Glossary
Renewing a residence permit (podaljšanje dovoljenja za prebivanje)
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In short
Podaljšanje is the renewal of a temporary residence permit in Slovenia on the same conditions on which it was issued. File before the permit expires; you can file up to 3 months ahead; while the application is pending, the certificate of a filed application lets you stay in Slovenia until the decision; with a single permit you may keep working.
Key figures
- When to file a renewal
- before the permit expires; you can file up to 3 months aheadLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 36. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
- While a renewal is pending
- the certificate of a filed application lets you stay in Slovenia until the decision; with a single permit you may keep workingLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 37.a člen; ZZSDT, 12. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
- Where to apply for a permit
- any upravna enota: they decide nationwideLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 54. člen · as of 1 October 2026 · source
- After the permit ends (visa-free nationals)
- you may stay up to 90 days unless an authority orders you to leave earlierLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 35. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
- Refused renewal
- appeal within 15 days of delivery of the decisionthe same deadline applies to a refused further permit on a different groundLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 36. člen · as of 10 October 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
- Family permit term
- as long as the sponsor's permit, but no more than 2 years; renewals up to 3 yearsif the sponsor has permanent residence: 2 years, renewals up to 3 yearsLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 47. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
When and where to apply
- Timing: before the permit expires; you can file up to 3 months ahead.
- Where: any upravna enota: they decide nationwide.
- The conditions are the same as for the first permit, so documents on work, means and insurance must be up to date.
- For a family permit renewal, adult family members need a Slovenian language test.
While the application is pending
- Status: the certificate of a filed application lets you stay in Slovenia until the decision; with a single permit you may keep working.
- If you need a visa to enter the Schengen area, it is safer not to leave Slovenia before the decision: you may need a new visa to come back.
- Free access to the labour market, if you had it, continues during this time.
If you missed the deadline or were refused
- An expired permit cannot be renewed: you apply for a new first permit.
- Visa-free nationals: you may stay up to 90 days unless an authority orders you to leave earlier.
- Refused renewal: appeal within 15 days of delivery of the decision.
- Renewal terms: single permit up to 2 years, renewals up to 3 years; family permit as long as the sponsor's permit, but no more than 2 years; renewals up to 3 years.
Frequently asked questions
When should I apply to renew my Slovenian residence permit?
The rule: before the permit expires; you can file up to 3 months ahead.
Can I live and work while my renewal is pending?
Yes: the certificate of a filed application lets you stay in Slovenia until the decision; with a single permit you may keep working.
What if I apply after my permit has expired?
An expired permit cannot be renewed. You apply for a new first permit; visa-free nationals have a limited period to remain: you may stay up to 90 days unless an authority orders you to leave earlier.
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Updated: 10 October 2026
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