Slovenia digital nomad visa & residency (2026)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.