• Assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration management.
• Advance understanding of migration issues.
• Encourage social and economic development through migration.
• Uphold the humane treatment, dignity, and well-being of migrants.

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• Home - International Organization for Migration (IOM) Slovakia is the official website of the IOM Mission in Slovakia.
• IOM Migration Information Center is the official website of the IOM Migration Information Centre.

• legal, social and vocational counselling,
• retraining and further education,
• inclusion in the labour market,
• support of community life of foreigners.

You may contact IOM Migration Information Centre via our call centre during the working hours:

Сallers from Slovakia: 0850 211 478.
International calls: +421 2 52 63 00 23.
Email: mic@iom.int.

The official website of IOM Migration Information Centre contains all relevant and necessary information about residence in Slovakia: www.mic.iom.sk.
The offices of the IOM Migration Information Centre are located in 2 regions, Košice and Bratislava.

However, we recommend making an appointment in advance before visiting.

• residence,
• employment,
• business, 
• family reunification,
• social security,
• health insurance,     
• education,
• citizenship and other areas of life in the Slovak Republic.     

• affidavits,
• accompanying letters,   
• appeals and other legal documents.

• assistance with integration into the Slovak labor market,
• assistance with editing CVs and cover letters,
• assistance in preparing for a job interview,
• assistance with recognition of diplomas and education. 

• social insurance benefit (including maternity and pregnancy benefits)   
• sickness insurance
• pension insurance benefits
• accident insurance benefits
• surety insurance benefits
• unemployment insurance benefits

• Assistance with getting a doctor's appointment in your region.
• Information about the Slovak medical system, your rights, and obligations in the Slovak health system.
• Assistance with getting consultation about your health conditions.

• Identification document and proof of residence and medical records (if any).
• Information about health problems or any other needs (medical help, psychological and social support).

• If you need an examination outside the district doctor's regular office hours, the first aid medical service is at your disposal, particularly in cases of sudden worsening conditions, such as a temperature increase. You can find the closest first aid medical service by visiting https://www.otvorenalekaren.sk.
• Emergency room, intended for receiving patients who have been in accidents or have severe health issues (e.g., fractures, difficulty breathing, chest pain)
• Call Emergency Health Service at 155 in cases of a serious threat to life and health (only when you are not able to visit the emergency room)

• Types of health insurance.
• Public health insurance.
• Insurance card and payments for health care.
• Public health insurance covered by the state.
• Doctors and medical facilities in Slovakia. 
• Health insurance for citizens of EU/EEA in the Slovak Republic. 

• When discharging a patient, a hospital doctor is obligated to prescribe all necessary medications.
• At a central emergency room.
• General practitioners for adults, pediatricians, and gynecologists. 
• Specialized doctors. 
• A specialized doctor can delegate the prescription of medications related to their expertise to a general practitioner or pediatrician, but only for a maximum duration of three months. It's important to note that the general practitioner is not obliged to accept such authorization.

• A standard medical prescription is valid for 7 days. 
• A prescription for antibiotics is valid for 3 days. 
• A prescription for a medical aid voucher is valid for one month.

• IPčko is located in 8 regions of Slovakia, and you can find out more information by visiting the official webpage. In addition, they are also operate the Crisis Hotline in Slovak and Ukrainian languages.
• The Mental Health League has the helpline "Nezábudka" in Ukrainian and Slovak languages. More detailed information is also available in the FAQ section.
• Organisation People in Need provides social counselling, and psychological support in English, Slovak and Ukrainian languages. If you are from Ukraine and you require more information about this organization, follow this link.
• Tenenet is a local organisation that assists in social, psychological counselling as well as helps children and people with disabilities. The assistance is provided in Slovak, English, Ukrainian, Russian, and German.

1. Outpatient psychiatric help: Zdravotné stredisko Rovniankova 1, Bratislava – Petržalka
2. Urgent psychiatric care:
   • Psychiatrická klinika LF UK a UNB | Univerzitná nemocnica Bratislava (+421 257 290 442)
   • Centrálny príjem Univerzitnej nemocnice Bratislava – Ružinov (+421 248 234 111).

