separate category includes drivers with CE or D licenses. A personalized approach is required here, but you should have at least one of the listed languages or at least one European language.
- For professions requiring active communication in Slovakia, such as doctors, dentists, teachers, etc., a B1 level in Slovak is generally required.
- Other professions, such as IT specialists, engineers, and other “office workers,” require a good level, i.e., B1/B2, and in some cases, C1/C2 in Slovak or English. Additionally, knowledge of other European languages, especially German, is often preferred.
- Technical skills.
- In most cases, you must confirm your skills with an education certificate in your field. Before starting the job search process, you must go through the process of recognizing your education in Slovakia. This process can take up to 3 months, but after that, it will be much easier and faster to find a good job. This applies to all professions except drivers.
We are experienced in handling this. Therefore, we can systematically work on your employment process in Slovakia.
- For CE drivers, a minimum of 3-6 months of work experience is typically required, and for D drivers, at least 1 year of experience. It is also advisable for drivers to have a tachograph, and having a CODE-95 is even better.
There is a list of specialized jobs that will be in demand in Slovakia in 2024. If your passport does not have visa-free access, these positions will be given higher priority in the Consulate than unskilled labor positions.
List of in-demand professions:
- Research and Development Manager in IT and Telecommunications
- Production Manager in Mechanical Engineering
- Healthcare Manager – Nurse
- Agronomist
- Animal Husbandry Specialist, Zootechnician
- Food Industry Technologist
- Industrial and Manufacturing Specialist, not elsewhere classified
- Mechanical Engineering Specialist, Research and Development
- Mechanical Engineering Specialist, Technologist (excluding welding)
- Mechanical Engineering Specialist, Designer
- Chemical Technologist
- Railway Transport Technical Specialist
- Railway Infrastructure Management and Maintenance Specialist
- Electrical Design Specialist
- Electrical Engineering Specialist in Research and Development
- Electrical Engineering Specialist, Designer
- Electromechanical Specialist
- Electrical Equipment Testing and Control Specialist
- Energy Operations Specialist
- Energy Facility Management and Maintenance Specialist
- PLC Programmer
- General Practitioner for Children and Adolescents (Pediatrician)
- General Practitioner for Adults
- Physician without Specialization
- Internist
- Pulmonologist
- Hematologist and Transfusion Specialist
- Anesthesiologist and Intensivist
- Surgeon
- Orthopedist
- Child Psychiatrist
- Pediatric Cardiologist
- Pediatric Intensive Care Specialist
- Gynecologist and Obstetrician
- Neurologist
- Psychiatrist
- Occupational Medicine Physician
- Palliative Care Physician
- Specialist Physician, not elsewhere classified
- Hospital Nurse, Specialist in Internal Medicine, Specialist in Surgery
- Anesthesia Nurse and Intensive Care Specialist
- Surgical Instrument Nurse
- Dialysis Nurse
- Pediatric Nurse
- Psychiatric Nurse
- Intensive Care Nurse for Adults
- Intensive Care Nurse in Pediatrics
- Non-specialized Nurse
- Hospital Midwife, Intensive Care Specialist in Gynecology and Obstetrics
- Surgical Instrument Midwife in Gynecology and Obstetrics
- Non-specialized Midwife
- Dentist without Specialization
- Project Specialist (Project Manager)
- Sales Specialist for Products and Services (excluding ICT), not elsewhere classified
- IT Consultant
- IT Architect, Designer
- Systems Analyst, not elsewhere classified
- Systems Programmer
- Software Architect, Designer
- Systems Development Specialist (DevOps)
- Application Programmer
- IT Tester
- Software and Application Developer, Analyst, not elsewhere classified
- Database Analyst
- ICT Support and Operations Specialist
- Electrical Equipment Operations Technician
- Electronic Equipment Testing Technician
- Technological Engineer (excluding welding)
- Automation Technician
- CNC Machine Programmer
- Railway Transport Dispatcher
- Mechanical Engineering Production Supervisor
- Water and Irrigation Systems Operations Technician
- Maintenance Technician in the Food Industry
- Outpatient Nurse
- Nurse, not elsewhere classified
- Outpatient Midwife
- Practical Nurse (Medical Assistant) without Specialization
- Practical Nurse (Medical Assistant), not elsewhere classified
- Head Chef
- Cook (excluding Head Chef)
- Locksmith
- Sanitary Worker
- Cattle, Sheep, and Goat Breeder
- Cattle, Sheep, and Goat Milker
- Forestry Worker
- Construction Assembler
- Paver
- Bricklayer
- Construction Rebar Worker
- Concrete Worker
