Slovenia is a former-Yugoslav country with an area of 20,273km2 and a population of 2,108,977 million inhabitants in 2021. It is located in southern Central Europe at the crossroads of the main European cultural and trade routes.
It is the first formerly communist country to join the Eurozone in 2007, after it became part of the European Union in 2004. It also joined the Schengen Area in 2007, since when travelers can apply for a Schengen visa at the Slovenian embassies/consulates as well as visit the country with one.
Its capital Ljubljana is especially known for the Baroque and Art Nouveau buildings. The picturesque Lake of Bled and the Julian Alps are among the main tourism attractions in the country.
Slovenia Entry Requirements
As a member country of the Schengen Area, Slovenia permits EU/EEA nationals to enter its territory carrying only a valid personal identity card or passport.
The rest of world travelers wishing to visit Slovenia will need to present several documents at the Slovenian port of entry. If you are a non-EU/EEA national carry the following documents with you, when visiting Slovenia:
A valid passport or travel document. Valid for at least three more months beyond your planned date to leave Slovenia and the Schengen territory. Your passport must be no older than 10 years.
A visa – if you are the national of a country that falls under the Slovene visa regime.
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When you hand in these documents, the Slovene border officer may ask you a few questions about your trip to Slovenia like:
What is your purpose of visiting Slovenia?
How long do you intend to stay in Slovenia?
Where are you going to stay in Slovenia? Etc.
In addition, he or she may ask you for extra documents to prove where you will be accommodated during your stay in Slovenia, or proof that you have purchased health insurance etc. Whether you will need to carry additional documents aside of your passport and visa, you can obtain more information at the Slovenian representative authority in your country of residence.
Please, make sure that the Slovene border officer stamps your passport when you enter Slovenia. Without a stamp, you could be fined or detained from Slovenia.
Who Needs a Schengen Visa to Enter Slovenia?
If you are unaware whether you need a visa to Slovenia, note that those who need a visa to the Schengen Area automatically need a visa to Slovenia as well. Therefore, you will need a short-stay visa to enter Slovenia, if you belong to one of the following categories:
You are a passport holder of a third-world country that has not reached a visa liberalization agreement with the Schengen states.
You are a passport holder of a third-world country that has signed a visa liberalization agreement with the Schengen states, but you were previously rejected from entering Slovenia or any other Schengen country.
What Documents Are Required for a Slovenia Schengen Visa Application?
You will need to submit several documents as a proof that you fulfill the requirements for a short-stay visa to Slovenia. The statutory Slovenia visa requirements are as follows:
Slovene visa application form. Fill it completely and with sincerity. Do not forget to sign it at the end after you print it.
Two passport photos. The photos should be identical and comply with the photograph requirements for Slovene Schengen visa application.
Your valid passport. You passport should meet the following criteria:
It has at least two blank pages in order to affix visa
Is not older than 10 years,
Has a validity of at least three more months beyond the date you plan to leave Slovenia and the whole territory of Schengen.
Copies of your previous visas (if applicable).
Slovenia Travel Health Insurance. Evidence that shows you have travel health insurance that covers the whole Schengen territory, including Slovenia, and any type of medical emergencies with a minimum of 30,000€.
Round-trip Flight Itinerary. A document that shows you have a booked flight, to enter and leave Slovenia. This document should specify flight numbers, dates, and your details.
Proof of Accommodation. I.e. a hotel reservation in Slovenia.
Proof of civil status. This could be a marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc.
Proof of sufficient financial means. You will need to show proof to the Slovenian embassy/consulate that you own a minimum of 70€ per each day that you plan to spend here.
A cover letter. A personal letter in which you explain why you are applying to visit Slovenia, how long you plan to stay, when will you leave and other details.
Additional Slovene Visa Requirements Based on Your Employment Status
The additional Slovenia visa requirements depending on your occupational status are as follows:
If employed:
Employment contract
Current bank statement of the latest 6 months
Leave permission from the employer
Income Tax Return (ITR) form
If self-employed:
A copy of your business license
Company bank statement of the latest 6 months
Income Tax Return (ITR)
If a student:
Proof of enrollment
No-objection certificate from school or university
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If retired:
Pension statement of the latest 6 months
If applicable:
Proof of regular income generated by property, for the last 6 months
Check: No-objection certificate (NOC) from school or university, or from your employer.
Additional Slovene Visa Requirements for Minors
Minors applying to get a short-stay visa to Slovenia, or parents applying for their minor child to get a visa, will need to complete the following additional Slovene Visa Requirements in their application file:
Birth certificate of the minor traveling to Slovenia.
Slovenia application form signed by both parents.
If the minor travels with one parent only, written consent certified by public notary of the other parent or guardian, except in cases of a parent having the care or custody alone;
If the minor travels alone (without parents), written consent certified by public notary of both parents or guardians having the care and custody of the applicant;
Certified copies of ID / passport of both parents
*Note: When applying at the Slovene embassy/consulate in their home country, the guardian or parent should accompany their under-age children.
