Slovenia offers a digital nomad permit that lets non-EU remote workers live in the country for up to one year. This guide covers who can apply, the income rule, the documents, the fees, and the steps to apply. The main facts were checked against official Slovenian sources on 25 October 2026.
What the Slovenia digital nomad permit is
Slovenia began accepting applications on 21 November 2025. The legal basis is Article 51.a of the Foreigners Act, added by an amendment in Official Gazette 32/2025. Officially, the program is a temporary residence permit issued as a card marked “digitalni nomad.” People often call it a visa, and this guide uses both words.
- Official name: Temporary residence permit for digital nomads
- Status: Open since 21 November 2025
- Where to apply: Slovenian embassies and consulates abroad, or administrative units inside Slovenia
- Work rule: Work must be for a business or clients outside Slovenia
The program is new, so a few details have no official figure yet. Processing time is one example.
Who can apply
Slovenia defines a digital nomad as a person from outside the EU and EEA who works remotely for a business based abroad or is self-employed abroad. The Ministry of the Interior stresses that the permit holder stays out of the Slovenian job market.
- Citizenship: Citizens of countries outside the EU and the EEA
- Employees and contractors: Work under an employment or civil-law contract with a business based outside Slovenia
- Self-employed: Self-employed work for clients abroad
- Work method: All work is done remotely through communication technology
- Slovenian clients: Not allowed, and no work permit from the Employment Service is needed
Freelancers should check their client list first. The permit is meant for people whose work and pay come from outside Slovenia.
How much income you need
Slovenia sets the income bar with a formula. Applicants must show monthly funds of at least twice the average monthly net salary in Slovenia. The Ministry of the Interior says any lawful source of income can count as proof.
The formula uses the latest salary figure that Statistics Slovenia published in the Official Gazette. The math with the newest figure found is below.
- Latest official salary figure: €1,695.34 average net salary for July 2026, published in Official Gazette 1470/2026 on 23 September 2026
- Income bar: 2 × €1,695.34 = €3,390.68 per month
- Rough US dollar value: About US$3,910, using the ECB reference rate of 1.1537 on 16 September 2026
- Family members: Extra funds are needed, and no official amount has been published
Statistics Slovenia publishes a new figure each month, so the bar moves. Adviser websites list anywhere from about €3,050 to €3,400, because they use different months. The official pages do not print a euro amount, so the consulate is the best place to confirm which month applies.
An income near €3,400 a month suits established remote workers more than people who are just starting out. Readers who want to compare other countries can read about income requirements by country.
Documents you need
The official information portal for foreigners lists these documents.
- Application form. The completed form for the digital nomad permit.
- Photo. A suitable personal photo.
- Passport. A valid passport. Adviser summaries of the law say it should stay valid for at least three months after the planned stay.
- Health insurance. Proof of cover for at least emergency medical services in Slovenia. Readers comparing options can start with health insurance plans for digital nomads.
- Proof of funds. Evidence that matches the income bar above.
- Criminal record certificate. A certificate from the home country.
- Proof of remote work. An employment contract, a civil-law contract, or proof of self-employment abroad.
According to a summary of the law, the application also asks for the name, address, and registration number of the employer or business.
The official list does not say how many months of bank statements to show, or whether documents need translation or an apostille. Consulates may use their own checklists, so the format is worth confirming before ordering any certificate.
How to apply, step by step
There are two routes. The right one depends on where the applicant is when filing.
- From abroad: File at any Slovenian embassy or consulate. Filing at a consulate does not produce a certificate that works as a permit.
- From inside Slovenia: People who are in Slovenia legally can file at any administrative unit. Legal stay can rest on a valid passport or ID card, a residence permit from another EU country, or a C or D visa. The administrative unit then issues a certificate that works as a temporary residence permit until the decision.
Visitors from visa-free countries may be able to enter first and file while their visitor stay is still legal. Those days count under the Schengen 90/180 day rule, so filing early leaves room for delays. Readers unsure whether a permit is needed at all can read digital nomad visa vs tourist visa.
The official steps run in this order.
- File the application with all documents.
