Seasonal Work Permit
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- Up to 15 days
- Fee
- EUR 77 (Visa D) or free (visa-free countries) + EUR 40 (work permit)
- Validity
- Up to 90 days within any 180-day period for short-term seasonal work
- Entry
- Single entry
Slovenia issues seasonal work permits (dovoljenje za sezonsko delo) for short-term seasonal employment, primarily in agriculture, forestry, hospitality, and tourism sectors. For stays up to 90 days, a work permit is issued without a residence permit. For seasonal work exceeding 90 days (up to 6 months), a Single Permit for seasonal work is required. Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia have traditionally been major recipients of Slovenian seasonal work permits due to bilateral labor agreements.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Third-country nationals (non-EU/EEA/Swiss). Citizens of visa-free countries can enter and begin work without a Visa D.
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Employment
Must have a seasonal employment offer in an eligible sector (agriculture, forestry, hospitality, tourism).
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Travel insurance
Minimum coverage: 30000
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Proof of accommodation provided by employer or arranged independently.; Must cover full stay: No
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, bank transfer; Amount: EUR 40 + EUR 77 (if visa required)
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain seasonal work contract from Slovenian employer. Gather passport, accommodation proof, and insurance.
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Online application
Employer applies for seasonal work permit at the Employment Service of Slovenia (ZRSZ).
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Processing wait
ZRSZ processes the application, typically within 15 days.
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Visa collection
Once approved, obtain Visa D (if required) from Slovenian embassy. Travel to Slovenia and begin seasonal work. Register with police within 3 days.