30/06/2026
❗️Do you think that after submitting your documents for temporary or permanent residence in Slovenia, all that’s left to do is wait for the decision? Not always.
Many applicants are invited to an interview, and in some cases, it becomes the deciding stage of the process.
📌 Who is most likely to be invited for an interview?
✅ People applying for permanent residence or citizenship after living in Slovenia for an extended period.
✅ Applicants whose documents, period of residence, or other circumstances raise questions for the authorities.
✅ Those who need to confirm that the center of their life is genuinely in Slovenia.
✅ Those applying through family reunification who need to prove that their relationship is genuine.
✅ Sometimes, applicants are selected as part of a routine check, even when all the documents are in perfect order.
💬 What questions might you be asked?
— Why did you decide to live in Slovenia?
— Where do you work, and what is your occupation?
— What did you have for breakfast or dinner yesterday?
— What are your favorite foods? What are your spouse’s favorite foods?
— What illnesses has your spouse had?
— What gifts has your spouse given you?
— Where do you usually travel together?
— What family traditions do you have?
— When did your relationship begin?
— What is your spouse’s mother’s name? Which other relatives do you know?
— What was the first day of your visit to Slovenia like?
— Can you describe your home?
The authorities want to make sure that:
✔️ You genuinely live in Slovenia.
✔️ Your answers match the information in your application.
✔️ Your answers are consistent with those given by your family members.
💡 My advice: don’t try to memorize answers. Instead, review important dates, places of work, and previous addresses beforehand, and answer honestly, calmly, and confidently.
❓Have you or someone you know gone through this type of interview? What questions were you asked? Share your experience!
