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The worker and employer have different tasks
The job, contract, work-permit request and personal evidence must all describe the same case.
Slovenian work and residence permit for citizens of Serbia
English guidance · one plan for worker and employerFrom a selected candidate to a compliant start of work in Slovenia
We coordinate the bilateral work-permit procedure for citizens of Serbia with the single residence and work permit — aligning the worker, employer, documents and filing sequence.
- For workers and Slovenian employers
- B2B support for multiple candidates
- Pre-filing document review
- Clear scope and fixed quote in advance
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Two linked procedures
A bilateral work permit and a single permit are not the same document
For citizens of Serbia, the Employment Service work permit serves as consent in the single-permit procedure handled by the administrative unit. A mismatch between the two files can delay the planned start date.
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The country-of-origin procedure matters
The bilateral agreement adds steps and checks that do not apply to every third-country national.
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A status change needs review
Changing employer, ending employment or renewing a permit may require action before work continues.
Who we help
A clear route for the worker and process control for the employer
We support one candidate or create a repeatable workflow for a company hiring several workers.
For a worker from Serbia
We check personal documents, filing location and the steps leading to permit collection and a lawful start.
For a Slovenian employer
We align the employment documents and coordinate the Employment Service and administrative-unit stages.
For multiple hires
A shared status overview, document control and individual file tracking for every candidate.
For renewal or change
We review the existing permit, deadlines and any new consent required before a status change.
You have the candidate but not the filing sequence?
Send the candidate's nationality, job and current status. We will map the next practical step.
Get the correct sequenceWhat we check
The candidate and company sides must form one coherent file
The exact conditions depend on the role, candidate, exceptions under the agreement and current residence status.
Valid passport and compliant photographs
Employment contract and offered working conditions
Bilateral work-permit procedure
Consent within the single-permit procedure
Health insurance and sufficient means where required
Criminal-record evidence and properly authenticated foreign records
Correct location and method for the first filing
Permit collection, registration and lawful start-of-work steps
The agreements include exceptions for certain groups, so we first confirm that the bilateral route applies to the candidate.
One coherent file
Worker and employer documents must tell the same story
We establish the legal route first, then issue a tailored list of records, translations and authentication requirements.
Worker documents
Passport, photograph, public records, qualifications where relevant and the personal evidence required for the case.
Employer documents
Employment offer or contract, job details and evidence requested by the Employment Service and administrative unit.
Translations and authentication
We identify records needing a certified Slovenian translation, apostille or another form of legalisation.
Special circumstances
Renewal, family, employer change or an exception under the agreement needs additional analysis.
How it works
From candidate selection to a compliant start
One point of contact connects the company, worker, documents and authorities.
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Candidate and role review
We determine the legal route, existing status and responsibilities of both parties.
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Checklist and fixed quote
You know the documents, sequence, service scope and price before work starts.
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Applications prepared and checked
We align forms, employment documents and attachments across both procedures.
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Final steps and future deadlines
We guide collection, registration, start of work and timely renewal or family planning.
Why Slovenia Law
Less dead time between the company, candidate and authorities
Several institutions are involved, but we manage the case as one coordinated project.
Clear communication for both sides
The worker knows what to provide and the employer sees the current status and next action.
B2B workflow for multiple candidates
We create a repeatable documentation and file-tracking process.
Review before filing
We look for mismatches before they become supplementation requests or lost weeks.
One point of contact
Administrative, translation and specialist tasks are kept in one plan.
Regulated representation, certified translation, notarial and other specialist services are provided by appropriately licensed professionals in our partner network. Slovenia Law manages case strategy and coordination.
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Single permits for citizens of Serbia: clear answers
Current guidance based on official Slovenian Employment Service information.
Legal information reviewed on 15 September 2026.
Are both a work permit and a single permit required?
Under the bilateral route, the Employment Service issues a work permit that counts as consent in the single residence and work permit procedure. The administrative unit issues the single permit.
Official sourceWho can file the first single-permit application?
It can be lodged either abroad at a Slovenian diplomatic mission or at an administrative unit in Slovenia. We determine the right route and file it on your behalf — whether you're the worker or the employer.
Official sourceCan an employer manage several workers together?
Yes. Each candidate is a separate administrative case, but we run the document collection, status tracking and communication for you as one employer project.
Official sourceIs a change of employer automatic?
No. The current permit, bilateral-agreement restrictions and the need for a new consent or permit must be checked before the change.
Official sourceWhat happens if the work permit ends early?
The Employment Service notes that early termination of a BiH or Serbian work permit can also be a basis for withdrawal of the residence permit.
Official sourceWhere is the bilateral work-permit request filed?
The work-permit request is filed with the Employment Service of Slovenia. The employer process is also supported electronically through the SPOT portal.
Official sourceThis is general information. The procedure, exceptions and documents depend on the candidate, employer and rules in force when filing.