🇸🇮 Slovenia · Free Movement
Long-term resident in another EU country — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 1+ years |
| Language level | B1 |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €50 |
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.gov.si/en/topics/entry-and-residence/.
Frequently asked
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Job offer
https://www.gov.si/en/topics/entry-and-residence/ · verified 2026-06-09
Employer sponsor
https://www.gov.si/en/topics/entry-and-residence/ · verified 2026-06-09
Work experience
https://www.gov.si/en/topics/entry-and-residence/ · verified 2026-06-09
Language level
https://www.gov.si/en/topics/entry-and-residence/ · verified 2026-06-09
Health insurance
“A clear and demonstrable purpose of residence is one of the conditions for obtaining a residence permit.”
https://infotujci.si/en/third-country-nationals/purposes-of-residence/ · verified 2026-06-09
Age range
https://www.gov.si/en/topics/entry-and-residence/ · verified 2026-06-09
Application fee
https://www.gov.si/en/topics/entry-and-residence/ · verified 2026-06-09
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-09.