Residence in Slovenia: permits and requirements
Living legally in Slovenia is possible through 6 permit types: work, investment, permanent, study, family, international protection. Each program has its own requirements; below are the duration, renewal, costs and documentation according to the country's official sources.
Temporary Residence for Employment
Residence type #1 of 6
Temporary residence permit for third-country nationals with the purpose of employment in Slovenia
Requirements
- Work permit or exemption from it issued by the Slovenian Employment Service (ZRSZ)
- Valid work contract
- Guaranteed accommodation
- Mandatory health insurance (obvezno zdravstveno zavarovanje)
- Means of subsistence (minimum Slovenian wage: approx. €1,254/month in 2025)
- No relevant criminal record
Documentation
- Completed application form
- Valid passport
- Work permit or ZRSZ exemption certificate
- Work contract
- Accommodation certificate
- Health insurance certificate
- Criminal record certificate from the country of origin (apostilled and translated)
- Photographs
- Proof of fee payment
Frequently asked questions about residence in Slovenia
How many types of residence permits are there in Slovenia?
Slovenia offers 6 residence permit types, grouped into the categories work, investment, permanent, study, family, international protection. Each permit has its own requirements, duration and documentation, detailed in this fact sheet according to the country's official sources.
How long do residence permits in Slovenia last?
Durations vary by permit type: 1 year (or the work permit duration); 1 year (renewable); Indefinite (card valid for 10 years); 1 year (renewable for the duration of the studies). The exact details of each type appear in the corresponding fact sheet.
Can residence permits in Slovenia be renewed?
Yes. All residence permit types of Slovenia (6 in total) are renewable before their expiration, according to the rules of each program.
What documentation is usually required to reside in Slovenia?
Although each permit requires its own file, the most recurrent documents are: Formulario de solicitud; Photographs; Proof of fee payment; Valid passport; Justificante de domicilio. The complete list by residence type appears in each fact sheet, together with the corresponding official link.
Does residence in Slovenia lead to nationality?
Yes, through the Naturalization by residence pathway, which requires 10 years of actual residence in Slovenia, of which the last 5 continuous before applying (art. 10(3)). The complete requirements are in the nationality fact sheet of Slovenia.
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