Family migration to Slovenia – permits for family members

Family migration to Slovenia, EU

A lot of questions that we get are connected with family migration to Slovenia. There are a few options on how to obtain permits for family migration, this is why in this article we are presenting them to you.

Family migration to Slovenia – options

When one of the family members obtains work and residence permit in Slovenia, he/she has to meet the conditions for family migration. The main rule is, that the spouse can reunite his/hers family members after one year of legal residency in Slovenia. The first work and residence permit it is usually given for one year. The possibility of a family migration to Slovenia begins after the first prolongation of a work and residence permit of one of the family members.

There are also other possibilities which allows you to bring your family to Slovenia earlier. Your partner can also get employed in Slovenia, and immediately obtain his/her own permit to live and work in Slovenia.

There is also the possibility to obtain the Visa D for one year and after the visa is expired the spouse can already submit the documents for residence permit.

Family migration to Slovenia – What about the children?

If both parents agree, the child can immediately move to Slovenia, if he or she is older than 6 years. That means that the parents have to sign him/her to a Slovenian school, and based on that, the child gets his/hers permit.

For children under 6 years it is in some cases possible to obtain a residence permit without waiting one year, but both of the parents have to have a residence permit in Slovenia. It is worth mentioning, that here each case is handled individually due to a lack of a legal basis.

If the children are older, they can go to Slovenian high school or University.

Family migration to Slovenia – why to choose Slovenia?

Slovenia is a beautiful country, where you can provide a great future for yourself and your family.

To begin with, Slovenia is one of the safest countries in the world. The life here is pleasant, with exceptionally low crime rates. This is why family migration to Slovenia is a good choice.

Secondly, the country has an advantageous strategic position. It is located at the crossroads of the main European cultural and trade routes. This is why this location is a strategic advantage, especially for entrepreneurs. From the capital, Ljubljana, you need about an hour drive to all neighboring countries – Italy, Austria, Croatia and Hungary.

In addition, our country can boast with delicious food, first class wine and beer. Slovenian culinary is diverse, the selection is large. You can get fresh local ingredients from the local farmers in every market.

Healthcare is available to all citizens and registered long-term residents. Medical staff is extremely well trained. All citizens have the right to equal access to healthcare.

Basic education is mandatory and free also for all other under-age foreign citizens residing here and children without citizenship.

Slovenians speak a large number of different languages. That is why it will be easy for you to start a life here and adapt quickly.

Family migration based on business

Slovenia is an attractive destination for doing business because it is an EU member state in the Schengen zone. Therefore, doing business here also means easier trading with other EU countries. The official currency in Slovenia is Euro, as in all Euro zone.

Based on your business in Slovenia, you can also obtain work and residence permit.

Family migration to Slovenia – how can Data help you?

If you have more questions on family migration to Slovenia, do not hesitate to contact us! The experts in our company can help you with family migration.

If you will migrate to Slovenia based on your business, we can offer also other services, such as:

• company registration – free of charge
• accounting service for your company
• legal consulting
• business address and virtual office

Contact us!

If you need help with family migration or your business, contact our specialists by e-mail [email protected] or telephone: +386 1 6006 270. We also answer by Viber / WhatsApp +386 40 530 718.

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