Glossary

Address registration (prijava prebivališča)

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In short

Prijava prebivališča is the registration of a permanent or temporary address in Slovenia. Deadline: 8 days from moving in; you register at any upravna enota, or online on e-uprava with an electronic ID.

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
Foreigners with a permit
a temporary address is registered for the permit's validity, up to 2 years; if the permit arrives after you moved in, the 8 days run from its deliveryLegal basis: ZPPreb-1, 14. člen · as of 1 October 2026 · source
Tell the landlord about the permit
within 3 days of receiving the permitLegal basis: ZPPreb-1, 9. in 14. člen · as of 1 October 2026 · source

What you need

  • Proof of the right to live at the address: ownership, a lease or the owner's consent.
  • An identity document and your residence permit.
  • The registration certificate (potrdilo o prijavi prebivališča) is issued only if you ask for it in the application.

What foreigners should know

  • Foreigners with a permit: a temporary address is registered for the permit's validity, up to 2 years; if the permit arrives after you moved in, the 8 days run from its delivery.
  • Tell your landlord about the permit: within 3 days of receiving the permit.
  • A landlord registers a tenant who stays more than 7 days.

Why it matters

Your tax number is assigned automatically once your address is registered, and official letters go to the registered address.

Frequently asked questions

How many days do I have to register my address in Slovenia?

8 days from moving in. If your permit arrives after you moved in, the 8 days run from the day you receive it.

Can I register my address online?

Yes, on the e-uprava portal if you have an electronic ID. Without one, go to any upravna enota.

Do I need the registration certificate?

The certificate (potrdilo o prijavi prebivališča) is issued only if you request it in the application. Tick that option if you will need it.

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Updated: 10 October 2026

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