Permanent Residence (Slovenia)

Overview

Permanent residence is Slovenia's settlement status, generally available after about five years of continuous lawful temporary residence. As an EU long-term residence status it brings mobility advantages across member states, and it gives you secure residence and a stepping stone toward naturalisation, which is a separate process. Important: you normally need to pass an A2-level Slovenian language test as part of qualifying. You evidence your residence history, means of support, health insurance and language ability to the administrative unit. Good to know: permanent residence is not the same as citizenship - it is the stable status you settle on first.

Eligibility

Application pathway

1. 01

   Check the route fit

   Confirm you meet the roughly five-year continuous-residence rule and prepare for the A2 Slovenian language test.

2. 02

   Build the evidence pack

   Compile your residence history, language certificate, means of support, health insurance and passport.

3. 03

   Submit through the official channel

   Apply at the administrative unit and pay the fees.

4. 04

   After approval

   Maintain the conditions on continued residence and use the EU long-term residence mobility benefits as needed.

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Related routes

• Single Residence and Work Permit (Slovenia)

  If you are a non-EU national with a Slovenian job offer, this is the main route - one permit that lets you both live and work in Slovenia.

• EU Blue Card (Slovenia)

  If you are a highly-qualified non-EU professional with a Slovenian job offer above the salary threshold, the EU Blue Card gives you residence plus EU-wide mobility benefits.

• Temporary Residence for Family Reunification (Slovenia)

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