🇸🇮 Slovenia
A green, central-European EU base with a high-income-threshold nomad visa
Visa Options
- Digital Nomad Visa (1 year (non-renewable; 6-month wait before reapplying)) — Monthly income ≥2x Slovenia's average net salary (~€3,098/mo as of 2026 — verify current figure), remote work for a non-Slovenian employer/clients
- EU Blue Card (up to 2 years (renewable)) — Job offer, salary threshold set annually, higher-education qualification
- Business/Self-Employment Residence Permit (1 year (renewable)) — Registered Slovenian business (s.p. or d.o.o.) with proof of viability
- Temporary Residence via Employment (1 year (renewable)) — Job offer from Slovenia-registered employer
Tax Overview
- Income Tax: Progressive, 16% – 50% across five bands
- Corporate Tax: 22%
- VAT: 22%
Cost of Living
- Comfortable living (single, typical): €900 – €1,300/mo
- 1BR Apartment (Ljubljana, center): €650 – €950/mo
- 1BR Apartment (Maribor/Koper): €450 – €650/mo
- Groceries: €220 – €320/mo
- Utilities: €140 – €210/mo
- Dining out: €9 – €18/meal
- Public transport: €30 – €40/mo pass
Relocation Checklist
- Apply for the temporary residence permit / visa at a Slovenian consulate
- Gather proof of income meeting the current threshold
- Arrange health insurance valid in Slovenia
- Apostille and translate required documents
- Book initial accommodation
- Register your address with the local administrative unit (upravna enota)
- Open a Slovenian bank account
- Collect biometric residence permit card after arrival