TEMPORARY RESIDENCE - FOREIGN EMPLOYEES
It is our pleasure to warmly welcome you in Slovenia.
Slovenia supports the integration of international researchers and employees. We have prepared a short guide to help you before your arrival to Slovenia and later to integrate into the Slovenian environment and work.
The processes you need to go through depending on your personal circumstances and expectations. Generally, your country of origin will determine the procedures to a great extent, but you will have to make some decisions. If you have a double citizenship of EU and non-EU country, we recommend you choose the procedure for EU citizens.
The information here is for informative purposes. It has been gathered by the people working at universities and other research institutions to the best of their knowledge. Procedures and specific issues change quickly. We are doing our best to update them regularly, however, please be aware that there is a slight chance that some possible changes have not yet been included to this website.
SEE BELOW PROCEDURES AND FORMS FOR OBTAINING RESIDENCE PERMIT AND RESIDENCE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE:
EU and EEA: there is no administrative procedure needed prior to your arrival
Citizens of the European Union do not need a visa or residence permit to enter the Republic of Slovenia.
Within the first three months in Slovenia you will need to obtain a residence registration certificate if you are staying here for more than three months.
How can you get it?
At the administrative unit where you (will) live. Please check if there is an appointment system in place at your administrative unit. Here are some examples:
- In Ljubljana, you can book an appointment through the phone number of the Administrative Unit where you want to apply or via the application UE Naročanje.
- In Koper you should make an appointment through the telephone for a personal visit.
- In Nova Gorica you take a number at the gate through a personal visit.
- In Maribor, you can visit the Administrative Unit without an appointment or you can book an appointment through the phone number of the Administrative Unit.
- Please check other administrative units directly or through your institution.
Conditions for issuing a residence registration certificate:
- a valid identity card or passport,
- adequate health insurance,
- sufficient means of subsistence,
- if an EU citizen is applying based on employment/work/self-employment/provision of service, it shall be sufficient that they submit a confirmation from their employer that the EU citizen will be employed or proof that he or she is already employed or performing work or proof of self-employment or provision of service,
- if an EU citizen is applying as a job seeker, it shall be sufficient that they register with the competent employment authority as a person seeking employment,
- if an EU citizen is applying based on study/vocational training/education, he or she must submit – in addition to the first three requirements listed above – proof of admission to studies or training or other form of education,
if an EU citizen is applying based on reunification with an EU-citizen family member, proof of family ties must be submitted in addition to the first three requirements listed above. If an EU citizen works, is self-employed or provides services in Slovenia, the requirements listed in indents two and three above do not apply. The same rules apply to family members who are family members of Slovenian nationals.
The residence registration certificate is issued to EU citizens for the duration of their intended stay, or for a maximum period of five years. A residence registration certificate may be renewed under the same conditions as it was issued.
Non-EU family members may reside in the territory of the Republic of Slovenia without a residence permit for three months (90 days) from the date of entering the country. For a longer stay, they must apply for a residence permit for family members prior to the expiration date of the authorised 90-day stay. The application must be supported by documents proving that the applicant has health insurance, sufficient economic resources and no criminal conviction in their home country. If the EU citizen works, is self-employed or provides services in Slovenia, the requirements to submit proof of health insurance or sufficient economic resources do not apply. The same rule applies to family members who are family members of Slovenian nationals.
Other important information
About visiting the Administrative Unit:
- They might speak only Slovene, so visit with a colleague or someone who speaks Slovene
- Leave your telephone number and the telephone number of the person speaking Slovene (tutor, buddy).
- Check your email (also spam).
- The residence registration certificate is valid for five years or less if you indicate that at the time of the application submission. If you want to prolong the permit, you should do that in the last month of the permit validity.
Swiss citizens: there is no administrative procedure needed prior to your arrival
Within the first three months in Slovenia you will need to obtain a residence registration certificate if you are staying here for more than three months.
How can you get it?
At the administrative unit where you (will) live. Please check if there is an appointment system in place at your administrative unit. Here are some examples:
- In Ljubljana, you can book an appointment through the phone number of the Administrative Unit where you want to apply or through the application UE Naročanje.
- In Koper you should make an appointment through the telephone for a personal visit.
- In Nova Gorica you take a number at the gate through a personal visit.
- In Maribor, you can visit the Administrative Unit without an appointment or you can book an appointment through the phone number of the Administrative Unit.
- Please check other administrative units directly or through your institution.
When should you arrange it?
Within the first three months in Slovenia, you will need to obtain a residence registration certificate if you are staying here for more than three months.
Which documents do you need to submit?
- Signed application form (.doc, .pdf, example).
- Biometric color photograph.
- Copy of passport (page with biographic data) / ID.
- Confirmation of address (e.g. rent contract, owner’s statement or proof of ownership).
- Proof of purpose of stay: employment contract signed by a Slovenian employer or hosting agreement or another document proving the purpose of your stay.
- Proof of sufficient means of subsistence: a statement or employment contract (statement - .doc, .pdf, example).
- Proof of health insurance (European Health Insurance Card - blue card).
Cost
Payment via bank transfer or in person at the Administrative Unit:
Payment via bank transfer or in person at the Administrative Unit:
- Fee for the issue of a certificate of registration: EUR 9.10 - at submission.
- Application fee: EUR 4.50 - at submission.
- Printing for the card: EUR 12.32 - when collecting the card.
Other important information
About visiting the Administrative Unit:
- They might speak only Slovene, so visit with a colleague or someone who speaks Slovene
- Leave your telephone number and a telephone number of the person speaking Slovene (tutor, buddy).
- Check your email (also spam).
- The residence registration certificate is valid for five years or less, if you indicate that at the time of the application submission. If you want to prolong the permit, you should do that in the last month of the permit validity.
Who needs it?
Non-EU&EEA citizens who wish to enter and reside in the Republic of Slovenia for the purposes of tourism, business, personal visit, employment, study, family reunification or other forms or purposes of residence must obtain a visa (if required for entry into Slovenia) or a residence permit at a diplomatic mission or consular post of the Republic of Slovenia abroad prior to their entry into the Republic of Slovenia.
- Holders of a short-stay visa (C type) issued by a Schengen country may, during the visa validity period, enter the Republic of Slovenia and stay in its territory, provided that the total length of their stay in Schengen countries does not exceed 60 days in any 180-day period, or until the expiry of the visa, whichever is sooner. The permitted number of days of your stay can be calculated by using this online calculator.
- Holders of a long-stay visa (D type) issued by a Schengen country may enter the Republic of Slovenia with this visa and a valid travel document and stay in its territory, provided that the total length of their stay in Schengen countries, except in the territory of the Schengen country that issued the long-stay visa, does not exceed 60 days in any 180-day period, or until the expiry of the long-stay visa, whichever is sooner.
- Holders of a residence permit issued by a Schengen country may enter the Republic of Slovenia with this residence permit and a valid travel document and stay in its territory, provided that the total length of their stay in Schengen countries, except in the territory of the Schengen country that issued the residence permit, does not exceed 60 days in any 180-day period, or until the expiry of the residence permit, whichever is sooner.
Click here to check if you can enter Slovenia without visa or not.
LONG TERM VISA (type D) - research visits , training, staff exchange, etc.
TEMPORARY RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR RESEARCHERS AND HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHERS