Dear Mr. Parthiban,
Thank you for reaching out and for sharing the details of your situation.
Based on our experience with Slovak immigration cases, we advise not to include your old passport or any information related to your past overstay in the United Kingdom in your Slovakia visa or residence application. Slovak authorities assess each application independently, and any reference to a previous visa issue in another country could unnecessarily complicate your case, even though it was resolved voluntarily.
For the purposes of your work permit application, you should present only your current valid passport and all documents proving your current legal status, employment offer, qualifications, and clean criminal record.
Our firm Visa Legal s.r.o. can assist you with obtaining the Slovak national visa, which will allow you to enter Slovakia for employment purposes.
Our fee for assistance with the national visa process is 400 EUR, which includes:
booking an appointment at the Slovak Embassy, and
advice on the required documents, and checking and verifying all your supporting documents before submission
assisting you with filling in the national visa application form correctly and in accordance with embassy requirements.
Please note that this fee covers only the national visa assistance. If you later decide to proceed with the residence permit application in Slovakia, we can represent you in those procedures as a separate service and provide full legal support during your stay.
We would be glad to assist you and ensure that your application is properly prepared and submitted to maximize your chances of approval.
Please let us know if you would like to proceed so that we can send you the the list of required documents to begin.
Kind regards,
Mgr. Lenka DIABELKOVÁ, LL.M.
Lawyer Answers
mohammad mehdi ghanbari
Hello, good morning
Navigating immigration applications can be confusing, especially when receiving conflicting advice. Here is a clear breakdown of the factors to consider for your Slovak work visa application.
Honesty in Your Application
Providing false, incomplete, or misleading information on a visa application can have serious consequences. Slovak authorities may automatically refuse an application for any deception, which includes concealing relevant facts or providing forged documents.
For a Slovak national visa for employment, you may be required to submit a criminal record report from every country where you have lived for more than 90 days in the last three years. This is a standard part of the process where past issues could officially come to light.
Schengen Area Data Sharing
Slovakia is a member of the Schengen Area, which uses the Schengen Information System (SIS) to exchange data on individuals, including for immigration and security purposes. If you have a negative immigration history within the Schengen Area, such as overstaying a visa, it is likely to be recorded in the SIS and accessible to other member states. Overstaying can lead to fines, a ban from entering the Schengen zone, and difficulties in obtaining future visas.
While your overstay was in the United Kingdom, which is not part of the Schengen Area, immigration authorities increasingly share information. There is a possibility that your UK immigration history could be accessible to Slovak authorities. If you believe your identity or data has been misused, you have the right to request access to the data and ask for corrections.
Consequences of a UK Overstay
An overstay in the UK can result in a negative mark on your immigration record, which makes future visa applications to other countries subject to higher scrutiny. Depending on the length of the overstay, the UK can impose a re-entry ban of one to ten years. Even unintentional overstays can have these consequences.
Slovak Work Visa Requirements
To obtain a Slovak work visa, you and your employer must navigate a multi-step process. Generally, before you can even apply, your employer must report the job vacancy to the local Labour Office to ensure no suitable Slovak or EU candidate is available.
The primary documents you will need for your application include:
A valid passport with at least two blank pages.
A completed and signed application form, usually in the Slovak language [, web-4].
An employment contract or a formal job offer from a Slovak employer.
Two recent passport-sized photos.
Proof of qualifications and education, officially translated.
Evidence of having sufficient financial means and travel medical insurance.
After securing a work permit, you will also need to apply for a residence permit to live and work in Slovakia
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