Employment
in Slovenia
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Obtaining a Work Permit in Slovenia According to the Slovenian Law on Employment and Work of Foreign Citizens intending to find a job in a Slovenian company, there are the following possibilities for obtaining a work permit in Slovenia (a unified work and residence permit):
Obtaining a work permit for a foreign representative (director) without the labour market control — one permit for a company
Obtaining a work permit for a foreign employee under the labour market control
Without the labour market control
A foreign businessman has the right to apply for a work permit on the basis of compliance with the one of three requirements for commercial activities:
Investment in the company’s commercial activity in the amount of €50,000 within the first 6 months after the legal entity registration
Full-time employment of an employee for a period of at least 6 months
Monthly achievement of at least €10,000 of income for at least 6 months
Under the labour market control
A foreign candidate should pass through the following stages to obtain a unified work and residence permit in Slovenia:
Pass an interview and receive an official invitation from an employer in Slovenia
Obtain a preliminary employment contract
Submit a vacancy to the Slovenian Employment Service
Obtain consent from the Slovenian Employment Service
Prepare and submit documents for obtaining a unified work and residence permit (residence permit)
Blue Card
The European Blue card programme for highly qualified specialists is also one of the ways to find employment in Slovenia.
It gives you the right to:
Get an immediate residence permit for 2 years
Reunite the family immediately
Receive a high salary
Professions in High Demand
In Slovenia, there is also a list of professions in high demand that call for employment without a higher education diploma and approval from the Employment Service. Foreign candidates will need to confirm work experience or at least secondary vocational education. The list of such professions is updated annually, while the employment procedure can proceed faster.
List of professions:
Heavy vehicle driver
Electrician
Carpenter
Cook
Electromechanical technician
Plumber
Turner
Butcher
Nurse
2TM Services:
For physical entities
Assistance in obtaining a work permit in Slovenia by a foreign citizen:
Checking the employment contract
Drawing up and submitting a vacancy to the Employment Service in order to obtain consent to employ a foreigner
Preparing necessary documents for employment in Slovenia
Submitting documents for obtaining a unified work and residence permit (residence permit)
Controlling the case consideration process in Slovenia
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Assisting in employment of a foreign citizen with a Slovenian company:
Assistance in drawing up an employment contract
Checking the company’s compliance with the conditions for employing a foreigner
Drawing up a vacancy and obtaining consent from the Employment Service
Preparing necessary documents for an employee in Slovenia
Accompanying an employee to obtain a unified work and residence permit in Slovenia (residence permit)
Controlling the case consideration process in Slovenia
Stages of Employment Cooperation with 2TM Company
For physical entities
For legal entities
01
Initial consultation
We will define your goals, discuss the conditions for employment and the time frame within which you can submit documents for a residence permit.
02
Conclusion of an agreement
Having drawn up an action plan, we determine the cooperation stages and the tasks to be fulfilled by each party.
03
Drafting and submission of a vacancy, obtaining an employment consent
Having received the necessary documents regarding your education and work experience, we will draw up a vacancy for approval of the foreigner employment by the Slovenian Employment Service.
01
We check the company’s compliance with the conditions for immediate submission of documents for a residence permit
If the company fulfills the conditions of business activity, the preparation of documents for a residence permit can begin immediately.
02
Preparation of documents for obtaining a residence permit
We provide a list of documents that a candidate for employment is required to obtain at the country of his or her citizenship. For our part, we prepare the necessary documents in accordance with Slovenian legislation.
03
Submitting documents for a residence permit and monitoring the case consideration process
The decision on issuing a residence permit is always made in Slovenia. We act as a representative of a foreigner for local administrative authorities during the entire period of case consideration before the issuance of a residence permit.
FAQ
How do I find out if I have the right to be employed in Slovenia?
Draw up your resume by defining three main points: The knowledge of foreign languages. First of all, English or German. In Slovenia, it is absolutely possible to find a job without knowing Slovenian. Education. The easiest way to get a job offer is to have a higher education diploma, at least a bachelor’s degree. Professional experience Like any other employer, Slovenian companies are looking for professionals to develop their business. In Slovenia, new ideas, a new approach to development and entering new markets are highly valued. If you are already here with a residence permit obtained on any basis (for example, study) or know Slovenian, this adds more bonuses to your successful employment.
Where to look for work in Slovenia?
There are state and commercial job portals where you can apply for local jobs and register for an interview. Write to us if you find links to such portals useful, we will send them to you absolutely for free.
What are the advantages of a residence permit obtained for employment purposes?
Your employment contract and the salary indicated in it are your financial guarantor for the period of residence permit duration. This means that you may not have any additional savings that you are required to show to administrative authorities when applying for a residence permit. Your salary includes contributions for compulsory state health insurance, which are paid by your employer. You accumulate work experience in the EU and make contributions to the pension fund, which subsequently gives you the right to receive a pension in Slovenia. With an open-ended employment contract, it is easier to obtain permanent residence after 5 years of residence in Slovenia.
Can a foreign worker reunite his or her family?
Of course, family reunion is available to all foreigners who have been legally residing in Slovenia for at least 1 year, including those whose residence permit was obtained under an employment contract. Foreign specialists who have received a residence permit under the Blue Card programme do not even need to wait for 1 year of residence. They can reunite their family immediately after receiving the first official residence permit.
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