Do I need a separate work permit?

No. The single permit combines residence and work authorisation in one document, so no separate work permit is required.

Can I change employer?

The permit is tied to the specified employer and job. Changing employer generally requires a new consent from the Employment Service of Slovenia and often a modified or new permit.

How long is it valid?

An ordinary single permit is first issued for up to one year and can be renewed, typically for up to two years at a time, as long as the employment continues.

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Slovenian Single Residence and Work Permit (Employment or Work)

Slovenia's standard one-document permit for third-country nationals, letting the holder both reside in Slovenia and work for a specific employer.

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Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Slovenia government website before you apply.

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Who it's for
Requirements
What you can do
How to apply
Documents
Frequently asked questions

Issued by: Administrative unit (upravna enota), with consent of the Employment Service of Slovenia
Initial duration: Up to 1 year; Renewable, typically for up to 2 years at a time
Labour-market test: Generally applies for first-time employment permits
Who applies: The employer or the foreign national, in Slovenia or at a diplomatic mission abroad

Who it's for

Third-country (non-EU/EEA/Swiss) nationals who have a concrete job offer from a Slovenian employer and want a single document covering both residence and the right to work.

Requirements

Valid passport covering the intended period of stay
Employment contract or binding job offer from a Slovenian employer
Consent of the Employment Service of Slovenia (obtained during the procedure)
Adequate health insurance
Sufficient means of subsistence
No grounds for refusal (e.g. public-order or security concerns)

What you can do

Live in Slovenia for the permit's validity
Work for the employer and in the job specified in the permit
Renew the permit while employment continues
Later qualify for permanent residence after five years of continuous legal residence

How to apply

The application is usually filed by the employer (or the worker) at the competent administrative unit in Slovenia; it can also be lodged at a Slovenian diplomatic mission or consulate abroad.

The administrative unit requests the Employment Service's consent, which includes the labour-market check. Once approved, the permit is issued and the holder collects a biometric residence card. After entering Slovenia, residence must be registered locally.

Documents

Completed application form
Valid passport and a photograph
Employment contract / job offer
Proof of health insurance
Proof of sufficient funds
Criminal-record certificate where required

Frequently asked questions

No. The single permit combines residence and work authorisation in one document, so no separate work permit is required.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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