One of the key aspects of your relocation to Slovenia is the ability to secure residence permits for your family members in an efficient and timely manner.

Slovenian legislation provides for different procedures and conditions for obtaining a residence permit for a family member, depending on the status of the person exercising the right to family reunification (the principal). Family reunification with a foreign national may be requested by a Slovenian citizen, a citizen of a European Union Member State, or a third-country national who is already lawfully residing in Slovenia based on a residence permit.

Special attention is required in cases where a foreign national who already resides in Slovenia applies for family reunification. In such cases, the legislation imposes additional restrictions and specific conditions for the issuance of residence permits to family members, which may relate to the principal’s prior period of residence in Slovenia or to requirements regarding adequate knowledge of the Slovenian language. These conditions vary depending on the type of residence permit and whether it concerns a first issuance, extension, or issuance of a subsequent permit.

Due to the complexity and interconnectedness of the procedures, it is advisable to address the issue of family reunification before obtaining your own residence permit. With timely legal planning, it is possible to ensure smooth, lawful, and time-optimal proceedings and enable the earliest possible reunification with your family members.