Work permit and temporary residence for the purpose of family reunification (Povolenie na zamestnanie pre rodinného príslušníka cudzinca s prechodným pobytom)

What

During the term of temporary residence for the purpose of family reunification, third country nationals may work with a valid work permit. After expiry of 12 months from the granting of temporary residence for the purpose of family reunification, they may work without the need to have a work permit.

Who

The Labour Office can grant you a work permit on the basis of your or your employer´s application, if the vacancy cannot be filled with a job seeker recorded in the job seekers registry. When deciding on a work permit, the Labour Office takes into consideration the labour market situation. Your future employer, however, is required to report the vacancy and the job description not later than 15 working days before filing the work permit application.

How

You are required to attach to the work permit application filed by you or by your employer the following documents:

  • the written promise of employment or the labour contract;
  • the decision on the recognition of the qualification certificate or the certified copy of the certificate of the highest education attained;
  • copy of the residence document proving the granting of temporary residence for the purpose of family reunification.

When

You can file the work permit application at the earliest upon expiry of 15 working days from reporting a vacancy at the respective Labour Office.

NOTE: The Labour Office shall grant a work permit for the period of the employment but for not more than two years.

Good to know

The Labour Office can, at the request of a third country national, extend his/her work permit for a maximum of two years, also repeatedly.

Where

The authority competent to issue a work permit is the Office of Labour, Social Affairs and Family within the territorial scope of which the job will be performed.