Published: 30.09.2026

• 2026-09-30Slovenia’s 2026 residence-permit guidance retains purpose and document requirements

  The first single permit is generally issued for the duration of the employment contract, up to a maximum of two years. Applications are assessed on the basis of the purpose of stay, financial means, a criminal-record certificate and health insurance; registering a d.o.o. company alone does not grant residence or work rights.

• 2026-09-25Visa requirements remain in place for Russian citizens visiting Slovenia

  Russian citizens generally need a Schengen visa for short-term entry to Slovenia unless they hold a valid residence permit from a Schengen country. Short stays are limited to 90 days in any 180-day period, while longer stays require a Slovenian residence permit based on a permitted purpose.

• 2026-09-15Requirements for Slovenia’s digital-nomad residence permit outlined for 2026

  The material outlines how to obtain Slovenia’s digital-nomad residence permit in 2026, including income requirements, documents, processing times and family rules. It also covers tax issues and possible reasons for refusal.

• 2026-09-13Slovenia Warned of Scams Involving Citizenship and Passport Assistance

  The Slovenian Embassy in Rabat warned third-country nationals about companies claiming to assist with obtaining Slovenian citizenship or Slovenian passports. The embassy urged people to exercise the utmost caution when dealing with such intermediaries.

• 2026-08-27Visa-free entry to Slovenia remains available to Ukrainians with biometric passports

  Ukrainian citizens may enter Slovenia visa-free with a biometric passport. This permits stays in the Schengen Area of up to 90 days.

• 2026-08-21Slovenian Businesses Must Hold and Use a Transaction Account

  Business entities in Slovenia must hold a transaction account and conduct business through it. The account may be opened in Slovenia or abroad, but foreign accounts must be reported to the tax authority; fines apply if an entity lacks an account or does not use it for operations.

• 2026-08-12Slovenia Proposes Tighter Rules for Third-Country Nationals

  Slovenia’s Interior Ministry has proposed ending fully free Slovenian-language courses for third-country nationals, with participants covering 40% of the cost of a basic course. The proposal would also extend the required period of lawful residence before applying for family reunification from one year to three years.

• 2026-08-09Russian citizens continue to face difficulties opening accounts and using the business-based route in Slovenia

  In 2026, Russian applicants face enhanced bank checks, including source-of-funds verification, as well as refusals to open personal and corporate accounts. If a company cannot open an operating account and demonstrate activity, this may block or prevent renewal of residence permits based on business activity.

• 2026-07-25Slovenia’s digital-nomad residence permit is issued for a maximum of one year

  According to the source, Slovenia’s digital-nomad residence permit is issued for a maximum of one year. The status itself does not directly lead to Slovenian citizenship.

• 2026-07-15Slovenia publishes personal income tax rates for 2026

  Updated personal income tax brackets and rates apply in Slovenia in 2026 under recent amendments to the Personal Income Tax Act. Tax residents are taxed on worldwide income, while non-residents are taxed on income sourced in Slovenia; capital-gains taxation varies according to the holding period.

• 2026-06-19Non-EU students in Slovenia must obtain a residence permit

  Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland must register their residence when staying for more than three months, while non-EU/EEA students must obtain a residence permit. General requirements include proof of admission, health insurance, sufficient financial means and accommodation.

• 2026-06-19Slovenia Supported a Call for Stricter European Migration Policy

  Slovenia’s prime minister signed a joint letter by 19 European leaders calling for reduced irregular migration, stronger action against people smuggling and increased returns of people without the right to stay in the EU. The signatories stressed that any measures must comply with EU law and international conventions.

• 2026-05-29Guidance outlines Slovenian permanent-residence requirements after temporary residence

  According to the sources, obtaining permanent residence in Slovenia generally requires five years of lawful residence with a residence permit, proof of sufficient funds, health insurance, a residential address and a clean criminal record. The sources also cite at least A2-level Slovenian language skills and compliance with tax obligations.

• 2026-05-29General conditions for obtaining a Slovenian residence permit outlined

  Long-term legal residence in Slovenia requires a residence permit, a lawful basis for stay, sufficient funds and valid health insurance. The source also describes the possibility of applying for a temporary work residence permit from abroad or from within Slovenia.

• 2026-05-26Slovenia Introduces Individual Investment Accounts with Tax Benefits

  The law on individual investment accounts (INR) has applied since 5 March 2026. Only Slovenian tax residents can open an INR; income is generally taxed when funds are withdrawn at 15%, while a first withdrawal after 15 years is tax-exempt.

• 2026-05-25Restrictions on account opening remain in place for Russian and Belarusian citizens in Slovenia

  Slovenian banks apply enhanced due diligence to non-EU customers and take sanctions risks into account when opening accounts and processing transfers. Russian and Belarusian citizens face restrictions on deposits exceeding €100,000 in the EU, while individual banks may refuse service; transfers linked to Russia and Belarus may also be blocked by correspondent banks.

