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This booklet is written with a very specific circle of readers in mind, which is why two
further options for acquisition of the citizenship are set out below: the acquisition of
citizenship by marriage to a Slovenian citizen and the acquisition of citizenship for
persons with a refugee status.
Acquisition of citizenship by marriage to a Slovenian
citizen
You may apply for citizenship in the Republic of Slovenia if you:
• have been married to a citizen of the Republic of Slovenia for at least three
years;
• live in Slovenia continuously for at least one year before applying for
citizenship;
• have a temporary or permanent residence permit;
• have obtained a Slovenian language certificate;
• have been working on the basis of a permanent employment contract for at
least two years or, alternatively, you have been receiving remuneration on the
basis of a fixed-term employment contract for at least two years, and remain
employed while your application is being considered;
• are unemployed and your partner agrees to ensure your means of subsistence,
if he or she is employed.
Double citizenship of persons married to a Slovenian citizen may be possible only
when a foreigner has special reasons why having both citizenships would be more
beneficial for him or her as well as for the Republic of Slovenia. The Government
of the Republic of Slovenia is the entity that decides upon this matter, and not the
Ministry of the Interior. The decision of the Government is final and no appeal can be
made against it.