Slovenia digital nomad temporary residence

Key requirements

We use about €3,377 a month for a solo applicant in late 2026 planning (twice the August 2026 average net salary of €1,688.55). Confirm the live euro amount before you file. Health insurance must cover at least emergency care in Slovenia.

• Income we use for estimates~$3,700 / month (estimate)
• SavingsNot modeled as required
• Accepted income typesRemote salary, Freelance income
• Remote work allowedYes
• Local employment allowedNo
• Health insuranceUsually required
• Criminal record checkUsually required
• Accommodation proofNot flagged in model
• Bank accountNot flagged in model
• Processing (rough)Weeks to a few months (embassy or administrative unit)

Remote-work contracts, means proof tied to the latest wage statistic, and health insurance wording drive timelines more than the number of forms.

1. 1

   Confirm eligibility and where to file

   Check non-EU status, foreign remote-work profile, and whether you file at a Slovenian embassy abroad or at an administrative unit if you already stay lawfully in Slovenia.

2. 2

   Prepare means at twice average net pay

   Compile bank statements, contracts, or invoices showing monthly means at or above twice the latest Official Gazette average net salary.

   • •For late 2026 planning, twice the August 2026 average net salary (€1,688.55) is about €3,377 a month for a solo applicant.
   • •Lawful sources of means can count. Confirm which documents your embassy or administrative unit accepts.
3. 3

   Prove foreign employer, client, or self-employment

   Provide contracts or letters showing work for a business based outside Slovenia, or self-employment abroad, performed remotely via communication technology.

4. 4

   Arrange health insurance

   Obtain cover that includes at least emergency medical care in Slovenia for the intended stay.

5. 5

   Check passport validity

   Use a passport valid at least three months beyond the planned stay, matching the Interior Ministry announcement.

6. 6

   Submit the digital nomad application

   File the complete package with fees at the competent embassy or administrative unit and keep acknowledgement documents.

7. 7

   Respond to extra requests

   Answer quickly on means, remote-work proof, or insurance gaps if officers ask for more papers.

8. 8

   Collect the temporary residence card

   Complete biometrics and card steps when invited. The permit is issued for up to one year and is marked for digital nomads.

9. 9

   Plan exit or a switch

   This permit cannot be extended. Before it ends, leave, wait six months to file a new nomad application, or switch to another lawful Slovenian residence purpose if you qualify.

This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Slovenia digital nomad means floors and procedures can change. Check GOV.SI and your embassy checklist before you file.

Pathway last reviewed: 2026-11-08

Citizenship & nationality

This permit is for people who are not EU or EEA citizens. EU and EEA citizens use free movement instead. Your passport mainly decides which Slovenian embassy or consulate handles the first filing.

• •You must work remotely for an employer or client based outside Slovenia, or as a self-employed person abroad, using information and communication technology.
• •You cannot enter the Slovenian labour market on this permit. Local jobs need a different residence purpose.
• •Monthly means must reach at least twice Slovenia’s latest average net salary published in the Official Gazette. The euro figure moves when that statistic updates.
• •The permit lasts up to one year and cannot be extended. You may file again six months after it expires, or switch to another temporary residence purpose while it is still valid.

Confirm the live Official Gazette average net salary and your embassy checklist before you book travel or gather bank proof.

Best for

• •Remote workers looking for a formal digital nomad visa
• •Remote employment or freelance income from outside the host country
• •People planning to stay several years with a clear residence record
• •EU settlement plans (check Schengen travel vs national residence rules)

Long-term path

• Permanent residence: No
• Citizenship: No

This route does not renew into long-term digital nomad stay. Plan an exit, a six-month wait before a new nomad filing, or a switch to another lawful Slovenian residence purpose if you qualify.

Practical difficulty

medium

Rough guide only. Your case depends on papers, timing, and rule changes.

Rated medium because income moves with wage statistics, the one-year non-extendable rule needs an exit plan, and embassies still check remote-work proof carefully.