Slovenia — Complete Emigration Guide 2026
2,130,638 people · Capital: Ljubljana · Central Europe
Updated H2 2026 · Compiled from official government sources, re-checked on a rolling basis
Overview
Slovenia is located in Central Europe, with a population of 2,130,638. Its currency is the euro. Our database tracks 29 visa pathways for Slovenia, each linked to a named source.
See also: Slovenia country profile
Compiled from official government sources, re-checked on a rolling basis. See our methodology and data sources.
Visa Pathways (29)
Sponsored Employment (6)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose of residence - cross-border worker | €1,482/mo | €117 | 24 mo | — |
| Purpose of residence - employment or work | €500/mo | €102 | 24 mo | — |
| Purpose of residence - EU blue card | €2,536/mo | €102 | 24 mo | 30d |
| Purpose of residence - posting | €1,500/mo | €117 | 12 mo | 60d |
| Purpose of residence - transfer within a company | €500/mo | €117 | 36 mo | 20d |
| Single Permit | — | €102 | 24 mo | — |
Digital Nomad (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary residence permit for digital nomads | €3,140/mo | €102 | 12 mo | — |
Entrepreneur & Business (3)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment permit for majority owners | €507/mo | €90 | 24 mo | 60d |
| Personal work permit for self-employment | — | €90 | 12 mo | 60d |
| Purpose of residence - self-employment | — | €102 | 12 mo | — |
Study (2)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internships in the Republic of Slovenia | €507/mo | €117 | 12 mo | — |
| Purpose of residence - studies | — | €102 | 12 mo | 90d |
Research & Academia (2)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research activities within the framework of higher vocational colleges and higher education institutions | €507/mo | €117 | 12 mo | 30d |
| Residence of researchers staying in Slovenia to seek employment or self-employment | €507/mo | €117 | 12 mo | 90d |
Seasonal Work (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose of residence - seasonal work | — | €50 | 6 mo | — |
Family Reunification (3)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose of residence - family reunification | €494/mo | €102 | 12 mo | — |
| Residence of family members of a foreigner who has been issued a permit for the purpose of research work in Slovenia or who is subject to a relocation in Slovenia | — | — | — | — |
| Residence permit for a non-EU family member of an EU citizen or of a Slovenian national | — | €117 | 60 mo | 15d |
Ancestry & Descent (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A foreigner of Slovenian descent | €1,500/mo | €100 | — | — |
Free Movement (2)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term resident in another EU country | — | €50 | — | — |
| Residence registration certificate for EU citizens | — | — | 60 mo | — |
General Residence (2)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose of residence - interest of the country | €1,500/mo | €200 | — | — |
| Purpose of residence - other legitimate reasons | €1,500/mo | €100 | 24 mo | 30d |
Permanent Settlement (2)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term resident | €485/mo | €70 | — | — |
| Permanent Residence Permit | — | — | — | — |
Naturalisation & Citizenship (2)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acquiring citizenship by naturalisation | — | — | — | — |
| Slovenian citizenship | — | — | — | — |
Exceptional Merit (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extraordinary Naturalisation | — | — | — | — |
Cultural Exchange (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteering and participating in EU voluntary projects | €3,000/mo | €150 | 24 mo | — |
Cost of Living
| Item | Slovenia | W. Europe Avg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | €661 | €1,200 | -45% |
| Rent (3BR) | €950 | €2,000 | -52% |
| Groceries | €242 | €350 | -31% |
| Transport | €45 | €80 | -44% |
| Utilities | €120 | €150 | -20% |
| Dining (meal) | €12 | €15 | -20% |
Salary & Employment
| Sector | Median (gross, €/yr) |
|---|---|
| Construction | €28,000 |
| Education | €22,000 |
| Engineering | €35,000 |
| Finance | €38,000 |
| Healthcare | €26,000 |
| Hospitality | €18,000 |
| IT | €42,000 |
| Retail | €17,000 |
Shortage Occupations
- Software Developer (IT)
- Data Analyst (IT)
- Nurse (Healthcare)
- Physician (Healthcare)
- Construction Manager (Construction)
Tax
Healthcare
Education
| University | QS Rank | English Progs | Tuition (Intl) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Ljubljana | — | 67 | €4,500 |
| University of Maribor | — | 42 | €4,200 |
| University of Primorska | — | 38 | €3,900 |
| International School of Social and Business Studies | — | 55 | €5,800 |
| Nova Univerza | — | 48 | €5,200 |
Practical Info
Banking
Driving
Phone & Internet
Credentials
Quality of Life
Official sources
The visa data on this page is compiled from official government sources — 28 of the 28 pathways link directly to the government page they were verified against, and 23 financial requirements below carry the exact quote from the official source. Values that fail verification are removed, not guessed — see the live verification freshness index.
