About the Slovenia Digital Nomad Visa
Slovenia offers the Temporary Residence Permit for Digital Nomads (Začasno dovoljenje za prebivanje za digitalne nomade) for non-resident remote workers and self-employed professionals. The program lets eligible applicants live in Slovenia for 12 months. Non-renewable. Must leave and wait 6 months before reapplying. No path to permanent residency from this permit. while working remotely for clients or employers based outside the country.
Applicants typically need to demonstrate stable monthly income of at least EUR3,200 per month, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. Check the official source for renewal options.
Tax-wise, Slovenia treats digital nomad visa holders distinctly from local residents — see the Taxes section below for the full picture.
Requirements & Eligibility
Income
Minimum 2× average net monthly salary in Slovenia from foreign sources. As of November 2025 launch: approximately €3,200/month net. Income must come exclusively from outside Slovenia — no work for Slovenian clients permitted.
Documents needed
- Valid passport (3+ months validity beyond stay)
- Completed signed application form for digital nomad temporary residence permit
- 2 recent passport photos (35×45 mm)
- Health insurance valid in Slovenia (full stay duration)
- Proof of financial means: bank statements and/or employment/freelance contracts showing min €3,200/month from foreign sources
- Remote work proof: employment or service contract with foreign employer/clients
- Written declaration confirming professional activity is exclusively for foreign clients
- Proof of accommodation in Slovenia (rental contract or hotel booking)
- Certified Slovenian translations of all foreign-language documents
- Biometric data collection at embassy/consulate.
How to Apply for the Slovenia DNV
Processing time: 30–60 days at administrative unit or embassy/consulate. Total process: 1–3 months.
- 1Confirm eligibility: non-EU/EEA citizen; remote work exclusively for foreign company or clients; min €3,200/month income; health insurance; accommodation in Slovenia.
- 2Gather required documents — all foreign-language docs must be translated into Slovenian by certified translator.
- 3Submit application at Slovenian embassy/consulate abroad OR at local Administrative Unit (Upravna enota) if already in Slovenia.
- 4Provide biometric data (fingerprints and photo).
- 5Pay ~€102 fee.
- 6Wait 30–60 days.
- 7Upon approval and entry, within 8 days register temporary residence at local Administrative Unit.
- 8Receive physical residence permit card.
Application fees: Approximately €102 administrative fee. Additional costs for certified translations into Slovenian.
Official sourceVisa Duration & Renewal
Initial duration: 12 months. Non-renewable. Must leave and wait 6 months before reapplying. No path to permanent residency from this permit.
Renewal: Not guaranteed for this visa. Confirm renewal terms with the official source.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Slovenia
Tax residency triggered after 183+ days/year in Slovenia or if center of interests is in Slovenia. Progressive income tax 16%–50% for tax residents. Foreign-sourced income from outside Slovenia generally not taxed for non-residents under 183 days.