• 2026-05-25Slovenia requires residence-address registration within eight days after obtaining a permit

  According to the source, holders of a Slovenian residence permit must register their temporary address within eight days after receiving the residence card. The registration requires a lease agreement or the property owner’s consent.

• 2026-05-11Informational article describes routes to Slovenian residence, permanent residence and citizenship

  The article states that foreigners may apply for permanent residence after five years of residence with a valid permit and later seek citizenship after a period of permanent residence. It also gives indicative residence-permit processing times of one to four months and a stated fee of €110.

• 2026-05-10Article reports that Russians need a visa to travel to Slovenia in 2026

  According to the article, Russian citizens need a visa to visit Slovenia in 2026, with the visa category depending on the purpose and duration of the stay. The article also states that fingerprinting is required for visa applications.

• 2026-04-30Standard naturalisation in Slovenia generally requires ten years of residence

  For most applicants, citizenship through naturalisation is generally available after ten years of residence, including the last five years of continuous residence in Slovenia. The stated general conditions include financial self-sufficiency, knowledge of Slovenian, a clean criminal record and, where applicable, renunciation of previous citizenship.

• 2026-04-22Slovenia’s Constitutional Court Examines a Special Regime for a Migration Crisis

  Slovenian law provides a special regime for a declared “complex migration crisis.” Once activated, police may deny entry to people who do not meet entry conditions and return people who entered unlawfully to a safe neighbouring country, subject to specified exceptions for applicants for international protection.

• 2026-04-22Special entry and asylum rules during a declared migration crisis

  Slovenian law provides a special regime for foreigners who do not meet entry conditions or have entered the country unlawfully if Parliament declares a “complex migration crisis.” The regime may allow refusal of entry, return to the border and rejection of an asylum request, subject to specified circumstances such as a risk of inhuman treatment, serious health problems or being an unaccompanied minor.

• 2026-04-22Slovenia’s Constitutional Court Finds Collective-Expulsion Procedure Unconstitutional

  Slovenia’s Constitutional Court found unconstitutional a provision governing procedures during a declared “complex migration crisis.” The court held that the provision failed to guarantee individual decisions, access to information, interpretation, legal assistance and an effective remedy, creating a risk of prohibited collective expulsion.

• 2026-04-22Slovenia Introduces Temporary Residence Permit for Digital Nomads

  Since 21 November 2025, third-country nationals working remotely for a foreign employer or as self-employed persons abroad can obtain a temporary residence permit as digital nomads. Such applicants are not considered part of Slovenia’s labour market and therefore do not need consent from the Slovenian Employment Service.

• 2026-04-14Australian short-stay visitors to Slovenia will need EES registration

  Slovenia is part of the Schengen Area, so entry requirements depend on nationality and the purpose of travel. Australian citizens making short stays of up to 90 days will need to register biometric data, including fingerprints and a photograph, on arrival; no prior action is required.

• 2026-04-13Guide outlines Slovenia’s temporary-residence permit procedure

  Applicants for temporary residence must state a permitted purpose of stay and provide proof of sufficient funds and health insurance. The initial application is generally filed at a Slovenian embassy in the country of permanent residence, and the address in Slovenia must be registered after the permit is obtained.

• 2026-04-01Slovenia’s general citizenship route usually requires 10 years of residence

  According to the source, most applicants can obtain Slovenian citizenship after 10 years of residence with a residence permit. The source also describes citizenship as a status inherited by descendants and providing EU-citizen rights.

• 2026-03-16Slovenia Tax Authority Enables Access to Foreign Financial Account Data

  The eDavki portal and mobile application now allow taxpayers to review foreign financial account data received by the Slovenian tax authority through automatic information exchange. Taxpayers can also use the system to register a foreign payment account that has not yet been reported.

• 2026-02-05Slovenia offers a one-year residence permit for digital nomads

  Slovenia accepts applications for a temporary residence permit for digital nomads from nationals of countries outside the EU and EEA. The permit is valid for one year and is not renewable; a new application may be submitted six months after the previous permit expires, with processing taking about 10 weeks.

• 2026-01-13Foreigners without a residence permit may need to prove accommodation for a 10-day quarantine in certain entry scenarios

  For a foreigner without a residence permit, entry in the described scenario is allowed only if they can prove accommodation for a 10-day quarantine. The requirement is presented in the context of Slovenia’s 2026 entry rules for Russian nationals.

• 2025-11-26Slovenia Retains General-Conditions Citizenship Route for Russian Nationals

  Slovenia is officially open to Russian nationals, who can apply for citizenship under general conditions. The source mentions proof of financial means and payments in the country among the requirements.

• 2025-11-01Article warns of consequences of working in Slovenia without the required authorization

  According to the article, working for a Slovenian company on a tourist or long-term visa without a work permit may lead to fines, deportation, and a re-entry ban. The source also notes that the procedures described are not a dedicated digital-nomad visa.