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Single Residence & Work Permit

Live & Work Legally in Slovenia

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Slovenia's Single Residence and Work Permit combines residence and authorised employment in one coordinated procedure for qualifying third-country nationals.

Applicants generally need a Slovenian employer and employment contract. The Administrative Unit conducts the permit procedure and obtains Employment Service consent where required.

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

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Who Generally Needs It?

Residence + work authorisation in one procedure

  • Nationals outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland
  • Employees with a qualifying Slovenian employer
  • Skilled workers and professionals
  • Certain company representatives and other qualifying foreign workers

Permit Framework

First Permit

Up to 2 years

Issued for the contract duration, subject to the statutory maximum.

Renewal

Up to 3 years

A qualifying extension can follow the contract duration where all conditions remain satisfied.

Employer Changes

Changing employer, position or working for multiple employers requires the applicable approval procedure.

Employer Compliance

The employer's tax compliance and legal eligibility to employ foreign nationals are also assessed.

Typical Documents

  • Valid passport and photograph
  • Employment contract
  • Health insurance where required
  • Sufficient means of subsistence
  • Criminal-record certificate for a first permit
  • Qualifications and category-specific documents

Our Process

  1. 01

    Employee Review

    Assess nationality, experience and qualifications.

  2. 02

    Employer Review

    Check the Slovenian employer and compliance.

  3. 03

    Employment Structure

    Confirm the correct work category.

  4. 04

    Documents

    Coordinate personal and employment evidence.

  5. 05

    Application

    Coordinate the Single Permit procedure.

  6. 06

    Long-Term Plan

    Plan renewals, family and settlement options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a Slovenian employer?

For ordinary employment, a qualifying employer and employment contract are generally required.

How long is the first permit valid?

For the contract duration, currently up to two years.

Can I change employer?

Potentially, after completing the required approval procedure.

Can this lead to Permanent Residence?

Qualifying continuous legal residence can potentially contribute toward Permanent Residence.

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We assess both employee and employer eligibility and coordinate the residence and work process.

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