Slovenia•EuropeResearcher Job-Seeking Permit
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
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
Complete research
Finish research project and obtain completion certificate from institution
Prepare documents
Gather completion certificate, passport, financial documentation
Submit application
Lodge permit application at administrative unit
Verification
Authorities verify research completion and credentials
Pay fee
Submit 50 EUR
Receive permit
Collect 9-month job-seeking residence permit
Application Forms
Researcher Job-Seeking Permit Application
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