Important labour market reform in Slovenia: Key Updates from the Amendment to the Labor Market Regulation Act (ZUTD)
30.06.2025

Important labour market reform in Slovenia: Key Updates from the Amendment to the Labor Market Regulation Act (ZUTD)

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business in Slovenia, employment, Legislation, Work in Slovenia

On 20 June 2025, the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia adopted significant amendments to the Act on the Regulation of the Labor Market. The reform introduces impactful changes aimed at improving social security, labour flexibility and active employment policies. Below are the main highlights: Both the minimum and maximum unemployment benefits will now […]

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Slovenia Introduces Highly Attractive Investment Account with 0–15% Taxation — Also Available to Foreign Residents
26.06.2025

Slovenia Introduces Highly Attractive Investment Account with 0–15% Taxation — Also Available to Foreign Residents

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Slovenia has taken a bold step in modernizing its investment landscape by introducing the Individual Investment Account (INR) — a unique, tax-advantaged investment vehicle that offers exceptionally favorable taxation and is available to both Slovenian and foreign tax residents. Key Highlights: What Is the INR? The Individual Investment Account (INR) — an abbreviation of the […]

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New law eases hiring and obtaining EU work and residence permits for foreign healthcare professionals in Republic of Slovenia
26.06.2025

New law eases hiring and obtaining EU work and residence permits for foreign healthcare professionals in Republic of Slo...

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As of June 19, 2025, Slovenia has enacted a new Law on the Recognition of Professional Qualifications in Healthcare, aimed at simplifying the employment process for foreign medical professionals. The law streamlines procedures, reduces administrative barriers, and introduces several important changes: According to the Ministry of Health of Republic of Slovneia, over 150 candidates are […]

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Amendments to the Foreigners Act make it easier to obtain an EU Blue Card, a visa for digital nomads, the possibility to apply for a permit directly in Slovenia and other innovations introduced by the amendments to the legislation on the work and residence of foreigners in the Republic of Slovenia
30.05.2025

Amendments to the Foreigners Act make it easier to obtain an EU Blue Card, a visa for digital nomads, the possibility to...

Employment in Slovenia
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The amendment to the Foreigners Act (ZTuj-2I) enters into force. The Act on Amendments and Additions to the Foreigners Act was adopted by the National Assembly on 25 April 2025. The amendment transposes into the legal order of the Republic of Slovenia the provisions of several legal acts of the European Union, the amended Directive […]

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Digital nomads in Slovenia: conditions and procedure for obtaining a temporary residence permit
29.04.2025

Digital nomads in Slovenia: conditions and procedure for obtaining a temporary residence permit

Employment in Slovenia
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Slovenia is introducing the possibility for digital nomads to obtain a temporary residence permit through an amendment to the Foreiners Act (ZTuj-2I). The aim of the measure is to attract highly skilled individuals who work remotely via modern communication technologies and to enable them to live temporarily in Slovenia under clear and predictable conditions. Who […]

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Slovenia opens its doors to foreign experts: new opportunities and better working conditions
28.04.2025

Slovenia opens its doors to foreign experts: new opportunities and better working conditions

Employment in Slovenia
business in Slovenia, employment, life in Slovenia, Slovenia

Slovenian legislation on the employment of foreigners is undergoing significant changes. Today, the National Assembly voted in favor of two important amendments—the Employment, Self-Employment, and Work of Foreigners Act and the Aliens Act. Both legislative changes are aimed at making the Slovenian labor market more open, especially to highly qualified workers from third countries. Easier […]

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Proposal for the Act on the Amendments and Supplements to the Act on Employment, Self-employment and Work of Foreigners
11.11.2024

Proposal for the Act on the Amendments and Supplements to the Act on Employment, Self-employment and Work of Foreigners

Employment in Slovenia
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The Government of Slovenia has put out a Proposal for the Act on the Amendments and Supplements to the Act on Employment, Self-employment and Work of Foreigners, which, in accordance with Directive (EU) 2021/1883 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 October 2021 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals […]

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Overview of the current changes introduced by the Act on Measures to Optimise Certain Procedures at Administrative Units in the Republic of Slovenia (ZUOPUE)
01.10.2024

Overview of the current changes introduced by the Act on Measures to Optimise Certain Procedures at Administrative Units...

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For some time now, Slovenia has been struggling with lengthy procedures at administrative units – both for Slovenians and for foreigners. In order to make the work at administrative units faster and more efficient, the Act on Measures to Optimise Certain Procedures at Administrative Units (ZUOPUE) entered into force on 25 July 2025. The Act […]

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A new European system for travel information and authorisation to enter Europe is coming.
27.09.2024

A new European system for travel information and authorisation to enter Europe is coming.

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The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) will be a new condition for entry into most European countries from mid-2025. It will apply to citizens of around 60 visa-exempt countries. Similar travel authorisations are currently issued by the US, Canada and Australia, as well as other countries. The ETIAS travel authorisation will be for […]

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The Slovenian Enterprise Fund is once again making micro-loans of up to EUR 25 000 available to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises at a favourable interest rate. Businesses will be able to access micro-credit quickly, easily, on favourable terms and without management and approval costs.
11.09.2024

The Slovenian Enterprise Fund is once again making micro-loans of up to EUR 25 000 available to micro, small and medium-...

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The Slovenian Enterprise Fund has published a public call for tenders P7-2 2024 – Microcredits 2024, which it is calling from SID Bank’s Fund of Funds for small investments or working capital. Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises with at least one employee, established before 1 January 2023 in the Republic of Slovenia, will be eligible […]

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