Glossary
Study permit (dovoljenje za začasno prebivanje zaradi študija)
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In short
The study permit (dovoljenje za začasno prebivanje zaradi študija) is issued to a foreigner admitted to a publicly recognised programme or exchange in Slovenia. Term: up to 1 year, renewed for up to 1 year at a time, but not beyond the studies; student work through a student service needs no separate permit.
Key figures
- Study permit term
- up to 1 year, renewed for up to 1 year at a time, but not beyond the studiesin EU mobility programmes the first permit is issued for 2 years, or for the studies if shorterLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 44. 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
- Basic minimum income (OZMD)
- €507.43 a month (since 1 March 2026)indexed to consumer prices every 1 Marchas of 10 October 2026 · source
- Applying inside Slovenia
- possible at an upravna enota if you are lawfully in Slovenia visa-free, on a C visa or with another EU country's permit, and have proof of admissionLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 44. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
- Work while studying
- student work through a student service needs no separate permit; a regular employment contract needs a ZRSZ labour market check and a labour-market note on the permitLegal basis: ZZSDT, 5. in 33. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
- After graduation
- a 9-month job-search permit if you graduated in Slovenia within the last 2 yearsLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 44.b člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
- Years of study
- count as half toward the 5 yearsLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 52. člen (UPB15) · as of 26 September 2026 · source
- State fee: temporary residence permit
- €50 in Slovenia, €102 via an embassyplus €12 for the permit cardLegal basis: ZUT · as of 14 June 2026 · source
Conditions
- Proof of admission or of an exchange from the school.
- Passport, health insurance and means: at least the basic minimum income per month; a written statement from your parents is accepted if they are legally obliged to support you. The amount is currently €507.43 a month (since 1 March 2026).
- A criminal record certificate from your country of citizenship.
- Upravne enote handle student applications with priority.
Where to apply and for how long
- Abroad: at a Slovenian embassy or consulate; the school can also file the application.
- In Slovenia: possible at an upravna enota if you are lawfully in Slovenia visa-free, on a C visa or with another EU country's permit, and have proof of admission.
- Term: up to 1 year, renewed for up to 1 year at a time, but not beyond the studies.
- State fee: €50 in Slovenia, €102 via an embassy.
Work, graduation and permanent residence
- Work: student work through a student service needs no separate permit; a regular employment contract needs a ZRSZ labour market check and a labour-market note on the permit.
- After graduation: a 9-month job-search permit if you graduated in Slovenia within the last 2 years.
- You can also switch to a single permit for work before the study permit ends, by applying at an upravna enota.
- Years of study for permanent residence: they count as half toward the 5 years.
Frequently asked questions
Can a student work in Slovenia?
Yes: student work through a student service needs no separate permit; a regular employment contract needs a ZRSZ labour market check and a labour-market note on the permit.
How much money do I need to show for a study permit?
You need at least the basic minimum income per month; a written statement from your parents is accepted if they are legally obliged to support you. The basic minimum income is currently €507.43 a month (since 1 March 2026).
Can I stay in Slovenia after graduating?
Yes: a 9-month job-search permit if you graduated in Slovenia within the last 2 years. Once you find a job, you switch to a single permit (enotno dovoljenje).
Related terms
- eVŠ (Slovenia's university application portal)
- Temporary residence permit (dovoljenje za začasno prebivanje)
- Permanent residence: dovoljenje za stalno prebivanje
- Sufficient means of subsistence (zadostna sredstva za preživljanje)
- Free access to the labour market (prosti dostop do trga dela)
- Študentsko delo (student work)
- Recognition of foreign education (priznavanje izobraževanja)
Sources
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Updated: 10 October 2026
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