Slovenia residence and citizenship
No residence route by investment with a stated minimum is on file for Slovenia. Ordinary naturalisation in Slovenia needs 10 years of legal residence.
Partly checked — So far the automated review covers EU free movement and employment single permit only (sources read 10 November 2026). Everything else on this page is provisional.
Residence routes in Slovenia
Investment, own-income, remote-work and permanent routes. Scroll across the table to see every column.
| Route | Kind | Minimum | Processing | To citizenship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary residence permit for digital nomads* | Remote work | — | — | — |
"Minimum" is a cited investment threshold in its stated currency. A USD figure appears only when a supported conversion is on file; "—" means no supported amount is on file, not that it is free. "To citizenship" counts the years of residence before a naturalisation application. A zero-year entry states no residence wait; citizenship still needs a separate decision.
Work, family, study and other routes (2)
| Route | Kind | Minimum | Processing | To citizenship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single residence and work permit | Work | — | — | — |
| EU citizen residence right (Directive 2004/38/EC) | EU / EEA free movement | — | — | — |
* Provisional — not yet verified by the automated source check. Temporary residence permit for digital nomads: from Government of the Republic of Slovenia (gov.si), read 10 November 2026. Since 21 Nov 2025. Income of at least twice Slovenia's average monthly net salary (no fixed amount stated). Up to 1 year, not extendable; reapply after 6 months. Years to naturalisation: from Government of the Republic of Slovenia (gov.si), read 10 November 2026. At least ten years in Slovenia, including five continuous years right before the application. Years to permanent residence: from European Commission (Migration and Home Affairs), read 10 November 2026. EU long-term resident status after 5 years of uninterrupted legal residence. Dual citizenship: from Government of the Republic of Slovenia (gov.si), read 10 November 2026. Regular applicants must show release from their previous citizenship, with exceptions (e.g. EU citizens with reciprocity, release refused). Extraordinary naturalisation keeps it.
Each route's conditions and sources
Single residence and work permit
Not for EU citizens, EEA citizens, Swiss citizens.
The SPOT portal lists EUR 70 for permit issuance and separate EUR 15.47 or EUR 26.51 document charges. Route-specific extra costs remain unknown.
Sources: Third-country single residence and work permit (Government of Slovenia), Single-permit issuance fee and card charges (Slovenian Government SPOT Portal)
EU citizen residence right (Directive 2004/38/EC)
Only for EU citizens.
This is an EU citizen's residence right, not a residence visa. For stays over three months, the person generally must work, be self-employed, study, or have sufficient resources and health insurance. The host country may require registration. National office, documents, fee and timing are not yet verified; tax residence is a separate test.
Sources: Directive 2004/38/EC, Article 7: residence over three months (European Union, EUR-Lex), Directive 2004/38/EC, Article 8: national registration option (European Union, EUR-Lex), EU residence registration guidance (European Commission, Your Europe)
Citizenship in Slovenia
- Years of residence before naturalisation: 10 years*
- Years before permanent residence: 5 years*
- Dual citizenship allowed: Only in some cases*
What is the cheapest residence visa in Slovenia?
No residence route by investment with a stated minimum is on file for Slovenia. Routes for people living on their own income or working remotely (Temporary residence permit for digital nomads) ask for proof of income, not an investment.
How many years to citizenship in Slovenia?
Ordinary naturalisation in Slovenia needs 10 years of legal residence. Provisional — from Government of the Republic of Slovenia (gov.si), read 10 November 2026; not yet verified. At least ten years in Slovenia, including five continuous years right before the application. Permanent residence is possible after 5 years. Provisional — from European Commission (Migration and Home Affairs), read 10 November 2026; not yet verified. EU long-term resident status after 5 years of uninterrupted legal residence.
Does Slovenia allow dual citizenship?
Only in some cases: Slovenia allows dual citizenship for some people and not for others. Provisional — from Government of the Republic of Slovenia (gov.si), read 10 November 2026; not yet verified. Regular applicants must show release from their previous citizenship, with exceptions (e.g. EU citizens with reciprocity, release refused). Extraordinary naturalisation keeps it.
Tax and residence days
A residence permit and tax residence are different tests. See the Slovenia tax rates, count your days with the Slovenia day test and see what changed in the data, day by day.
Sources
The Slovenia profile cites 5 sources, 5 of them from a government or a statute. Data as of 2026-Q4.
- Directive 2004/38/EC, Article 7: residence over three months · European Union, EUR-Lex, official, read 10 November 2026
- Directive 2004/38/EC, Article 8: national registration option · European Union, EUR-Lex, official, read 10 November 2026
- EU residence registration guidance · European Commission, Your Europe, official, read 10 November 2026
- Third-country single residence and work permit · Government of Slovenia, official, read 10 November 2026
- Single-permit issuance fee and card charges · Slovenian Government SPOT Portal, official, read 10 November 2026
Rules, fees and minimums change, and many routes have conditions not shown here. Did you find an error? Tell us, with the source.
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