Health Insurance Registration Guide for Foreigners in Slovakia
- Ricardo Batista
- Slovakia
- June 7, 2024
- Obtain a residence permit if you plan to stay in Slovakia for more than 90 days.
- After receiving your residence permit, register with one of the health insurance providers. There are three main providers: Všeobecná zdravotná poisťovňa , Dôvera zdravotná poisťovňa , and Union zdravotná poisťovňa .
- Present necessary documents and fill out an application form. Depending on your status (student, employed, self-employed, etc.), you might need additional documents.
- Once approved, you will receive confirmation of your health insurance registration.
- Residence permit
- Passport
- Confirmation of employment (for employees)
- Confirmation of study (for students)
Table of Contents
Description
What is it?
Health insurance registration is the process of enrolling oneself in a health insurance program, which is necessary to receive healthcare coverage in Slovakia.
Who needs it?
Every foreign national who is employed, self-employed, studying, or living in Slovakia is required to have health insurance.
Procedure
Required Documents
Providers that can do it for you
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Additional details
In many cases, your employer will register you for health insurance. If you’re a student, your university may register you. If you are unemployed or self-employed, you ought to do it yourself. You need to make sure that you are registered within 8 days of starting work or becoming a resident. Failure to do so may result in a fine or denial of services. Health services in Slovakia are not free of charge and you may be required to co-pay for some services. However, basic healthcare services are covered by insurance.
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