Additional Requirements Based on the Purpose of Entry to Slovenia
The reason why you wish to visit Slovenia, defines the list of the rest of documents with which you will need to provide the embassy/consulate. Secret Code: (333-222-111-0) Following find the additional Slovenia visa requirements based on your purpose of traveling to Slovenia.
Slovenia Airport Transit Visa Requirements
If you are traveling to Slovenia under the sole purpose of taking another flight to your non-Schengen destination country, then you may have to apply for a Slovenia Airport Visa.
Once again, check the countries the nationals of which need to apply for a Slovene Airport Transit Visa to find out whether you need such a visa to transit through one of the Slovenia airports or not.
Required Documents for an Airport Transit Schengen Visa to Slovenia
When applying to obtain a Slovenia Airport Transit visa, you must provide the following additional documents:
A valid visa (if needed) for the final country you are travelling to.
The flight ticket for the final country you are travelling to.
Slovenia Business Visa Requirements
If you need to visit Slovenia in order to become part of an activity related to business, i.e. business meeting, contract signing, the inauguration of a business, a business ceremony, etc., you will have to apply for a Slovene Business Visa.
Required Documents for a Business Schengen Visa to Slovenia
When applying to obtain a Slovene Business visa, you must provide the following additional documents:
Invitation letter from the Slovene company you will be visiting and their detailed address accompanied with the dates of your visit.
Letter of Guarantee authenticated by the Administrative Unit in Slovenia.
A letter from your employer. In this letter should be stated why you will be traveling to Slovenia.
Documents which show the existence of trade relations or relations for work purposes.
Entry tickets for fairs and congresses, if applicable.
Documents proving the business activities of the company.
Documents proving your employment status in the company.
Slovenia Study Visa Requirements
When traveling to Slovenia to attend a study course, or to participate in EU education, training or research programs, you need to hold a Slovene Study Visa.
Required Documents for a Student Schengen Visa to Slovenia
When applying to get a Slovene Student visa, you must provide the following additional documents:
No objection letter from the educational institution where you are currently enrolled (if applicable).
A certificate of enrolment at an educational establishment for the purposes of attending vocational or theoretical courses in the framework of basic and further training;
Internship agreement. Signed between the company in Slovenia, the establishment of origin and the trainee.
Slovenia Medical Visa Requirements
If you are planning to seek medical treatment in Slovenia for your health condition, you will have to apply for and obtain a Slovenia Medical Visa.
Required Documents for a Medical Schengen Visa to Slovenia
When applying to get a visa to receive medical care in Slovenia, you must provide the following additional documents:
A local medical report. Issued from a doctor / clinic / hospital in your home country, confirming that you need medical treatment in Slovenia.
A medical attestation from the hospital or doctor in Slovenia, confirming the date of your appointment as well as your medical situation. It should also confirm that the hospital can perform the specific medical treatment and that you will be accepted accordingly.
Proof of financial arrangement made.
Any other correspondence between the sending medical doctor and the receiving medical institution;
Original guarantee letter, authenticated by the Administrative Unit in Slovenia.
Slovenia Cultural/Sports/Religious Events Visa Requirements
If you are traveling to Slovenia under the purpose of engaging at a cultural, sports or religious event, or if you are a member of a film crew traveling to Slovenia for movie scene shootings, then you should apply for a Slovene Visa for Cultural, Sports, Film Crew or Religious Purposes.
Required Documents for a Schengen Visa to Slovenia for Cultural, Sports, Film Crew or Religious Purposes
When applying to get a Slovene visa under the purpose of attending a Cultural / Sports / Religious Event in Slovenia you must provide the following additional documents:
Original Guarantee Letter, authenticated by the Administrative Unit in Slovenia.
Invitation letter from the relevant body in Slovenia with details upon the nature of events or activities that are to be held in Slovenia.
Entry tickets to the event.
Enrolment or detailed program stating the name of the host organization and the length of stay or any other appropriate document indicating the purpose of the journey.
Proof of previous performances. Participation in previous festivals and ceremonies (cultural, religious), sports competitions, winners certificates, proof of world/international ranking (sports).
For film crews:
letter of the film company specifying name, synopsis of the film and shooting locations in Slovenia
complete list of names of travelling crew members along with their functions
letter from the agency in Slovenia confirming arrangements for film permits
Slovenia Visa for Spouse of Slovenian National Requirements
If you are the husband or wife of a Slovene citizen, and you wish to travel to Slovenia for a stay up to 90 days, you need to apply for a short-stay Visa for the Wife/Husband of a Slovene Citizen.
Required Documents for a Slovene Schengen Visa for the Wife/Husband of a Slovene Citizen
When applying to get a Slovene visa as the spouse of a Slovene national/citizen, you must provide the following additional documents:
Proof of Slovene citizenship (ID card or consular card or certification of Slovene nationality or naturalization order).
Slovene marriage certificate.
Slovene family record book.
Slovene Visa for Official Visit Requirements
If you are traveling to Slovenia as a part of an official delegation representing the government, an institution or organization, you will need to apply for a Slovene Official Visit Visa.
