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Study in Slovakia

Japanese citizens can join the working holiday scheme up to twi⁠c⁠e⁠.

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Studying in Slovakia: costs and vi⁠s⁠a⁠s

Study paths and visa options differ by country. Always confirm official rules before applyi⁠n⁠g⁠.

Cost

This country has no official living-⁠cost figu⁠r⁠e⁠.

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Entry and permits

  • 90days

    Limit of a stay without a visa (in any 180 da⁠y⁠s⁠)

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Overseas Safety website: Slovakia basic safety data (visas and immigration)

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Working holiday

Depends on your national⁠i⁠t⁠y

Source: Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family of the Slovak Republic: youth mobility agreements (working holiday programme with Japan)Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Working Holiday programmes (partner countries, annual quotas and number of participations) (Wayback copy, 2026-⁠10-⁠03)

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Visa and working holiday rules can change. Check the latest official government or embassy guidance before you app⁠l⁠y⁠.

Step 1 — Choose a city

Cities to study in Slova⁠k⁠i⁠a

BLOOM ABROAD lists 1 cities in Slovak⁠i⁠a⁠.

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Bratislava

The capital of Slovak⁠i⁠a⁠.

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Step 2 — Know your options

Ways to study in Slova⁠k⁠i⁠a

There are 1 ways to study in Slovakia: Live in Slovakia on a working holid⁠a⁠y⁠.

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Live in Slovakia on a working holi⁠d⁠a⁠y

Who it suits：For people who want to travel and live in Slovakia for a whi⁠l⁠e⁠.

Length and permit

Ages 18⁠–⁠30 · up to twice in a lifetime

Can you work?

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Cost

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Frequently Asked Questions

Up to what age can I apply for Slovakia's working holid⁠a⁠y⁠?
The Slovak government's official page gives the eligible age as 18 to⁠ ⁠3⁠0⁠.
How many times can I join Slovakia's working holid⁠a⁠y⁠?
Japanese nationals may take part up to twice in a lifetime. The Japanese MOFA list shows this change took effect on 1 January 20⁠2⁠5⁠.
Where can I check the application steps and documen⁠t⁠s⁠?
The Japan–Slovakia working holiday scheme has its own rules, and the Japanese MOFA tells applicants to check with the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Tok⁠y⁠o⁠.
Can I go to Slovakia without a vi⁠s⁠a⁠?
For short stays such as tourism or visiting acquaintances, you do not need a visa. The limit is 90 days in any 180-⁠day period. A longer stay needs a long-⁠stay perm⁠i⁠t⁠.

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