The SLO-WAY blog

Articles about moving to and living in Slovenia

Practical pieces on residence and permanent residence, opening a company, taxes, study, real estate and settling in in Slovenia — from specialists who live in Ljubljana themselves.

How to apply to a Slovenian university

How to apply to a Slovenian university: a step-by-step guide

A step-by-step plan for applying to a Slovenian university: from choosing a programme to submitting the documents.

Higher education in Slovenia

Higher education in Slovenia: system, universities, fields

How higher education in Slovenia works: levels of study, universities and fields of study.

Digital nomad taxes in Slovenia

Digital nomad in Slovenia: taxes and the 183-day rule

How a digital nomad's income is taxed in Slovenia and what the 183-day rule has to do with it.

Buying property in Slovenia

Buying property in Slovenia as a foreigner

What a foreigner needs to know before buying a flat or house in Slovenia.

Running a d.o.o. company in Slovenia

The cost of running a d.o.o. company in Slovenia

What the regular costs of running a d.o.o. company in Slovenia are made up of.

Residence registration in Slovenia

Residence registration in Slovenia: why it matters for a permit

Why registering your address in Slovenia is mandatory for holders of a residence permit and permanent residence.

Moving to Slovenia

Moving to Slovenia: what to know before relocating

The key things to know about life in Slovenia and moving there before you relocate.

Moving to Slovenia for permanent residence

Moving to Slovenia for permanent residence: a step-by-step strategy

A step-by-step strategy for moving to Slovenia with permanent residence in mind.

Permanent residence in Slovenia

Permanent residence in Slovenia: the path from a permit to permanent residence

How to make the journey from a temporary residence permit to permanent residence in Slovenia.

Taxes in Slovenia

Taxes in Slovenia: a full guide

An overview of the main taxes in Slovenia for individuals and businesses.

Cost of living in Slovenia

The cost of living in Slovenia: prices in 2026

Current prices for housing, food and services in Slovenia.

Slovenian language requirements

Slovenian language requirements for residence, permanent residence and citizenship

What level of Slovenian you need for a residence permit, permanent residence and naturalisation.

Slovenian for moving

Slovenian for moving: a 30-day plan

A plan for learning basic Slovenian in 30 days before you move.

Documents for moving to Europe

Documents for moving to Europe: 2026 checklist

A checklist of the documents you'll need when moving to Europe.

Moving to Slovenia with a pet

Moving to Slovenia with a pet: rules and documents

Which documents and rules apply when bringing a pet to Slovenia.

Exchanging a driving licence

Exchanging a driving licence for a Slovenian one

How and when to exchange a foreign driving licence for a Slovenian one.

Extending a residence permit in Slovenia

Extending a residence permit in Slovenia: timelines and documents

When and how to extend a residence permit in Slovenia.

First steps after getting a residence permit

First steps after getting a Slovenian residence permit

What to do first, right after receiving your residence card.

A lawyer or migration consultant in Slovenia

A lawyer or a migration consultant in Slovenia

The difference between a lawyer and a migration consultant, and which to choose.

The EES system in Europe

The EES system in Europe: new rules for entering Schengen

How the new EES system will change entry to the Schengen area.

Slovenian citizenship: myths and real routes

Slovenian citizenship: myths and real routes

We look at the common myths about Slovenian citizenship and the real grounds for obtaining it.

Five waves of Russian emigration

Five waves of Russian emigration

A historical overview of the five waves of emigration from Russia.

Lake Bled

Lake Bled: what to see — a 1–2 day route

A 1–2 day route around Lake Bled: the main spots and views.

Velika Planina in Slovenia

Velika Planina in Slovenia: how to get there, what to see

How to get to Velika Planina and what to see on the plateau.

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