Slovenia•EuropeSelf-Employment Residence Permit
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-60 days
Application Fee
50 EUR
Stay Duration
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 permit for non-EU workers pursuing self-employment activities. Requires minimum 1 year legal residence and proof of financial resources.
Self-employment residence permits are available to foreign nationals who have completed their first year of legal residence in Slovenia. Professional activities such as law, medicine, and private investigation may have additional registration requirements.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
5,742 EUR
per year
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
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, SK, IS, LI, NO, CH
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid residence permit
Current temporary residence permit showing 1+ year residence
Business registration
Certificate of registration in Business Register
Proof of financial resources
Bank statements, tax records, business accounts
Criminal record
Updated certificate from home country
OptionalPassport
Valid travel document
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Advantages
- Independence from employer
- Path to permanent residence after 5 years
- Can sponsor family members
- Professional autonomy
Considerations
- Requires 1 year prior legal residence
- Must maintain sufficient financial resources
- Annual renewal required
- Some professions require special qualifications
Application Process
Establish one year residence
Must have legally resided in Slovenia for minimum 1 year on valid residence permit
Register self-employment
Register professional activity in Slovenian Business Register
Prepare documents
Gather financial statements and proof of resources
Submit application
Lodge permit application at administrative unit
Pay fee
Submit fee (50 EUR)
Receive permit
Collect self-employment residence permit
Application Forms
Self-Employment Residence Permit Application
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