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Living and Working in SLOVAKIA22 November 2013
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Nicosia, Cyprus
SlovakiaLittle Big Country
KOŠICE CITY
The European Capital
of Culture 2013
Living and WorkingSlovakia
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 €
Living and WorkingSlovakia
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
attention &
See you in Slovakia