Slovenia is launching a digital nomad visa. On paper, it’s a permit to live and work here remotely. In reality, it’s an invitation — but to what?
If Slovenia wants nomads to stay longer, contribute more, and integrate, the visa is just the start. We need:
- Frictionless onboarding – fast approvals, clear steps, digital-first systems. - Social infrastructure – not just coworking spaces, but events, cultural exchanges, and local connections. - Ways to contribute – volunteering, skill-sharing, and community projects. - Coliving in smaller towns, Alpine villages, and coastal retreats.
Slovenia’s size, safety, and nature give it a chance to be boutique and premium for remote workers.
👉 What would make YOU stay longer as a digital nomad in a country?
Great job starting the conversation. Have you tagged your tourism, immigration and treasury ministers yet? These people will have the power to make a nomad visa either great or small.
Hi Mark, thanks for the comment. Yes, we are in touch with national and destination tourism organizations. The issue is that there is a gap between the policy makers and tourism experts. Everyone is working separately and there is no collaboration.
However, we are trying to fix this gap with our Slovenian Digital Nomad Association. It's new for the country so it will take a while.
I visited Slovenia in 2023 and loved it! It's kind of the perfect country for digital nomads. Ljublana and the surrounded area are great for digital nomading. The country is also in a great location sandwhiched between Croatia, Hungary, Austria, and Italy.
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Slovenia is launching a digital nomad visa. On paper, it’s a permit to live and work here remotely. In reality, it’s an invitation — but to what?
If Slovenia wants nomads to stay longer, contribute more, and integrate, the visa is just the start. We need:
- Frictionless onboarding – fast approvals, clear steps, digital-first systems.
- Social infrastructure – not just coworking spaces, but events, cultural exchanges, and local connections.
- Ways to contribute – volunteering, skill-sharing, and community projects.
- Coliving in smaller towns, Alpine villages, and coastal retreats.
Slovenia’s size, safety, and nature give it a chance to be boutique and premium for remote workers.
👉 What would make YOU stay longer as a digital nomad in a country?
Here is my full piece discussing this topic: traveljournal.substack.com/p/a-second-chance-for-boutique-tourism
Great job starting the conversation. Have you tagged your tourism, immigration and treasury ministers yet? These people will have the power to make a nomad visa either great or small.
Hi Mark, thanks for the comment. Yes, we are in touch with national and destination tourism organizations. The issue is that there is a gap between the policy makers and tourism experts. Everyone is working separately and there is no collaboration.
However, we are trying to fix this gap with our Slovenian Digital Nomad Association. It's new for the country so it will take a while.
I visited Slovenia in 2023 and loved it! It's kind of the perfect country for digital nomads. Ljublana and the surrounded area are great for digital nomading. The country is also in a great location sandwhiched between Croatia, Hungary, Austria, and Italy.
Agreed! It does have the perfect location.