- infotujci.si · 2 pathways · verified 2026-06-23
- data.globalcit.eu · 2 pathways · verified 2026-06-09
- gov.si · 1 pathway · verified 2026-07-01
- spot.gov.si · 1 pathway · verified 2026-06-09
- infotujci.si · 1 pathway · verified 2026-06-22
- gov.si · 1 pathway · verified 2026-06-22
- home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · 1 pathway · verified 2026-06-23
- home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · 1 pathway · verified 2026-06-24
- home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · 1 pathway · verified 2026-06-24
- infotujci.si · 1 pathway · verified 2026-06-23
- home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · 1 pathway · verified 2026-06-22
- infotujci.si · 1 pathway · verified 2026-06-23
Verified requirements — exact official citations
Each figure below was verified verbatim against the official page linked, on the date shown.
Personal work permit for self-employment · 2 verified requirements
Requirement: “Personal work permit for self-employment: EUR 10,000 funds + 1yr prior residence” — spot.gov.si
Minimum investment: “A personal work permits for the self-employment of a foreigner... the foreigner submits evidence of his/her own financial resources in the amount of EUR 10,000... the foreigner meets the conditions regarding the ownership or rent of business premises.” — spot.gov.si
Temporary residence permit for digital nomads · 2 verified requirements
Requirement: “2× avg net monthly salary ≈ EUR 3,140/mo; 12 months, no extension; Nov 2025 law” — gov.si
Minimum income: “2× avg net monthly salary ≈ EUR 3,140/mo” — gov.si, 2026-06-28
Purpose of residence - family reunification · 2 verified requirements
Requirement: “Sponsor needs ≥basic min income EUR 494/mo (single, 2025); fee EUR 50/102; EC portal” — home-affairs.ec.europa.eu
Minimum income: “osnovni znesek minimalnega dohodka (OZMD) ... 507,43 EUR (usklajeno od 1. marca 2026)” — infotujci.si, 2026-07-09
Purpose of residence - EU blue card · 2 verified requirements
Requirement: “1.5× avg gross annual salary; Oct 2025 avg EUR 2,572 → ~EUR 3,858/mo; EC portal” — home-affairs.ec.europa.eu
Minimum income: “plačo v višini najmanj povprečne letne bruto plače v Republiki Sloveniji” — ess.gov.si, 2026-07-09
Purpose of residence - studies · 2 verified requirements
Requirement: “Initial permit 12 months; fee EUR 50 domestic/102 abroad; EC immigration portal” — home-affairs.ec.europa.eu
Savings / proof of funds: “proof of sufficient means of subsistence during residence in the country, or other guarantees that means of subsistence will be provided, every month, in an amount corresponding to at least the basic minimum income in the Republic of Slovenia” — home-affairs.ec.europa.eu, 2026-07-06
Internships in the Republic of Slovenia · 2 verified requirements
Minimum income: “Redna in zadostna sredstva so omejena, in sicer znašajo toliko, kot znaša osnovni znesek minimalnega dohodka v Sloveniji.” — infotujci.si, 2026-07-09
Savings / proof of funds: “Splosni pogoji po 33. clenu Zakona o tujcih: veljavna potna listina, ustrezno zdravstveno zavarovanje, zadostna sredstva za prezivljanje, potrdilo iz kazenske evidence iz maticne drzave.” — infotujci.si, 2026-07-06
Purpose of residence - cross-border worker · 2 verified requirements
Requirement: “Cross-border worker single permit; requires job offer; min wage EUR 1,481.88 gross/mo” — infotujci.si
Minimum income: “Kaj pomeni zadostna lastna sredstva? Redna in zadostna sredstva so omejena, in sicer znašajo toliko, kot znaša osnovni znesek minimalnega dohodka v Sloveniji.” — infotujci.si, 2026-07-09
Purpose of residence - self-employment · 2 verified requirements
