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
156
destinations
Visa-free travel
A Slovenia passport has visa-free access to 156 destinations. See the full Slovenia passport 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.
Immigrating to Canada from Slovenia
Current IRCC processing times for Slovenia nationals, by application type.
| Visitor visa (outside Canada) | No processing time available |
| Super visa | No processing time available |
| Study permit | No processing time available |
| Work permit | No processing time available |
| Sponsor a dependent child | No processing time available |
| Adopted child (citizenship) | Not enough data |
| Government-assisted refugees | Not enough data |
| Privately sponsored refugees | sponsor: Not enough data / refugee: Not enough data |
Your application may take longer than the times shown here. They’re not a maximum or a guarantee.
As of 2026-09-22 (IRCC). See all Canada processing times →
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — “Check processing times”. This is a copy of the version available at https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html. Reproduced under the Government of Canada’s non-commercial reproduction terms; not endorsed by or affiliated with IRCC.
Sources & last verified
Government of Canada — non-commercial reproduction (canada.ca Terms and conditions)
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
- GDP per capita
- $37,376
- Life expectancy
- 82.29 yrs
- Population growth
- 0.17%/yr
GDP per capita, life expectancy, and population growth: World Bank (2025).
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
Regulators & official sources
Bodies that regulate immigration advice in Slovenia, and the official sources indexed for it by Visa Atlas. Descriptions are verbatim; each links to its source.
Bar Association of Slovenia
OZSIndependent professional body regulating attorneys in Slovenia. There is no dedicated immigration-adviser regulator.
Related Guides
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Related on The Citizenship Desk
Visa routes
Official visa and residence routes for Slovenia, indexed from Visa Atlas. Each links to its government source. This is a licensed external index, distinct from our own curated visa guides.
Residence
Permanent Residence (Slovenia)
ResidenceIf you have lived in Slovenia continuously for about five years, this is your settlement status - secure residence with EU-wide mobility benefits.
Work (sponsored)
Single Residence and Work Permit (Slovenia)
Work (sponsored)If you are a non-EU national with a Slovenian job offer, this is the main route - one permit that lets you both live and work in Slovenia.
Family
Temporary Residence for Family Reunification (Slovenia)
FamilyIf a close family member already lives lawfully in Slovenia, this route lets you join them and build toward settlement together.
Study
Temporary Residence for Study (Slovenia)
StudyIf you have been admitted to a Slovenian university or college, this residence permit lets you live in Slovenia for the length of your studies.
Entrepreneur
Self-Employment Residence (Slovenia)
EntrepreneurIf you are a third-country national who wants to run your own business or work as a sole trader in Slovenia, this route gives you residence tied to that activity.
Skilled migration
EU Blue Card (Slovenia)
Skilled migrationIf you are a highly-qualified non-EU professional with a Slovenian job offer above the salary threshold, the EU Blue Card gives you residence plus EU-wide mobility benefits.
Digital nomad
Digital Nomad Temporary Residence Permit (Slovenia)
Digital nomadIf you work remotely for a company based outside Slovenia, this permit lets you live in Slovenia for up to a year while you keep earning from abroad.
Sources & last verified
Route index from Visa Atlas (CC BY 4.0), as of 2026-09-12. Each route links to its official government source.
Citizenship by Descent
Sources & last verified
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