Slovenia's new digital nomad visa: Live and work remotely in Europe for a year

Dubai: If your idea of remote work includes Alpine lakes, cobblestone towns, and ski slopes — Slovenia's new visa offering will appeal to you.

The Central European nation is launching a digital nomad visa in November 2025, offering remote workers the chance to live in the country for up to 12 months, as long as they’re employed by companies or clients based outside Slovenia.

The visa will be open to non-EU and non-EEA nationals and is part of the country’s effort to attract global talent and boost tourism. This is Slovenia’s first official remote work visa, joining the likes of Croatia, Portugal, and Greece in catering to the growing global digital nomad crowd.

To be eligible, you’ll need to prove you’re a remote worker, freelancer, or contractor working solely with overseas employers or clients — not based in Slovenia.

Applicants must also show proof of sufficient income to support themselves (and their families, if joining), though exact income requirements haven’t yet been confirmed.

Accepted documents for proof include:

Applications can be submitted online or through a Slovenian embassy or consulate, and if you're already in Slovenia, you can apply locally and receive a temporary residence certificate while your paperwork is processed.

The visa is valid for one year, and unlike some other programmes, it’s non-renewable back-to-back. That means if you want to stay on, you’ll need to spend six months outside the country before reapplying.

But one year is plenty of time to enjoy Slovenia’s diverse charms — think fairytale castles, Alpine hikes, Adriatic beaches, and affordable living. According to Numbeo, life in the capital Ljubljana is nearly 50% cheaper than in major global cities like New York.

For UAE residents with flexible jobs, this visa could be a gateway to Europe without breaking the bank. Plus, because Slovenia is part of the Schengen Area, visa holders can also travel freely to 28 other European countries for up to 90 days.

What makes this even more attractive for families: you can bring dependents, though they too cannot work locally in Slovenia.

The digital nomad visa officially launches on November 21, 2025. With over 473% growth in bookings to Slovenia this year, according to Virtuoso, interest in the country is booming — so expect applications to fill up quickly once open.