Glossary
Permanent residence: dovoljenje za stalno prebivanje
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In short
Dovoljenje za stalno prebivanje is permanent residence in Slovenia: an open-ended right to live in the country. The main condition: 5 years of continuous lawful residence and a Slovenian exam at A2 level (since 1 November 2024).
Key figures
- Residence period
- 5 years of continuous lawful residenceLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 52. člen · as of 14 June 2026 · source
- Language
- Slovenian exam at A2 level (since 1 November 2024)Legal basis: ZTuj-2 (ZTuj-2H) · as of 14 June 2026 · source
- Allowed absence
- no more than 6 months in a row and 10 months in total over 5 yearsLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 52. člen · as of 14 June 2026 · source
- Years of study
- count as half toward the 5 yearsLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 52. člen (UPB15) · as of 26 September 2026 · source
- Counts toward the 5 years for permanent residence
- yes, in fullLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 52. člen (UPB15) · as of 26 September 2026 · source
- Permanent residence card
- issued for 10 years, the right itself is permanentLegal basis: ZTuj-2 · as of 14 June 2026 · source
- State fee: permanent residence
- €90.60Legal basis: ZUT · as of 14 June 2026 · source
- A2 exam at Center za slovenščino
- about €172the fee is set every yearas of 14 June 2026 · source
- Citizenship: residence period
- 10 years, the last 5 continuousLegal basis: ZDRS · as of 14 June 2026 · source
- Citizenship for graduates of Slovenian universities
- 7 years, 1 of them continuousLegal basis: ZDRS · as of 14 June 2026 · source
- Dual citizenship
- as a rule you must give up your previous citizenship; there are exceptionsLegal basis: ZDRS · as of 14 June 2026 · source
Conditions
- You need 5 years of continuous lawful residence in Slovenia.
- Language: Slovenian exam at A2 level (since 1 November 2024).
- Sufficient means of subsistence and health insurance.
- No threat to public order or security.
Which years count
- Digital nomad: yes, in full.
- Study: years count as half toward the 5 years.
- Seasonal work, postings, intra-corporate transfers, daily cross-border work and time in prison do not count.
Can you travel abroad meanwhile
Short trips are fine, but there is a limit: no more than 6 months in a row and 10 months in total over 5 years.
Costs
State fee for permanent residence: €90.60. A2 exam at Center za slovenščino: about €172, the fee is set every year.
Next step: citizenship
Slovenian citizenship is possible after 10 years, the last 5 continuous; graduates of Slovenian universities need 7 years, 1 of them continuous. As a rule you must give up your previous citizenship.
Frequently asked questions
After how many years can I get permanent residence in Slovenia?
After 5 years of continuous lawful residence. Time as a digital nomad counts in full; years of study count as half.
What level of Slovenian is required?
Level A2: the exam is taken at Center za slovenščino at the University of Ljubljana. The requirement applies since 1 November 2024. There are exceptions, for example for family members of EU Blue Card holders.
Can I leave Slovenia while the 5 years accumulate?
Yes, but no more than 6 months in a row and 10 months in total over 5 years. Exceeding that limit usually restarts the five-year count.
How long is permanent residence valid?
The permanent residence card is issued for 10 years, the right itself is permanent.
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Sources
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Updated: 10 October 2026
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