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Bilateral Agreement Work Permit - Bosnia and Herzegovina (Delovno dovoljenje na podlagi bilateralnega sporazuma - BiH)
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Bilateral Agreement Work Permit - Bosnia and Herzegovina (Delovno dovoljenje na podlagi bilateralnega sporazuma - BiH)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Work permit issued under the bilateral employment agreement between Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina for citizens of BiH.

ValidityLinked to contract
ProcessingVaries
Total CostNot confirmed
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Business Representative Consent (Soglasje za zastopnika)
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Business Representative Consent (Soglasje za zastopnika)

Consent allowing foreign nationals to work as registered business representatives establishing market presence or managing entities in Slovenia, up to 90 days annually.

Validity3 months
ProcessingVaries
Total CostNot confirmed
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Digital Nomad Visa (Dovoljenje za digitalne nomade)
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Digital Nomad Visa (Dovoljenje za digitalne nomade)

One-year non-extendable Slovenian residence permit for non-EU remote workers earning at least twice the local average net wage, with immediate family reunification rights.

Validity1 year
Processing1–2 months
Total CostEUR €70+
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Diplomatic Visa (Diplomatski vizum)
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Diplomatic Visa (Diplomatski vizum)

Visa for holders of diplomatic passports accredited to Slovenia or traveling on official diplomatic missions; exempted from standard short-stay visa requirements.

ValidityDuration of mission
ProcessingVaries
Total CostFree
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EU Blue Card Slovenia (Modra karta EU)
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EU Blue Card Slovenia (Modra karta EU)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence and work permit for highly qualified professionals with higher education and a salary at least 1.5 times the national average gross wage.

Validity3 years
ProcessingVaries
Total CostEUR €70
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Family Reunification - Parents (Dovoljenje za prebivanje za družinskega člana - starši)
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Family Reunification - Parents (Dovoljenje za prebivanje za družinskega člana - starši)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Temporary residence permit for parents of a minor child residing in Slovenia, provided they lived together as a family before arrival.

ValidityVaries (Initial registration for extended stay in Slovenia)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostEUR €50
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Family Reunification - Spouse/Partner (Dovoljenje za prebivanje za družinskega člana - zakonec/partner)
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Family Reunification - Spouse/Partner (Dovoljenje za prebivanje za družinskega člana - zakonec/partner)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Temporary residence permit for spouses, registered partners, or long-term partners of foreign nationals holding a valid Slovenian residence permit of at least one year.

ValidityVaries (Initial registration for extended stay in Slovenia)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostEUR €50
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Intra-Corporate Transferee Permit
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Intra-Corporate Transferee Permit

Intra-corporate transferee permit for managers, specialists, and trainees relocated to a Slovenian branch of a multinational firm, valid 3 years or 1 year for trainees.

Validity3 years
Processing6-8 weeks
Total CostNot confirmed
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Permanent Residence Permit (Dovoljenje za stalno prebivanje)
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Permanent Residence Permit (Dovoljenje za stalno prebivanje)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Indefinite residence permit granted after five continuous years of legal temporary residence in Slovenia with A2 Slovenian language proficiency.

ValidityVaries (Renewable for continued media activities)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostEUR €50
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Refugee Status - International Protection (Status begunca - mednarodna zaščita)
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Refugee Status - International Protection (Status begunca - mednarodna zaščita)

Permanent protection granted to persons facing persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or social group, serving as a permanent residence permit.

ValidityIndefinite
ProcessingVaries
Total CostFree
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Religious Worker Residence Permit (Dovoljenje za prebivanje za verske delavce)
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Religious Worker Residence Permit (Dovoljenje za prebivanje za verske delavce)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for religious figures and clergy to carry out religious activities in Slovenia, initially for up to one year with renewals.

ValidityVaries (Renewable for continued media activities)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostEUR €50
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Researcher Residence Permit (Dovoljenje za prebivanje za raziskovalce)
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Researcher Residence Permit (Dovoljenje za prebivanje za raziskovalce)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for researchers with a hosting agreement from a Slovenian research organization or higher education institution, issued for up to one year and renewable.

