Types of Slovenian residence permit: how to choose your grounds in 2026
The documents and conditions you need depend on whether you are moving with your family, what your income is, and which type of residence permit you choose. Below is a comparison of all 6 grounds on which SLO-WAY handles residence permits end to end.
Free consultationWhich type of residence permit suits you
| Grounds | Who it suits | Validity | Family reunification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permit through investment | Investment of €50,000+ into a company, or company turnover of €10,000+/month for 6 months, or a full-time employee for 6 months. | 2 years → extension for 3 years → permanent residence | After 12 months of the applicant's residence |
| Permit through a higher-education degree | You have a higher-education degree and employment in your own company | 2 years → extension for 3 years → permanent residence | After 12 months of the applicant's residence |
| EU Blue Card | Higher education, or 3+ years of relevant work experience | 2 years → extension for 3 years → permanent residence | Immediately after the card is issued |
| Student residence permit | Enrolment in a Slovenian institution | 1 academic year, renewable for the next | No transition to permanent residence; facilitated citizenship 7 years after graduation |
| Digital Nomad | Remote work, income of 2× the average net salary in Slovenia (current figure is on the Digital Nomad page) | 1 year, no extension; you can re-apply after 6 months | Immediately after the card is issued |
| Permit through owning/renting real estate | Buying property or renting for 2–5 years, plus financial self-sufficiency | 1 year → extension for 1 year → permanent residence | After 12 months of the applicant's residence |
In all cases you can only reunite first-degree relatives: a spouse and children.
What each type of residence permit lets you do
Work officially
- Business immigration — the authorisation is issued for a specific company and position.
- Permit through a degree — the authorisation is issued for a specific company and position.
- Student residence permit — you can work at any company through the student service (napotnica).
Reunite your family straight away
- Blue Card — no 1-year wait.
- Digital Nomad — no 1-year wait.
Mariia Golubnik — migration lawyer in Slovenia
“It all started with my own move to Slovenia with my family more than 7 years ago. Going through the process myself, I came to understand migration procedures, document requirements and how Slovenian authorities actually work in practice.
A legal education and experience working with legislation let me analyse every situation in detail and build a lawful relocation strategy. I have established working relationships with government bodies, educational institutions, banks and court-certified translators in Slovenia.”
How we work with clients
Free consultation
We go through the best options and answer all your questions before any work begins.
A forecast before the start
We assess your chances and how well the grounds fit Slovenian law in advance.
A legal approach
We take the specifics of the law into account when building your relocation strategy.
Payment in 2 stages
50% after signing the contract, 50% after the residence permit is issued.
Knowing the process from the inside
Extensive experience and an understanding of how Slovenian authorities work.
Support with settling in
We help not only with documents but also with getting set up after the move.
Frequently asked questions
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