How does Single Residence and Work Permit work in Slovenia, and who qualifies?

Slovenia's central work route is the single residence and work permit — a single document that covers both your right to reside and your right to work. Once you have a Slovenian employer willing to take you on, the local administrative unit runs the procedure and issues the permit, while the Employment Service of Slovenia (ZRSZ) grants the work consent. That consent generally involves a labour-market check, unless your case is exempt.

The first single permit is issued for the duration of your employment contract but for no more than two years, and it can be extended for up to three years. You will also need to show adequate means of subsistence and health insurance, hold a valid travel document and clean record, and register your residence after arrival.

For highly qualified roles, the EU Blue Card is usually a stronger option, since it is typically exempt from the labour-market test and adds EU mobility. Because subsistence amounts and labour-market rules change over time, confirm the current requirements with the Employment Service and the competent administrative unit before applying — and ACME can help you decide between the single permit and the Blue Card.