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FOR U.S. CITIZENS · LJUBLJANA-BASED EXPERTS · SINCE 2015
Slovenia has no golden visa program — and as a U.S. citizen, you don't need one. Under long-standing treaty rules, Americans can buy Slovenian property on the same terms as locals and use it as the basis for a residence permit. No investment minimums. No €500,000 price tags. We handle the entire process, from property to permit.
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You'll receive a clear written answer on your eligibility — not a sales pitch.
If you've researched moving to Europe, you've probably hit the same walls:
Meanwhile, the reasons to want a European foothold haven't gone anywhere: health insurance premiums at home keep climbing, and one in five Americans now says they'd like to live abroad.
What almost nobody tells you: one small, safe, English-friendly EU country has kept a door open specifically wide for U.S. passport holders.
Two legal facts combine into something unusual:
The result: buy a home at a price that makes sense for you — there is no legal minimum — and apply for a one-year renewable residence permit. After five years of legal residence, you can apply for permanent residency in the EU.
An honest note (please read): the decision is made by the Slovenian state, case-by-case — no one on this planet can guarantee you a residence permit, and you should walk away from anyone who claims they can.
Here is what we can tell you instead: to date, 100% of the clients whose cases we accepted have received their permits. Not because we're magicians — because we're brutally honest at the first step. If your case has weak spots, we tell you at the free review, before you've spent a cent. And because we only take cases we believe in, we can afford to collect half our fee only after your approval.
Typical overall timeline from engagement to permit: a few months, driven mostly by the property purchase and the administrative unit's processing speed. You'll get a realistic estimate for your specific case in the free review — we don't promise dates we can't control.
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€4,500
Complete residence-permit service for one person
€6,790
Both spouses buy as co-owners and apply together — two permits, one process
Every package includes:
Payment terms: 50/50. Half to begin, and the second half only after your permit is approved. If we take your case, we share your risk — it's that simple.
Property purchase support (due diligence, contracts, notary, land registry) is a separate service — pricing depends on the transaction. Ask during your case review.
We are an immigration consultancy in the center of Ljubljana (Štefanova ulica 5), working with foreign nationals relocating to Slovenia since 2015. Residence permits are not a side service for us — they are the whole business: property-based residency, digital nomad visas, business immigration and family reunification, start to finish. 450+ residence permits secured since 2015 — we know exactly what the administrative units want to see, and what makes them say no.
"We chose Slovenia as a place to raise our family, and to retire. Anyone who is considering, only needs to take a short trip, and you will see all of Slovenia's charms. Most definitely a place for raising your family, or to have a safe and peaceful retirement. The process was easy enough, although I would not suggest going through Slovenian bureaucracy without professional help. I searched exhaustively for help when we were considering Slovenia. Honestly I cannot remember where the recommendation came from, but working with Michael and his team, made things seem effortless."
— Michael, retired US government worker
No — Slovenian law sets no minimum purchase price for this route. The property should be genuinely suitable as your home; a realistic budget depends on the town and your plans. We'll give you concrete guidance on locations and price ranges in your free case review.
No — the decision belongs to the Slovenian state, and nobody can guarantee it. Be wary of anyone who promises otherwise. What we can say: with our preparation, 100% of the clients whose cases we accepted have received their permits. The reason is simple — at the free case review we tell you honestly what your chances are, and if the case is weak, we say so before you commit. You pay the second half of our fee only after approval.
Property purchases typically complete in one to two months; the permit decision usually follows within a few months of filing, depending on the administrative unit's workload. Plan for several months overall. You'll get a realistic, case-specific timeline in your review.
Yes, with one important detail: to apply together from day one, your spouse should be registered as a co-owner of the property — that's how our €6,790 couple package is structured, and it's the route we recommend. If the property is in one name only, the other spouse joins later through family reunification, which typically becomes available after about a year of your residence. Children follow through family reunification as well — we'll map the right sequence for your family in the case review.
The permit is issued for living in Slovenia, and renewals assume genuine residence — it isn't a travel document to keep in a drawer. You remain free to travel (including 90/180-day Schengen trips), but if your plan is to visit Europe two weeks a year, this is the wrong tool, and we'll tell you so.
If you spend more than 183 days a year in Slovenia, you generally become a Slovenian tax resident, taxed on worldwide income. The U.S.–Slovenia tax treaty prevents double taxation, and as a U.S. citizen you continue filing with the IRS either way. We work with tax advisors on both sides and will connect you before you commit.
Yes. You'll need health coverage for the application (private policy initially); once you're a resident, you can join Slovenia's healthcare system, with out-of-pocket costs far below U.S. levels. Note that Medicare does not cover you outside the United States.
After five years of continuous legal residence you can apply for permanent residency, which removes the annual renewals. Citizenship is a much longer path with additional conditions — we'll explain honestly what is and isn't realistic for your situation.
The property is the foundation of your residence case — it should be your home in Slovenia, not an investment unit. Renting it out undermines the basis of your permit. If rental income is your goal, tell us in the review and we'll discuss the right structure.
A valid passport, an FBI background check with an apostille, proof of funds or income (pension, Social Security, savings), and health insurance. We provide a personal checklist and coordinate certified translations — most clients gather everything within a few weeks.
Tell us your situation on WhatsApp. Within a short call or a few messages, you'll know whether this pathway fits, what it would cost you all-in, and what a realistic timeline looks like. A clear written answer — free, and without obligation.
One more honest observation: every year since 2020, another European residency door has closed — Spain's golden visa is gone, Portugal's property route is gone. Slovenia's pathway is open today. The smart move isn't to decide today — it's to find out where you stand while the option still exists.
Prefer email? mp@newgate.si · Štefanova ulica 5, Ljubljana, Slovenia