Republic of Slovenia visas
Slovenia - an EU and Schengen member - administers third-country residence through the Ministry of the Interior, with work consent from the Employment Service. Headline routes include the single residence-and-work permit, the EU Blue Card (eased in May 2025), a Digital Nomad permit launched in November 2025, self-employment residence, and permanent residence after five years (which requires A2 Slovenian).
7 routes · 3 without a sponsor · 5 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
gov.si - Entry and residence ↗ · Ministry of the Interior (Slovenia)
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Regulators of immigration advice
- Bar Association of Slovenia (OZS) — Independent professional body regulating attorneys in Slovenia. There is no dedicated immigration-adviser regulator.
Visa routes (7)
Single Residence and Work Permit (Slovenia)
If you are a non-EU national with a Slovenian job offer, this is the main route - one permit that lets you both live and work in Slovenia.
Sponsor required · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 11 July 2026
EU Blue Card (Slovenia)
If you are a highly-qualified non-EU professional with a Slovenian job offer above the salary threshold, the EU Blue Card gives you residence plus EU-wide mobility benefits.
Sponsor required · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 11 July 2026
Digital Nomad Temporary Residence Permit (Slovenia)
If you work remotely for a company based outside Slovenia, this permit lets you live in Slovenia for up to a year while you keep earning from abroad.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 11 July 2026
Self-Employment Residence (Slovenia)
If you are a third-country national who wants to run your own business or work as a sole trader in Slovenia, this route gives you residence tied to that activity.
Sponsor required · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 1 June 2026
Temporary Residence for Study (Slovenia)
If you have been admitted to a Slovenian university or college, this residence permit lets you live in Slovenia for the length of your studies.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 1 June 2026
Temporary Residence for Family Reunification (Slovenia)
If a close family member already lives lawfully in Slovenia, this route lets you join them and build toward settlement together.
Sponsor required · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 1 June 2026
Permanent Residence (Slovenia)
If you have lived in Slovenia continuously for about five years, this is your settlement status - secure residence with EU-wide mobility benefits.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 1 June 2026
Recent Republic of Slovenia policy changes
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Slovenia launches a Digital Nomad residence permit
Slovenia introduced a Digital Nomad residence permit on 21 November 2025 for non-EU remote workers serving foreign employers or clients.
Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Republic of Slovenia have?+
We cover 7 Republic of Slovenia visa routes in these categories: sponsored work, skilled migration, digital nomad, entrepreneur, study, family, and general residence. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Republic of Slovenia visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
3 of the 7 Republic of Slovenia routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 4 are employer-sponsored.
Which Republic of Slovenia visas lead to permanent residence?+
5 of the 7 routes can lead to settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Open each route for its settlement detail and qualifying period.
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