If you are a foreigner and have completed your studies at a higher vocational college or higher education institution in the last two years and have obtained at least an associate degree or bachelor’s degree in the Republic of Slovenia, and if you seek employment or self-employment in Slovenia, have a valid residence permit and meet all necessary requirements, you are entitled to obtain a single permit for the time period while you are looking for a job or self-employment opportunities. An application to obtain a single permit for the purpose of seeking employment or self-employment shall be submitted in due time, namely before the expiry of your residence permit.

Upon submitting your application, a certificate of your application shall be issued by the competent authority in the Republic of Slovenia, which shall serve as a temporary residence permit until a final decision on your application is taken.

A single residence permit for the purpose of seeking employment or self-employment shall be issued for a period of nine months.