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If you come from outside EU/EEA area and you intend to work in Slovakia you will probably need a work permit in addition to a residence permit. Whether you are required to obtain a work permit or not depends, for example, on the type of your residence permit, the type of work you want to do, the length of your residence in Slovakia and other circumstances.

General work permits can be issued for up to 2 years and work permits for seasonal workers for up to 6 months. There must be at least a six-month period between two seasonal work permits for one foreign national.

You may apply for the work permit yourself (in person or via mail) or you can empower your future employer to apply on your behalf.

In general, foreign nationals from countries outside the EU/EEA almost always need a work permit. To find out if you need a work permit, see article Who needs a Work Permit and who does not.

When deciding on issuing a work permit, the Office of Labour, Social Affairs and Family is obliged to take into account also the current situation in the local labour market.
 

Work performed without a valid work permit and a residence permit - if the employee needs these according to the law - is considered illegal work. The fee for someone working illegaly is up to Eur 331,94 (SKK 10 000). The fines for employers are much higher.