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1. Programmes and schemes for cross-border mobility

2. Legal framework

Programmes and Schemes for Cross-border Mobility for Young People

The following examples illustrate current programmes and schemes that support cross-border mobility for young people in Slovakia:

1. Clean Mobility Project

• Objective: Enhance public transport and promote ecological transport options across the Slovakia-Austria border.
• Partners: Bratislavská integrovaná doprava (BID), Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region (VOR), and other regional partners.
• Activities: Improving information services, promoting public transport, and integrating cross-border mobility systems.

Note: Although the main implementation phase took place earlier the project remains a relevant example of cross-border cooperation in sustainable mobility. 

2. EURES Offices + Targeted Mobility Scheme (TMS)

• Objective: Facilitate cross-border labor mobility by providing support advice and financial assistance for young job seekers.
• Locations: Vienna and Bratislava.
• Support for young people: Financial contributions for travel job interviews relocation and recognition of qualifications.

3. Startup Ecosystem Initiatives / Twin City Hub

• Support: Government initiatives and EU funding supporting tech-driven businesses offering mentoring, training and financial support.
• Networks: Platforms incubators and the Twin City Hub promoting entrepreneurship across the Vienna-Bratislava region.
• Slovakia boasts a vibrant startup ecosystem supported by government initiatives and EU funding. This environment is conducive to tech-driven businesses, making it an attractive hub for entrepreneurship in Central Europe.
• Relevance for young people: Opportunities for young entrepreneurs to start or scale innovation and technology projects across borders.

4.  Interreg SK-AT 2021-2027 Programme recent calls

• Objective: Support cross-border projects in education innovation and sustainable mobility.
• Relevance for young people: Schools universities youth organisations and startups can participate in projects supporting student and early-career professional mobility.

5. Vocational Opportunities / Vocational Education Modernisation SFUVET cooperation

• Objective: Modernisation of vocational education in Slovakia in cooperation with the Swiss Federal University for Vocational Education and Training SFUVET. 
• Goal: Better alignment of skills with labour market needs and improved readiness of young people entering employment.

6. Skills Portability Initiative EU under preparation

• Objective: Improve recognition of qualifications and skills across EU Member States.
• Relevance for young people: Expected to simplify cross-border employment and career mobility once implemented 2026-2027.

Law on Services

• Provisions: Foreign entities can provide cross-border services in Slovakia if compliant with their home EU state's regulations.

Commercial Code

• Provisions: Foreign business entities require registration in Slovakia's Commercial Register; natural persons need trade authorization.

EU Mobility Directive

• Status: While there is no unified framework for cross-border conversions and divisions, cross-border mergers require registration.

Entry and Stay Requirements

• For EU Nationals: Easier access with minimal administrative requirements.
• For Non-EU Citizens: Visa and work permit requirements apply.

Taxation

• Provisions: Specific taxation arrangements may apply to young professionals moving within the EU depending on their employment status and country of residence.