First steps after getting a residence permit in Slovenia
5 min readUpdated: 10 October 2026
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In short
First register your address: the deadline is 8 days from moving in, and you can do it at any upravna enota, or online on e-uprava with an electronic ID. Your tax number, insurance, doctor and school enrolment all depend on the address.
Key figures
- Deadline to register an address
- 8 days from moving inLegal basis: ZPPreb-1, 5. in 10. člen · as of 1 October 2026 · source
- Where
- at any upravna enota, or online on e-uprava with an electronic IDLegal basis: ZPPreb-1, 4. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
- What to prove
- the right to live at the address: ownership, a lease or the owner's consentLegal basis: ZPPreb-1, 7. člen · as of 1 October 2026 · source
- With an address in Slovenia
- assigned automatically once your address is registered; the certificate arrives within 8 daysLegal basis: ZDavP-2 · as of 1 October 2026 · source
Register your address
Register your residence within 8 days from moving in. You can do it at any upravna enota, or online on e-uprava with an electronic ID.
You will need to show the right to live at the address: ownership, a lease or the owner's consent. Almost every other procedure depends on the registered address.
Social and health insurance
For employees, the employer registers them for social and health insurance (ZZZS). The self-employed do it themselves or through an accountant.
Once insured, choose a personal doctor, and a paediatrician for children.
Tax number and bank account
Your tax number (davčna številka) is assigned automatically once your address is registered; the certificate arrives within 8 days. You need it for salary, rent, utilities and most contracts.
With the tax number and the permit, open an account with a local bank.
Kindergarten, school, mobile
Enrol children in kindergarten or school: kindergartens take children from 11 months, and school is compulsory and free. Get a local SIM card. These everyday steps make the move genuinely complete.
Frequently asked questions
What should I do first after getting my permit?
Register your address: the deadline is 8 days from moving in. Your tax number, insurance and school enrolment depend on it.
Where do I register my address in Slovenia?
You register at any upravna enota, or online on e-uprava with an electronic ID. You must show the right to live at the address: ownership, a lease or the owner's consent.
How do I get a tax number after moving?
Usually you do nothing: the number is assigned automatically once your address is registered; the certificate arrives within 8 days. If you need it earlier, you can request it from FURS.
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This text was generated by AI and has not been reviewed by an editor.
Updated: 10 October 2026
General information, not individual legal advice. Rules and amounts change: confirm the exact conditions for your case at a consultation.