Living and Working in SLOVAKIA22 November 2013

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SlovakiaLittle Big Country

KOŠICE CITY

The European Capital

of Culture 2013

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General information

Official name: Slovak Republic (SR)

State formation date:1 January 1993

Capital city: Bratislava

Official language: Slovak

Area: 49 035 km²

Population: almost 5,5 million

Administrative units: 8 regions (Higher regional units)

Currency: euro €

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General information

Location: Central Europe

Border countries: Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland, Austria, Ukraine

Highest peak: Gerlachovsky stit (2655 m)

The biggest river: The Danube

Nationalities: Slovak (80,7%),Hungarian (8,5%),

Czech (0,6%), Polish (0,1%)

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Labour market information

Employment rate: 59,8%

Unemployment rate Slovakia: 13,84%

Unemployment rate Bratislava: 6%

Youth unemployment rate: 34,5%

Minimum monthly wage: 337,7 €

Average monthly wage: 818 €

Average wage in IT sector: 1875 €

Labour market information

• Shortages: o Healthcare - doctorso Information and Communication Serviceso IT sector - programme developers, specialists o Industry - scientists, engineers & metal workerso Wholesale, Retail - sales, customer & logistic managerso Hospitality sector - cooks, waiters

• Surpluses:o Administrative & unskilled workers

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The most important employers

• Faurécia Slovakia, s.r.o. • Samsung Electronics LCD Slovakia, s.r.o.• PSA Slovakia, s.r.o.• KIA Motors Slovakia, s.r.o.• Mobis Slovakia s.r.o.• JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL s.r.o.• T-systems Slovakia s.r.o.• Continental Matador Rubber, s.r.o.• WHIRPOOL Slovakia, spol. s.r.o.• Volkswagen Slovakia, a.s.• FOXCONN Slovakia spol. s.r.o.• OSRAM Slovakia a.s.• DUSLO a.s.

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Arrival in Slovakia

• All citizens of EU/EEA member state and family members have the right of the free movement and do NOT need any work permit.

• The procedure of the Information Card has to be performed by the Slovak employer

• Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family: www.employment.gov.sk

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Residence in Slovakia

• No formal registration is needed during your stay up to 3 months.

• You may apply for registration of the temporary residence permit.

• Application – Aliens Police Department. • Ministry of Interior: www.minv.sk

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Finding a job in Slovakia

www.profesia.sk www.topjobs.sk www.ponuky.sk www.upsvar.sk www.istp.sk www.kariera.sk

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Taxation

• Personal income tax: 19% tax rate – if monthly tax basis is up to 2.886,81 € 25% tax rate – if monthly tax basis is higher

• No special fiscal or social number is needed• Tax Directorate: www.drsr.sk • Ministry of Finance: www.finance.gov.sk

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Social security

• Contributions: Sickness insurance Pension insurance Unemployment insurance • Social & health insurance Employer 35,2% Employee 13,4% Total 48,6%• Social Insurance Agency: www.socpoist.sk

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Health care system

• Health Insurance Card Health insurance cover most of the costs of health care

BUT certain drugs and medical procedures have to be

paid for. Bring a European Health Insurance Card• Ministry of Health: www.health.gov.sk • General health insurance agency: www.vszp.sk

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Cost of living

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Avarage monthly income (gross) 818 €

Food and beverages 21,95%

Housing, water, gas, energy 19,50%

Transport 7,80%

Recreation and culture 7,07%

Clothing and footwear 5,90%

Household maintenance 4,78%

Health 2,70%

Education 0,47%

Help links

# 112 – SOS Emergency

# 158 – Police

# 150 – Fire rescue

# 155 – Medical emergencies

# 0850 111 313 – Emergency medical rescue

# 0961 011 111 – Police department for foreigners

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Practical information

• Web-sites about Slovakia: www.slovakia.travel www.slovakia.org www.sacr.sk • News in English: www.slovakspectators.sk • Learn Slovak language: www.slovake.eu • EURES Slovakia: www.eures.sk • Accommodation: www.reality.sk• Transport: www.cp.sk

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The best things to live in Slovakia

• Customs & Traditions • Holidays & Fun• Culture• UNESCO sites• Food• Nature • Spa• Ice hockey

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Thank you for your

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See you in Slovakia