Key findings include:
- Slovakia attracts migrants through affordable higher education, employment opportunities, safety and relatively low levels of corruption.
- Nearly half of respondents indicated a mid-term preference to settle in Slovakia, while around a third consider moving onward or returning to their country of origin.
- Language is the most significant barrier to integration, with limited access to language support also affecting access to other services.
- Access to healthcare, housing and integration services is uneven and strongly shaped by legal and employment status as well as personal networks. Language and financial barriers can push migrants towards commercial services or informal networks rather than official channels.
- Permanent residence provides greater certainty and enables longer-term planning, while uncertainty linked to temporary residence can influence intentions to move onward.
The findings highlight that migration decisions are not one-off choices. They are shaped not only by individual aspirations and circumstances, but also by how institutions and policies work in migrants’ everyday lives.
Read the full National PACES Report among the project outputs HERE.