Third country nationals are employed in accordance with the Employment and Work of Aliens Act and ensuing regulations. Each year, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopts a Decree laying down work permit quota to limit the number of aliens on labour market.

Aliens for whom the provisions of this Act apply may be employed or work in Slovenia on condition that they are in possession of a work permit and that the person obliged to register such work has acted accordingly. The work permit is a document on the basis of which a domestic or foreign employer concludes a contract of employment or work or performs other work with an alien. It is issued as a personal work permit, a permit for employment or a permit for work.

Further information about the types of work permits can be found on the Employment Service of Slovenia website where all forms or applications for particular types of work permits are accessible; the website also lists all supporting documents to accompany the application.