Slovenia•EuropeFamily Reunification Residence Permit
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-60 days
Application Fee
50 EUR
Stay Duration
Same as sponsor
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Temporary residence permit for family members (spouse, civil partners, children, dependents) of non-EU nationals with permanent residence permit or 1+ year temporary residence permit in Slovenia.
Family reunification allows non-EU nationals with established residence in Slovenia to bring spouses, civil partners, and dependent children. The sponsor must demonstrate sufficient financial means to support all family members. Since November 2024, renewable permits require Slovenian language proficiency (A2 level).
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Requirements
Language
Slovenian
A2
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Family member's travel document
Proof of relationship
Marriage certificate, birth certificate, or civil partnership document (not older than 3 months)
Criminal record certificate
From family member's home country
Health insurance
Valid coverage in Slovenia
Slovenian language certificate
A2 level required from Nov 1, 2024 for permit renewal
OptionalPassport photo
35x45mm, biometric standard
Sponsor Documents
Valid residence permit
Sponsor's permanent or 1+ year temporary residence permit
Proof of income
Minimum EUR 450/month per adult, EUR 237/month per child
Accommodation proof
Housing rental contract or ownership document
Tax compliance
Proof of tax payment and no unpaid debts
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Advantages
- Path to family unification
- Leads to permanent residence eligibility
- Children included until age of majority
- Spouse economic independence from sponsor
Considerations
- Requires sponsor to have legal residence first
- Strict financial requirements
- Dependent on sponsor's status
- Language requirement for renewal (from Nov 2024)
- Varying definitions of dependent children by country law
Application Process
Sponsor establishes residence
Sponsor must have permanent residence permit or 1+ year temporary residence permit
Sponsor applies
Sponsor lodges family reunification application at administrative unit
Financial verification
Authorities verify sponsor has sufficient income/resources for family
Document submission
Submit marriage, birth, and family relationship documents
Language requirement
From Nov 1, 2024: provide Slovenian language certificate (A2 level) for permit renewal
Pay fees
Submit permit fees (50 EUR per family member)
Receive permits
Family members collect residence permits
Application Forms
Family Reunification Application
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