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Slovenia, from the inside.
Paperwork, daily life, neighbourhoods, budget, culture: everything we wish we had known before unpacking.
Slovenia tax number: how the davčna številka works
Slovenia tax number explained: when the FURS registers you automatically, when you file form DR-02, the 8-day certificate and what it unlocks.
6 min readFamily and workSelf-employed in Slovenia: s.p., d.o.o., contributions and the ZIURS referendum
Self-employed in Slovenia: register an s.p. or d.o.o. via SPOT, 2026 contributions, VAT threshold, flat-rate tax and the ZIURS referendum of 6 December.
7 min readFamily and workSchools in Slovenia for expat children: vrtec, osnovna šola and options
Schools in Slovenia for expat children: free compulsory school from age 6, the vrtec from 11 months, how to enrol, costs and international options.
5 min readBudgetRetire in Slovenia: pensions, S1 health cover and tax
Retire in Slovenia as a European: residence certificate, S1 health cover, how a foreign pension is taxed and declared, and the 2026 pension reform.
6 min readPaperworkResidence permit in Slovenia for EU citizens: the registration certificate
Residence permit in Slovenia for EU citizens: no permit is needed, but after three months you must get a registration certificate. Documents and deadlines.
5 min readWhere to liveRenting in Slovenia: leases, deposits, notice and your address
Renting in Slovenia: the written lease, a deposit with no legal cap, 60 days' notice, the 8 m² rule for your address and typical rents in Ljubljana.
6 min readPaperworkOpening a bank account in Slovenia: what banks ask for
Bank account in Slovenia for newcomers: ID and tax number are the usual requirements, plus your right to a basic payment account as an EU resident.
6 min readPaperworkMoving to Slovenia: the step-by-step guide to your first weeks
Moving to Slovenia as an EU citizen: the order of the paperwork, from the residence certificate to the tax number, health cover, bank account and school.
6 min readPaperworkMoving to Slovenia from the UK after Brexit: what you need now
Moving to Slovenia from the UK after Brexit: 90 days in Schengen, the permit or visa for longer stays, the work permit, health cover and property.
6 min readBudgetIncome tax in Slovenia for new residents: brackets, residency and your return
Income tax in Slovenia for new residents: the 2026 brackets from 16% to 50%, the general allowance, the 183-day test and the FURS pre-filled assessment.
6 min readHealthHealth insurance in Slovenia: ZZZS, the OZP contribution and the end of top-up cover
Health insurance in Slovenia for expats: ZZZS registration, the €39.36 monthly OZP contribution, choosing a family doctor and why top-up cover ended.
6 min readPaperworkDriving in Slovenia: licence, car registration, DMV tax and the e-vinjeta
Driving in Slovenia as a new resident: keep your EU licence, declare a foreign car to FURS for the DMV tax within 15 days, register it, buy the e-vinjeta.
6 min readDaily lifeDaily life in Slovenia: language, opening hours and local habits
Daily life in Slovenia for newcomers: language, opening hours, Sunday closing, 2026 holidays, emergency numbers, winter driving rules and online services.
5 min readBudgetCost of living in Slovenia: what the official figures say
Cost of living in Slovenia from official sources: rents in Ljubljana and Maribor, fixed 2026 costs, minimum wage, school costs and what is not published.
5 min readWhere to liveBuying property in Slovenia as a foreigner: rules, tax and costs
Buying property in Slovenia as a foreigner: who can buy, the 2% transfer tax, steps from contract to land register, capital gains tax and 2025 prices.
5 min readWhere to liveBest places to live in Slovenia: Ljubljana, Maribor and the coast
Best places to live in Slovenia for expats: Ljubljana, Maribor, the coast, Gorenjska and Prekmurje compared by rent, property prices and schools.
5 min readYour move, one step at a time.
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