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Temporary Residence for Family Reunification (Slovenia)

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If a close family member already lives lawfully in Slovenia, this route lets you join them and build toward settlement together.

Requires sponsorshipLeads to permanent residencyGenerally aligned to the sponsor's permit and renewable - confirm current validity on the official page.
Processing time
Indicative only - the administrative unit decides complete applications within a published period; confirm current processing on the official page.
Government fees
Indicative only - permit fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page.
Typical duration
Generally aligned to the sponsor's permit and renewable - confirm current validity on the official page.
Sponsorship required
Yes
Leads to permanent residency
Yes
Reviewed Ministry of the Interior (Slovenia) ↗

In short

As of 25 July 2026, the Temporary Residence for Family Reunification (Slovenia) for Republic of Slovenia is a sponsor-led Slovenia immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Slovenia government pages, reviewed 25 July 2026.

Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/slovenia/family-reunification#answer

What is the Temporary Residence for Family Reunification (Slovenia) in Republic of Slovenia?

Temporary Residence for Family Reunification (Slovenia) is a sponsor-led Slovenia route. Indicative government fees are Indicative only - permit fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page; indicative processing time is Indicative only - the administrative unit decides complete applications within a published period; confirm current processing on the official page; typical duration is Generally aligned to the sponsor's permit and renewable - confirm current validity on the official page. This route can lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Ministry of the Interior (Slovenia) on 1 June 2026.

Overview

Family reunification lets the spouse or registered partner and dependent children, and in some cases other close relatives, of a third-country national who holds a qualifying Slovenian residence permit join them. The sponsor's status, the family relationship, accommodation and means of support are evidenced to the administrative unit. As Slovenia is an EU and Schengen member, it is a settlement-capable route with lawful time counting toward EU long-term residence. Good to know: some sponsors - such as Blue Card and digital nomad holders - have more immediate family-reunification rights.

Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Confirm the sponsor's residence status supports reunification and that you have a qualifying relationship.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Gather relationship certificates, the sponsor's status proof, accommodation, means and health-insurance evidence.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Apply at a Slovenian mission or the administrative unit, and pay the fees.

  4. After approval

    Collect your permit, renew alongside the sponsor, and track your time toward EU long-term and permanent residence.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Temporary Residence for Family Reunification (Slovenia), use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check the conditions for your own permission, including work, and keep evidence of the qualifying relationship. The principal applicant’s conditions may differ.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
Official Temporary Residence for Family Reunification (Slovenia) instructionsBuild my moving plan for this routeMoving to Slovenia

Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Slovenia. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant + sponsor
    Use official Temporary Residence for Family Reunification (Slovenia) route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Temporary Residence for Family Reunification (Slovenia).

    Ministry of the Interior (Slovenia) · verified

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Frequently asked questions

Who counts as family for this route?+

It typically covers the spouse or registered partner and dependent children, and in some cases other close relatives, subject to conditions. Confirm who qualifies on the official page.

Can my family join straight away?+

Some sponsors, such as Blue Card and digital nomad holders, have more immediate family-reunification rights than others. Confirm what applies to your status on the official page.

If I move to Slovenia for work, can my spouse and children come with me?+

Yes - family reunification lets the spouse or registered partner and dependent children, and in some cases other close relatives, of a third-country national who holds a qualifying Slovenian residence permit join them, and it is a settlement-capable route. Some sponsors, such as Blue Card holders, have more immediate family-reunification rights. Confirm what applies to your status on the official page.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Ministry of the Interior (Slovenia)

Last checked: 1 June 2026

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