Glossary

ZRSZ consent (soglasje ZRSZ)

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In short

Soglasje ZRSZ is the consent of the Employment Service of Slovenia (Zavod RS za zaposlovanje) without which an upravna enota does not issue a single permit for employment. The upravna enota requests it itself; the deadline is 15 days from the upravna enota's request.

Key figures

ZRSZ deadline
15 days from the upravna enota's requestif ZRSZ does not answer in time, consent counts as not given, but that alone is not a ground for refusalLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 37.a člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
Labour market test
no suitable candidate in the ZRSZ register of unemployed; the employer can request a notice in advance, and ZRSZ replies within 5 working daysLegal basis: ZZSDT, 9. in 17. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
Active employer
at least 1 full-time employee for 6 months, or inflows of €10,000 or more to a Slovenian account in each of the last 6 months; a new company: an investment of €50,000 or morenot checked for a foreigner with education at SOK level 7 or higherLegal basis: ZZSDT, 17. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
No labour market test
occupations on the labour minister's list, a company representative (zastopnik), renewal with the same employer in the same jobLegal basis: ZZSDT, 17., 18. in 27. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
No consent needed
self-employment (after 1 year of lawful residence) and free access to the labour marketLegal basis: ZZSDT, 6. in 15. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
Full-time work
employment only full-time, except for foreigners with education at SOK level 7 or higherLegal basis: ZZSDT, 12. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
First permit and renewals
up to 2 years, renewals up to 3 yearsLegal basis: ZTuj-2 (ZTuj-2I) · as of 14 June 2026 · source

How it works

The foreigner or the employer applies for a single permit (enotno dovoljenje) at an upravna enota. It requests the ZRSZ consent itself and checks the other conditions in the meantime.

ZRSZ deadline: 15 days from the upravna enota's request. A single permit decision is challenged not by an appeal but by a lawsuit at the administrative court.

What ZRSZ checks

  • Labour market: no suitable candidate in the ZRSZ register of unemployed; the employer can request a notice in advance, and ZRSZ replies within 5 working days.
  • Employer: at least 1 full-time employee for 6 months, or inflows of €10,000 or more to a Slovenian account in each of the last 6 months; a new company: an investment of €50,000 or more.
  • The employer is registered, not in liquidation or bankruptcy, files payroll tax returns and has no tax debts.
  • There is a signed employment contract, and the employer has not recently dismissed, for business reasons, workers suited to the job.
  • Working time: employment only full-time, except for foreigners with education at SOK level 7 or higher.

Exceptions

  • No labour market test: occupations on the labour minister's list, a company representative (zastopnik), renewal with the same employer in the same job.
  • No consent needed: self-employment (after 1 year of lawful residence) and free access to the labour market.
  • The EU Blue Card has its own ZRSZ consent with separate rules.
  • Single permit term: up to 2 years, renewals up to 3 years.

Frequently asked questions

How long does ZRSZ take to give consent?

By law: 15 days from the upravna enota's request. A late answer is not in itself a reason to refuse the permit.

Does the director of my own company need ZRSZ consent?

Yes, a special one: the consent for a representative (zastopnik) is given without a labour market test if the company is active: at least 1 full-time employee for 6 months, or inflows of €10,000 or more to a Slovenian account in each of the last 6 months; a new company: an investment of €50,000 or more.

Is a new labour market test needed for a renewal?

No, if you stay with the same employer in the same job: then ZRSZ checks the contract, the employer's tax filings and the worker's continuous insurance.

This text was generated by AI and has not been reviewed by an editor.

Updated: 10 October 2026

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