Slovenia Digital Nomad Report 2026 | Insights & Trends
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Introduction
Slovenia’s digital nomad permit came into force on 21 November 2025 via an amendment to the Foreigners Act (ZTuj-2I), under Article 51.a (in your table). It is for non-EU/EEA nationals working for a foreign company or client (not for Slovenian employers/clients), and may be issued for up to one year and cannot be extended, you may apply again six months after the previous permit expires. A nice perk: family members may join immediately.
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Conclusion
The new nomad permit is non-renewable with a six-month gap that breaks continuity, so it counts toward nothing; the EU-passport route takes about ten years through another permit, and dual status is generally restricted. Foreign income can go untaxed if you stay under the residence threshold.
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