Official procedures at arrival
There are some processes you need 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 the private flat) or register the address with the administrative unit (if you moved for a longer time and can provide owner’s consent).
If you are residing in an organised accommodation (dormitory, hostel, or similar), you will be registered by the owner / manager, so you do not have to do it.
The government is subsidising student meals, so we recommend you to register for that relatively quickly.
For specific purposes you might also need to arrange tax number and/or bank account.
VISA HOLDERS: REGISTERING WITH THE POLICE
Who needs it?
All who have a visa and stay in private apartments immediately after arrival.
Those staying in organized accommodation (e.g. hostel, dorm, hotel, etc.) will be registered by the accommodation provider. If you stay in a private apartment for a longer time 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 (ie. hostel, hotel, registered tourist accommodation provider), the owner of the place will register you.
How can you get it?
Visit the Administration Unit.
Supply the following documents:
- Copy of the rental contract or owner’s consent that you can register your temporary address here – example (to be completed and signed by the owner of the place),
- If you will be supplying a copy of the rent contract, also 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 cetrtificate 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 main bus stop 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 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 student service
- Everybody receiving a scholarship through the University of Primorska
How can you get it?
Visit the bank branch office.
Bring:
- ID / passport,
- Slovenian tax number,
- EU citizens: also their home tax number,
- Certificate of enrollment.
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 opening (app. € 30), closing (app. € 30) and managing (app. € 5 per month) of the bank account.
Where?
Any bank you choose. Here are some:
- Abanka (also offers non-residential bank accounts with student discounts)
- Unicredit Bank (also offers non-residential bank accounts without special student offers)
- Sberbank
- NKBM
- SKB
- NLB
- Intesa SanPaolo Bank (need to pay for e-bank)
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 welcome office or your international office for support.