- Concrete Worker, Specialist in Concrete Surface Laying and Similar Worker, not elsewhere classified
- Carpenter
- Construction Carpenter
- Scaffolder
- Roofer
- Tile Layer
- Plasterer
- Modeler
- Drywall Installer
- Insulator
- Plumber
- Sewer, Water, and Gas Pipeline Installer
- Plumber and Pipeline Installer, not elsewhere classified
- Painter, Wallpaper Hanger
- Painter, Metal Structure, Equipment, and Vehicle Painter
- Metal Welder
- Metal Structure Assembler and Installer
- Blacksmith for Machine Forging
- Mechanical Locksmith (excluding mining)
- Maintenance Locksmith
- Toolmaker
- Construction Locksmith
- Locksmith, Toolmaker, and Similar Worker, not elsewhere classified
- CNC Machine Setter
- Industrial Robot Setter
- Metal Worker
- Motorcycle Mechanic and Repairer
- Railway Vehicle and Track Machine Mechanic and Repairer
- Mechatronics Engineer
- Construction and Operations Electrician
- Electromechanic (excluding mining)
- Electrical Line Installer and Repairer
- Electrical Equipment Mechanic and Repairer
- Butcher, Deboner
- Poultry Processor
- Meat and Fish Processor and Similar Producer, not elsewhere classified
- Cheese and Bryndza Producer
- Woodworking Machine Setter and Operator
- Shoemaker and Similar Worker, not elsewhere classified
- Mineral Fiber and Construction Material Machine Operator
- Metal Drawing and Extrusion Machine Operator
- Forming Machine Operator
- Operator of Equipment in the Metallurgical and Foundry Industry, not elsewhere classified
- Rubber Product Manufacturing Machine Operator
- Plastic Product Manufacturing Machine Operator
- Paper Product Manufacturing Line Operator
- Paper Product Manufacturing Line Operator
- Sewing Machine Operator
- Food and Similar Product Manufacturing Equipment Operator, not elsewhere classified
- Furniture Industry Machine Operator
- Wood-Based Composite Material Manufacturing Machine Operator
- Glass Fiber Drawer
- Glass Fiber Processor
- Packing, Bottling, and Labeling Equipment Operator
- Other Stationary Equipment and Machine Operator, not elsewhere classified
- Assembler (Operator) in Mechanical Engineering Production
- Assembler (Operator) of Electrical Equipment
- Assembler (Operator) of Electronic Equipment
- Assembler (Operator) of Cable Harnesses
- Assembler of Electrical and Electronic Equipment, not elsewhere classified
- Other Assembler, not elsewhere classified
- Locomotive Driver in Railway Transport
- Locomotive Driver, not elsewhere classified
- Railway Transport Management Worker (Coupler, Signalman, Switchman, Switch Monitor, Signalman, Gatekeeper, Watchman, Guard)
- Wagon Inspector
- Coupler, Signalman, Switchman, not elsewhere classified
- Bus Driver
- Trolleybus Driver
- Tram Driver
- Heavy Truck and Trailer Driver (International Transport)
- Heavy Truck and Trailer Driver
- Heavy Truck and Trailer Driver (Domestic Transport)
- Truck and Trailer Drivers, not elsewhere classified
- Crane Operator (excluding Crane Driver)
- Forklift Operator
- Unskilled Worker in Mechanical (Automotive) Production
- Unskilled Worker in Mechanical (Automotive) Production
- Unskilled Worker in Manufacturing, not elsewhere classified
- Unskilled Worker in a Warehouse (Warehouse Handler)
Professions that require education or professional qualification verification:
- Plant Production Specialist, Agronomist
- Animal Husbandry Specialist, Zootechnician
- Cook (excluding Head Chef)
- Waiter, Waitress
- Locksmith
- Cattle, Sheep, and Goat Breeder
- Pig Farmer
- Cattle, Sheep, and Goat Milker
- Agricultural Animal Breeder, not elsewhere classified
- Forester
- Bricklayer
- Construction Rebar Worker
- Carpenter
- Metal Welder
- CNC Machine Setter
- Metal Worker
- Construction and Operations Electrician
- Butcher, Deboner
- Butcher, Smoker
- Poultry Processor
- Meat and Fish Processor and Similar Producer, not elsewhere classified
- Baker
- Confectioner
- Milk Processor
- Cheese and Bryndza Producer
- Butter Producer
- Other Dairy Product Producer (excluding Cheese, Bryndza, and Butter)
- Fruit and Vegetable Processor
- Grain Processor (Miller)
- Woodworking Machine Setter and Operator
- Operator of Equipment in the Metallurgical and Foundry Industry, not elsewhere classified
- Rubber Product Manufacturing Machine Operator
- Operator of Equipment for Meat, Meat Product, and Fish Processing and Preservation
- Assembler (Operator) in Mechanical Engineering Production
- Assembler (Operator) of Electronic Equipment
- Assembler in the Chemical, Rubber, and Plastics Industry
- Tractor Driver (Agriculture)
- Construction Machinery Operator
- Forklift Operator
- Cleaner
- Chambermaid
- Unskilled Worker in Plant Production
- Unskilled Worker in Animal Husbandry
- Unskilled Worker in the Wood Processing Industry
- Unskilled Worker in the Food Industry
- Kitchen Assistant
- Bus Driver
- Heavy Truck Driver
- Heavy Truck and Trailer Driver (Domestic Transport)