A#nbsp;permanent residence permit gives the right to#nbsp;live in#nbsp;Slovenia as#nbsp;a#nbsp;citizen of#nbsp;the country. This option is#nbsp;suitable for those who are not ready to#nbsp;renounce their principal citizenship.
Nevertheless, Slovenian citizenship gives the following opportunities:
The right to#nbsp;political participation#nbsp;— a#nbsp;citizen has the right to#nbsp;vote, become a#nbsp;candidate for public office, address the government with their demands.
The ability to#nbsp;buy and sell real estate as#nbsp;a#nbsp;natural person.
Protection by#nbsp;the state#nbsp;— a#nbsp;citizen of#nbsp;Slovenia is#nbsp;protected by#nbsp;the law and can address the government for help and protection of#nbsp;his/her rights.
Ability to#nbsp;hold public office.
Conditions for citizenship:
Residence in#nbsp;Slovenia for 10 years on#nbsp;the basis of#nbsp;business immigration and employment or#nbsp;7 years on#nbsp;the basis of#nbsp;university studies.
Timely extension of#nbsp;residence permit and obtaining permanent residence permit.
Certificate of#nbsp;passing the Slovenian language exam at#nbsp;level B1.
Good knowledge of#nbsp;the legal system and culture of#nbsp;the country.
Certificates of#nbsp;no#nbsp;criminal record.
Financial guarantees#nbsp;— monthly income must be#nbsp;at#nbsp;least 669.83#nbsp;€ per month.
Unlike in#nbsp;many European countries, Slovenian legislation guarantees permanent residence in#nbsp;Slovenia and citizenship if#nbsp;the following conditions are met.