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Slovenia visas

Slovenia work visa

European free-movement nationals can work in Slovenia without a visa. Slovenia also permits visa-free nationals to work during their visa-free stay, but detailed employment conditions are not given.

Ways to get a Slovenia work visa

  2. Work during a visa-free short stay

    No visa needed

    Slovenia permits nationals covered by the short-stay visa waiver to work during their visa-free stay.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

  3. Long-stay visa or residence permit

    Other permit

    Travellers from outside the European free-movement area who need permission for a stay exceeding 90 days.

    Stay
    A long-stay visa generally covers stays under one year; a residence permit covers longer periods.

  4. Temporary work for the same employer under the Van Der Elst rule

    Other permit

    Certain workers from outside the European free-movement area who are already employed within it and temporarily work in another participating country for the same employer.

Who needs it

Workers from outside the European free-movement area generally need long-stay permission if staying for more than 90 days. Detailed Slovenian work-visa requirements are not given.

Who doesn't

European Union, Icelandic, Liechtenstein, Norwegian and Swiss citizens can work without a visa. Slovenia also permits all visa-free nationalities to work during their visa-free stay.

Good to know

  • Visa-free short stays remain limited to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.
  • Long-stay and residence conditions are set nationally.
  • Detailed job, employer and work-permit conditions are not given.
  • Working holidays are a separate route for certain nationalities.

Questions

Do I need a work visa for Slovenia?

Workers from outside the European free-movement area generally need long-stay permission if staying for more than 90 days. Detailed Slovenian work-visa requirements are not given. European Union, Icelandic, Liechtenstein, Norwegian and Swiss citizens can work without a visa. Slovenia also permits all visa-free nationalities to work during their visa-free stay.

What are the ways to get a work visa for Slovenia?

There are 4 options: Work under European free movement (no visa at all); Work during a visa-free short stay (no visa at all); Long-stay visa or residence permit (a special permit); Temporary work for the same employer under the Van Der Elst rule (a special permit).

Who can go to Slovenia without a work visa?

Citizens of European Union countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Slovenia permits nationals covered by the short-stay visa waiver to work during their visa-free stay.

What rules do I have to follow on a Slovenia work visa?

Visa-free short stays remain limited to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area. Long-stay and residence conditions are set nationally.

Does my passport change whether I need a work visa for Slovenia?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Slovenia visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a work visa for Slovenia be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Slovenia work visa rules?

On Slovenia's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my work visa once I am in Slovenia?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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