ImmiCo.

19/12/2024

🎄 We wish you a wonderful and peaceful Christmas filled with joy, relaxation, and moments to enjoy the scent of vanilla cookies and holiday classics like Cinderella. ✨

May this festive season help you recharge and gather strength for all the new challenges that await us in 2025.

Thank you for being with us—we look forward to more shared journeys ahead.

📢 Important Notice:

Our office at Vajnorská 142 will be closed from
📍23. 12. 2024 to 02. 01. 2025.
🗂️ We’ll be back to assist you on 03.01.2025.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a successful New Year! 🎅🎁

24/11/2024

📢 Important Legislative Change for Foreigners and Businesses in Slovakia

The Ministry of the Interior of the Republic has introduced an amendment to the Foreigners' Residence Act, bringing significant improvements for foreign workers, refugees, and businesses:

🔹 Digitalization of Residence Processes – Upcoming digital services will simplify communication and expedite application processing. Less bureaucracy, more transparency, and reduced stress for foreigners.
🔹 ID Cards for Ukrainian Refugees – These will replace paper documents and meet European standards. A safer solution that will facilitate residence verification in Slovakia and across the EU.
🔹 Reduced Bureaucracy for Businesses – Instead of submitting three months of bank statements, companies will only need to provide a balance confirmation.

We believe this is a significant step in the right direction. The current situation has become unsustainable and stressful for foreigners coming to Slovakia. Complicated processes, limited appointment availability, and often uncooperative police officers worsen the experience for those applying for temporary and permanent residence (appointments for which have long been unavailable) and visas. This also damages the country’s reputation in the eyes of newcomers.

🔆 The changes are expected to come into effect on December 15, 2024. We sincerely hope they will help improve the situation we have been struggling with for months.

22/11/2024

🛑 Important Notice for Foreign Workers in Slovakia

A recent inspection by the Foreign Police Department in Žilina, in cooperation with the Criminal Police and the Labor Inspectorate, revealed serious violations concerning the employment of foreign nationals. The inspection at the former Makov border crossing checked seven Nepalese nationals who had presented Slovak national visas for employment in the engineering sector. However, it was discovered that they were performing different tasks—specifically, packing and shipping work unrelated to their declared position.
As a result, they were administratively expelled and issued a three-year entry ban into Slovakia.

👉 Important facts about national visas:
National visas for the industrial sector are strictly tied to a specific job position and a designated company.

⚠️ Warning:
Dear foreign workers, do not be deceived! If someone tells you that you can work for a different company or in a different position, it is false. You will bear the consequences and penalties.

🚨 Rumors are circulating about improper practices. Some companies allegedly claim that jobs are unavailable upon workers' arrival. Remember: If you want to apply for a temporary residence permit for employment, it must be with the same company for which you obtained the visa. The Foreign Police will not accept an application if it is not for the original company.

🔔 Stay cautious and well-informed!

20/09/2024

V stredu sa uskutočnila konferencia relokačnej spoločnosti ImmiCo. "ZAMESTNÁVANIE CUDZINCOV", ktorá sa venovala problematika zamestnávania štátnych príslušníkov tretích krajín. Účastníci mali možnosť získať mnoho poznatkov priamo od odborníkov v danej oblasti.

Diskutovalo sa o efektívnych spôsoboch motivácie zamestnancov a o prekonávaní kultúrnych rozdielov, ktoré môžu ovplyvniť pracovnú dynamiku.
Konferencia ponúkla cenný priestor na výmenu skúseností, vzdelávanie a rozvoj dôležitých zručností.

Veríme, že si všetci účastníci odniesli nielen nové vedomosti, ale aj inšpiráciu pre svoje ďalšie kroky v oblasti zamestnávania.

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On Wednesday, the conference "Employment of Foreign Nationals" took place, focusing on the employment of third-country nationals. Participants had the opportunity to gain valuable insights directly from experts in the field. Discussions covered effective ways to motivate employees and how to overcome cultural differences that may affect workplace dynamics.

The conference provided a valuable platform for exchanging experiences, learning, and developing important skills.

We believe that all participants left with not only new knowledge but also inspiration for their future steps in the field of employment.

02/08/2024

🖊 Slovakia offers temporary protection to Ukrainian citizens, which includes accommodation, food, healthcare, and most importantly, immediate access to the Slovak labor market. Moreover, companies perceive Ukrainians as a valuable resource that helps them bridge the gap in the domestic workforce.

