Slovenia digital nomad visa: requirements (2026)

Legal framework

Zakon o tujcih (Foreigners Act) ZTuj-2I, as amended by ZTuj-2I (Amendment I) adopted 25 April 2025, in force 21 November 2025; administered by the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Slovenia

Key points: digital nomad & residency in Slovenia

1. 01Dedicated digital nomad permit (non-EU/EEA)

   Amendment ZTuj-2I, in force 21 November 2025, created a new category of temporary residence permit for digital nomads. Applicants must be non-EU/EEA nationals employed by or contracting with a non-Slovenian entity, or self-employed abroad, performing all work remotely via ICT. They must not enter the Slovenian labour market.

   gov.si loc.gov

2. 02Income and eligibility requirements

   Applicants must demonstrate a minimum monthly net income of at least twice the average net salary in Slovenia, assessed at approximately €3,200/month as of 2025. They must also hold valid international health insurance for the full stay, present a clean criminal record, and prove accommodation in Slovenia.

   gov.si k-p.si

3. 03Permit duration and re-application rules

   The permit is issued for a maximum of one year and cannot be extended. A holder may apply for a new digital nomad permit no earlier than six months after the expiry of the previous one, making continuous multi-year stay on this status impossible.

   gov.si fragomen.com

4. 04Family reunification

   A distinctive benefit of the digital nomad permit is that family members may join the permit holder immediately upon grant, without the minimum-residence or permit-validity restrictions that apply to other residence categories under Slovenian law.

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5. 05EU/EEA nationals: free movement route

   Citizens of EU and EEA states do not need a digital nomad permit; they exercise EU free-movement rights. For stays beyond 90 days they must register with their local administrative unit. Self-employment and freelance work are recognised registration grounds and do not require Employment Agency consent.

   home-affairs.ec.europa.eu gov.si

6. 06No traditional golden visa; business-investor route exists

   Slovenia does not operate a passive golden visa or residency-by-investment programme. However, non-EU nationals may obtain a temporary residence permit by actively investing a minimum of €50,000 and operating a company in Slovenia, with permit renewal tied to the business remaining operational and paying sufficient director's salary.

   spot.gov.si citizen-lane.com

Sources

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3. 3.k-p.si/en/introduction-of-the-digital-nomad-status-in-slovenia/
4. 4.home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/migration-and-asylum/eu-immigration-portal/self-employed-wor
5. 5.fragomen.com/insights/SloveniaRemoteWorkVisaForthcoming.html
6. 6.spot.gov.si/en/info/how-can-non-eu-nationals-start-a-business-in-slovenia
7. 7.slovenia.info/en/plan-your-trip/digital-nomad
8. 8.gov.si/en/topics/entry-and-residence/
9. 9.citizen-lane.com/slovenia/residence/slovenia-business-investor-residence-program