Quick answer
Check the rules applying to the accommodation, its actual layout, occupancy and equipment. A bed count or photographs alone cannot establish compliance.
Identify which rules apply
The Slovenian Employment Service explains obligations when employers or contracting clients provide accommodation for foreign workers. Detailed conditions are set by a separate regulation. Check applicability to the provider, company, occupants and particular property.
Photographs and listings help with selection but do not replace checking permitted use and conditions. Resolve uncertainty with an appropriate professional before agreeing or moving in.
Inspect the actual layout
Obtain a floor plan or clear room description and compare it with reality. Record how many people will use each room and which facilities they will share.
Do not calculate capacity from total floor area alone. Official conditions also address occupants and individual rooms. A bed in a room intended for another use does not establish suitable capacity. Check clear passage, storage, access to shared spaces and separation of rest areas from disturbance.
Check bathrooms against actual use
Record bathrooms, showers, basins and toilets and who uses them. Inspect equipment, cleaning, ventilation and hot water. Check that the offer accounts for everyone sharing the facilities.
Several people may need bathrooms at once around shift changes. Comfort and practical arrangements matter even where minimum requirements are met. Cleaning arrangements should be understandable and workable.
Equipment must work at move-in
Check heating, lights, windows, kitchen equipment and agreed appliances. Establish ventilation and fault-reporting procedures. The inventory should distinguish facilities exclusive to the team from shared facilities.
A short visit cannot reveal everything. Agree how defects discovered after arrival will be handled. Record issues and deadlines at handover and provide instructions in a language residents understand.
A checklist is not compliance certification
A checklist helps identify issues and questions. It cannot replace checking the complete current regulation, property documentation and other requirements. Do not label a property “verified” without defining the process and evidence.
Keep the agreed capacity, inventory and answers to open questions. Recheck if occupancy or layout changes; a suitable initial arrangement does not automatically cover every later change.
Frequently asked questions
Can compliance be calculated from floor area alone?
No. Consider all requirements applying to the specific accommodation, including layout, occupancy, equipment and bathrooms.
Does this guide certify a property?
No. It is an informative checklist. A particular property needs assessment of actual conditions and the complete applicable framework.
What if more residents move in?
Check the agreement and conditions before the change. Adding a bed does not itself create permitted capacity.
Sources and further reading
Official sources and public information consulted on 27 October 2026. Check the current text before making a decision.
- ZRSZ: official Slovenian information ↗
- Pravilnik o določitvi minimalnih standardov za nastanitev tujcev: official Slovenian information ↗
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