Glossary
Upravna enota (administrative unit)
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In short
An upravna enota is a local office of Slovenia's state administration: you apply for and renew residence permits, give fingerprints and register your address there. There are 58, and you can apply for a permit at any upravna enota: they decide nationwide.
Key figures
- Upravne enote in Slovenia
- 58as of 1 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
- Fingerprints
- two fingerprints are taken with the applicationLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 111. člen · as of 1 October 2026 · source
- Where
- at any upravna enota, or online on e-uprava with an electronic IDLegal basis: ZPPreb-1, 4. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
- State fee: single permit
- €70 when filed in Sloveniavia an embassy €102 plus a D visa €77Legal basis: ZUT · 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
What an upravna enota does for foreigners
- Accepts applications for the single permit, the EU Blue Card, temporary and permanent residence, and issues and renews them.
- Fingerprints: two fingerprints are taken with the application.
- Registers permanent and temporary addresses.
- Accepts digital nomad applications from people already lawfully in Slovenia.
- For a single permit, requests the Employment Service (ZRSZ) consent itself.
Which upravna enota to go to
You can file a residence permit application at any upravna enota: they decide nationwide.
Your address can likewise be registered at any upravna enota, or online on e-uprava with an electronic ID.
Processing times can differ between offices, so it is worth deciding in advance where to apply.
How to prepare for the visit
- Check the office's opening hours and whether you need an appointment on its website.
- Bring originals and copies. Foreign documents usually need an apostille and a certified Slovenian translation.
- State fee for a single permit: €70 when filed in Slovenia.
Frequently asked questions
How many upravne enote are there in Slovenia?
58. The list with addresses and opening hours is published on gov.si.
Can I apply for a permit outside the area where I live?
Yes. Upravne enote decide foreigners' cases nationwide, so you can file at any of them. Your address can likewise be registered at any of them, or online.
Upravna enota or embassy: what is the difference?
Embassies accept applications abroad. If you are already lawfully in Slovenia, the first application can be filed at an upravna enota while you are lawfully in Slovenia.
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Updated: 10 October 2026
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