- Give fingerprints, either at filing or later in the process.
- Wait while the administrative unit reviews the file.
- Receive the decision from the administrative unit.
- Collect the residence card in person.
- Register the address of residence at an administrative unit once in Slovenia with the card.
No official processing time is published. Adviser websites report about four to nine weeks. The official steps also do not describe an entry visa between approval and card pickup, so the consulate can explain how entry works for applicants who file abroad.
What it costs
The official portal lists these fees for temporary residence permits.
| Item | Filed abroad | Filed in Slovenia |
|---|---|---|
| Application | €13.00 | €4.50 |
| Permit | €102.00 | €50.00 |
| Residence card | €15.47 | €15.47 |
| Total | €130.47 (about US$150) | €69.97 (about US$81) |
US dollar values use the ECB reference rate of 1.1537 from 16 September 2026. Health insurance, translations, and certificate costs come on top. One adviser site lists a €162 fee, so the consulate is the best place to confirm the amount before payment.
How long the permit lasts
- Length: Up to one year. Employees and contractors receive the length of their contract when it is shorter than one year.
- Extension: The permit cannot be extended.
- Applying again: A new digital nomad permit can be requested six months after the old one expires.
- Switching: The holder can apply for another type of temporary residence permit at any time while the nomad permit is valid, for example to take a job in Slovenia.
- Permanent residence: The permit does not lead to permanent residence by itself.
Plan around one stay of up to a year, followed by a six-month wait before a new nomad permit or a switch to another permit type. For a look at how other countries handle this, see renewal and extension rules.
Family members
- Timing: Family members can join right away, with no minimum period of residence.
- Paperwork: The family application can be filed together with the nomad’s application.
- Funds: The applicant must show extra money for each family member, and no official amount is published.
Families can compare other programs through visas with family and dependent provisions.
Tax note
Tax rules depend on where a person lives for tax purposes. According to a Slovenian law firm summary of the Personal Income Tax Act, a person becomes a Slovenian tax resident through a habitual home in Slovenia, a center of personal and economic interests there, or more than 183 days in a tax year.
- Home-country residence: The official portal says a nomad who is tax resident at home, and can show a document from the tax authority, does not need to register tax residency in Slovenia.
- Moving with family: A nomad who brings family becomes a Slovenian tax resident from the day of entry, according to the same portal.
- Scope: Slovenian tax residents are taxed on income from Slovenia and abroad. Non-residents are taxed only on Slovenian income, under the general rules of the Personal Income Tax Act.
Home-country rules also matter, and guides are available for US citizens, UK tax rules, Canadian tax rules, and Australian tax rules. This section is general information and not tax advice. A qualified tax professional can review individual cases.
Who this permit fits and who should skip it
The permit fits remote workers with steady foreign income and a plan for one long stay.
- Remote employees and contractors who earn about €3,400 or more a month from a foreign employer
- Freelancers whose clients are all outside Slovenia
- Workers who want one stay of up to a year in a single country, with early family reunification
- Workers who still need a base, who can start with the Ljubljana digital nomad guide
The permit is a weaker match in these cases.
- Workers below the income bar, who can compare other programs such as Croatia’s digital nomad visa
- Freelancers with Slovenian clients
- Anyone who wants to stay longer than one year without a break, since the permit cannot be extended
- EU and EEA citizens, who fall outside the scope of this permit
Official sources
- Slovenian government announcement, published 21 November 2025 and last edited 9 January 2026
- Infotujci permit page, last changed 12 August 2026
- Official Gazette 1470/2026, with the July 2026 salary figures
Planning the move
Slovenia’s digital nomad permit suits remote workers with steady foreign income near €3,400 a month and a plan for one stay of up to a year. Once the paperwork timeline is clear, FlyBibe can book the trip for you. Readers can search flights to Ljubljana and pick dates that fit the consulate schedule and their work calendar. A clear travel plan also makes the consulate visit easier to schedule.
Immigration and tax rules change. This guide reflects information as of 25 October 2026. Confirm current requirements with the Slovenian embassy or consulate, or a qualified professional, before making plans.