Slovenia's startup visa is one of Europe's most affordable and least-known entry routes — a serious option for budget-conscious founders.
Who is eligible?
- A business idea with real growth potential
- Approval from a recognised evaluating body (such as Startup Slovenia)
- A concrete plan to incorporate in Slovenia, typically in Ljubljana
How it works
- Present your plan to the evaluating body and secure initial approval.
- File your residence application based on that approval.
- Incorporate in Ljubljana and begin operating with a competitive corporate tax rate.
- Renew based on your business's real progress.
The ecosystem today
Slovenia's startup ecosystem grew more than 18% in 2025 and recorded its strongest investment year yet — a signal of a small but genuinely rising market.
An honest note
Slovenia's route is less standardised than the Netherlands' or Denmark's — the government has a stated national goal of becoming one of Europe's most startup-friendly environments by 2030, meaning procedures are still getting clearer. That's exactly why having an advisor track the evaluating bodies' current state matters more here than on any other route.