Family Reunion and Residence Permit for Children

Family Reunion in Slovenia

Reunion with family members in Slovenia is possible if you have lived in Slovenia for at least 1 year and extended your residence permit for another 1 year (12 months) or have a permanent residence permit in Slovenia.

The owners of blue cards, researchers as well as employees of higher educational institutions can receive a residence permit for the members of their families without waiting a year.

Family members in the Republic of Slovenia are:

In addition to meeting the conditions, to obtain a residence permit based on a family reunion in Slovenia, the applicant (a residence permit holder) will need to support its application with the documents confirming the family ties, health insurance for family members, and proof of financial solvency (€ 300 per month per person). It is also possible to attach a confirmation of the child’s admission to a school or a kindergarten in Slovenia.

An application for a temporary residence permit shall be applied either to the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia abroad or to an administrative-territorial authority, in the territory of which you reside.

Residence Permit in Slovenia for Schoolchildren

If your child has reached school age (i.e. in the current calendar year he/she turns 6 years old), he/she can obtain a residence permit on the basis of school enrolment. School education in Slovenia for all foreigners is compulsory and free. Learn more about the peculiarities of the Slovenian school system and the enrolment of children to school by reading this article.

Residence Permit in Slovenia for Preschoolers (Preschoolers Reunion)

Since visiting a kindergarten in Slovenia is not required, the residence permit on the basis of enrolment in a kindergarten cannot be issued to a child. The only sure way to obtain a residence permit for a preschooler is his/her reunion with a family member, who has already extended his/her residence permit for the 2nd year.

If both parents have a residence permit in Slovenia on the basis of employment or education, it is possible to apply for an early reunion. We recommend to apply for a preschooler reunion with the support of a lawyer. Such cases shall be considered individually. The success of such activity depends largely on the experience of the lawyer and related factors: employment of parents/parent in Slovenia, breastfeeding, child’s health, etc. Now, unfortunately, no lawyer can guarantee success. Therefore, when planning to move to Slovenia, you should consider in advance the ways for obtaining residence permits for all family members.

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