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Before 2014, family members of the sponsor were granted the same status (refugee or subsidiary protection) as the sponsor. However, since the 2014 legislative changes, family members are now granted resident status under the Foreigners Act. Family members of persons with refugee status are granted a permanent residence permit, while family members of a person with subsidiary protection are granted a temporary residence permit for the same duration as that of their family member’s subsidiary protection. It can be extended under the same conditions as it is granted and for the same time as the extension of the subsidiary protection of the sponsor.[1]
Family members of refugees are entitled to accommodation in an Integration House or financial assistance with accommodation at a private address together with the sponsor. However, family members of a person with subsidiary protection are not entitled to financial assistance for accommodation (see Housing).[2]
Family members are entitled to the same rights regarding health care, social security, education and employment as citizens of the Republic of Slovenia.[3]
[1] Articles 47.a(3) and 47.b(3) and (7) Foreigners Act.
[2] Articles 93(2) and 97(5) IPA.
[3] Family members of persons with subsidiary protection pursuant to an explicit provision in Article 47.b(12) Foreigners Act and family members of persons with refugee status as holders of a permanent residence permit.