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Residence permit and permanent residence in Slovenia

Ways of moving to Slovenia
Slovenia is#nbsp;located in#nbsp;Central Europe and borders Italy to#nbsp;the West, Austria to#nbsp;the North, Hungary to#nbsp;the North-East, Croatia to#nbsp;the South and East. There are beautiful mountains, ski resorts, lakes, thermal springs and historical architecture. Let’s list a#nbsp;few reasons for getting a#nbsp;residence permit in#nbsp;Slovenia: Slovenia is#nbsp;located in#nbsp;Central Europe and borders Italy in#nbsp;the West, Austria in#nbsp;the North, Hungary in#nbsp;the North-East, Croatia in#nbsp;the South and East. There are beautiful mountains, ski resorts, lakes, thermal springs and historical architecture. Let’s list a#nbsp;few reasons for getting a#nbsp;residence permit in#nbsp;Slovenia
  • Favorable business climate. Slovenia’s economy is#nbsp;one of#nbsp;the most dynamic in#nbsp;Europe, and the country has a#nbsp;well-developed infrastructure. According to#nbsp;the Global Peace Index and World Risk Index, Slovenia is#nbsp;one of#nbsp;the safest and most peaceful countries with a#nbsp;high life quality.
  • Free movement within the Schengen zone. Slovenia is#nbsp;a#nbsp;member of#nbsp;the#nbsp;EU and the Schengen Agreement, so#nbsp;you don’t need a#nbsp;visa for travelling around Europe.
  • The labor market needs specialists. Different sectors are in#nbsp;demand: from science, IT#nbsp;and healthcare to#nbsp;tourism and HoReCa.
  • Fast obtaining a#nbsp;residence permit. On#nbsp;average, the process takes 6 months.
  • Affordable housing. Compared to#nbsp;other European countries, in#nbsp;Slovenia, especially in#nbsp;its provincial towns, housing is#nbsp;cheaper.
  • Free education for children in#nbsp;schools, gymnasiums and universities in#nbsp;Slovenia.
  • Favorable environmental situation. Slovenia is#nbsp;one of#nbsp;the most environment-friendly countries in#nbsp;the world, and local people have a#nbsp;high level of#nbsp;environmental awareness: children are taught to#nbsp;sort garbage at#nbsp;school.

Justifications for obtaining a#nbsp;residence permit in#nbsp;Slovenia:

  • Starting a#nbsp;business.
  • Studying at#nbsp;a#nbsp;university or#nbsp;vocational college.
  • Employment.
  • Family reunion.

Conditions for residence permit prolongation in#nbsp;Slovenia:

  • Compliance with the Slovenian laws and legal regulations.
  • Timely payment of#nbsp;taxes.
  • Maintaining a#nbsp;positive company balance (for business immigration), student status (for study immigration), active work status (for employment immigration) and marriage status (for family reunion).
  • The minimum subsistence income of €#nbsp;669.83 per month.
If#nbsp;you comply with these points and do#nbsp;not stay outside Slovenia for more than 10 months in#nbsp;5 years, after 5 years of#nbsp;residence permit you can apply for a#nbsp;permanent residence. It#nbsp;is#nbsp;issued indefinitely. Now you can get a#nbsp;permanent residence without the language proficiency certificate, but from November 2024 you’ll need a#nbsp;Slovenian level A2 certificate.

Want to#nbsp;get a#nbsp;Slovenian residence permit?
You can fill in#nbsp;the application form and we’ll offer you the perfect way to#nbsp;achieve your goals.