Slovenia

Temporary Residence Permit for Other Justified Reasons

Slovenia's Temporary Residence Permit for Other Justified Reasons allows non-EU/EEA nationals to reside in the country when their purpose does not fall under standard categories such as employment, study, or family reunification. Established under Article 51 of the Aliens Act (ZTuj-2), this permit is administered by local Administrative Units under the Ministry of the Interior. It is commonly used by pension recipients, property owners residing in their Slovenian real estate, guardians and foster parents, and persons undergoing long-term medical treatment. The permit does not authorise employment of any kind.

• Third-country national with a justified reason for residing in Slovenia that falls outside standard categories
• Commonly accepted grounds: receiving a pension, owning and residing in Slovenian property, guardianship or foster care, long-term medical treatment, or long-term rental arrangements
• Monthly income of at least EUR 494.09 (the basic minimum income threshold, adjusted periodically)
• Valid passport with at least 3 months validity beyond intended stay
• Health insurance covering at least emergency medical services in Slovenia with minimum EUR 30,000 coverage
• Proof of accommodation in Slovenia (property deed, rental agreement, or similar)
• Clean criminal record from country of origin (certificate not older than 90 days, apostilled or legalised)
• No specific education or professional qualifications required

• Valid passport (minimum 3 months validity beyond intended stay)
• Completed application form (Obrazec st. 35/1)
• Proof of justified reason for residence (pension certificate, property ownership deed, guardianship documentation, etc.)
• Proof of sufficient means of subsistence (bank statements, pension statements, or other income evidence)
• Valid health insurance covering emergency care, hospitalisation, and repatriation in Slovenia
• Proof of accommodation (ownership deed, rental agreement, usufruct right, or easement of habitation)
• Criminal record certificate from country of origin (apostilled for Hague Convention countries, legalised for others)
• Passport-size photographs
• All foreign documents must be apostilled or legalised and translated into Slovenian by a certified court interpreter

The initial permit is issued for up to 1 year. It can be renewed indefinitely for further 1-year periods, provided the original conditions continue to be met. Extension applications must be submitted at the local administrative unit before the current permit expires. Upon timely submission, a certificate is issued that serves as temporary authorisation to remain until a decision is made. After 5 years of continuous residence, holders may apply for a permanent residence permit.

Family members may apply for family reunification temporary residence permits. Eligible family members include a spouse or registered partner, minor children, dependent adult children, and dependent parents. The sponsor must demonstrate sufficient income of at least EUR 494.09 per month per family member, plus adequate accommodation. Family reunification permits are issued for the same duration as the sponsor's permit. Family members do not automatically receive work authorisation.

Foreigners who stay in Slovenia for more than 183 days in a calendar year, register permanent residence, or have their centre of personal and economic interests in the country become tax residents under the Personal Income Tax Act (ZDoh-2). Tax residents are liable for personal income tax on worldwide income, including foreign pensions and investment income, at progressive rates. Slovenia has double taxation treaties with numerous countries to prevent double taxation. Non-residents pay tax only on Slovenian-sourced income. Tax residency is determined separately through the Financial Administration (FURS).

First-time applicants abroad submit their application at a Slovenian embassy or consulate, which forwards it to the competent administrative unit in Slovenia for processing. Applicants already lawfully in Slovenia may apply directly at the local administrative unit. Applications can also be submitted via the e-uprava portal.

Upon approval from abroad, the applicant receives a long-stay D visa to enter Slovenia. After arrival, temporary residence must be registered at the administrative unit within 3 days, and the residence permit card is issued. A Slovenian tax identification number should be obtained from FURS by submitting form DR-02.

Processing time: 30 days for standard applications, up to 60 days for complex cases, exceptionally 90 days.

Fees: Applications filed abroad cost approximately EUR 102 administrative fee plus EUR 77 D visa fee. Applications filed in Slovenia cost approximately EUR 50-70. Residence permit card printing costs approximately EUR 15.47.

After 5 years of continuous legal residence on temporary permits, holders may apply for a permanent residence permit under Article 52 of the Aliens Act. Absences during this period must be shorter than 6 consecutive months, and combined absences must not exceed 10 months over the 5-year period. Since February 2025, permanent residence applicants must demonstrate Slovenian language proficiency at A1 level. Naturalisation requires 10 years of residence (last 5 continuous), language proficiency, and renunciation of previous citizenship.

This permit does not authorise any form of employment. Holders who wish to work in Slovenia must obtain separate work authorisation from the Employment Service. Performing work without a valid permit carries fines of EUR 500 to EUR 5,000.

The "other justified reasons" category is a residual category with no exhaustive list of qualifying grounds. Administrative units have discretion in assessing whether a reason is sufficiently justified, and acceptance can vary between units. Property ownership alone without actual residence may not be accepted, nor is mere long-term tourism interest considered a valid reason. Applicants should confirm eligibility with the specific administrative unit or embassy before applying.

Links

• https://infotujci.si/en/third-country-nationals/purposes-of-residence/purpose-of-residence-other-legitimate-reasons/
• https://www.gov.si/en/topics/entry-and-residence/
• https://infotujci.si/en/third-country-nationals/temporary-residence-permit/how-much-do-sufficient-means-of-subsistence-amount-to/

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