Relocation plan to Slovenia

Sample step-by-step plan

This is an example plan for a hypothetical scenario: Moving with kids · Passive income · Business residency · citizen of Belarus

Cost of living (one adult)EUR1505/mo
Steps in the plan31
Updated19.08.2026

Relocation plan

Key Milestones
  1. 1 Determine a lawful relocation route for the family to Slovenia

    A realistic legalization pathway through entrepreneurial activity has been established, taking into account Belarusian citizenship, passive income, and the family composition.

  2. 2 Prepare and submit the legalization package

    A complete set of applications for the main applicant and family members has been prepared and submitted.

  3. 3 Receive the decision and arrange entry

    The entry and residence permit has been obtained, and housing and relocation have been prepared for the actual travel dates.

  4. 4 Complete post-entry formalities and start family life

    The family has been registered at its place of residence, the necessary services have been activated, and matters concerning healthcare, banking, work, and school have been resolved.

Visa and Residence Permit
  1. 5 Check the suitable entrepreneurial legalization route

    The primary and backup options for obtaining residence in Slovenia have been identified, including requirements related to business activity, income, and family reunification.

  2. 11 Prepare the business rationale for relocation

    An agreed description of the business activity, its economic rationale, and the main applicant’s role in Slovenia has been prepared.

  3. 12 Prepare and submit the legalization application

    The main applicant’s application and related family applications have been submitted under the selected procedure, and their status can be tracked.

  4. 13 Receive a decision on the application and check entry requirements

    The competent authorities have made a decision, and the family understands the permitted actions, deadlines, and sequence of further procedures.

  5. 24 Complete the setup of the business activity

    The business structure or another agreed form of activity has been made operational in accordance with the selected legalization route.

Documents, Translation, Apostille
  1. 7 Conduct an audit of the entire family’s documents

    A list has been compiled of documents that are missing, outdated, or require verification for the main applicant, spouse, and children.

  2. 8 Prepare the documents for submission in Slovenia

    The family’s document package has been brought into compliance with the requirements of the chosen route and is ready to be submitted to the competent authorities.

Budget and Cost of Living
  1. 6 Create a family relocation and first-month budget

    The available reserve, the family’s acceptable monthly expenses, and the financial conditions under which the relocation remains sustainable have been documented.

  2. 9 Confirm the sustainability of passive income

    A clear financial overview of the origin, regularity, and accessibility of income for supporting the family’s residence has been prepared.

  3. 25 Set up the tax and annual financial cycle

    The schedule of mandatory actions, passive-income monitoring, business reports, and rules for storing financial evidence have been documented.

Healthcare and Insurance
  1. 10 Choose coverage for the relocation and application-processing period

    The family has uninterrupted healthcare coverage throughout the trip, application processing, and the start of residence.

  2. 22 Set up ongoing healthcare coverage for the family

    Each family member has clear access to the necessary medical care and understands how to navigate the healthcare system.

Housing
  1. 14 Define a strategy for temporary and permanent housing

    Suitable neighborhoods and a type of accommodation have been selected, taking into account the budget, transportation, schools, and the possibility of officially registering the address.

  2. 16 Book temporary housing and prepare a permanent lease agreement

    Accommodation has been secured for the moving dates, allowing the initial registrations to be completed smoothly and the search for a long-term option to begin.

Banks and Accounts
  1. 15 Prepare a banking strategy for the family and business activities

    Suitable banking and payment solutions have been selected, along with the order in which they will be connected after obtaining the necessary status.

  2. 23 Open and activate family and business accounts

    Secure accounts have been arranged for everyday expenses, receiving income, and conducting business activities.

Relocation Logistics
  1. 17 Plan the transportation of the family and personal belongings

    The items to be transported, route, dates, temporary storage, and those responsible for organizing the move have been determined.

  2. 18 Organize the trip and shipment of belongings

    Tickets, transportation of belongings, and the family’s itinerary have been coordinated with the permit received and the move-in dates.

  3. 19 Enter Slovenia and take possession of the accommodation

    The family has physically arrived in Slovenia, settled in, and received confirmation of their actual residential address.

Children: Schools and Adaptation
  1. 27 Apply to enroll the children and determine their educational pathway

    A suitable form of education has been selected for each child, and the enrollment process has been initiated, taking into account the residential address and language adaptation.

  2. 28 Organize the children’s adaptation after the start of schooling

    A support plan has been developed for the children’s language learning, academic workload, communication, and maintaining their familiar family routine.

Integration and Daily Life
  1. 20 Register the family’s place of residence

    The residential address is officially registered, and the family has the confirmation required for subsequent administrative procedures.

  2. 21 Obtain tax and residency identification numbers

    The primary applicant and family members have obtained or activated the identification numbers required for banking, medical, and everyday procedures.

  3. 26 Set up communication services, utilities, and everyday services

    The family can fully use mobile communications, the internet, transportation, and essential everyday services.

  4. 29 Develop a family integration plan in Slovenia

    The family knows where to obtain administrative, language, social, and everyday support and is gradually building a sustainable network of contacts.

Plan “B”
  1. 30 Prepare scenarios for rejection, delays, or insufficient income

    Review points for revising the route, backup countries or grounds for residence, and procedures to follow if the financial situation worsens have been defined.

  2. 31 Create a family contingency reserve in case the relocation falls through

    The family has an accessible financial, documentary, and organizational reserve for a safe return, temporary stop, or change of strategy.