Changing Jobs in Slovenia? A Guide to a Smooth & Legal Transfer

Changing jobs in Slovenia is more than just finding a new employer. For foreign workers (tujci v Sloveniji), your work permit (delovno dovoljenje) is usually tied to your current company. This means you must follow a specific legal process to switch jobs, or you risk your residence status.

At Williams Services, we ensure this transfer is smooth, safe, and 100% legal.

Our Honest Advice: Plan for the Long Term

We always advise our clients to research their first employer carefully and, if possible, commit to at least one year. Why?

• Builds Stability: It shows consistency, which is important for your future residence permit renewals.
• Gains Experience: You get a full year of official Slovenian work experience and references.
• Simplifies Renewals: Having a stable work history makes your future visa extensions (podaljšanje viz) much easier.

When a Job Change is Unavoidable

Sometimes, staying is not the best option. A job change might be necessary if you experience:

• Better career opportunities or a significant salary increase.
• Problems with your contract, delayed payments, or broken promises.
• Unsafe or unsuitable working conditions.
• A company that is closing or reducing its staff.

If you are in this situation, you must follow the official process to change employers legally. This is where our service is most valuable.

The Legal Process We Manage for You

When you change jobs (menjava zaposlitve), you cannot simply resign and start a new one. We manage the entire administrative process (upravni postopki) for you.

1. New Employer Verification: First, we confirm that your new company is legally eligible to hire foreign workers and can sponsor your permit.
2. Permit & Authority Check: We review your current work permit to determine the exact steps required by the administrative unit (Upravna enota).
3. Application for Permit Transfer: We handle all the complex paperwork to apply for a work permit modification or transfer. This includes gathering your new contract, experience letters, and other necessary documents.
4. Wait for Official Approval: You must wait for official approval before you can legally start your new job. We track your application and communicate with the authorities to ensure it is processed correctly, keeping you fully compliant.

How Williams Services Makes Your Job Change Safe

Don't risk your residence permit by making a mistake. Our team protects you by:

• Preventing Legal Issues: We make sure you are 100% compliant with Slovenian law, so your residence status is never at risk.
• Ensuring No Gaps: We help you time the process perfectly, so there are no illegal gaps between leaving your old job and starting your new one.
• Handling All Paperwork: We manage all the complex applications and communications with the Upravna enota and Employment Service (ZRSZ).
• Providing Pre-Employment Advice: We can help you research a new company before you accept the offer, so you can make an informed career decision.

Don't Risk Your Permit. Talk to Us First.

Before you resign or sign a new contract, contact Williams Services Slovenia. Our experienced team ensures your job change is smooth, legal, and stress-free. We handle the bureaucracy so you can focus on your new career with confidence.