Living in Slovenia
Europe — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Ljubljana
Currency
EUR
Continent
Europe
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Slovenia.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Slovenia
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Visa Free | — |
| Belgium | Visa Free | — |
| Bulgaria | Visa Free | — |
| Croatia | Visa Free | — |
| Cyprus | Visa Free | — |
| Czechia | Visa Free | — |
| Denmark | Visa Free | — |
| Estonia | Visa Free | — |
| Finland | Visa Free | — |
| France | Visa Free | — |
Detailed visa guides for Slovenia
Monthly costs
Ljubljana
Rent (center)
850 USD/mo
Groceries
310 USD/mo
Transport
35 USD/mo
Est. Monthly Total
1,335 USD/mo
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Work permits
Slovenia offers a Digital Nomad / Freelance visa option.
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Single Permit (Work and Residence)
Duration: 1 year, renewable
Non-EU nationals with a job offer from a Slovenian employer
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EU Blue Card
Duration: Up to 4 years
Highly qualified workers with higher education and high-salary job offer
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Digital Nomad Permit
Duration: 1 year, renewable
Non-EU remote workers with foreign employer/clients
Salary & tax
Income Tax Range
16% – 45%
Social Security (Employee)
0.221%
Top effective rate ~50% including surtax.
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Insurance
SafetyWing
Nomad health insurance for your stay in Slovenia. Monthly subscription, cancel anytime.
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Airalo
Slovenia eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
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