Residence permit in Slovenia – Where to apply for the first one?
A common question facing even the most experienced immigration lawyers in Slovenia can be literally "Where to start?". The general rule, set by paragraph 2 of Art. 34 of the Slovenian Foreigners act (ZTuj-2, Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia [Uradni list RS], No. 50/11 of 27 June 2011 and subsequent changes) clearly states that a foreigner must acquire their first permit before entering the country unless otherwise provided by ZTuj-2. Failure to do so (e.g. attempting to first...