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Visa for remote workers in Slovenia

Sofia Hansen
Sofia Hansen Leading expert on visas and residence permits in Europe
1 July 2025
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From 11/21/2025, it will be possible to apply for a digital nomad visa in Slovenia. The decision was made within the framework of amendments to the Law on Foreigners and is aimed at attracting qualified specialists in the field of IT and remote services. The visa market for digital nomads is growing rapidly. According to Fortune, in 2024, more than 40 countries around the world offer special programs for remote workers.

Financial requirements and statistics

The Slovenian authorities have set specific income requirements for applicants. However, it is possible that they will be reviewed before the program is launched. The minimum income should be 3,297 €/month, which is twice the average net salary in the country. For comparison, the average salary in the country is 2,427€ gross (1,450€ net), and the minimum is 1,203€. The following conditions are also defined.

Requirement Condition
Visa validity period 1 year
Possibility of extensiension Not extended
Citizenship Citizens zens of non-EU/EEA countries
Minimum income 3,297.56 euros (twice the average salary)
Employployer Only foreign companiepanies/clients
Family Reunification without restrictions (without the right to work)
Taxes in Slovenia Optional (for income from foreign sourceources)
Resubmission 6 months after ther the end of the visa

Advantages for nomads

The Republic provides comfortable opportunities for remote work. The Internet speed in the country is about 121 Mbps (this significantly exceeds the requirements of most online professions). The country has a convenient geographical location – the capital of the country is a few hours drive from Vienna and Zagreb.

Program features and limitations

The visa is valid for strictly one year without the possibility of extension. You can re-apply only six months after the end of the previous permit. Visa holders cannot work for Slovenian organizations – only for foreign employers or clients.

An important advantage of the program is tax exemption in Slovenia, provided that income is received from foreign sources. This makes the country attractive for highly paid professionals.

Applications are accepted at Slovenian diplomatic missions or online. The review process takes several weeks. Standard documents are required: proof of income, medical insurance, rental agreement, certificate of non-criminal record. The exact list of documents will be announced later.

Expert opinion

The program allows the country to attract qualified personnel without creating competition in the domestic labor market. Experts predict a high demand for the program among IT specialists from post-Soviet countries.

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