SLO-WAY — support with moving and residence permits in Slovenia
We are Mariia and Andrey Golubnik, the founders of SLO-WAY. Moving to another country always means a lot of questions and important decisions, so we work to make the process clear, calm and predictable for our clients.
18+ years
of legal experience
6+ years
of migration practice in Slovenia
A tailored strategy
with no unnecessary steps or risks
Support through to the result
control of every stage — from documents to settling in
The specialists who see you through to the result
Mariia
A professional lawyer, degree from the Moscow State Academy of Law (2005). More than 18 years of practice in the highest courts, including the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation. Studying Slovenian law and helping with residence permits since 2019.
Andrey
An economist, graduate of the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics. More than 17 years in management roles and running his own business. Helping with immigration to Slovenia since 2019.
Mariia Golubnik's expertise
Mariia is a qualified lawyer with more than 18 years of practice in the Russian legal system, including work in the highest courts, up to the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation. In 2005 she graduated from the Moscow State Academy of Law with a degree in Law and the qualification of Lawyer.
In 2011 and 2015 she completed professional development in civil and administrative law twice — at the Russian Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation and at the Russian State University of Justice.
Since 2019 Mariia has lived in Ljubljana, has separately studied Slovenian migration and corporate law, and since 2021 has supported SLO-WAY clients with residence permits — drawing not only on Slovenian practice but on years of experience with the Russian court system.
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Who we are and why clients trust us
SLO-WAY is a team that supports clients with moving to Slovenia, obtaining a residence permit and handling the related organisational tasks. In our work we rely on legal precision, hands-on experience and careful attention to every situation.
We understand that migration matters require not only knowledge of the law but also the ability to foresee possible risks, take the specifics of each case into account and build a realistic strategy. This approach helps clients make considered decisions and go through the move calmly and confidently.
We help families, entrepreneurs, professionals and anyone considering Slovenia as a country to live, work, study or run a business in. We analyse every enquiry individually to offer a clear, lawful and practically workable route.
The matters we help with
Business and staff
Legally relocating a business and its staff
Children's education
Giving children access to European education
Stability and protection
Gaining stability and legal protection
A new life in the EU
Leaving uncertainty behind and starting life under the rule of law
150+
families and clients have made the journey with us
6+ years
of migration support practice in Slovenia
18+ years
of legal practice, including experience at the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
End to end
from strategy to settling in after the move
Cases from our practice
A family with two children: a work permit + school
Situation: a move from Russia, a job offer for one of the parents.
What we did: strategy, the document package, appointments at the Upravna Enota, finding housing and a school.
An entrepreneur: d.o.o. registration + a work authorisation
Situation: launching a business in Slovenia.
What we did: registration at AJPES (d.o.o.), articles and SKD, the director's employment contract, filing the documents.
An IT specialist: EU Blue Card + moving the family
Situation: an offer from a Slovenian company.
What we did: checking the Blue Card threshold, the contract, confirming the degree and qualifications, filing and support.
Family reunification: spouse and child
Situation: the main applicant already holds a residence permit.
What we did: the document package, court translations, filing at the Upravna Enota, support throughout.
A case review and a relocation plan
We'll help choose the grounds for a permit and give you an action plan: timeline, budget and the list of documents.