Glossary

Študentsko delo (student work)

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In short

Študentsko delo is temporary work by pupils and students through a student service on a referral (napotnica). A foreign student with a study residence permit can work this way without a separate work permit; the minimum rate is €8.98 gross per hour (since 5 February 2026).

Key figures

Who can do it
pupils and students with dijak or študent status, through a student service or ZRSZ on a referral (napotnica)as of 10 October 2026 · source
Foreign students
allowed with student status and a study residence permit, without a separate work permitLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 44. člen; ZZSDT, 5. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
Minimum rate in 2026
€8.98 gross per hour (since 5 February 2026)the minimum wage divided by 165 hours; it changes with the minimum wageas of 10 October 2026 · source
Tax
a 25% income tax advance; for a non-resident it is finalfor a resident with student status under 26 no advance is withheld on a single payment up to €400Legal basis: ZDoh-2, 127. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
Hour limit
ZTuj-2 and ZZSDT set no separate hour limit for foreign studentsLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 44. člen; ZZSDT, 5. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
Students
a foreigner living in Slovenia only to study or for medical treatment is a non-resident; on request they can become resident if they meet one of the testsLegal basis: ZDoh-2, 7. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source

How it works

  • Who: pupils and students with dijak or študent status, through a student service or ZRSZ on a referral (napotnica).
  • The client pays through the student service on the napotnica; it is not an employment contract, and for tax purposes the income counts as income from another contractual relationship.
  • Rate: €8.98 gross per hour (since 5 February 2026).

Foreign students

  • Right to work: allowed with student status and a study residence permit, without a separate work permit.
  • Limit: ZTuj-2 and ZZSDT set no separate hour limit for foreign students.
  • You can work on a napotnica for as long as you keep student status.
  • After graduating in Slovenia you can get a residence permit to look for work or self-employment.

Taxes

  • Tax: a 25% income tax advance; for a non-resident it is final.
  • Tax residency: a foreigner living in Slovenia only to study or for medical treatment is a non-resident; on request they can become resident if they meet one of the tests.
  • Non-residents generally get no Slovenian tax reliefs, except residents of the EU and EEA.

Frequently asked questions

Can a foreign student work in Slovenia?

Yes, with student status and a study residence permit no separate work permit is needed. The work is arranged through a student service on a napotnica.

How many hours a week can a foreign student work?

ZTuj-2 and ZZSDT set no separate hour limit for foreign students. You can work as long as you keep student status and the study permit.

How much does student work pay in Slovenia?

At least €8.98 gross per hour (since 5 February 2026). Contributions and tax are deducted: a 25% income tax advance; for a non-resident it is final.

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Updated: 10 October 2026

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