Glossary
Criminal record certificate (potrdilo iz kazenske evidence)
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In short
The potrdilo iz kazenske evidence is a criminal record certificate from your country of citizenship, attached to a residence permit application in Slovenia. It is required always for a first permit; for a renewal only if the upravna enota asks; documents are prepared on the basis that it is no older than 90 days when the residence permit application is filed.
Key figures
- When it is needed
- always for a first permit; for a renewal only if the upravna enota asksas of 10 October 2026 · source
- Certificate age for a residence permit
- no older than 90 days when the residence permit application is fileda practice rule for preparing documents; ZTuj-2 and the official application form set no general age limitas of 10 October 2026 · source
- Certificate age for company registration
- no older than 60 daysa practice rule for preparing documents; official pages do not state an age limitas of 10 October 2026 · source
- Certifying a foreign certificate
- an apostille for Hague Convention countries; for other countries legalisation by the Slovenian Foreign Ministry or embassy, unless a treaty removes this requirementLegal basis: ZOLMP-1, 14. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
- Slovenian records
- the upravna enota itself checks Slovenian criminal, misdemeanour and tax debt recordsLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 55. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
When it is needed
- The rule: always for a first permit; for a renewal only if the upravna enota asks.
- Slovenian records: the upravna enota itself checks Slovenian criminal, misdemeanour and tax debt records.
- The home-country certificate is also attached to family and study permit applications.
How recent it must be
ZTuj-2 sets no general validity period for the certificate, so documents are prepared under a practice rule.
For a residence permit: no older than 90 days when the residence permit application is filed. For company registration: no older than 60 days.
Typical document problems: a certificate without an apostille, and a certificate that is already older than allowed.
Apostille and translation
- Certification: an apostille for Hague Convention countries; for other countries legalisation by the Slovenian Foreign Ministry or embassy, unless a treaty removes this requirement.
- A certified Slovenian translation is attached to the foreign certificate.
- The list of Apostille Convention countries is published by the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH).
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a criminal record certificate to renew my permit?
The rule: always for a first permit; for a renewal only if the upravna enota asks.
Does the criminal record certificate need an apostille?
As a rule, yes: an apostille for Hague Convention countries; for other countries legalisation by the Slovenian Foreign Ministry or embassy, unless a treaty removes this requirement.
How long is a criminal record certificate valid?
For a residence permit: no older than 90 days when the residence permit application is filed. For company registration: no older than 60 days.
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Updated: 10 October 2026
General information, not individual legal advice. Rules and amounts change: confirm the exact conditions for your case at a consultation.