Slovenia Digital Nomad Visa: Requirements And How To Apply

What pathway actually exists

Slovenia does not have a document literally called a “digital nomad visa.” What it has is a temporary residence permit for digital nomads, created by an amendment to the Foreigners Act (Zakon o tujcih, known as ZTuj-2I). The amendment entered into force in May 2025, and the Ministry of the Interior confirmed the permit became available on 21 November 2025.

Before this, non-EU remote workers who wanted to stay in Slovenia long-term had to use the general temporary residence permit for self-employed people, which requires registering a business in Slovenia. The digital nomad permit is different: it is built for people who work for employers or clients outside Slovenia and do not want to enter the Slovenian labor market at all.

People searching for “Slovenia digital nomad visa” usually mean this permit. This page uses “permit” throughout because that is the correct legal term, but you will see it called a visa on travel and relocation sites.

Who qualifies

You can apply for this permit if you are a citizen of a country outside the EU and EEA and you work remotely using information technology, without joining the Slovenian labor market. The law recognizes three working arrangements:

• Employee of a company registered outside Slovenia
• Contractor working under a civil-law contract for a client outside Slovenia
• Self-employed individual running a business registered outside Slovenia

You cannot draw income from Slovenian clients or sell goods and services inside Slovenia under this permit. If you want to work for Slovenian businesses, you need a different permit.

You also need a valid travel document with at least three months of validity beyond your intended stay, and health insurance that covers emergency medical treatment in Slovenia.

Income requirement

You need monthly funds of at least twice the average monthly net salary in Slovenia. That works out to roughly €3,200 a month as of this writing, based on the most recently published wage data. This is not a fixed number set by law. It moves each time Slovenia’s Statistical Office publishes new average salary figures in the Official Gazette, so check the current figure before you apply.

You can meet this requirement with income from employment, contract work, self-employment, or savings, and you can show it through payslips, contracts, or bank statements, typically covering recent months rather than a single snapshot.

Required documents

Based on the amended Foreigners Act and law firm guidance on the application, expect to provide:

• Valid passport with at least three months’ validity beyond your planned stay
• Employment contract, service contract, or proof of self-employment showing your work is for clients or an employer outside Slovenia
• A declaration from your employer, or a self-declaration if you are self-employed, confirming the remote arrangement
• Evidence of sufficient funds: bank statements, payslips, or contracts showing income at or above the threshold
• Proof of health insurance valid in Slovenia
• Certificate of no criminal record

Requirements can vary slightly by consulate, so confirm the exact list with the Slovenian embassy or consulate handling your application before you submit anything.

How to apply

If you are outside Slovenia, you apply at a Slovenian diplomatic mission or consulate in your home country or country of residence. If you are already in Slovenia on a legal basis, you can apply at an administrative unit (upravna enota) instead.

The general steps:

1. Gather your documents: passport, proof of remote work, evidence of income, health insurance, and criminal record certificate.
2. Submit your application at a Slovenian embassy or consulate, or an administrative unit if you’re already in the country legally.
3. Wait for a decision. Neither the government announcement nor the law firm sources reviewed for this page give a standard processing time, so ask your consulate directly and build in buffer time.
4. Once approved, collect your permit and register your address in Slovenia if you’re staying there.

Costs and fees

None of the official or law firm sources checked for this page publish a specific application fee for the digital nomad permit. Slovenian residence permit applications generally involve a processing fee payable at the embassy, consulate, or administrative unit, but the exact amount for this permit type was not confirmed in any source in our required hierarchy. Confirm the current fee directly with the Slovenian embassy or consulate where you plan to apply.

Beyond any government fee, budget for health insurance that meets Slovenian requirements, document translation and notarization if your paperwork isn’t in Slovenian or English, and courier or travel costs if you need to visit a consulate in person.

Permit duration and renewal

The permit is issued for the length of your employment or contract, but never longer than one year, and it cannot be extended. If you want to keep living in Slovenia after it expires, you need to wait six months, then apply again, or switch to a different residence permit category, such as the self-employed permit if you decide to register a business in Slovenia.

One advantage: family members can join you in Slovenia immediately, without the waiting periods or restrictions that apply to some other permit types.

Tax residency

If you spend enough time in Slovenia or otherwise meet its tax residency tests, you become liable for Slovenian tax on your worldwide income, not just Slovenia-source income. This is a general consequence of Slovenian tax law rather than a rule specific to the digital nomad permit, and it depends on your individual circumstances, including any tax treaty between Slovenia and your home country. Talk to a tax advisor before you commit to spending significant time in Slovenia under this permit.

FAQ

Is there an actual “digital nomad visa” for Slovenia? No. The legal instrument is a temporary residence permit for digital nomads, created by an amendment to the Foreigners Act and available since 21 November 2025. It functions like the digital nomad visas other European countries offer, but it is not called a visa in Slovenian law.

Can EU citizens use this permit? No. It is only for non-EU and non-EEA citizens. EU and EEA citizens already have the right to live and work in Slovenia without a permit.

How much income do I need to qualify? At least twice the average monthly net salary in Slovenia, which is roughly €3,200 a month as of this writing. The exact figure changes when Slovenia publishes new wage data, so confirm the current number before you apply.

Can I work for Slovenian clients on this permit? No. The permit requires that you work for employers or clients outside Slovenia and that you don’t enter the Slovenian labor market. Slovenian-sourced income isn’t allowed under this permit.

How long does the permit last, and can I renew it? Up to one year, tied to the length of your employment or contract. It cannot be extended. You can apply again six months after it expires.

Can my family come with me? Yes. Family members can join you in Slovenia immediately, without the waiting period that applies under some other residence permit categories.

What if I want to stay in Slovenia longer than a year? You can reapply for the digital nomad permit six months after your current one expires, or apply for a different residence permit, such as the one for self-employed people, if you register a business in Slovenia.

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