People often forget to notify the competent authority when they move to a new home. This applies not only to citizens but also to foreign nationals who stay for several days with family or friends while visiting. Below is some basic information prepared to help raise awareness on this topic.
Why registering a change of address is important
Registering your actual place of residence is very important. It serves the public interest, as the state must maintain complete and accurate records of individuals registered as permanent or temporary residents within its territory. At the same time, this registration is also in the individual’s own interest. Many rights – including financial benefits and other entitlements – depend on one’s registered permanent address. Someone who has no registered permanent residence, or who is registered at an address where they do not actually live, may encounter difficulties when exercising their rights (such as the right to child benefits or social assistance, the right to obtain identity documents, voting rights, etc.), as well as in meeting obligations defined by law.
Permanent vs. temporary residence
Permanent residence is the address where an individual resides on a long-term basis and where the centre of their vital interests is located. This is determined by factors such as family, partnership, professional, economic, social, and other relationships that demonstrate strong and lasting connections between the individual and the address at which they live.
Temporary residence is the address where an individual resides for a limited period due to work, education, serving a sentence, or other reasons.
Who must register a change of address, when, and where
You must register your permanent residence with the administrative unit within eight days of moving in. When registering your new residence, you must also deregister your previous one.
You must register your temporary residence with the administrative unit within eight days of moving in if you intend to stay at the address for more than 90 days. If you are staying at the address for less than 90 days, you do not need to register your temporary residence or report it to any state authority. A temporary residence registration is valid for two years and must be renewed once this period expires.
If you take up permanent or temporary residence in an accommodation facility (e.g., workers’ dormitories, student residences, care homes, or other premises intended for group accommodation or for activities involving 24-hour residence), your landlord is responsible for registering your permanent or temporary residence.
How to proceed if you are a foreign national
If you are a foreign national with a valid residence permit or with a registered permanent or temporary residence in Slovenia, and you intend to stay at the address for more than three and up to 90 days, the owner, co-owner, or lessee of the property where you are staying must register you with the competent police station within three days of your arrival, and deregister you before you move out.
If you are a foreign national without a registered residence in Slovenia, the owner or co owner of the property where you are staying must register you with the competent police station regardless of the length of your stay. This must be done no later than three days after entering Slovenia and within three days of any change of accommodation, and you must be deregistered before departure.
Legislation
Residence registration and deregistration are regulated by the Residence Registration Act. Violations of this act may result in fines ranging from 200 to 600 euros.
Property owners also have the right to check with the administrative unit which individuals have their permanent or temporary residence registered at the address of their property.
Brochures and posters available in three languages
The Police have prepared an informational brochure and poster containing key details on this topic. Both publications are available in Slovenian and in the official languages of the two national minorities.
- Slovenian: Po selitvi prijavite spremembo svojega prebivališča – PDF , Word , poster
- Italiano: Dopo il trasferimento bisogna dichiarare il cambio di residenza – PDF , Word , poster
- Magyar: A költözés után jelentsék be a lakóhelyváltoztatást – PDF , Word , poster
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Submit the application via eGovernment: Change of residence, residence registration