Slovene Schengen Visa for Members of Official Delegations
When applying to get a Slovene visa as a member of an official delegation, you must provide the following additional documents:
The official invitation copy.
Evidence about the purpose of journey (negotiations, meetings, event by intergovernmental organizations, consultations).
A letter issued by an authority in your home country concerned confirming that you are a member of the official delegation travelling to Slovenia to participate in the event
How to Apply for a Slovene Short-Stay Visa?
In order to complete the application process to obtain a short-stay visa to Slovenia, you must follow these steps:
Select the right visa types you need to enter Slovenia.
Figure out where you need to apply for a Slovenia visa.
Complete the application form for a Slovene short-stay visa.
Collect the statutory Slovenia visa requirements.
Appoint a visa interview.
Attend the interview at the appropriate Slovene Embassy/Consulate/VAC.
Where to Apply for a Slovene Short-Stay Visa?
You will need to submit your short-stay visa application for Slovenia at the diplomatic mission or a consular post authorized to issue visas on behalf of Slovenia. This could be one of the following:
The Slovene Embassy
A Slovene consulate
A Visa Application Center to which Slovenia has outsourced visa submission
The Embassy / Consulate of another Schengen country to which Slovenia has outsourced visa submission
Who Can Apply for a Schengen Visa at the Slovene Embassy / Consulate / VAC?
Since Slovenia is a Schengen member country, it strictly applies the visa code in visa issuance. The code also regulates which country is responsible for the admission and procession of your visa application.
If Slovenia is the only country in the Schengen Zone that you plan on visiting, then you should submit your short-stay visa application at the Slovene Embassy / Consulate / VAC, in your country of residence.
On the other hand, if you plan on visiting at least one more Schengen country, then submit your application at the Slovene Embassy / Consulate / VAC, only if:
You will be spending more days in Slovenia, than in the other countries.
You will be spending an equal amount of days in each country, but you will enter the Schengen Zone through Slovenia.
Note that you cannot apply for a short-stay Slovene visa from a country in which you are currently on a visa. For the Slovene Embassy / Consulate / VAC to admit you application, you must be:
A citizen of the country from where you are applying.
A foreign citizen on a permanent / temporary residence permit in the country from where you are applying.
How Long Does It Take to Get a Slovene Visa?
The processing time for a Slovenia short-stay visa may take up to 15 days. Still, according to your specific situation this period may be extended up to 30 days. Exceptional cases may take up to 60 days, since the Slovene embassies may have to consult with other Schengen consulates.
To avoid any delay in the issuance of your Slovene short-stay visa, you should submit your application as soon as possible, though not earlier than three months before you travel to Slovenia.
How Much Does It Cost to Apply for a Slovene Visa?
The Slovene Schengen Visa fees are as follows:
Adult travelers – €80
Children under the age of 12 -€40
Children under the age of 6 years old – Waived
Moreover, according to your nationality, purpose of visit and some other factors, there are some categories of applicants exempt from paying the fee, and others that need to pay a lower amount as well.
Check the list of the Slovene Schengen Visa fees, to see if you belong to any of these categories!
How Long Can We Stay in Slovenia Without a Visa?
Due to the common border-less travel zone, if you are an EU / EEA national you can enter and remain in Slovenia without a visa for up to 90 days, within a 180-day period. If you wish to stay longer, you have to register at the relevant Slovene authorities upon arrival.
On the other hand, if you are a passport holder of one of the Slovenia visa-exempt countries you are allowed to enter and remain in Slovenia and the other Schengen countries for up to 90 days, within a six-month period. In case you wish to stay longer, you will have to undertake the following actions:
If you are from Australia, Israel, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of South Korea, the United States of America – obtain a residence permit at the relevant Slovene authorities, within three months of arrival in Slovenia.
If you are the nationals of one of the rest of the Slovenia visa-exempt countries – apply for a Slovenia National visa for long-stays from you country of residence.
Whereas, if you are the national of a country that still has not signed a visa-free agreement with Slovenia and the other Schengen members, you must obtain a visa before heading to Slovenia, or any other Schengen member country.
IMPORTANT: Make sure you understand the 90/180 Schengen Visa Rule. Do not violate this rule, considering that you can face penalties for overstaying within the Schengen territory.
>> Check the Schengen calculator to calculate number of days that you can stay in Slovenia.
Can I Extend My Schengen Visa in Slovenia?
Yes, you can apply for a Slovene short-stay visa extension at the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but only in exceptional cases where new facts and special reasons arise after entry in Slovenia, which are:
Humanitarian reasons
Force majeure
Private reasons
Late Entry
Please read How to Extend a Schengen Visa in Slovenia to understand in what circumstances and under what conditions you can extend your Slovene Schengen Visa.
Can My Slovene Schengen Visa Be Revoked?
Yes, your Slovenia visa can be revoked in several occasions when the competent Slovene authorities come to conclusion that the conditions for issuing the visa are no longer met.
If you are in Slovenia when the decision on the revocation of your visa happens, you will be given a deadline to leave Slovenia. If you do not leave Slovenia or the territory of Schengen within this period, you will then be considered an illegal resident in Slovenia.
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