Researcher Job-Seeking Permit
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Researcher Job-Seeking Permit

Skilled Migration Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

30-60 days

Application Fee

50 EUR

Stay Duration

9 months

Renewable

No

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Temporary residence permit for researchers seeking employment or self-employment in Slovenia after completing research projects. Valid for 9 months.

This permit allows researchers to remain in Slovenia for 9 months after completing research projects to search for employment or establish self-employment. It serves as a bridge between academic research and work-based residence.

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Requirements

Financial

Minimum Income

5,640 EUR

per year

Minimum Savings

4,200 EUR

Personal

Passport Validity

3 months

Criminal Record Policy

Clean record required

Education

Doctorate or higher

Professional

Required Skills

Completion of research work in Slovenia

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, CH, IS, LI, NO

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Current travel document

Research completion certificate

From hosting research institution

Criminal record

Updated certificate from home country

Proof of financial means

Bank statements or savings proof

Health insurance

Valid coverage for job-seeking period

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Advantages

  • Extends stay after research completion
  • Allows job search without leaving country
  • Can transition to employment permit

Considerations

  • Limited 9-month duration
  • Non-renewable
  • No family members allowed
  • Limited work rights during search period

Application Process

1

Complete research

Finish research project and obtain completion certificate from institution

2

Prepare documents

Gather completion certificate, passport, financial documentation

3

Submit application

Lodge permit application at administrative unit

4

Verification

Authorities verify research completion and credentials

5

Pay fee

Submit 50 EUR

6

Receive permit

Collect 9-month job-seeking residence permit

Application Forms

Researcher Job-Seeking Permit Application

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