• Hope Line operated by operated by Univerzitnou nemocnicou L. Pasteura v Košiciach, nonstop: +421 55 644 11 55 or +421 55 622 23 23
• Ambulancia psychiatrickej starostlivosti

• You can find general information on the terms of the lease of accommodation here: Renting a flat - IOM Migration information centre
• You can search for commercial offers on the following websites:
  1. Bazoš.sk (bazos.sk) - real estate advertisements.
  2. Spolubyvanie.sk - for rental and accommodation sharing options.
  3. Reality.sk - real estate, apartments, houses, sale and rent of real estate.
• Holders of Temporary Protection Status from Ukraine can find information about the program of state compensation for housing here: Informácie k príspevku za ubytovanie cudzinca podľa zákona o azyle, Ministerstvo vnútra SR - Verejná správa (minv.sk)
• If you are a holder of temporary protection status, you can contact the district office in your place of residence to determine whether there is a possibility to get an accommodation within the state compensation programme in your area: Okresné úrady / Klientske centrá, Ministerstvo vnútra SR - Miestna štátna správa (minv.sk)

• offering money, gifts, or a job in exchange for sex;
• withholding due services or blackmailing for sex;
• hiring prostitutes or threats of sexual exploitation.  

• unwanted kissing, touching, grabbing, or rubbing;
• threats of an unwanted sexual act;   
• raping or attempted rape;   
• any sexual activity with a child*

• Report on our official webpage called weareallin.
• Call us at +421 907 787 374.
• Send an email to helplinka@iom.int

• You can report directly on the website weareallin 
• you can get in touch with us directly or you can call us on +421 907 787 374 
• send an email on helplinka@iom.int

1. have information about the processing of your personal data by IOM,
2. access your personal data,
3. correct your personal data,
4. delete your personal data,

You can also object to the further processing of your personal data and/or withdraw your consent for us of your data. IOM will need to verify your identity to assess your request and may not always be able to comply with your request, for example, due to safety and security considerations.

IOM will assess this on a case-by-case basis and if a restriction is found to be applicable, you will be informed of our reasoning. You can also submit complaints concerning the processing of your personal data by IOM.

1. The child has a relative/close person in Slovakia who can be the child's guardian If the child has a relative in Slovakia, the social, and legal protection of children and social guardianship body operating at the given labor, social affairs and family office (see the list (zoznam nájdete here) will provide the relative or the selected person with social counselling and possibly assistance with writing a proposal to the court regarding the appointment of a guardian for a minor child. In the decision, the court will define the scope of the child's rights, and the guardian will be able to act on behalf of the child and the parent. For example, the court-approved guardian can enrol the child in school, accompany the child to medical appointments, sign an informed consent to provide medical treatments and request a financial need allowance for the child. We recommend providing original documents to prove your relationship with the child.
2. The child has no relatives/close person in Slovakia The second scenario is the case of an unaccompanied minor (UAM) – a UAM is a person under the age of 18 years who is not citizen of the Slovak Republic and is in the territory of the Slovak Republic unaccompanied by a parent or an adult of legal age to whom they could be entrusted with personal care. In this case, the Slovak Republic has a standard procedure guided by Slovak and European legislation. The authority of social and legal protection of children and social guardianship, when aware of such a child, is obliged to immediately:
   1. submit an application to the court to issue an emergency measure,
   2. ensure the satisfaction of the child's basic life needs and
   3. ensure his admission to the Center for Children and Family.

Encourage your child to download the aplikáciu IOM SAFE Travel and Work where they will find a checklist of what to prepare for their travel to stay safe, what to watch out for during their stay abroad, useful contacts and where to find help when needed.

The app includes a game that prompts your child to make decisions to keep the game character safe while travelling. You or your child can also call us on +421 907 787 374 to get tips on travelling safely. Download SAFE Travel and Work Application: