Get Your Slovenia Dual Citizenship – Learn How to Apply
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Eligibility Overview
- By Birth: Children born in Slovenia to at least one Slovenian parent receive citizenship by birth.
- By Descent :Individuals born abroad to at least one Slovenian parent may acquire citizenship by descent, particularly if registered before the age of 36.
- By Marriage : Foreign spouses of Slovenians can apply for citizenship after 2 years of marriage and 1 year of continuous residence in Slovenia.
- By Naturalization: Foreign nationals may apply after 10 years of residence, including 5 years of continuous residence before the application.
- By Reacquisition: Former Slovenian citizens who lost citizenship (e.g. by naturalizing elsewhere) may reapply without full residency requirements.
- Special Exception – Dual Citizenship Allowed: Slovenia allows dual citizenship in many cases, including by descent, birth, or when reacquiring citizenship. However, naturalization applicants may be required to renounce other nationalities unless exempted.
- Note: Applicants applying through descent or reacquisition are generally not required to renounce their existing citizenship.
Step-by-Step Process
- Determine your path (descent, marriage, naturalization, or reacquisition).
- Submit your application through the Ministry of the Interior or at a Slovenian consulate.
- Provide documents, undergo language and civic knowledge testing (if required).
- Receive decision and take oath of citizenship.
Benefits of Slovenian Citizenship
- Live and work freely across the EU
- Retain multiple citizenships in most paths
- Access to Slovenia’s healthcare, education, and public benefits
- Visa-free travel to 180+ countries
Frequently asked questions.
Does Slovenia allow dual citizenship?
Yes. Slovenia allows dual citizenship in most cases of birth, descent, or reacquisition. Naturalization may require renunciation unless exemptions apply.
Can I get Slovenian citizenship through my parent?
Yes. You may apply for citizenship by descent if at least one parent was a Slovenian citizen at your birth. It is easier if you apply before age 36.
Can I become a citizen through marriage?
Yes. After 2 years of marriage and 1 year of residence in Slovenia, foreign spouses may apply for citizenship.
Can I get my Slovenian citizenship back?
Yes. Former Slovenians can reacquire citizenship without meeting full residency requirements, especially if they lost it by naturalizing abroad.
Do I have to pay taxes in Slovenia as a citizen?
Slovenian citizens who are tax residents are taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed only on Slovenian-source income.
Does Slovenia recognize same-sex marriage for citizenship?
Yes. Slovenia recognizes same-sex marriage. Same-sex spouses have equal rights when applying for citizenship through marriage.