📌 What do you need to know about their employment?

For more information on this topic, read the article written by Veronika.

Aké povinnosti má zamestnávateľ, ktorý chce zamestnať odídencov z Ukrajiny? A čo sa v súvislosti s Ukrajincami s udeleným dočasným útočiskom mení novelami zákona o pobyte cudzincov či azyle?

17/06/2024

On Saturday, Peter officially took the oath of office and was inaugurated as the President of the hashtag Republic.

This significant event marked the beginning of his tenure, following his predecessor, Zuzana hashtag .





image source: www.prezident.sk

16/06/2024

📢 Changes to the law approved!

The National Council of the Republic has passed an amendment to the Foreigners' Residence Act, reflecting the practical experiences of state authorities.
This comprehensive amendment will introduce numerous changes to existing procedures, significantly impacting how foreigner residence matters are managed.
The extensive nature of this amendment aims to improve and streamline the processes involved in hashtag residence, ensuring better compliance and efficiency.

will carefully monitor these changes and integrate them into all our procedures.

Our goal is to ensure compliance and continue providing to our clients.

14/05/2024

Today, our new article on the amendment to the Act no. 404/2011 Coll. on the Residence of Foreigners was published on the podnikajte.sk portal.

Pleasant reading!

https://www.podnikajte.sk/pripravovane-zmeny-v-legislative/zakon-o-pobyte-cudzincov-na-slovensku-zmeny-od-15-7-2024

Širšie možnosti pri udeľovaní národných víz, prísnejšie podmienky zmeny účelu pobytu aj zmeny pri uznávaní odbornej kvalifikácie. Prehľad navrhovaných noviniek pri zamestnávaní cudzincov z tretích krajín.

14/05/2024

📢 The range of occupations for which a national visa can be granted to selected groups of nationals from third countries will be expanded by 35 professions.

This follows from the new regulation, which was approved by the government of republik on 2 May 2024.

Occupations such as
1. specialist in plant production, agronomist,
2. specialist in animal production, zootechnician,
3. cook (except chef),
4. waiter, waitress,
5. maintenance worker,
6. breeder of cattle, sheep, goats,
7. pig breeder,
8. milker of cows, sheep and goats,
9. livestock breeder not listed elsewhere,
10. worker in mining activity in forestry, sawmiller,
11. mason,
12. ironworker in the construction industry,
13. carpenter,
14. metal welder,
15. adjuster of CNC machines,
16. metal worker,
17. construction and operation electrician,
18. butcher, b***r,
19. butcher, smoker,
20. poultry processor,
21. meat and fish processor and similar producer not specified elsewhere,
22. baker,
23. confectioner,
24. milk processor,
25. producer of cheese and bryndza,
26. butter producer,
27. producer of other milk products (except cheese, cheese and butter),
28. fruit and vegetable processor,
29. grain processor (miller),
30. woodworking machine adjuster and operator,
31. operator of equipment in the metallurgical and foundry industry not specified elsewhere,
32. operator of a machine for the production of rubber products,
33. operator of equipment for processing and preserving meat, meat products and fish,
34. assembly worker (operator) in engineering production,
35. electronic assembly worker (operator),
36. assembly worker in chemical, rubber and plastic production,
37. tractor driver (agriculture),
38. construction machinery operator,
39. forklift truck operator,
40. cleaner,
41. maid,
42. auxiliary worker in plant production,
43. auxiliary worker in animal production,
44. auxiliary worker in woodworking production,
45. auxiliary worker in food production, or
46. helper in the kitchen.

Citizens of third countries who find the positions mentioned above can be employed through visas in the interest of the Slovak Republic.

consultants will provide you with more information
[email protected]

13/05/2024

Dear friends,

"Experience has shown us that plans for savings are often derailed by unforeseen complications."

Recently, we've encountered cases where foreigners in Slovakia, pursuing various residence permits (renewals, initial applications for employment, business, family reunification, permanent residence, etc.), have had their processes interrupted by the foreign police for various reasons. This interruption not only causes stress and complications for them and their families but also leads to increased costs.

Cases that initially seem straightforward can quickly become complex when interrupted by the foreign police due to reasons such as incomplete documents, complicated situations, or inadequate responses to police inquiries.

We highly recommend consulting with an immigration expert before proceeding with your application. This step can help save you money, time, and stress. Without proper guidance, there is a risk that the foreign police may not grant or renew your residence permit.

We wish you the best of luck.