Official procedures on arrival
There are some procedures you have or want to do when you move to Slovenia.
You have to register with the police (if you are a visa holder and live in a private flat) or register your address with the administrative unit (if you have moved for a longer period of time and can provide the owner’s consent).
If you are residing in organised accommodation (a dormitory, a hostel or similar), you will be registered by the owner/manager, so you do not have to do it.
The government provides subsidised student meals, so we recommend you to register for that relatively quickly.
For specific purposes, you might also need to arrange a tax number and/or a bank account.
VISA HOLDERS: REGISTERING WITH THE POLICE
Who needs it?
Anyone who has a visa and stays in a private flat immediately after arrival.
Those staying in organised accommodation (e.g. hostels, dorms, hotels, etc.) will be registered by the accommodation provider. If you stay in a private flat for longer and you have a contract, you should register with the administrative unit (not the police!).
How can you arrange it?
Visit the police station.
How soon should you arrange it?
Within 3 days after your arrival in Slovenia.
Time needed
Immediately.
Cost
Free.
Where?
REGISTRATION OF THE TEMPORARY ADDRESS
Who needs it?
Everybody.
Exception: if you are staying in organised accommodation (i.e. hostels, hotels, registered tourist accommodation providers), the owner of the place will register you.
How can you get it?
Visit the Administration Unit.
Supply the following documents:
- A copy of the rental agreement or the owner’s consent that you can register your temporary address there – example (to be completed and signed by the owner of the place),
- If you supply a copy of the rental agreement, bring the original with you, as the Administrative Unit will compare the copy and the original,
- Passport/ID,
- If you had to obtain a temporary residence permit, bring it with you, or even better, arrange the registration when you pick up the permit.
How soon should you arrange it?
Within eight days after your temporary residence permit or certificate of residence has been issued or you moved to a new address.
Time needed
Immediately.
Cost
Free.
Where?
At the Administrative Unit where you live.
Administrative Unit Koper:
Piranska cesta 2 6000 Koper-Capodistria (next to Arena Bonifika)
Administrative Unit Piran:
Lucija, Obala 114a, 6320 Portorož (next to the main bus station in Lucija)
Administrative Unit Izola:
Cesta v Pregavor 3a, 6310 Izola
Office hours:
Monday: 8 am–12 noon and 1 pm–3 pm
Tuesday: 8 am–12 noon and 1 pm–3 pm
Wednesday: 8 am–12 noon and 1 pm–6 pm
Friday: 8 am–1 pm
TAX NUMBER
Who needs it?
- Everybody who wants to open a bank account in Slovenia,
- Everybody who receives more than one income in a year,
- Everybody who receives a scholarship from the University of Primorska and/or ministry and/or other public bodies in Slovenia,
- Everybody for whom the ministry or university will pay for insurance.
How can you get it?
Submit an application for entry of the individual into the tax register (DR-02 form): AVAILABLE HERE.
How soon should you arrange it?
When you need it.
Time needed
Immediately.
Cost
Free.
Where?
Ministry of Finance – Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia
Koper Financial Office
Office hours:
Monday: 8 am–12 noon and 1 pm–3 pm
Tuesday: 8 am–12 noon and 1 pm–3 pm
Wednesday: 7 am–12 noon and 1 pm–5 pm
Friday: 8 am–1 pm
BANK ACCOUNT
Who needs it?
- Everybody who wants to do business through a Slovene bank account,
- Everybody who wants to work through the student service,
- Everybody receiving a scholarship by the University of Primorska.
How can you get it?
Visit a bank’s branch office.
Bring:
- ID/passport,
- Slovene tax number,
- EU citizens: also your home tax number,
- Certificate of enrolment.
Let them know that you are a student, as you will get better banking terms.
How soon should you arrange it?
When you need it.
Time needed
Immediately.
Cost
Residents (students staying more than 6 months): free.
Non-residents (students staying less than 6 months in Slovenia): depending on the bank, some will have special offers, others will charge for opening (approx. €30), closing (approx. €30) and managing (approx. €5 per month) the bank account.
Where?
Any bank you choose. Here are some:
- Unicredit Bank (also offers non-residential bank accounts without special student offers)
- NKBM
- SKB
- NLB
- Intesa SanPaolo Bank (you will have to pay for e-banking services)
Important information to know
All banks in Slovenia are required to open a residential bank account at least for basic monetary transactions.
Citizens of some countries might have difficulties opening bank accounts. If this happens, please contact the Welcome Office or your International Relations Office for support.