ValidityVaries (Renewable for continued media activities)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostEUR €50
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Residence Permit for Exceptional Reasons
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Residence Permit for Exceptional Reasons

Discretionary one-year residence permit for individuals facing severe humanitarian circumstances or whose presence serves a significant Slovenian state interest.

Validity1 year (renewable)
Processing1-3 months
Total CostNot confirmed
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Residence Permit for Religious/Humanitarian Activity
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Residence Permit for Religious/Humanitarian Activity

Renewable one-year residence permit for missionaries, clergy, and humanitarian workers affiliated with a registered religious community or charity operating in Slovenia.

Validity1 year (renewable)
Processing1-3 months
Total CostNot confirmed
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Seasonal Work Permit (Dovoljenje za sezonsko delo)
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Seasonal Work Permit (Dovoljenje za sezonsko delo)

Short-term work permit for seasonal employment in agriculture or forestry for up to 90 days within one calendar year.

Validity3 months
ProcessingVaries
Total CostEUR €50
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Self-Employment Residence Permit (Dovoljenje za samozaposlitev)
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Self-Employment Residence Permit (Dovoljenje za samozaposlitev)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for foreign nationals establishing or running their own business in Slovenia, available after one year of prior legal residence.

ValidityVaries (Renewable for continued media activities)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostEUR €50
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Single Permit for Posted Workers (Enotno dovoljenje za napotene delavce)
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Single Permit for Posted Workers (Enotno dovoljenje za napotene delavce)

Permit for employees posted by a non-EU employer to Slovenia for cross-border service provision or training, limited to 90 days per calendar year.

ValidityVaries (Duration of employment contract, renewable)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostEUR €50
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Single Permit for Residence and Work (Enotno dovoljenje za prebivanje in delo)
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Single Permit for Residence and Work (Enotno dovoljenje za prebivanje in delo)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Combined residence and work permit for third-country nationals employed by a Slovenian employer, issued for up to 2 years with 3-year renewals.

ValidityVaries (Renewable for continued media activities)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostEUR €50
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Special Expertise Single Permit (Enotno dovoljenje za posebno strokovno znanje)
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Special Expertise Single Permit (Enotno dovoljenje za posebno strokovno znanje)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Single permit issued when a Slovenian employer requires the special expertise of a foreign national not available on the local labor market.

ValidityVaries (Duration of employment contract, renewable)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostEUR €50
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Student Temporary Residence Permit (Dovoljenje za začasno prebivanje za namen študija)
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Student Temporary Residence Permit (Dovoljenje za začasno prebivanje za namen študija)

Residence permit for third-country nationals enrolled in degree programs at Slovenian educational institutions, issued for one year and renewable.

ValidityVaries (Renewable for continued media activities)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostEUR €50
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Temporary Protection for Displaced Persons (Začasna zaščita za razseljene osebe)
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Temporary Protection for Displaced Persons (Začasna zaščita za razseljene osebe)

EU Temporary Protection Directive status for mass displacement situations, providing residence, work rights, healthcare, and education access.

ValidityLinked to EU directive
ProcessingVaries
Total CostFree
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Temporary Residence Permit for Researchers
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Temporary Residence Permit for Researchers

Renewable one-year residence permit for researchers with a hosting agreement at a Slovenian research organization, exempt from labor market testing.

Validity1 year (renewable)
Processing1-6 months
Total CostNot confirmed
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Temporary Residence Permit for Studies
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Temporary Residence Permit for Studies

Renewable one-year residence permit for international students admitted to a recognized Slovenian educational institution with proof of financial self-sufficiency.

Validity1 year (renewable annually)
Processing1-3 months
Total CostNot confirmed
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Temporary Residence Permit for Victims of Domestic Violence
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Temporary Residence Permit for Victims of Domestic Violence

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Temporary residence permit for victims of domestic violence under Article 50 of the Aliens Act (ZTuj-2).

