Glossary
EMŠO (personal identification number)
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In short
EMŠO (enotna matična številka občana) is the 13-digit personal number under which a person is recorded in Slovenia's population register. For a residence permit holder the number is assigned automatically: permit data flows into the central population register (CRP).
Key figures
- Format
- 13 digits (date of birth, register code, sex and sequence number, check digit)Legal basis: ZCRP · as of 1 October 2026 · source
- With a residence permit
- assigned automatically: permit data flows into the central population register (CRP)Legal basis: ZCRP, 7. člen · as of 1 October 2026 · source
- Without a residence permit
- on request («Zahtevek za določitev EMŠO») through the body you deal with: ZRSZ, FURS, a health insurer, a school or an upravna enota; decision within 3 working daysLegal basis: ZCRP · as of 1 October 2026 · source
How the number is built
Format: 13 digits (date of birth, register code, sex and sequence number, check digit). It is assigned by the Ministry of the Interior and Public Administration (MNZJU) when a person is entered in the central population register.
How to get an EMŠO
- With a residence permit there is nothing to request: the number is assigned automatically: permit data flows into the central population register (CRP).
- Without a permit, if you have rights or obligations in Slovenia (work, insurance, taxes, study): on request («Zahtevek za določitev EMŠO») through the body you deal with: ZRSZ, FURS, a health insurer, a school or an upravna enota; decision within 3 working days.
Where you need it
Almost every state system uses it: health insurance, employment, taxes, education and e-government services.
Frequently asked questions
Are EMŠO and the tax number the same thing?
No. EMŠO belongs to the population register, while the tax number (davčna številka) is assigned by the Financial Administration (FURS). You usually need both.
How long does an EMŠO take without a permit?
A decision on the «Zahtevek za določitev EMŠO» request is made within 3 working days.
What if I need an EMŠO before my permit is issued?
File the «Zahtevek za določitev EMŠO» request through the body you deal with: the Employment Service, the tax office, a health insurer, a school or an upravna enota.
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Updated: 10 October 2026
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