In 2019, 20 000 new immigrants obtained a residence permit longer than 12 months in Slovenia (excluding EU citizens), 10.7% more than in 2018. This figure comprises 66.3% labour migrants, 32% family members (including accompanying family), 0.9% who came for education reasons and 0.8% other migrants. Around 2 500 short-term permits were issued to international students and 7 400 to temporary and seasonal labour migrants (excluding intra-EU migration). In addition, 17 000 intra-EU postings were recorded in 2019, an increase of 88% compared to 2018. These posted workers are generally on short-term contracts.