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EU Blue Card

Residence for Highly Qualified Professionals

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The Slovenian EU Blue Card combines residence with authorisation for highly qualified employment.

It is designed for qualified professionals with an eligible contract, salary and professional credentials.

CETO Global assesses each case and coordinates the process with qualified Slovenian legal and immigration professionals.

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Core Requirements

Contract: at least 6 months

  • Highly qualified employment
  • Qualifying education or recognised professional experience
  • Employment contract of at least 6 months
  • Salary meeting the current statutory threshold
  • Employment Service consent
  • Valid travel and immigration documents

Salary & Qualifications

The salary must generally meet the latest officially published average annual gross salary in Slovenia. The exact euro amount must be checked before filing.

High professional qualifications may be shown through formal higher education or qualifying professional experience in recognised circumstances. Regulated professions can require separate recognition.

Validity & Mobility

First Blue Card

Up to 2 years

For shorter contracts, generally the contract period plus three months, within the maximum.

Renewal

Up to 3 years

Subject to continued eligibility.

Employer Change

Approval in first 12 months

Applicable consent and notification procedures must be completed.

EU Mobility

Potentially after 12 months

Mobility to another participating state remains subject to that state's requirements.

Our Process

  1. 01

    Professional Review

    Review education, experience and occupation.

  2. 02

    Employment Review

    Assess employer, position and contract.

  3. 03

    Salary Check

    Confirm the current threshold.

  4. 04

    Recognition

    Assess qualification recognition.

  5. 05

    Application

    Coordinate consent and residence filing.

  6. 06

    Mobility Strategy

    Plan family and European mobility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a university degree always required?

Not always; qualifying professional experience may be accepted in recognised cases.

How long must the contract be?

Generally at least six months.

Can my family join me?

Potentially yes under favourable family-reunification provisions.

Can I automatically work throughout the EU?

No. Each destination's mobility requirements must be satisfied.

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We assess your qualifications, employment and salary and coordinate the Slovenian EU Blue Card procedure.

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