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Working Holiday in Slovenia for Canadians (2026)

Check the essential requirements, then follow the five stages to prepare your application and trip.

Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.

Confirm any procedural change with the embassy; do not omit original collection.

Key facts at a glance

Age
18–35 at receiptLearn moreReferences: CA-SI-CONSULAR
Length of stay
One-year D visaLearn moreReferences: CA-SI-CONSULAR
Initial funds
Initial support and departure costsLearn moreReferences: CA-SI-CONSULAR
Visa fee
General D visa EUR 77; confirmLearn moreReferences: CA-SI-CONSULAR
Annual quota
To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CA-SI-CONSULAR
Application dates and timing
Exact arrival dates requiredLearn moreReferences: CA-SI-CONSULAR
Language
To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CA-SI-CONSULAR
Study
To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CA-SI-CONSULAR
Work
Collect original personal permit before workLearn moreReferences: CA-SI-CONSULAR
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Working Holiday in Slovenia for Canadians (2026)

Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.

Step 1

Check requirements and language preparation

Length of stay

Visa and permit start on the stated arrival date; repeat participation needs another category and a break.

References: CA-SI-CONSULAR

Initial funds

Ticket or funds to buy it additional to initial support; amount not specified here.

References: CA-SI-CONSULAR

Visa fee

D-section tariff; mobility refers to applicable fees. Confirm total and any permit charges.

References: CA-SI-CONSULAR

Annual quota

The Canadian section gives no annual maximum; do not copy Canada’s inbound allocation.

References: CA-SI-CONSULAR

Application dates and timing

Visa and permit start on that date; no annual filing window established here.

References: CA-SI-CONSULAR

Insurance

The D section states at least EUR 30,000; confirm the applicable policy with the embassy.

References: CA-SI-CONSULAR

Documents and participation

For c, confirm holiday and supplementary work intentions; dependants excluded from this application.

References: CA-SI-CONSULAR

Step 2

Apply through the official route

  1. Choose c; check age and passport at receipt.
  2. Arrange appointment; prepare D visa and signed permit form.
  3. File evidence, dates, funds, insurance and charges in person.
  4. Check visa; collect original permit in Ljubljana before employment.
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Step 3

Read your approval and entry conditions

Read the entire approval notice: identity, dates, entry deadline and conditions. Keep it available offline. Do not assume the visa starts on your preferred date.

Step 4

Get ready for the trip

Choose precisely the dates starting visa and permit. Prepare funds, departure, insurance and signed work form.

  • Passport, visa and requested evidence accessible offline.
  • Initial funds, insurance and departure costs checked separately.
  • First accommodation and airport transport arranged.

Step 5

Start your Working Holiday

The embassy requires the original at the employment office, Dunajska cesta 20, Ljubljana, before legal work. The visa-package copy does not replace collection.

Work

Signed form with application; collection at Ljubljana employment office required before legal work under embassy guidance.

CA-SI-CONSULAR

Language courses · commercial service

Plan a language course for your trip.

Through ViveCampus you can request language-course quotes with international-student discounts. Offers may vary by your country of origin and destination. A personalized quote confirms available discounts and the final price. Booking a course does not guarantee a visa.

Category c covers travel and work, b student placement; no general course allowance established for c.

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Frequently asked questions

Which stream is Working Holiday?

Category c for travel and supplementary work.

References: CA-SI-CONSULAR

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When is age assessed?

At embassy receipt, 18–35 inclusive.

References: CA-SI-CONSULAR

When do visa and permit start?

On the exact stated arrival date.

References: CA-SI-CONSULAR

Is the permit copy sufficient?

No, original collection in Ljubljana is required before work under embassy guidance.

References: CA-SI-CONSULAR

Are two participations possible?

At most two, different categories and a break between stays.

References: CA-SI-CONSULAR

Are departure costs separate from support?

Yes, ticket or corresponding funds in addition to initial support.

References: CA-SI-CONSULAR

Official sources

Each source retains its own check date. Governments can change requirements at any time; check the official government pages before applying.

2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.

CA-SI-CONSULAR · Slovenia Ottawa - Canadian youth mobility

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