Slovenia

Applying for Slovenian citizenship

The available routes to citizenship depend on the legal basis and personal circumstances. Check the official conditions before preparing evidence.

AreaResidence and documents
Official sourceGOV.SI
Content reviewedOctober 24, 2026
At a glance

The available routes to citizenship depend on the legal basis and personal circumstances. Check the official conditions before preparing evidence.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1
    Check that this is the right procedure for you.

    The available routes to citizenship depend on the legal basis and personal circumstances. Check the official conditions before preparing evidence.

  2. 2
    Read the official instructions.

    Open the relevant GOV.SI notice or instructions. For calls and tenders, submit only by the method specified in the current official notice.

  3. 3
    Check the deadline, fees and supporting documents.

    Do not rely on an old article or an expired call for applications. Before submitting, check the current official notice and prepare only the documents actually required.

  4. 4
    Submit through the official channel and retain proof.

    If the system provides a submission receipt, reference number or other confirmation, keep it until the procedure has been completed.

Before submitting, check

  • the reporting deadline or the validity period of the document
  • a valid identification document and the supporting evidence required in your situation
  • whether the change also affects other documents, addresses or official records
Deadlines and conditions can change. If our summary differs from the latest official notice, the responsible institution’s official information prevails.

Practical answers

What should I do first?

Check that this is the right procedure for you. The available routes to citizenship depend on the legal basis and personal circumstances. Check the official conditions before preparing evidence.

Where can I complete this procedure?

Open the relevant GOV.SI notice or instructions. For calls and tenders, submit only by the method specified in the current official notice. The official link points to gov.si.

What should I check before submitting?

The reporting deadline or the validity period of the document; a valid identification document and the supporting evidence required in your situation; whether the change also affects other documents, addresses or official records.