Glossary

Residence permit for a family member of an EU or Slovenian citizen (dovoljenje za prebivanje za družinskega člana)

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In short

The dovoljenje za prebivanje za družinskega člana is the residence permit for a non-EU relative living in Slovenia with an EU or Slovenian citizen. It is issued for 5 years, or the EU citizen's planned stay if shorter; no proof of means is needed if the EU or Slovenian citizen works.

Key figures

Family of an EU or Slovenian citizen
a spouse or partner; children and the partner's children under 21; older children and parents whom the citizen must support or actually supportsLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 127. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
Without a permit
90 days from entry; apply before this period endsLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 127. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
Where to apply
at any upravna enota in Slovenia; it cannot be filed through an embassyLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 127. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
Means and insurance
not required if the EU citizen works or is self-employed in Slovenia, or the Slovenian citizen works or is self-employed; otherwise means at least at the social assistance levelLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 128. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
Permit term
5 years, or the EU citizen's planned stay if shorterLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 128. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
Permanent residence for a family member
after 5 years of continuous lawful residence; a family member of a Slovenian citizen may get it after 2 yearsLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 130. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
State fee: family member permit
€9.10Legal basis: ZUT, tarifna številka 14 · as of 10 October 2026 · source
Who has free access
permanent residents; family members of Slovenian citizens on a family permit; people of Slovenian descent with a permit; international protection holders and their families; temporary protection holders; victims of trafficking and of illegal employmentthe right continues during a renewal filed on timeLegal basis: ZZSDT, 6. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source

Who counts as family

By law: a spouse or partner; children and the partner's children under 21; older children and parents whom the citizen must support or actually supports.

A person who shared the citizen's household, a person the citizen cares for because of their health, or a long-term partner can also count as family.

How to apply

  • Without a permit: 90 days from entry; apply before this period ends.
  • Where: at any upravna enota in Slovenia; it cannot be filed through an embassy.
  • If the marriage took place abroad, the spouse of a Slovenian citizen first has it entered in the Slovenian civil register (matični register).
  • State fee: €9.10.

Conditions and rights

  • Means and insurance: not required if the EU citizen works or is self-employed in Slovenia, or the Slovenian citizen works or is self-employed; otherwise means at least at the social assistance level.
  • Term: 5 years, or the EU citizen's planned stay if shorter.
  • Permanent residence: after 5 years of continuous lawful residence; a family member of a Slovenian citizen may get it after 2 years.
  • Family members of Slovenian citizens have free access to the labour market and work without Employment Service consent.

Frequently asked questions

Can I apply through an embassy?

No: at any upravna enota in Slovenia; it cannot be filed through an embassy. You enter Slovenia on a visa or visa-free and apply here.

Do I need to prove income?

It depends on the citizen's work: means and insurance are not required if the EU citizen works or is self-employed in Slovenia, or the Slovenian citizen works or is self-employed; otherwise means at least at the social assistance level.

When can a family member of a Slovenian citizen get permanent residence?

By law: after 5 years of continuous lawful residence; a family member of a Slovenian citizen may get it after 2 years.

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Updated: 10 October 2026

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