Requirement: “Fee EUR 102 abroad/70 domestic; initial permit 12 months; EC immigration portal” — home-affairs.ec.europa.eu
Minimum investment: “proof of sufficient means of subsistence during residence in the country ... in an amount corresponding to at least the basic minimum income in the Republic of Slovenia [no fixed minimum investment/capital sum]” — home-affairs.ec.europa.eu
Residence of researchers staying in Slovenia to seek employment or self-employment · 1 verified requirement
Minimum income: “Redna in zadostna sredstva so omejena, in sicer znašajo toliko, kot znaša osnovni znesek minimalnega dohodka v Sloveniji. Znesek se usklajuje z indeksom rasti cen življenjskih potrebščin.” — infotujci.si, 2026-07-09
Purpose of residence - employment or work · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “Job offer required; single permit max 24 months; fee EUR 70 domestic/102 abroad” — home-affairs.ec.europa.eu
Residence of family members of a foreigner who has been issued a permit for the purpose of research work in Slovenia or who is subject to a relocation in Slovenia · 1 verified requirement
Minimum income: “Fetched page resolved to 'Enotno dovoljenje za prebivanje in delo državljanov tretjih držav' (single residence-and-work permit / employment), not the family-of-researcher permit; it lists general conditions including 'zadostna sredstva za preživljanje' (sufficient means of…” — infotujci.si
Purpose of residence - seasonal work · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “Job offer required; max 6 months/yr; fee EUR 50 (>90 days); EC immigration portal” — home-affairs.ec.europa.eu
Long-term resident · 1 verified requirement
Minimum income: “Poleg pet letnega neprekinjenega zakonitega prebivanja morate imeti urejeno zdravstveno zavarovanje, zadostna sredstva za preživljanje, ustrezno znanje slovenskega jezika ter biti nekaznovani.” — infotujci.si, 2026-07-09
Single Permit · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “Job offer required; max 24 months; fee EUR 70 domestic/102 abroad; EC portal” — home-affairs.ec.europa.eu
Research activities within the framework of higher vocational colleges and higher education institutions · 1 verified requirement
Minimum income: “Redna in zadostna sredstva so omejena, in sicer znašajo toliko, kot znaša osnovni znesek minimalnega dohodka v Sloveniji.” — infotujci.si, 2026-07-09
Frequently Asked Questions
How many visa pathways does Slovenia have?
Our database tracks 29 visa pathways for Slovenia across 14 categories, the largest being Sponsored Employment, Family Reunification, Entrepreneur & Business. Each entry links to a named source — 45% direct to an official government portal, the rest to a named embassy or professional reference while we complete direct verification.
What is the minimum income for the Temporary residence permit for digital nomads?
The Temporary residence permit for digital nomads lists a minimum income of EUR 3,140 per month, according to the official source (last checked 2026-06-22).
What is the average salary in Slovenia?
The average gross salary in Slovenia is EUR 2,842 per month. The statutory minimum wage is EUR 1,278 per month.
How much does rent cost in Slovenia?
A one-bedroom apartment in Slovenia averages EUR 661 per month, and a three-bedroom apartment averages EUR 950 per month.
What is the top income tax rate in Slovenia?
The top personal income tax rate in Slovenia is 50%. The standard VAT rate is 22%.
How long does it take to qualify for citizenship in Slovenia?
Among the pathways we track, the Extraordinary Naturalisation lists 1 years to citizenship. Timelines vary by route and personal circumstances — check the official source for your case.
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