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The grounds for cessation of refugee status and subsidiary protection status are those listed in Articles 11 and 16 of the recast Qualification Directive.[1]
The Migration directorate can start the cessation procedure if it becomes aware that grounds for cessation exist. The Migration directorate notifies the beneficiary of international protection in writing about the start of the procedure and grounds for it.[2]
Before making the decision, the Migration directorate has to enable the beneficiary to present reasons against the cessation of the international protection in a personal interview.[3] The beneficiary can also file an application for judicial review against the decision before the Administrative Court within 15 days. The application has suspensive effect.[4]
There is no systematic review of protection status in Slovenia. Apart from cessation due to acquisition of Slovenian citizenship, cessation is rarely applied in practice.
In 2024 cessation decisions were issued in 10 cases following acquisition of Slovenian citizenship. All applications to prolong subsidiary protection were granted. 3 beneficiaries decided to give up their status.[5]
[1] Article 67 IPA.
[2] Articles 69(1)-(2) IPA.
[3] Article 69(3) IPA.
[4] Article 70(1) and (3) IPA.
[5] Official statistics provided by Migration directorate, April 2025.