🇸🇮 Slovenia · Employer-sponsored work
Purpose of residence - employment or work — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €500 |
| Minimum annual salary | EUR 6,000 |
| Proof of savings | €1,000 |
| Minimum investment | €10,000 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €102 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/migration-and-asylum/eu-immigration-portal/employed-worker-slovenia_en.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €500.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“corresponding to at least the basic minimum income in the Republic of Slovenia”
“You must submit proof of adequate health insurance covering at least emergency medical services.”
“...certificate from the criminal record of your home country is required.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.