Global first launch: Slovenia Digital Nomad Visa — no need to visit the immigration office for fingerprints, receive your European residence card directly in your home country.

[Official Policy Announcement]  Following the launch of Digital Nomad Visa programs by several European countries such as Hungary, Greece, Malta, and Spain, Slovenia officially introduced its Digital Nomad Visa in November 2025. Designed specifically for remote professionals, freelancers, and executives of overseas companies, this visa marks Slovenia’s formal opening to global high-skilled talent.

Information source：Temporary residence permit for digital nomads | GOV.SI

Slovenia — Europe’s Top-Tier Lifestyle You May Not Yet Know

To truly understand the value of Slovenia’s Digital Nomad Visa, one must first understand the country’s unique positioning in Europe. Often referred to as the “Green Heart of Europe,” Slovenia may not be a traditional immigration hotspot, but its appeal to high-net-worth and globally mobile professionals is rising rapidly.

World-Class Ecology & High-Quality Living

• Safety & Quality of Life: In 2024, Slovenia ranked Top 9 among the world’s safest countries in the Global Peace Index (GPI). With excellent public security, it stands alongside countries such as Iceland and Switzerland.

• High Cost Performance: Based on a combined assessment of quality of life and living costs, Slovenia is rated among the Top 5 EU countries for overall cost-effectiveness.

• Economic Advantage: As a eurozone country, Slovenia offers prices and living costs that are significantly lower than Switzerland, allowing your remote income to achieve exceptional purchasing power. Here, you can enjoy Europe’s top-tier natural environment and lifestyle quality at a middle-class cost.

Information source：10 Most Peaceful Countries in 2025

Immigration Policy and Talent Attraction Overview

Slovenia’s immigration policy has long been recognized for its stability and high quality, with primary immigration pathways focused on employment, family reunification, and education. According to data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia (SURS):

• Total Immigration Volume: In 2024, approximately 33,023 people immigrated to Slovenia (including both Slovenian and foreign nationals), demonstrating its appeal as a stable and reliable immigration destination in Europe.

• Net Migration: In 2024, net migration exceeded 11,500, marking the 26th consecutive year of positive net migration, which highlights Slovenia’s continued attractiveness to foreign nationals.

• Rationale for Introducing the Digital Nomad Visa: Slovenia is facing population ageing challenges, while traditional immigration routes (such as work permits) are often procedurally complex and inefficient. The introduction of the Digital Nomad Visa is a strategic initiative aimed at high-income remote professionals, allowing Slovenia to bypass local labor market constraints, efficiently attract global talent, and sustain long-term economic vitality.

Information source：Migration changes, 2024

Slovenia’s Sincerity: A “Golden Entry Pass” to the Schengen Area

The greatest show of sincerity from the Slovenian government under its remote work visa policy lies in a fundamental overhaul of the traditional immigration process, combining exceptional efficiency with a highly competitive financial threshold.

An Efficiency Revolution — Biometrics Collected Abroad, Residence Card Issued Directly

This is the core differentiator between Slovenia’s Digital Nomad Visa and most other European Schengen residence programs, completely eliminating the long-standing pain point of “landing first, then queuing”:

You do not need to enter Slovenia on a temporary visa before applying. All biometric data collection (fingerprints) can be completed abroad, for example at a Slovenian embassy in China, in a single visit.

This means that you will receive the full 12-month residence card while still overseas. From the moment you land in Europe, you are already a legal resident of the Schengen Area, with no time wasted waiting in administrative offices.

One of the Lowest Financial Thresholds in Europe

In the highly competitive European digital nomad visa landscape, Slovenia’s DNV stands out with its remarkably low income requirement, offering one of the lowest financial barriers for high-quality global remote professionals seeking legal residence in the Schengen Area.

The Value of a Single Residence Card

Choosing Slovenia’s Digital Nomad Visa means gaining access to multiple high-value European advantages:

• Long-term residence in the Schengen Area

 Once approved, you will receive a Slovenian residence permit, allowing you to enter and travel freely, visa-free, across 29 Schengen countries, without being restricted by short-stay visa limits.

 More importantly, Slovenia sits at the very “heart of Europe”, making it an ideal base for exploring Central and Southern Europe:

Venice, Italy: approx. 2.5 hours by car

Vienna, Austria: approx. 4 hours by car

Zagreb, Croatia: approx. 2 hours by car

Budapest, Hungary: approx. 4.5 hours by car

This central location allows you to turn a Slovenian residence card into effortless weekend trips across Europe, truly living within a connected European lifestyle circle.

• Triple stability: EU + Schengen Area + Eurozone

 Slovenia is simultaneously a member of the European Union, the Schengen Area, and the Eurozone. This rare three-in-one status ensures a highly stable political environment, a mature legal framework, and a euro-based financial system, providing strong protection for remote income, asset preservation, and cross-border wealth planning.

• High English proficiency for easy integration

 With a well-developed education system, Slovenia enjoys a high level of English proficiency, particularly among younger generations and in business environments. This significantly reduces language barriers in administrative processes, daily life, and social interactions, enabling foreign remote workers to integrate quickly and smoothly.

• True work-life balance

 While continuing your remote career, you can fully enjoy Slovenia’s world-class natural environment and exceptional quality of life, achieving a genuine balance between professional success and personal well-being.

• Family reunification opportunities

 Your spouse and minor children may accompany you to Slovenia under family reunification policies, allowing the whole family to share Europe’s high-quality lifestyle together.

Global Immigration’s Exclusive Advantage — Securing Your European Residence Path

As the market-first service provider for Slovenia’s Digital Nomad Visa, Global Immigration is committed to delivering a highly efficient, secure, and end-to-end solution, ensuring your journey to European residence is smooth and risk-free.

• Exclusive process expertise

 The Slovenian Digital Nomad Visa is a brand-new policy. Leveraging our in-depth expertise in European immigration frameworks and close coordination with embassies and consulates, we were among the first to fully master the complete process of “biometrics collected overseas, residence card issued directly.” This allows us to guide your application precisely, avoiding detours and unnecessary delays.

• Efficient and compliant document preparation

 Our professional documentation team is thoroughly familiar with the Slovenian Immigration Authority’s strict requirements for overseas remote income proof, corporate documents, insurance coverage, and criminal record certificates. This expertise significantly improves both preparation efficiency and approval success rates.

Contact us today to receive the latest official application guidelines for the Slovenian Digital Nomad Visa. Let us help you complete your application efficiently and accurately, and begin your European remote-working lifestyle with confidence.