Temporary residence permit for study
Foreigners enrolled at a Slovenian university, school or other education programme can get a temporary residence permit for study. They must show sufficient means of at least the basic minimum income for each month of the permit, which can include their parents' assets if the parents must support them by law. Graduates can get a permit of up to nine months to look for work or self-employment.
Life in Slovenia
Money
3
Currency
Euro
EUR
Euro
Cost of living
67
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
16–50%
Income tax (national)
VAT 22%
16% up to EUR 9,721.43, then 26%, 33%, 39%, and 50% above EUR 82,346.23; general allowance up to EUR 5,551.93 or more for low earners.
Living
1
Happiness
#17 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Your edge here Members
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Who it’s for
International students in Slovenia.
Eligibility
Enrolment
Proof of enrolment in a university, school or education programme.
Means
At least the basic minimum income for each month of the permit; parents' assets may be counted where they have a legal duty to support.
Work
Students can work only on the basis of an Employment Service information sheet.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistProof of enrolment
- FeesAdministrative fees
- Steps to applyEnrol
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- 1 fee
- 3 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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Other routes to Slovenia
- Visit & tourismSchengen tourist & business visa
- Work permitsTemporary residence permit for digital nomads
- Permanent residencePermanent residence permit
- FamilyTemporary residence permit for family reunification
- CitizenshipSlovenian citizenship by naturalisation
- Work permitsSingle residence and work permit
