Residence in Slovenia

Today to obtain a residence permit in Slovenia is much easier than in other countries of the EU zone. This residence permit in Slovenia gives the right to cross borders of all EU countries freely.

Residence permit in Slovenia gives its owner the same benefits as the citizens of the country have: gives the right for medical care, the right for work, the right for free education, different kinds of privileges, etc. The exception to this list is the right to vote in elections. It is also worth noting that purchase of real estate in this country do not constitute ground for a residence permit. And if you want to buy a property in Slovenia, you can do it only as a legal entity. This applies to all foreigners and the owners of the residence permit. Only after obtaining permanent residence in Slovenia you can buy property on your own name as an individual.

The basis for obtaining a residence permit in Slovenia can be:

• family reunion or marriage registration;
• business immigration;
• employment;
• study at university.

• international passport;
• medical insurance;
• bank account statement (the amount on the account shall not be less than the minimum wage established in Slovenia);
• reference about the presence \ absence of a criminal record;
• other documents confirming the grounds for obtaining a residence permit in Slovenia (certificate of marriage to a citizen of Slovenia, the employment contract, etc.).

All documents must be translated into the Slavic language and notarized.
Residence permit in Slovenia is issued for 5 years and during this period the foreigner can not leave the country for more than 9 months. Subject to the immigration rules and local laws person has the right to apply for permanent residence in Slovenia after 5 years. And in 10 years can apply for citizenship of the country.

The most common way of immigration to Slovenia and obtaining residence permits is business immigration. By registering your company with a minimum share capital of € 750, employing on this company and paying all taxes, you have the right to apply for a residence permit. A year later, your family – husband \ wife and \ or the minor child have the right to apply for a residence permit on the basis of an application for the reunion of the family.

OK Capital specialists will advise you on how to obtain a residence permit in Slovenia, will help to prepare all the necessary documents, register a company in Slovenia, if necessary, as well as solve all organizational issues. Entrust solution to all these issues to professionals.