Spouse of a Slovenian
3 years married + 1 year continuous residence
Other statutory requirements still apply.
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Slovenian Citizenship
From Residence to Slovenian & EU Citizenship
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Slovenian citizenship is a separate final stage of long-term integration and also confers citizenship of the European Union.
The ordinary residence-based route generally requires ten years of actual residence, including five continuous years immediately before applying.
CETO Global assesses each case and coordinates the process with qualified Slovenian legal and immigration professionals.
Ordinary Naturalisation
10 years total + 5 continuous years immediately before filing
- At least 18 years old
- 10 years of actual residence
- 5 continuous years immediately before application
- Properly regulated immigration status
- Slovenian-language requirement
- Sufficient means, tax compliance and public-order conditions
Selected Special Pathways
Slovenian Descent
Certain descendants up to the fourth degree
The exact ancestral connection must be documented.
Slovenian Graduate
Potential 7-year route
For qualifying higher-education graduates, including one continuous year before applying.
Extraordinary Naturalisation
A discretionary national-interest route, not citizenship by investment.
Existing Citizenship
Release from existing citizenship is generally required under the ordinary route unless a statutory exception applies.
Dual nationality depends on the applicant category, Slovenian law, reciprocity and the law of the current country of nationality.
- No general citizenship-by-investment programme
- Business or property ownership does not grant citizenship
- Permanent Residence is not citizenship
- Successful naturalisation provides Slovenian and EU citizenship
Our Process
- 01
Legal Basis
Identify the appropriate citizenship route.
- 02
Residence History
Review actual residence and continuity.
- 03
Nationality Review
Assess release and dual-citizenship issues.
- 04
Integration
Review language and supporting conditions.
- 05
Application
Coordinate naturalisation with qualified professionals.
- 06
Citizenship Documents
Complete nationality and passport steps after approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply after five years?
Not under the ordinary route solely because five years have passed; it generally requires ten years total and five continuous years before filing.
Does marriage automatically grant citizenship?
No. It can shorten the residence route, but all relevant conditions remain.
Can I buy Slovenian citizenship?
No. Slovenia has no general citizenship-by-investment programme.
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We review your legal basis, residence history, nationality position and naturalisation requirements.
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