Slovenia
Slovenia Digital Nomad Permit (Temporary Residence Permit for Digital Nomads): health insurance requirements
Yes: health insurance is required
Slovenia opened a dedicated temporary residence permit for digital nomads on 21 November 2025. It is for non-EU/EEA nationals working remotely for companies or clients based outside Slovenia, granted for up to 12 months with no extension. Health or travel insurance valid in Slovenia for the whole stay is mandatory.
The requirements at a glance
| Repatriation required | Not required |
|---|---|
| Minimum policy duration | Full duration of stay |
| Local-licensed insurer required | No: compliant international IPMI is accepted |
| Accepted proof | Health or travel insurance policy valid in Slovenia for the entire duration of the permit; international (non-Slovenian) policies are accepted. Submitted with the application at a Slovenian diplomatic post abroad or an administrative unit in Slovenia. |
Non-EU/EEA nationals only, aged 18+, working remotely for a foreign employer/clients or self-employed abroad; may not work for Slovenian employers or enter the local labour market. Income must be at least twice Slovenia's average monthly net salary (widely reported around EUR 3,200/month, recalculated as the official salary figure changes). Also requires proof of accommodation and a clean criminal record. Valid up to 12 months, not extendable; six-month wait before reapplying. Family members may join immediately.
Our take
The permit makes insurance compulsory but, unlike Croatia or Greece, the official government page names no euro coverage minimum: it just says health or travel insurance valid in Slovenia for the whole stay. The widely repeated EUR 30,000 figure is the generic Schengen benchmark, not a confirmed requirement for this permit, so buy to that level to be safe and verify the wording with the consulate.
Because the permit caps at 12 months with no extension, buy a policy that runs the full term and confirm it explicitly covers Slovenia and ideally the wider Schengen area, since you will likely travel across borders. A policy with strong inpatient and repatriation cover matters more than the headline number here.
What happens if you get it wrong
Assuming a EUR 30,000 policy is officially mandated: it is commonly cited but not stated on the government page, so a consulate could ask for different terms. Confirm the exact requirement before you pay.
A short policy that lapses mid-permit. Cover must be valid in Slovenia for the entire 12 months, and any gap can undermine your residence status, so match the policy term to the permit end date, not your arrival date.
Interactive
Verified pricesWhat would it cost in Slovenia without insurance?
You pay, out of pocket
$1,150–$6,000
A serious private admission or common surgery.
Bars to scale. A flight home is in another league.
That is the bill you carry alone. Insurance exists for exactly this.
See what cover costsTypical private-care estimates for illustration, not a quote. Actual bills vary by hospital, city and severity.
FAQ
Yes. A dedicated temporary residence permit for digital nomads took effect on 21 November 2025, for non-EU/EEA nationals working remotely for companies or clients based outside Slovenia.
Yes. You must hold health or travel insurance valid in Slovenia for the full duration of the permit. A EUR 30,000 minimum is widely quoted but is not stated on the official government page, so confirm the required coverage with the consulate.
At least twice Slovenia's average monthly net salary, commonly reported as roughly EUR 3,200 a month. The threshold tracks the official salary statistic and is recalculated as it changes, so verify the current figure when you apply.
It is issued for up to one year and cannot be extended. You must wait six months after it expires before reapplying, although family members may join you without restriction.
No. The permit is strictly for remote work for foreign employers or clients, or self-employment abroad. You may not work for Slovenian employers or otherwise enter the local labour market.
Reviewed by Lukas Schönberg, Founder & researcher, Nomad Insurance Broker OÜ
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Source: gov.siLast verified
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