The repatriation program in Slovenia is a statutory opportunity to obtain citizenship for persons of Slovenian origin and their descendants up to and including the 4th generation, who can document ethnic ties to the territory of modern Slovenia or the former Yugoslavia. This is a completely legal and transparent process provided for by the Citizenship Act of the Republic of Slovenia.
The program does not require investment, passing complicated exams or long residence in the country. The whole process goes through the official state authorities and you receive full EU citizenship - with the right to live, study, work and travel in European countries. We accompany you at all stages: from analyzing your documents to submitting your request and receiving your passport.
No investment or residence
With retention of current citizenship
With the possibility to issue passports to children
High approval rate
Faster processing procedure
Slovenia is among the safest and most environmentally friendly countries in Europe. It has a well-developed infrastructure, quality medicine and a stable economy.
By obtaining a Slovenian passport, you automatically become an EU citizen. This entitles you to live, work and study freely in any EU country.
The Slovenian passport is in the top for freedom of movement. You can travel around the world without unnecessary formalities.
Slovenian citizens are entitled to free school and university education. Access to the EU health care system is also provided.
Slovenian citizenship can be inherited. It is an investment in the future of your entire family - with European opportunities and rights.
You are entitled to citizenship if your ancestors were citizens of Slovenia before its independence - before June 25, 1991.
Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of former Slovenian citizens can apply. It is necessary to confirm kinship and ancestry.
If your ancestors lost their Slovenian citizenship involuntarily (due to border changes or political decisions), you can also apply for restoration of the status if you have supporting documents.
At this stage, we scrutinize your situation and family ties to Slovenia. You provide information about your ancestors, and we tell you about the necessary documents and conditions, and request additional data from archives if necessary. The consultation helps us to assess your chances of successfully obtaining citizenship and prepare for the collection of documents.
The application will require proof of ancestry, for example, birth and marriage certificates of your ancestors, passport or ID card of ancestors with Slovenian citizenship, archival certificates, military records, other official papers proving the connection with Slovenia. Translations of documents into Slovenian with notarized certification. We help you to compile a complete package to eliminate errors and delays.
The application is submitted by an authorized representative to the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Slovenia. The documents are assessed for completeness and authenticity, after which the case is registered and the review process is initiated. We accompany you at this stage, prepare the application and cooperate with state authorities to speed up the process.
After a positive decision, you will be asked to undergo an oath ceremony, which is the official confirmation of citizenship. After that you receive a certificate of citizenship and can apply for a passport. Slovenian citizenship entitles you to live, work and study in the EU.
The Eucitizenship team consists of highly qualified specialists in the field of international migration law - they have extensive practical experience, promptly monitor all changes in the legislation of European countries and adapt solutions to current requirements.
Individual approach — analysis of each client's unique situation, taking into account their goals, financial capabilities, and time frame in order to select the optimal program.
Support at all stages — Continuous support, from initial consultation to receipt of documents, including interaction with government agencies.
Detailed strategies — Developing a step-by-step action plan with clear milestones, alternative routes, and minimization of failure risks.
Confidentiality of information — Strict compliance with the principles of personal data protection and commercial secrecy in accordance with international security standards.
Proper preparation of the dossier — professional preparation of a complete set of documents in compliance with all requirements of a specific jurisdiction and international standards.
Successful solutions — High percentage of approved applications thanks to many years of experience, knowledge of procedures, and established connections with key authorities.
No, residence in the country before and during the application stage is not mandatory. The main thing is to prove your origin and collect all the necessary documents.
No language exam is required for the repatriation program and there are no tests in the subsequent stages of the procedure, but you will have to memorize a few lines in Slovenian for the oath.
Yes, Slovenia allows multiple citizenship, so you can keep your current passport and get a second one in the EU.
The timeframe depends on the completeness of the dossier and the work of the state authorities, but usually the process takes between 4 months and 1 year.
These are ancestors' birth and marriage certificates, documents proving their citizenship, archival certificates, and any official proof of connection to Slovenia.
In such cases, you can contact the archives of Slovenia and the former Yugoslavia, as well as use other indirect evidence of ancestry. We help with the search and processing of documents.
In most cases it is possible to submit documents remotely with the help of a trusted person. Personal presence may be required only at the final stages, for example,for the oath of office.
Obtaining Slovenian citizenship does not in itself oblige you to change your tax residency. Tax obligations depend on the actual place of residence and sources of income.
