Living in Austria while working in Slovakia

By Mark 20 May 2022

Can I work remotely for a company in Slovakia while being in Austria?

It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:

  1. You will need to apply for a working permit to the Slovak Ministry of the Interior (MUP). You can apply online at the MUP website. The application will be processed within 3 weeks. You will need to submit an application fee of EUR 10.00.
  2. You will need to apply for a residence permit to the Slovak Ministry of the Interior (MUP). You will need to submit an application fee of EUR 30.00.
  3. You will need to apply for an e-visa to the Slovak Ministry of Foreign Affairs. You can apply online at the e-Visa website.
  4. You will need to apply for a residence permit to the Austrian Ministry of the Interior (BMI). You can apply online at the BMI website.
  5. You will need to apply for an e-visa to the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

How to live in Austria and find remote work in Slovakia?

Finding remote work in Slovakia if you are located in Austria might be difficult, therefore we recommend to find remote work in Austria first and then move to Slovakia.

Here is a list of best remote work locations for people located in Austria:
Remote work in Austria
Remote work in Austria is a great option for people who want to work from home. There are many remote work locations in Austria that are suitable for people who want to work remotely.
Here is a list of best remote work locations in Austria:
Remote work in Austria – Best remote work locations
1.1.Remote work in Austria

How a company in Slovakia can send my salary in Austria?

When working remotely for a corporation in Slovakia, you salary can be send to Austria but it will be deducted from your salary. This is the case for most of the remote jobs in Slovakia. You can also receive your salary in Slovakia, but the tax will be added to your salary.

I want to work for a corporation in Slovakia but I don’t have a visa.
Can I work for a corporation in Slovakia? The answer is yes, but you will need a work visa. You can get a work visa from the Slovak embassy in Austria.
I have a work visa in Austria.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Austria for a company in Slovakia?

If you are working remotely in Austria for a corporation established in Slovakia, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , the rules are quite simple. In this article, I will explain how to file your taxes in Austria for a remote job in Austria.

If you are a Slovakian citizen, you are automatically a resident of Slovakia. As a result, you are not subject to Austrian income tax. However, you may be subject to social security tax.
If you are an Austrian citizen, you are subject to Austrian income tax.
If you are a dual national, you are subject to Austrian income tax and social security tax.
If you are a non-EU citizen, you are subject to Austrian income tax and social security tax.
If you are an EU citizen, you are subject to Austrian income tax and social security tax.