Slovenia•EuropeEmployment Single Permit
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-60 days
Application Fee
50 EUR
Stay Duration
Up to 1 year
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Temporary residence and work permit for non-EU/EEA workers with employment contract. Combines work authorization and residence in single document.
The Employment Single Permit in Slovenia, formally known as the Single Residence and Work Permit (Enotno dovoljenje za prebivanje in delo), was introduced to streamline the immigration process for non-EU nationals by combining residence and work authorizations into a single document. This permit implements the European Union's Single Permit Directive (2011/98/EU), establishing a 'one-stop-shop' system where applicants or their employers interact with a single administrative body that coordinates internally with the Employment Service of Slovenia (ZRSZ).
This permit is ideal for third-country nationals who have secured a job offer from a Slovenian employer and intend to reside in the country for the duration of their employment. It serves as the primary gateway for foreign labor across most economic sectors, ranging from manufacturing and construction to specialized services. Unlike specific high-skilled permits, the Single Permit is versatile and can be used for various types of employment, provided the employer can demonstrate a lack of suitable candidates within the local or EU labor market.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
15,047 EUR
per year
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, IS, LI, NO, CH
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid travel document
Passport photograph
35x45mm, biometric standard
Criminal record certificate
From country of residence, translated/certified
Health insurance
Valid coverage in Slovenia
Educational/vocational credentials
Proof of qualifications for role
Sponsor Documents
Employment contract
Signed contract outlining terms, salary, duration
Company registration
Proof of business registration
Financial documents
Company accounts demonstrating viability
Job description
Detailed role description and responsibilities
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Advantages
- Simplified 'one-stop-shop' application procedure
- No annual numerical cap on permit issuance
- Direct pathway to long-term residency status after five years
- Standardized rights equal to EU nationals regarding working conditions
- Flexible application submission at either a consulate or local administrative unit
- Broad applicability across various economic sectors and skill levels
Considerations
- Rigid labor market verification requirements
- High dependency on employer's financial and tax standing
- Lengthy inter-agency processing times due to multi-departmental coordination
- Restrictive employer-tied status requiring new approval for job changes
Application Process
Secure employment
Obtain signed employment contract from Slovenian employer
Employer initiates process
Employer applies at administrative unit or through diplomat post abroad
Employment Service approval
Employer obtains consent from Employment Service of Slovenia
Submit application
Lodge complete application with all supporting documents
Pay fee
Submit permit fee (50 EUR if in Slovenia, 102 EUR if abroad)
Receive permit
Collect single residence and work permit
Application Forms
Single Permit Application Form
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