Validity1 year
Processing0 days – 3 months
Total CostEUR €15
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Temporary Residence Permit for Victims of Illegal Employment
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Temporary Residence Permit for Victims of Illegal Employment

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Temporary residence permit for victims of illegal employment under Article 50 of the Aliens Act (ZTuj-2).

Validity1 year
Processing0 days – 3 months
Total CostEUR €15
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Temporary Residence Permit for Victims of Trafficking in Human Beings
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Temporary Residence Permit for Victims of Trafficking in Human Beings

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Temporary residence permit for victims of trafficking in human beings under Article 50 of the Aliens Act (ZTuj-2).

Validity1 year
Processing0 days – 3 months
Total CostEUR €15
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Temporary Residence Permit for Volunteers
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Temporary Residence Permit for Volunteers

Renewable one-year residence permit for volunteers placed with a registered Slovenian organization for non-remunerated humanitarian, social, or cultural work.

Validity1 year (renewable)
Processing30-90 days
Total CostNot confirmed
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Trainee/Internship Residence Permit (Dovoljenje za prebivanje za prakso/pripravništvo)
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Trainee/Internship Residence Permit (Dovoljenje za prebivanje za prakso/pripravništvo)

Residence permit for foreign nationals undertaking practical training, internships, or professional development courses in Slovenia.

ValidityVaries (Renewable for continued media activities)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostEUR €50
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Type C — Short-Stay Schengen Visa (C)
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Type C — Short-Stay Schengen Visa (C)

Schengen short-stay visa for tourism, business, or family visits across 29 member states for up to 90 days within any 180-day period, excluding employment or permanent residency.

Validity90 days within any 180-day period
Processing30-60 days
Total CostNot confirmed
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Type D — Working Holiday Visa (Vizum za počitniško delo)
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Type D — Working Holiday Visa (Vizum za počitniško delo)

One-year visa for young adults (typically 18-30) from Australia, Canada, and New Zealand to live and work in Slovenia with annual quotas per nationality.

Validity1 year
Processing1 week – 1 month
Total CostEUR €77
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Type D/C — Official/Service Visa (Službeni vizum)
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Type D/C — Official/Service Visa (Službeni vizum)

Visa for holders of official or service passports traveling to Slovenia on government business or international organization duties.

ValidityDuration of official business
ProcessingVaries
Total CostFree
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Visa A — Airport Transit Visa (Vizum za letališki tranzit, Type A)
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Visa A — Airport Transit Visa (Vizum za letališki tranzit, Type A)

Allows transit through the international zone of a Slovenian airport without entering the Schengen Area.

ValidityVaries (Short-term exchange programs only; degree students must use residence permit)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostEUR €80
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Visa D — Exchange Student Visa (Vizum D za študentsko izmenjavo)
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Visa D — Exchange Student Visa (Vizum D za študentsko izmenjavo)

Long-stay Type D visa for exchange program students attending Slovenian institutions for up to two semesters under programs like Erasmus+ or CEEPUS.

ValidityVaries (Short-term exchange programs only; degree students must use residence permit)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostEUR €80
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Volunteer Residence Permit (Dovoljenje za prebivanje za prostovoljce)
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Volunteer Residence Permit (Dovoljenje za prebivanje za prostovoljce)

Residence permit for participation in accredited EU volunteer programs or international volunteer exchange programmes, issued for up to one year and renewable.

ValidityVaries (Renewable for continued media activities)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostEUR €50
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ZMZ-1 — Subsidiary Protection (Subsidiarna zaščita)
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ZMZ-1 — Subsidiary Protection (Subsidiarna zaščita)

Time-limited international protection for persons who would face serious harm if returned to their country of origin, with renewable residence permits.

Validity1 year
ProcessingVaries
Total CostFree
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ZTuj-2 — EU Long-Term Resident Status (Status rezidenta EU za daljši čas)
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ZTuj-2 — EU Long-Term Resident Status (Status rezidenta EU za daljši čas)

EU-wide long-term resident status acquired after five years of continuous legal residence, enabling mobility to other EU member states.

ValidityVaries (Initial registration for extended stay in Slovenia)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostEUR €50
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