2.2 residence permits in the republic of slovenia - Ljudmila

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g. According to certain asylum seekers and refugees, the Asylum Centre carries
out what they consider a strict surveillance policy in relation to the movement
of asylum seekers, thoroughly monitoring and thus limiting their right
to enter and exit the Asylum Centre.
You are allowed to move freely around the entire territory of the Republic of
Slovenia as an asylum seeker. You will be provided with an ID card, confirming
your status as an asylum seeker and serving as a proof of identity
upon requests made by competent authorities. After having the status of an
asylum seeker for nine months, you are entitled to apply for a work permit
with the competent authority for a period of 3 months, with the option of
renewal.
Possible outcomes regarding your application for
international protection:
The statutory period for a competent authority to reach a decision with regard to an
international protection application is up to six months. In reality, asylum seekers
wait for a longer period of time to receive the decision: normally one year, and in some
specific cases even three years or longer.
Given that the procedures normally take a long period of time, many asylum
seekers lose perspective. It may be hard, but nevertheless try to go through
the waiting process by becoming actively involved in educational programs
and other free activities organised by the Asylum Centre and other non-governmental
organisations.