Slovenia Visa

Traveling to Slovenia

The Balkan state of Slovenia is renowned for its gorgeous coastline on the Adriatic Sea. Stunningly picturesque, tourists can ski and hike throughout its mountainous countryside, swim in its many lakes, and marvel at well preserved Ljubljana; its historic capital.

You may need a visa to travel to Slovenia, depending on where you are from (nationality), the length of your trip (duration of stay), and your reason for travel (type of visa needed).

There are numerous types of visas for Slovenia, which are valid for travel for specific purposes and times. Different Slovenia visas have different Slovenia visa requirements and validity periods.

In general, Slovenia visas can be divided into two main categories: short stay visas and long stay visas (a long stay visa for Slovenia is required for those looking to spend more than 90 days in the country).

Another main distinction relates to allowed entries: a single entry will allow you just one entry into the country; a multiple entry visa for Slovenia will let you enter and exit as many times as needed.

Slovenia visa types

Schengen Visas

Business
Cultural
Medical
Official Visit
Sports
Study (Slovenia Schengen Student visa)

Transit Visa (Type A)

Slovenia transit visa

Short Term Visas (Type C)

Tourism (Slovenia Tourist visa)
Visiting Family or Friends
Other

Long Term Visas (Type D, National)

A long stay visa for Slovenia will allow you to stay in the country for up to one year. Long term visas are available for the following purposes:

Family Reunification
Humanitarian or serious professional or personal reasons justifying stay in Slovenia longer than three months
Work at a journalist accreditation in Slovenia
Religious or charity work in Slovenia

Sports engagement
Student’s employment via contract with a legal entity in Slovenia
Studies
Work at a diplomatic representation in Slovenia

Slovenia visa requirements

The following documents are typically required for all visas to Slovenia:

Passport

Official, government-issued document, not older than 10 years, with the correct validity length (a minimum three months past the intended day of exit from Slovenia)

Visa fee

Your Slovenia visa fee will depend on the type of visa you are applying for, and possibly other factors, such as your age. Schengen visa fees are €80 for most applicants; the national Slovenia visa fee is €77

Personal photos

Two recently taken photos of the applicant. Photos should be passport style (and have passport dimensions).

Additional documents:

You will almost certainly have to submit additional documents on your Slovenia visa application. Requested documents are typically those which help visa authorities confirm your identity, determine the truthfulness of your stated purpose of travel, and assess your financial state. The type of Slovenia visa you apply for will determine your supplemental documents, which may include the following:

Biographical documents

Identity documents, such as your birth certificate

Financial materials

Documents showing your finances, such as your bank balance

Accommodation

Information about where you will stay in Slovenia

Educational materials

Proof of university education, etc.

Proof of medical insurance

Please note that all documents will likely need to be written in Slovenian or English (or accompanied by official translations into either).

Slovenia visa application

Applicants for Slovenia visas should follow these general steps, which may vary slightly depending on numerous factors, including visa type and application destination.

Prepare your visa application
Choose your visa duration
Determine how long you intend to be in Slovenia i.e. what type of Slovenian visa you need: long, short, or airport. This will determine how you proceed with the subsequent application steps.
Select your Slovenia visa purpose
Choose your reason for travel (tourism, business, etc.)
Select your entry category
Your selection of the single-entry visa for Slovenia or the multiple entry visa for Slovenia will determine whether or not you may travel in and out of the country/Schengen area throughout your visa period. Consider that holders of the single-entry visa for Slovenia cannot return to the country after exiting.
Determine where to apply
Find your physical application destination (place where you will submit your visa application). This is typically the Slovenian Embassy/Consulate or associated visa-application center where you live. For more information, see “where to apply.”
Fill out your visa application
Access your main application form
Apply for the Slovenian Schengen visa by downloading the universal Schengen visa form.
The national Slovenian visa form is also available for download.
Gather the rest of your documents
Gather your required documents as well as the supplemental ones required for your specific Slovenia visa type.
Schedule your visa interview appointment
Almost all Slovenia visa applicants must attend a visa appointment at their application destination (local Slovenia embassy/consulate/visa application center). Scheduling a Slovenia visa interview can take days, weeks, or even months. Contact your application destination directly (via email/phone) to make an appointment.
Attend your visa interview
This is where you will submit your biometric information, be interviewed, pay your Slovenia visa fees, and meet other requirements pertaining to your visa type. This is typically the final stage of the Slovenia visa application process; you will either be granted a visa upon the conclusion of your appointment, receive a rejection, or leave to await a decision.

Please note that certain visas may require subsequent steps (for example, if you are applying for a long term Slovenia Working visa you may need to apply for Slovenia Work Permit—other long term visas (such as the Slovenia Business visa) may require you to apply for a residence permit for Slovenia. For more information about whether your visa application will subsequently require you to seek a Slovenia Work Permit or a residence permit for Slovenia, make sure to research the specific visa requirements for your specific visa type.

Where to apply for Slovenia visa

Slovenia visa application processing occurs at Slovenian embassies and consulates (and their associated visa application centers) around the world. Depending on the type of Slovenia visa you seek, you may be able to apply online (the Slovenia Schengen visa application, for example, is online). However, even online applicants must fulfill the in-person Slovenia visa requirements, which can only be fulfilled at physical Slovenia embassies/consulates and visa application centers. If you are outside of Slovenia and are applying for a Slovenia visa, you will apply through the Slovenia embassy/consulate or visa application center where you live.

When to apply for a Slovenia Visa

Applicants for short-stay visas to Slovenia are advised to submit their application a minimum of fourteen days before their intended trip. And while applying well in advance is recommended, applying too early (i.e. over six months before departure) is discouraged.