Eligibility quiz
Do you have a spouse or partner who is a Slovenian citizen?
Benefits
Benefits for youBenefits for you
Live in Slovenia
You can live in Slovenia for the purpose for which your permit was issued, while it and your travel document are valid.
The permit normally lasts as long as your family member's permit, up to two years.
Work in Slovenia
You can work in Slovenia, normally after an Employment Service procedure and getting a card showing your right to work.
Some family members of workers have free access to the job market.
Visit Schengen countries
With a valid permit and travel document, you can visit other Schengen countries for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, if you meet the travel conditions.
Use public healthcare
You must have compulsory health insurance.
It covers primary care, hospital care and emergency treatment, under the insurance and contribution rules.
How to apply
From outside SloveniaFrom outside Slovenia
Find your consulate
Find the Slovenian embassy or consulate responsible for the place where you live.
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Download the application form
Get the application for issue or renewal of a residence permit for a family member of an EU or Slovenian citizen, and the signature attachment.
Download the formFill in the form
Complete the application and sign the signature attachment.
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Gather your documents
Prepare the required documents for the consulate.
See required documentsArrange your visit
Contact your consulate and arrange an appointment if one is required.
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Hand in your application
Take your completed application, signature attachment and documents to the consulate, and provide any signature or biometric information it asks for. Pay the fee as the consulate instructs.
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Wait for the decision
The consulate sends your application to an administrative unit in Slovenia for a decision; respond if the office asks for more information or an interview. Do not travel just because you applied: you need permission to enter Slovenia.
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Arrange your card
After approval, follow the consulate's or administrative unit's instructions for collecting your residence card or having it delivered.
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Travel to Slovenia
Follow the instructions you receive about entering Slovenia after your permit is approved.
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Once in SloveniaOnce in Slovenia
Register your address
Complete any required address registration in Slovenia as instructed. Your residence permit lets you stay in Slovenia for longer than 90 days.
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Documents needed
Family certificates and recordsFamily certificates and records
Marriage certificate *
Get the certificate for your marriage to your Slovenian spouse from the office that recorded it. Ask the receiving office what version it accepts.
* Only if you are married.
May need translationMay need apostille/legalisationPartnership records *
Provide your registered partnership or union certificate, or documents showing your long-term partnership with your Slovenian partner. Ask the receiving office what evidence it accepts.
* Only if you are applying through your partner.
May need translationMay need apostille/legalisationConsiderations
Things to think aboutThings to think about
Address registration
You must register your temporary address and report changes and departure; eight-day deadlines apply.
Permit renewal
Keep your travel document valid and renew your permit before it expires, with enough money for family members intending to live in Slovenia.
Adults generally need basic Slovenian, with exceptions for people over 60, qualifying Slovenian schooling or language courses, illiteracy with spoken Slovenian, or a disabling health condition that prevents the test.
Permit can end
Your permit can end if it expires or is not renewed, or if your family member loses their qualifying status or the relationship or other conditions end.
It can also be withdrawn for unlawful or misleading circumstances, security or public-order reasons, or other legal grounds.
Your address registration ends with the permit.
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