FAQ
Common questions.
What do I need for the Slovenia student visa?
The official page asks for: certificate of enrolment in a Slovenian programme, health insurance covering at least emergency care, criminal record certificate from your home country, valid passport and photograph, as well as the money to live on.
How much money do I need for the Slovenia student visa?
Enough money to live on during the stay. If your parents must support you by law, a certified and translated statement from a parent is enough. A government notice says the level matches Slovenia's basic minimum income, but no figure is given.
Can I work while I study in Slovenia?
You may work through the student employment service or take a job alongside your studies. The page gives no weekly hour limit.
Can I stay in Slovenia after I graduate?
If you finished tertiary studies in Slovenia in the last 2 years, you can stay up to 9 months, with no extension, to look for work; this permit does not let you work.
How long can I stay on the Slovenia student visa?
It lasts as long as the study programme, but no longer than 1 year. Yes, if you still meet all the conditions; apply before the permit ends.
How much does the Slovenia student visa cost?
A fee is paid when applying at an embassy, plus card costs; the page gives no amounts.
Who can apply for the Slovenia student visa?
Open to people from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland. People from outside the EU and EEA who study in Slovenia, join an exchange with a recognised provider, or train with an authorised organisation.
How do I apply?
At any Administrative Unit if you already live in Slovenia legally; otherwise at a Slovenian embassy or consulate abroad. No set time is given; study applications are dealt with as a priority.
Sources
- Slovenia: Temporary residence permit for the purpose of study (infotujci.si)
- Slovenia: Temporary residence permit for the purpose of study (infotujci.si)
- Slovenia: Temporary residence permit for the purpose of study (gov.si)
- Slovenia: Application form for a study permit (infotujci.si)
General information, not legal advice. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.