Slovenia Introduces Extraordinary Naturalisation for Foreigners

Slovenia has detailed the conditions under which foreigners can acquire citizenship through extraordinary naturalisation, a process aimed at individuals whose skills or achievements benefit the country's national interest. This pathway is separate from the standard naturalisation route, featuring less stringent requirements while retaining essential eligibility criteria.

To qualify, applicants must have resided in Slovenia for at least one year and hold foreign national status during their application. The Slovenian government has identified several fields that may support an application, including academic and scientific research, economic contributions, cultural achievements, and work aligned with national interests.

A significant aspect of this extraordinary naturalisation process is the provision for dual nationality, allowing successful applicants to retain their original nationality, which is not typically permitted under standard naturalisation procedures.