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Slovenia Student permit
Income needed: €507+ a month ≈ $570
Temporary residence permit for study
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Key facts
Student permit is a student route for Slovenia. Applicants need income of €507+ a month ≈ $570. You can stay 1 yr, renewable. You can work locally. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Money needed
- €507+ a month ≈ $570
- First stay
- 1 yr
Cost, time and long term
Shown, not spent€507+/mo ≈ $570
- EUR 507.43 a month (≈ $570)Basic minimum income, the general sufficient-means level of the Foreigners Act for one adult applying for a residence permit, valid from 1 March 2026; the permit page itself states no amount.
RenewalRenewable
The permit is issued for the study period, up to one year at a time, and renewed while you stay enrolled.
Permanent residenceAfter 5 years of residence
Student residence counts at 50% toward the 5 years needed for permanent residence (for example 2 years counts as 1).
Where to applyAbroad or in-country
Apply at any administrative unit in Slovenia if you reside there lawfully, or at a Slovenian embassy or consulate abroad.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Needs a place at a school or university in Slovenia
- Not open to EU, EEA or Swiss passports
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- Applicant is admitted to a publicly valid education or study programme, an international exchange or an authorised training programme.
What you must show2
- Sufficient means for the stay, at least the basic minimum income per month (EUR 507.43 (≈ $570) from 1 March 2026).
- A notarised parental declaration of support is accepted where parents are obliged to support the student.
Documents1
- Certificate of enrolment, valid passport, health insurance and criminal-record certificate.
Steps1
- Apply at an embassy or consulate abroad, or at an administrative unit if already legally in Slovenia; the school can apply too.
After you arrive2
- The student must report to the administrative unit at once if studies are interrupted, finished or the student withdraws.
- Holders may apply for a nine-month permit to look for work or self-employment after graduating.
What happens at day 183
How Slovenia decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 1 year at first, renewable
- Tax residence
- More than 183 days in a tax yearPresence in Slovenia for a total of more than 183 days in a tax year makes a person a Slovenian tax resident.
- Foreign-source income
Residents pay personal income tax on worldwide income at progressive rates of 16% to 50%; non-residents pay only on Slovenian-source income.
All tax rules for Slovenia Tax records checked
What you need to arrange
- Health insurance
Certificate of enrolment, valid passport, health insurance and criminal-record certificate
- Police certificate and civil documents
Certificate of enrolment, valid passport, health insurance and criminal-record certificate
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
Temporary residence permit for non-EU nationals enrolled in a publicly recognised study or exchange programme, or an authorised training programme, in Slovenia. 1 2 3 4
What you must show
- Income of at least EUR 507.43 a month (≈ $570) · Basic minimum income, the general sufficient-means level of the Foreigners Act for one adult applying for a residence permit, valid from 1 March 2026; the permit page itself states no amount. 2 3
Requirements
- Applicant is admitted to a publicly valid education or study programme, an international exchange or an authorised training programme. 1 2
- Sufficient means for the stay, at least the basic minimum income per month (EUR 507.43 (≈ $570) from 1 March 2026). 2 3
- A notarised parental declaration of support is accepted where parents are obliged to support the student. 1 2
- Certificate of enrolment, valid passport, health insurance and criminal-record certificate. 1
- Apply at an embassy or consulate abroad, or at an administrative unit if already legally in Slovenia; the school can apply too. 1 2
- The student must report to the administrative unit at once if studies are interrupted, finished or the student withdraws. 1
- Holders may apply for a nine-month permit to look for work or self-employment after graduating. 4
Stay
- Issued for the length of study, up to one year at a time; renewable each year while enrolled.
- First stay: up to 12 months, decided case by case.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Non-EU nationals. Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
Work
Holders may work through a student employment service or take up employment alongside their studies.
Family
Family reunification needs one year of residence on a permit valid for at least one year.
Official sources
- Temporary residence permit for study · Government Office for Support and Integration of Migrants (Infotujci.si) · checked 2026-10-11
- Foreigners Act (ZTuj-2), consolidated text UPB15 · Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, No. 46/2025 · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2025-06-24
- Order on harmonised amounts of transfers: basic minimum income from 1 March 2026 · Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, 2026 · checked 2026-10-11
- Temporary residence for students seeking employment or self-employment · Government Office for Support and Integration of Migrants (Infotujci.si) · checked 2026-10-11
- Permanent residence permit for non-EU citizens · Government Office for Support and Integration of Migrants (Infotujci.si) · checked 2026-10-11
Student permit and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student permit | Needs income of €507+ a month ≈ $570 | 1 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Student permit Portugal | Needs income of €920+ a month ≈ $1,030 | 3 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Internship permit Spain | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| D3 study visa Georgia | – | 1 yr, renewable | No |
| Student visa Italy | Needs savings of €10k+ a year ≈ $11k | – | Yes |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Student permit?
Income of at least EUR 507.43 a month (≈ $570). Basic minimum income, the general sufficient-means level of the Foreigners Act for one adult applying for a residence permit, valid from 1 March 2026; the permit page itself states no amount.
How long can I stay on the Student permit?
Issued for the length of study, up to one year at a time; renewable each year while enrolled.
Can I work on the Student permit?
Yes. Holders may work through a student employment service or take up employment alongside their studies.
Can I bring my family on the Student permit?
Family reunification needs one year of residence on a permit valid for at least one year.
Who can apply for the Student permit?
Non-EU nationals. Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
Does the Student permit lead to permanent residence in Slovenia?
Time on the Student permit counts toward permanent residence in Slovenia, which the rules allow after 5 years of residence.
How are Student permit holders taxed in Slovenia?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Student permit. The standard rules apply: Residents pay personal income tax on worldwide income at progressive rates of 16% to 50%; non-residents pay only on Slovenian-source income.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 5 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Temporary residence permit for study · Government Office for Support and Integration of Migrants (Infotujci.si) · checked 2026-10-11
- Foreigners Act (ZTuj-2), consolidated text UPB15 · Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, No. 46/2025 · checked 2026-10-11
- Order on harmonised amounts of transfers: basic minimum income from 1 March 2026 · Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, 2026 · checked 2026-10-11
- Temporary residence for students seeking employment or self-employment · Government Office for Support and Integration of Migrants (Infotujci.si) · checked 2026-10-11
- Permanent residence permit for non-EU citizens · Government Office for Support and Integration of Migrants (Infotujci.si) · checked 2026-10-11
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