1 October 2026Klido7 min read

Short-term or long-term stay: what health insurance does a foreigner need in Slovakia?

Not every foreigner coming to Slovakia needs the same type of health insurance. A tourist, a student staying for a few months, an employee, an entrepreneur, or a person planning to live in Slovakia long-term may all have different rules and needs. When choosing insurance, it is therefore not enough to look only at its price. It is important to know for what purpose you are coming to Slovakia, how long you will stay, and what type of residence you have or plan to obtain.

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