Moving to Slovenia from Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Republic of the Congo to Slovenia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Republic of the Congo to Slovenia, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Republic of the Congo to Slovenia, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
2

people moved from Republic of the Congo to Slovenia · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Slovenia?

Top countries of origin for Slovenia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Republic of the Congo and Slovenia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CG
8.4
SI
5.8

Slovenia performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CG
$209
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CG
1.7
SI
33.3

Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CG
66.0
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CG
1.3t
SI
6.3t

Republic of the Congo generally does better on environment, though Slovenia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CG
0.0
SI
31.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CG
0.0%
SI
6.3%

Slovenia generally does better on infrastructure, though Republic of the Congo leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CG
20.1%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CG
$6,200
SI
$48,100

Slovenia performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CG
62.1 yrs
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CG
47.9
SI
1.5

Slovenia performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Republic of the Congo and Slovenia. To live, work, or study long-term in Slovenia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Slovenia's immigration authority.

Republic of the Congo passport

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Required
Republic of the Congo passport holders need a visa to enter Slovenia.
Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

Visa Required
Slovenia passport holders need a visa to enter Republic of the Congo.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Slovenia?

With 31.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Slovenia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Republic of the Congo and Slovenia.

Is Slovenia safe for expats?

Slovenia performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Republic of the Congo?

Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 1.7 in Republic of the Congo. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Republic of the Congo: 41).

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo and Lingala.

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At a Glance

CG SI
Population 5,546,307 2,101,208
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Euro (€)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala Slovene
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +242 +386
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112