Slovenia•EuropeEU Blue Card (Highly Qualified Employment)
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-60 days
Application Fee
70 EUR
Stay Duration
Up to 2 years
Renewable
Varies
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
EU-wide residence and work permit for highly qualified non-EU workers in skilled professions. Requires university education and salary of at least 1.5x average annual gross salary in Slovenia.
The EU Blue Card is a residence and work permit specifically designed for highly qualified workers from third countries. It offers advantages including faster access to permanent residence after 2-3 years, and after the first 2 years, greater freedom to change employers without requiring administrative approval.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
27,000 EUR
per year
Personal
Education
Bachelor or higher
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid travel document
Passport or equivalent
University degree
Bachelor degree or equivalent recognized qualification
Health insurance
Proof of valid coverage in Slovenia
Criminal record certificate
From country of residence
Passport photograph
Biometric standard 35x45mm
Sponsor Documents
Employment contract
Signed contract for minimum 1 year, salary minimum 1.5x average
Job advertisement
Evidence position was advertised locally
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Advantages
- Access to entire EU labor market
- Greater employer flexibility after 2 years
- Path to permanent residence
- Family members can obtain residence
- More favorable conditions than standard work permit
Considerations
- Requires university-level education
- Minimum salary requirement
- Job offer required before application
- Initial employer dependency
Application Process
Secure job offer
Obtain signed employment contract for highly qualified position
Apply at administrative unit
Submit application and documents to competent administrative unit in Slovenia
Background check
Authorities verify criminal record and security status
Pay fee
Pay administrative fee (70 EUR in Slovenia, 102 EUR abroad)
Receive decision
Receive approval and collect Blue Card
Application Forms
EU Blue Card Application Form
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