Glossary
ZTuj-2 (Zakon o tujcih, Aliens Act)
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In short
ZTuj-2 (Zakon o tujcih) is Slovenia's main act on entry and residence of non-EU nationals: types of permit, grounds, durations and refusals. Latest major amendment: ZTuj-2I, Official Gazette 32/25, in force since 21 May 2025.
Key figures
- Act
- ZTuj-2, Official Gazette 50/11; current consolidated text UPB15, Official Gazette 46/25Legal basis: ZTuj-2 · as of 26 September 2026 · source
- Latest major amendment
- ZTuj-2I, Official Gazette 32/25, in force since 21 May 2025Legal basis: ZTuj-2 · as of 26 September 2026 · source
- First permit and renewals
- up to 2 years, renewals up to 3 yearsLegal basis: ZTuj-2 (ZTuj-2I) · as of 14 June 2026 · source
- First application inside Slovenia
- can be filed at an upravna enota while you are lawfully in Sloveniaon a visa-free stay or a C visa, a first application in Slovenia is possible only in the cases the law lists (ZTuj-2, Art. 37.a)Legal basis: ZTuj-2 (ZTuj-2I) · as of 10 October 2026 · source
- Available since
- 21 November 2025Legal basis: ZTuj-2 (ZTuj-2I) · as of 14 June 2026 · source
- Minimum employment contract
- 6 months (previously 1 year)applies since 21 July 2025Legal basis: ZZSDT (ZZSDT-E) · as of 1 October 2026 · source
What the act covers
The act sets out on what basis a foreigner can get a temporary residence permit (work, business, study, family, digital nomad and others), when permanent residence is possible, what means and insurance are required and when a permit is refused.
Work by foreigners is governed by a separate act, ZZSDT, and citizenship by ZDRS.
What the ZTuj-2I amendment changed
- Single permit: up to 2 years, renewals up to 3 years (previously 1 and 2 years).
- The first application can be filed at an upravna enota while you are lawfully in Slovenia.
- A residence permit for digital nomads was introduced, available since 21 November 2025.
- Family reunification was widened: for example, a digital nomad's family can move straight away.
- Together with the ZZSDT-E amendment in the same Official Gazette issue, the EU Blue Card was eased: the salary threshold dropped to one average gross salary, minimum contract: 6 months (previously 1 year).
Where to read the official text
Current text: ZTuj-2, Official Gazette 50/11; current consolidated text UPB15, Official Gazette 46/25. The official Slovenian text is published on the PISRS portal.
The act changes often, so for a decision on a specific case the version date and the implementing regulations matter.
Frequently asked questions
Which law governs residence permits in Slovenia?
The main act is ZTuj-2 (Zakon o tujcih). The right to work is also governed by ZZSDT, and citizenship by ZDRS.
What changed in 2025?
Latest major amendment: ZTuj-2I, Official Gazette 32/25, in force since 21 May 2025. It lengthened single permit terms, allowed a first application from inside the country, introduced the digital nomad permit and widened family reunification.
Is there an official English or Russian translation of ZTuj-2?
The official text exists only in Slovenian. Unofficial translations exist but are often outdated and miss recent amendments.
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Sources
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Updated: 10 October 2026
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