Glossary

Appeal against a refusal (pritožba)

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In short

A pritožba is an appeal against a first-instance decision, such as an upravna enota refusing a permit; the ministry decides it. The general deadline is 21 days from delivery of the decision (since 7 February 2026), unless a law sets otherwise, but for some decisions ZTuj-2 sets its own deadline or allows only a lawsuit at the Upravno sodišče (Administrative Court).

Key figures

General appeal deadline
21 days from delivery of the decision (since 7 February 2026), unless a law sets otherwisebefore 7 February 2026 the general deadline was 15 daysLegal basis: ZUP, 235. 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
Appealing a visa refusal
8 days from delivery, in writing in Slovenian, consular fee €153Legal basis: ZTuj-2, 29. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
Who decides the appeal
the Ministry of the Interior (MNZ) for upravna enota decisions; the Foreign Ministry for embassy and consulate decisionsLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 87. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
No appeal, court only
decisions on the single permit and the EU Blue Card; a first permit, except for study, family, researchers and Slovenian descentLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 87. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
Lawsuit at the Upravno sodišče
30 days from delivery of the final decisionLegal basis: ZUS-1, 28. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
Appeal fee
€18.10Legal basis: ZUT, tarifna številka 2 · as of 10 October 2026 · source

Deadlines

  • General deadline: 21 days from delivery of the decision (since 7 February 2026), unless a law sets otherwise.
  • Refused renewal: appeal within 15 days of delivery of the decision.
  • Visa refusal: 8 days from delivery, in writing in Slovenian, consular fee €153.
  • The exact deadline and the body to file with are always stated in the legal remedy notice (pravni pouk) at the end of the decision.

Who decides and when there is no appeal

  • Decides: the Ministry of the Interior (MNZ) for upravna enota decisions; the Foreign Ministry for embassy and consulate decisions.
  • Court only: decisions on the single permit and the EU Blue Card; a first permit, except for study, family, researchers and Slovenian descent.
  • The appeal is filed with the body that issued the decision, in writing or orally on record, explaining why the decision is wrong.
  • Fee: €18.10.

Administrative dispute

If the ministry rejects the appeal, or the law allows no appeal, the next step is a lawsuit at the Upravno sodišče: 30 days from delivery of the final decision.

The court reviews legality: whether the law was applied correctly, the procedure followed and the facts fully established.

Frequently asked questions

How many days do I have to appeal a permit refusal?

It depends on the decision: the general deadline is 21 days from delivery of the decision (since 7 February 2026), unless a law sets otherwise; for a refused renewal appeal within 15 days of delivery of the decision. The exact deadline is in the decision's pravni pouk.

Can I appeal a single permit refusal?

No appeal to the ministry is allowed: decisions on the single permit and the EU Blue Card; a first permit, except for study, family, researchers and Slovenian descent. You can file a lawsuit at the Upravno sodišče: 30 days from delivery of the final decision.

Where do I appeal a visa refusal?

File it with the embassy or consulate that refused the visa. Terms: 8 days from delivery, in writing in Slovenian, consular fee €153. Slovenia's Foreign Ministry decides.

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Updated: 10 October 2026

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