In 2021, 19 000 new immigrants obtained a residence permit longer than 12 months in Slovenia (excluding EU citizens), 52.9% more than in 2020. This figure comprises 70.9% labour migrants, 28% family members (including accompanying family), 0.4% who came for education reasons and 0.7% other migrants. In addition, Slovenia received 2 700 immigrants benefitting from free mobility. Around 1 200 short-term permits were issued to international students and 4 700 to temporary and seasonal labour migrants (excluding intra-EU migration). In addition, 13 000 intra-EU postings were recorded in 2021, a 13% increase compared to 2020. These posted workers are generally on short-term contracts.