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Slovenia citizenship by descent is governed by Slovensko državljanstvo — poreklo. Slovenian citizenship by descent is available to children and grandchildren of Slovenian citizens, with the 2017 amendment clarifying eligibility for descendants of pre-1991 Yugoslav-era Slovenians. We file through the Ministry of Interior in Ljubljana.
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The key thing to know: Pre-1991 Yugoslav-era records must be recovered from the Slovenian Archives. Citizens of other Yugoslav republics who were resident in Slovenia at independence may also qualify.
Transmission rule: Both parents equally.
Generational limit: Up to grandparent (3rd generation). The 2017 amendment clarified eligibility for descendants of pre-1991 Yugoslav-era Slovenians.
Dual citizenship: Permitted for descent-based citizens. Naturalized citizens must generally renounce.
Language requirement: None for descent path.
Filing authority: Ministry of Interior (Ljubljana) or Slovenian consulate.
FAQ
Is there a generational limit for Slovenia citizenship by descent?
Slovenia: Up to grandparent (3rd generation). The 2017 amendment clarified eligibility for descendants of pre-1991 Yugoslav-era Slovenians.
Does Slovenia allow dual citizenship?
Slovenia: Permitted for descent-based citizens. Naturalized citizens must generally renounce.
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