Slovenia
SVNSlovenia is a small Alpine EU/Schengen member with very high English proficiency, universal healthcare, and one of the highest safety rankings in Europe. The country lacks a dedicated digital-nomad or golden-visa programme — long-stay residency is via skilled employment, EU Blue Card, or family reunification. Naturalisation takes 10 years for ordinary applicants (4 years for descendants of Slovenian emigrants and 1 year for spouses with 5 years' continuous Slovenian residence). Slovenia permits dual citizenship for naturalisation applicants from 2024 onwards.
- Naturalisation
- 10 years
- Tax system
- Residence Based
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Capital
- Ljubljana
- Region
- europe
- Population
- 2,120,000
- Cost-of-living
- 56 /100
Passport Rank
#8
Visa-Free
184
destinations
Visa-free travel
A Slovenia passport has visa-free access to 156 destinations. See the full Sloveniapassport breakdown →
Passports that enter Slovenia without a prior visa (91)
Visa-free, visa on arrival, or on an eTA.
Community-sourced (passport-index, synced 2026-08-18) — verify with the embassy before travel.
Country Details
- Capital
- Ljubljana
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Slovenian
- Population
- 2,120,000
- Tax System
- Residence Based
- Dual Citizenship
- Allowed
- Naturalisation
- 10 years
- Schengen / EU
- Schengen / EU
- Climate
- Continental / alpine / Mediterranean
- English Proficiency Rank
- #10
Indices
Cost of Living
56
Safety
80
Healthcare
72
Quality of Life
175
Tax Summary
- Tax System
- Residence Based
- Territorial Taxation
- No — worldwide income taxed for residents
- Naturalisation
- 10 years of legal residency
- Dual Citizenship
- Allowed
Cost of Living by City
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| City | Rent 1BR centre | Rent outside | Groceries | Utilities | Transit pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ljubljana | $850 | $600 | $290 | $175 | $40 |
Monthly USD figures. Typical central 1-bedroom rent, grocery basket for one, household utilities, monthly transit pass.
Visa Categories & Immigration Authority
Major Visa Categories
- Schengen C
- Long-stay D Visa
- Single Permit (Work + Residence)
- Permanent Residence Permit
- Student Residence Permit
- Family Reunification Permit
- EU Blue Card
- Long-Term EU Resident Permit
- Authority
- Ministry of the Interior
- Official Portal
- www.mnz.gov.si
- Phone
- +386 1 428 40 00
- gp.mnz@gov.si
Naturalisation Details
- Residence Years
- 10
- Language Test
- Yes (Slovenian A2)
- Civic Test
- Yes
- Oath Required
- Yes
- Dual Allowed
- Yes
- Fee
- $380
- Processing
- ~18 months
International Schools
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| School | City | Curriculum | Tuition (USD/yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| British International School of Ljubljana | Ljubljana | British / IGCSE | $11,000–$18,000 |
Daily Life Logistics
Internet
130 Mbps median
70% fibre coverage
eSIM: Telekom Slovenije, A1 Slovenija, Telemach
LGBTQ+ Legal Status
- Same-Sex Marriage
- Legal
- Civil Partnerships
- Recognised
- Anti-Discrimination Law
- Yes
- ILGA Rank
- #14
Religious Life
- Halal Food
- Limited
- Kosher Food
- Limited
- Prayer Facilities
- Limited
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