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4 programs for Slovenia. Explore the options and get an expert assessment.
Single permit for highly qualified employment in Slovenia, available to non-EU nationals with a higher-education qualification and a job offer meeting the higher salary threshold. Highly qualified roles under the Blue Card scheme are generally exempt from the labour-market test, and the card offers EU mobility and a route to long-term residence.
Temporary residence permit for non-EU researchers who have a hosting agreement with an approved research organisation in Slovenia. It permits research activity and offers mobility to carry out research in other EU member states.
Authorisation for non-EU nationals to perform seasonal work in Slovenia, notably in agriculture. For seasonal work of more than 90 days the Employment Service grants consent within the single-permit framework; shorter seasonal work uses a separate, simpler permit.
Slovenia's main route for employing non-EU nationals. A single document combines residence and work authorisation: it is issued by the local administrative unit, while the Employment Service of Slovenia (ZRSZ) grants the required consent. The first permit is issued for the duration of the employment contract but for no more than two years, with extensions of up to three years.
This route lets non-EU nationals be self-employed in Slovenia without Employment Service consent, but self-employment is generally only allowed after one year of continuous legal residence — unless you are already in the Slovenian business register.
Permanent residence is normally available after five years of continuous legal residence, applied for at your local administrative unit; citizenship is a separate, longer process with its own requirements.
Permanent residence is normally available after five years of continuous legal residence (or earlier under specific statutory conditions); it provides stable status and broad equal treatment with nationals.
Yes, but self-employment is generally only allowed after one year of continuous legal residence, unless you are already entered in the Slovenian business register.
Normally after five years of continuous legal residence (or earlier under specific conditions), applied for at the administrative unit in your area.
The International Mobility Program (IMP) is a great option for workers whose jobs are exempt from a labour market test, including intra-company transfers and treaty-based professionals.
The Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) allows young adults from eligible countries to holiday and work in Australia, with requirements including a passport from an eligible country, being aged 18-30 (or 35 for some nationalities), and having sufficient funds.
International Experience Canada (IEC) is a program that allows young adults from partner countries to work and travel in Canada.
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Work abroad — Slovenia
