Temporary Residence Permit for Digital Nomads

Slovenia's Temporary Residence Permit for Digital Nomads allows non-EU/EEA nationals to live in the country for up to one year while working remotely for employers, clients, or as self-employed persons based outside Slovenia. Established by the Act Amending the Foreigners Act (ZTuj-2I), published in the Official Gazette on 6 May 2025, the digital nomad provisions entered into force on 21 November 2025. The permit is administered by the Ministry of the Interior and targets remote workers, freelancers, and self-employed professionals who earn their income exclusively from foreign sources and perform their work via information and communication technologies. As a Schengen Area member state, Slovenia's residence permit also grants holders the right to travel to other Schengen countries for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

• Non-EU/EEA national employed by a foreign entity, working under a civil-law contract with a foreign entity, or self-employed abroad
• All work carried out remotely via information and communication technologies
• Monthly income of at least EUR 3,222 (twice the average net salary in Slovenia)
• Valid passport with at least 3 months validity beyond intended stay
• Health insurance covering emergency medical services in Slovenia for the entire stay
• Proof of accommodation in Slovenia (rental agreement, property ownership, landlord consent, or hotel booking)
• Criminal record certificate from home country (typically issued within the last 3 months)
• No specific educational or professional qualifications required

• Valid passport (minimum 3 months validity beyond intended stay)
• Proof of remote employment or self-employment abroad (employment contract, civil-law agreement, or proof of self-employment registration)
• Proof of sufficient monthly income (bank statements, pay slips, contracts)
• Valid health insurance covering emergency medical services in Slovenia
• Proof of accommodation in Slovenia
• Criminal record certificate
• Completed application form
• Biometric photographs

The permit is issued for up to 1 year. For employed persons and contractors, the permit duration matches the employment contract or civil-law agreement but cannot exceed 1 year. For self-employed persons, it is issued for up to 1 year or the intended stay period, whichever is shorter. The permit cannot be extended or renewed. After expiry, the holder must wait at least 6 months before submitting a new application. However, holders may apply for a different type of temporary residence permit (such as employment or self-employment) at any time during the validity of their digital nomad permit.

Digital nomad permit holders benefit from immediate family reunification rights without any restrictions linked to the duration of residence or permit validity. This is notably more favourable than the standard family reunification regime. Family members apply for their own temporary residence permits for the purpose of family reunification. No additional income requirement is specified for dependants.

The permit does not automatically trigger Slovenian tax residency. However, individuals who stay in Slovenia for more than 183 days in a calendar year, establish a habitual abode, or have their centre of personal and economic interests in Slovenia may be classified as tax residents and subject to personal income tax on worldwide income at progressive rates of 16% to 50%. Non-residents are taxed only on Slovenian-source income. Slovenia has over 50 double taxation agreements.

Applicants abroad submit their application at any diplomatic mission or consular post of Slovenia. Those already lawfully residing in Slovenia may apply at any administrative unit before the expiry of their authorised stay. Upon timely submission, the competent authority issues a confirmation document that functions as temporary residence authorisation pending the final decision.

Processing time: Approximately 1 to 3 months depending on the application route.

Fees: Applications within Slovenia cost approximately EUR 70 total (EUR 4.50 application fee + EUR 50 permit issuance + EUR 15.47 card printing). Applications at diplomatic missions abroad cost approximately EUR 130 total (EUR 13 application fee + EUR 102 permit issuance + EUR 15.47 card printing).

Upon receiving the residence permit, holders must register their temporary residence at the competent administrative unit within 8 days of taking up residence. The landlord must re-register the place of temporary residence within 8 days of the delivery of the permit. Both the landlord and the foreign national must de-register within 8 days of departure.

Holders may only work remotely for entities outside Slovenia. Working for Slovenian employers or clients is strictly prohibited. The permit does not provide direct access to permanent residency, though holders may transition to a different type of temporary residence permit at any time during validity. Permanent residence requires 5 years of continuous lawful residence, financial means, health insurance, a clean criminal record, and Slovenian language proficiency at A2 level.