Slovenia Country Profile

Passport
For more details visit Slovenia Passport Ranking
  • Passport Grade
    A
  • Passport Ranking
    32/198
  • Passport Score
    175.3/198
  • Visa-free Countries
    156
  • Visa-required Countries
    42
  • Access to the World's GDP
    75%
  • Access to the World's Surface Area
    58%
  • Access to the World's Population
    45%
  • Access to the Unesco Sites
    79%
Citizenship and Naturalization
Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
  • Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
    No
    No provisions
Naturalization - Standard Conditions
  • Minimum residency period
    10 years
  • Physical presence requirement
  • Language test
    Yes, Slovene
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
    Yes, unless you are a minor, or a EU citizen
  • Can minor children naturalize?
    Yes, a naturalized parent can submit an application for a child
  • Can naturalized parents pass citizenship to a child born abroad?
    Yes
    Parents or a child must apply for citizenship until the age of 36
  • Can you lose naturalization due to prolonged absence/ naturalization elsewhere?
Naturalization - Your Spouse is a Citizen
  • Living IN the country: Residency/marriage requirement
    1 year / 3 years
    Must be married for 3 years, and reside in the country for 1 year.
  • Living ABROAD: Marriage requirement
    Partial
    Can live abroad during the first 2 years of marriage, and then move to Slovenia for the final year.
  • Language test
    Yes, Slovene
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
    No
Naturalization - Other Beneficial Provisions
  • Your child is a citizen
    No provisions
  • Citizens of specific countries
    No provisions
"–": The provision has not been analysed.
Visas and Residencies
Visas and Residencies
Taxation
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  • Taxation Type
    Residence-based
A tax resident of a country with a RESIDENCE-BASED tax system pays taxes on their WORLDWIDE income. However, if you lose tax residency status there (e.g., by moving out), the country will generally stop taxing you.
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Slovenia Overview
  • Region
    Europe
  • Capital City
    Ljubljana
  • Largest City
    Ljubljana
  • Currency
    Euro
  • Languages
    Slovene
  • Population
    2.1 million (148th)
  • Life Expectancy
    81.8 years (33rd)
  • GDP (Nominal)
    $62.2 billion (89th)
  • GDP/Capita
    $29,489 (41st)
Useful Data
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  • Cost of Living
    Moderate (4/7)
  • Climate
    Comfortable (2/5)
  • Safety
    The Safest (1/7)
  • Pollution
    Very clean (1/5)
  • English Proficiency
    Very High (1/5)

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