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First steps in Slovakia

A short route for those who have just arrived — from documents to everyday life

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Status and documents
Book an appointment at the immigration police and legalize your stay
02
Bank account
Open an account at a Slovak bank
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Mobile service
Choose an operator and a SIM card
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Driver's license
Exchange your foreign license for a Slovak one
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Slovak language
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Latest articles

Work in Slovakia for Ukrainians — how everything is arranged in 2026

Work in Slovakia for Ukrainians — how everything is arranged in 2026

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Admission to a Slovak university — step by step guide for Ukrainians

Admission to a Slovak university — step by step guide for Ukrainians

05/08/2026 · 3 234 views
živnosť (sole-trader licence — self-employment) or s.r.o. — where to start a business in Slovakia

živnosť (sole-trader licence — self-employment) or s.r.o. — where to start a business in Slovakia

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What is a BOK code and how to activate it in Slovakia

What is a BOK code and how to activate it in Slovakia

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Logistics operator - forklift driver (VZV) in Lozorno

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1 000 – 1 100 € / month Зарплата 1040 € + 80 € премії за продуктивність + доплата за нічні зміни, роботу у вихідні та святкові дні.
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Assembler at bearing production, Skalica

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Slovakia introduces new rules to fight shrinkflation

04/09/2026

Mastercard will cancel card data entry in Europe by 2030

05/09/2026Finance

Educators in Slovakia argue with the ministry over extra payments in schools

04/09/2026Education

Slovakia changes temporary residence registration rules from 2026

04/09/2026Legalization

In a tunnel in Bratislava, 14 cars collided in a major traffic accident

Bratislava · 04/09/2026Transport

In Bratislava, traffic will be restricted on September 5 due to a night run.

Bratislava · 04/09/2026Transport

Slovakia changed the rules for certifying copies of documents

04/09/2026Legalization
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Interesting events in Slovakia

Meetups, workshops and events for foreigners in Slovakia

Radvanský jarmok 2026: traditional fair in Banská Bystrica

Radvanský jarmok 2026: traditional fair in Banská Bystrica

This year's 368th Radvanský jarmok (traditional fair) in Banská Bystrica will be dedicated to glass and handmade glassma...

Банська Бистриця
10 September 2026
Language:Slovak

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Slovak Car Festival: one of the largest car festivals in Europe

Slovak Car Festival: one of the largest car festivals in Europe

Get ready for an unforgettable event where the best of the car world meets! You will find amazing cars, exciting perform...

Банська Бистриця
10 September 2026
Language:Slovak

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LOBODA will present her show in Košice for the first time

LOBODA will present her show in Košice for the first time

Popular Ukrainian singer LOBODA will perform for the first time in Košice with a unique concert program on the stage of ...

Košice
30 October 2026
Language:Ukrainian

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Education

Catalog of agencies for university admission in Slovakia

Trusted partners with real reviews and transparent terms

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Your Study

Your Study

Education agencyFounded in 2016

Your Study — expert and quality support for admission to Slovak universities since 2016.

Full support providedExperienced team readyCustom admission strategyCareer guidance psychologistDedicated personal managerFree consultation availableDocument submission controlSupport during admissionPost-relocation adaptationFull support providedExperienced team readyCustom admission strategyCareer guidance psychologistDedicated personal managerFree consultation availableDocument submission controlSupport during admissionPost-relocation adaptation
Approximate price:1600€ - 2500€More details
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Educate Agency

Educate Agency

Education agencyFounded in 2016

EDUCATE agency — admission to Slovakia for free studies without NMT/ZNO. 3800+ students, 10+ years of experience, full support.

Budget enrollmentNo NMT3800+ applicants10+ years experienceFull supportCareer guidanceDocument preparationFree consultationBudget enrollmentNo NMT3800+ applicants10+ years experienceFull supportCareer guidanceDocument preparationFree consultation
Approximate price:1200€ - 1500€More details
VIPstudy

VIPstudy

Education agencyFounded in 2022

VIPstudy — an educational agency that has been helping Ukrainian applicants enroll in Slovak state universities and get a European education for 5 years.

Stress-free admissionFull supportEuropean educationPersonal managerAdmission without testsSlovak coursesLanguage camps Slovakia24/7 supportStress-free admissionFull supportEuropean educationPersonal managerAdmission without testsSlovak coursesLanguage camps Slovakia24/7 support
Approximate price:800€ - 1400€More details
UNIVERA

UNIVERA

Education agencyFounded in 2018

Professional support for entering Slovak universities: choosing studies, documents, visa, and student support

Approximate price:990€ - 1690€More details
MUDRA

MUDRA

Education agencyFounded in 2016

Mudra — comprehensive support for admission and study abroad for Ukrainian applicants. We have been working since 2016.

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Experience

Reviews of schools and agencies

Real experience from people who have already studied there

Slovakia GarantSlovakia Garant
Ilonna K.
10

Дуже задоволена сервісом! Все було швидко, професійно та чітко в обумовлені терміни. Отримала відповіді на всі питання, що цікавлять мене, з відкриття фірми та документів на ВНЖ. Дякуємо за відмінну…

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Europan AcademyEuropan Academy
Максим
10

Я, Леньо Максим, хочу щиро подякувати компанії Europan Academy за чудове навчання та приємну атмосферу. Мені все дуже сподобалось. Заняття були цікаві, зрозумілі та корисні. Особлива подяка моїй…

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Europan AcademyEuropan Academy
Ксюша
10

Чудова агенція, надійна допомога і підтримка на протязі всього часу і навіть після. Особлива подяка і повага власниці Світлані Пушкаш!

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Prague Education CenterPrague Education Center
Платон Ж.
10

Лучшая языковая школа, в которой мне доводилось учиться. Отличный педсостав и администрация. Всё на высшем уровне.

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VIPstudyVIPstudy
Анна Кириченко
10

Зимовий табір був дуже цікавим та веселим. Не хотілось вертатися додому, так сподобалось, що не передати словами. В цьому таборі я отримала не тільки знання, але й нових, крутих друзів. Крім того, ми…

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Prague Education CenterPrague Education Center
Нікіта К.
10

Очень понравилась школа. Приятные и веселые учителя. Помогли выбрать университет, со всем помогали. Не пожалел что учился тут

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Prague Education CenterPrague Education Center
Ольга Н.
2

Ну что ж, среди ботов с нулевым количеством отзывов, нужно было искать реальные отзывы - вот где была ошибка Вам будет петь сладкие песни отдел продаж (Анастасия, здравствуйте) О том, как все…

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