Citizenship — MNZ · Slovenia

Direct answer

Naturalisation has conditions (years of lawful residence, language level, integration test, income, no serious record), a procedure (application at MNZ — tujci in državljanstvo (prek upravne enote) (gov.si), fee, interview, a decision within a legal deadline that is often exceeded), and consequences you should check first — whether you may keep your current nationality. Upravna enota — prijava prebivališča / EMŠO (gov.si) confirms your registration history, which is the proof of residence years. Brezplačna pravna pomoč (okrožno sodišče) / pravno-informacijski centri (gov.si) advises for free if the case is complicated (gaps, a refusal, a criminal record).

Call firstMNZ — tujci in državljanstvo (prek upravne enote)

Report toUpravna enota — prijava prebivališča / EMŠO

If that failsBrezplačna pravna pomoč (okrožno sodišče) / pravno-informacijski centri

🗣️ What to say

"I have lived lawfully in Slovenia since [date] and hold [permit]. I would like to apply for naturalisation. Which conditions apply to my case, which documents do you need, what is the fee and the expected processing time?"

🪜 Step by step

Check the conditionsYears, language level, test, income. MNZ — tujci in državljanstvo (prek upravne enote)'s site has a checklist; migrant-support organisations run free info sessions.
Collect proofRegistration history from Upravna enota — prijava prebivališča / EMŠO, permits, language certificate, tax and income records, birth certificate with apostille and translation.
Dual nationality?Check both countries' rules before applying; some require renunciation, some do not.
Apply at MNZ — tujci in državljanstvo (prek upravne enote)Fee is due at filing. Ask for the legal decision deadline and note it.
Refused: objectWithin the deadline, with reasons; Brezplačna pravna pomoč (okrožno sodišče) / pravno-informacijski centri helps. Many refusals are about missing documents, not eligibility.

📇 All contacts

MNZ — tujci in državljanstvo (prek upravne enote)Residence permits, citizenshipApplication, renewal, refusal🔗 www.gov.si/teme/tujci

Upravna enota — prijava prebivališča / EMŠOResidence registration, EMŠO, extractsWithin 8 days of moving🔗 www.gov.si/teme/prijava-prebivalisca

Brezplačna pravna pomoč (okrožno sodišče) / pravno-informacijski centriFree legal aid for low incomesWhen you cannot afford a lawyer🔗 www.gov.si/teme/brezplacna-pravna-pomoc

Varuh človekovih pravicComplaints about state bodies, freeWhen the authority does not answer or acts unfairly📞 080 15 30 🔗 www.varuh-rs.si

❓ Frequently asked

Do my children get citizenship too?

Usually included in the parent's application if minors and living with you; ask to add them explicitly.

I was abroad for a year in between

Long absences can break the residence count; check the rule for Slovenia before you apply, and explain the reason if allowed.

How long does it take?

From several months to a couple of years. The legal deadline gives you a lever (notice of default) if it is exceeded.

📎 Sources

Last checked: 2026-09-26

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