Published: 12.08.2026
Slovenia’s Interior Ministry has proposed ending fully free Slovenian-language courses for third-country nationals, with participants covering 40% of the cost of a basic course. The proposal would also extend the required period of lawful residence before applying for family reunification from one year to three years.
If adopted, the proposals would increase integration costs for new third-country nationals and could delay family reunification by an additional two years. This is particularly relevant to people moving for work or another long-term purpose who plan to bring family members soon after arrival. According to the source, these are proposed changes, so applicants should monitor their legislative status before relying on the current rules. Families and applicants from outside the EU should treat this as an important potential change in relocation planning.
- 🤔 24ur.com