A Slovenian permanent residence permit lets a third-country national live in Slovenia without a time limit, which is why it does not have to be renewed — only the physical card expires and must be replaced at the competent administrative unit before it runs out.
Slovenia's EU Blue Card is a single permit for highly-qualified employment, restricted to non-EU citizens, requiring an employment contract of at least one year signed by the employer for work performed by a person with at least a university education, guaranteeing a salary of at least 1.5 times the average annual g…
Slovenia lets a third-country national work for themselves on a single permit for work as a self-employed person — one document covering both residence and the right to work.
Slovenia's single residence and work permit is mandatory for third-country nationals who want to reside and work in Slovenia, issued by administrative units with the approval of the Employment Service of Slovenia; its procedures and conditions are laid down in the Foreigners Act and the Employment, Self-employment a…
Since 21 November 2025, Slovenia's Ministry of the Interior grants a dedicated temporary residence permit for digital nomads: a foreigner who is not a citizen of an EU or EEA country and who is employed by, or under civil-law contract to, a business entity based outside Slovenia, or self-employed abroad, performing …
Slovenia lets a third-country national already settled there bring family on a temporary residence permit for the purpose of family reunification, but the right does not arrive on day one.
To study in Slovenia as a third-country national you must be enrolled in a university programme or another form of education, specialisation, professional or practical training, or be taking part in an international study-exchange programme, and you must hold a temporary residence permit for the purpose of studying.
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