What is the difference between a single permit and separate residence and work permits in Slovenia?

Slovenia consolidated what used to be two documents into one. Previously a foreign worker needed a residence permit issued by the administrative unit and a separate work permit issued by the Employment Service.

The single permit merges both rights so that one document grants the right to enter, reside, and work. The application is handled as a single combined process, although the Employment Service still provides consent on the work side. For applicants this means fewer parallel procedures and one permit to track and renew.