Glossary
Sufficient means of subsistence (zadostna sredstva za preživljanje)
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In short
Zadostna sredstva za preživljanje are the income or savings a foreigner shows for a residence permit. ZTuj-2 ties the minimum to the basic minimum income (osnovni znesek minimalnega dohodka): currently €507.43 a month (since 1 March 2026).
Key figures
- Basic minimum income (OZMD)
- €507.43 a month (since 1 March 2026)indexed to consumer prices every 1 Marchas of 10 October 2026 · source
- What counts as proof of means
- income from work, employment-related or insurance benefits, income from property and capital, support from those legally obliged to maintain you, a scholarship, money in a bank account in Slovenia or abroadreimbursements of work-related expenses do not countLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 33. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
- Means for a family
- at least the social assistance level: the basic minimum income × 1.00 for the sponsor, 0.57 for an adult family member without work, 0.59 per childincome is shown for the 6 months before filing and for the month of filing or decision; the weights come from the social benefits act (ZSVarPre)Legal basis: ZTuj-2, 47. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
- Means for a student
- at least the basic minimum income per month; a written statement from your parents is accepted if they are legally obliged to support youLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 44. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
- Means and insurance
- not required if the EU citizen works or is self-employed in Slovenia, or the Slovenian citizen works or is self-employed; otherwise means at least at the social assistance levelLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 128. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
- Citizenship: means
- at least the basic minimum income for yourself and for each person you must supportLegal basis: ZDRS, 10. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
- Income
- at least two average net salaries: currently about €3,400 a month2 × the latest published average net salary; July 2026 data gives €3,390.68 and the amount changes with every publicationLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 51.a člen · as of 1 October 2026 · source
- Minimum wage
- €1,481.88 gross a month (since 1 January 2026)for a full-time month; meal and travel allowances are not part of it; in 2025 it was €1,277.72. Contributions are charged on at least the minimum base of €1,521.62Legal basis: ZMinP, 3. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
How much you need
- Minimum per person: €507.43 a month (since 1 March 2026).
- Family: at least the social assistance level: the basic minimum income × 1.00 for the sponsor, 0.57 for an adult family member without work, 0.59 per child.
- Students: at least the basic minimum income per month; a written statement from your parents is accepted if they are legally obliged to support you.
- Some permits set a higher bar, for example digital nomads: at least two average net salaries: currently about €3,400 a month.
What proves your means
- Accepted: income from work, employment-related or insurance benefits, income from property and capital, support from those legally obliged to maintain you, a scholarship, money in a bank account in Slovenia or abroad.
- If you prove means with a salary, full-time pay cannot be below the minimum wage: €1,481.88 gross a month (since 1 January 2026).
- The upravna enota checks income against data from the tax administration (FURS).
- Foreign statements and certificates come with a certified Slovenian translation.
Special cases
- Family of an EU or Slovenian citizen: means and insurance are not required if the EU citizen works or is self-employed in Slovenia, or the Slovenian citizen works or is self-employed; otherwise means at least at the social assistance level.
- Citizenship: at least the basic minimum income for yourself and for each person you must support.
- The basic minimum income is recalculated every year, so check the current amount before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
How much money do I need for a residence permit in Slovenia?
The general minimum per person: €507.43 a month (since 1 March 2026). Families and some permit types need more.
Can I show savings instead of a salary?
Yes. The law accepts, among other things, money in a bank account in Slovenia or abroad, a scholarship and support from relatives legally obliged to maintain you.
How are means for a family calculated?
The rule: at least the social assistance level: the basic minimum income × 1.00 for the sponsor, 0.57 for an adult family member without work, 0.59 per child.
Related terms
- Temporary residence permit (dovoljenje za začasno prebivanje)
- Family reunification (združitev družine)
- Study permit (dovoljenje za začasno prebivanje zaradi študija)
- Residence permit for a family member of an EU or Slovenian citizen (dovoljenje za prebivanje za družinskega člana)
- Digital nomad permit (dovoljenje za digitalne nomade)
- Minimalna plača (minimum wage)
- Povprečna plača (average wage)
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Sources
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Updated: 10 October 2026
General information, not individual legal advice. Rules and amounts change: confirm the exact conditions for your case at a consultation.