Slovenia study route
2 current source-backed study pathways. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 2 current routes for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary residence permit for studying | A foreign student seeking residence in Slovenia must have a recognised study purpose and obtain the appropriate residence authorisation. The official general conditions include a valid passport, health insurance, background check and sufficient means of support; study-purpose evidence is required. | 2026-07-16 | Official source |
| Temporary residence permit for studying | A foreign student seeking residence in Slovenia must have a recognised study purpose and obtain the appropriate residence authorisation. The official general conditions include a valid passport, health insurance, background check and sufficient means of support; study-purpose evidence is required. | 2026-07-16 | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary residence permit for studying | The exact official route source states route conditions including: f the Administrative Unit may be challenged before the Ministry of the Interior . Further information More on entering and residing in Slovenia More on studying in Slovenia Rights Employment during studies A third-country national studying or being educated in the Republic of Slovenia who holds a temporary residence permit issued for study purposes may also take up employment or perform work in the Republic of Slovenia during the validity of the permit under the conditions laid down in the Acts governing employment relationships and student work . Stay and employment after studies If you want to work in Slovenia after your studies, your future employer may initiate an application for an employment permit and you may apply for a further temporary residence permit. In-country applications are possible. Change of status If you want to change status and reside in Slovenia for a reason other than research or education in the higher education sector, you may apply for a further temporary residence permit. This must be done before the expiry of the original temporary residence permit. In-country applications are possibl | Official source |
| Temporary residence permit for studying | The exact official route source states: f the Administrative Unit may be challenged before the Ministry of the Interior . Further information More on entering and residing in Slovenia More on studying in Slovenia Rights Employment during studies A third-country national studying or being educated in the Republic of Slovenia who holds a temporary residence permit issued for study purposes may also take up employment or perform work in the Republic of Slovenia during the validity of the permit under the conditions laid down in the Acts governing employment relationships and student work . Stay and employment after studies If you want to work in Slovenia after your studies, your future employer may initiate an application for an employment permit and you may apply for a further temporary residence permit. In-country applications are possible. Change of status If you want to change status and reside in Slovenia for a reason other than research or education in the higher education sector, you may apply for a further temporary residence permit. This must be done before the expiry of the original temporary residence permit. In-country applications are possibl | Official source |
| Temporary residence permit for studying | The exact official route source states route conditions including: f the Administrative Unit may be challenged before the Ministry of the Interior . Further information More on entering and residing in Slovenia More on studying in Slovenia Rights Employment during studies A third-country national studying or being educated in the Republic of Slovenia who holds a temporary residence permit issued for study purposes may also take up employment or perform work in the Republic of Slovenia during the validity of the permit under the conditions laid down in the Acts governing employment relationships and student work . Stay and employment after studies If you want to work in Slovenia after your studies, your future employer may initiate an application for an employment permit and you may apply for a further temporary residence permit. In-country applications are possible. Change of status If you want to change status and reside in Slovenia for a reason other than research or education in the higher education sector, you may apply for a further temporary residence permit. This must be done before the expiry of the original temporary residence permit. In-country applications are possibl | Official source |
| Temporary residence permit for studying | The exact official route source states: f the Administrative Unit may be challenged before the Ministry of the Interior . Further information More on entering and residing in Slovenia More on studying in Slovenia Rights Employment during studies A third-country national studying or being educated in the Republic of Slovenia who holds a temporary residence permit issued for study purposes may also take up employment or perform work in the Republic of Slovenia during the validity of the permit under the conditions laid down in the Acts governing employment relationships and student work . Stay and employment after studies If you want to work in Slovenia after your studies, your future employer may initiate an application for an employment permit and you may apply for a further temporary residence permit. In-country applications are possible. Change of status If you want to change status and reside in Slovenia for a reason other than research or education in the higher education sector, you may apply for a further temporary residence permit. This must be done before the expiry of the original temporary residence permit. In-country applications are possibl | Official source |
Official sources
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