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Our Slovenia visa application process

How to apply for your Slovenia visa with iVisa.

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Complete your online application

Answer a few simple questions, see when you’ll get your visa, upload the required documents, and pay using secure methods. You can save your progress and return at any time.

The Slovenia Schengen Visa is our most popular travel document for this destination. We’ll guide you through any unclear questions during the application process.

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We review your application

The Slovenian visa system is known for being tricky – your photo must be the right size, and your passport scan must be clear.

Don’t worry; we will review your application to see if anything might cause delays. One of our experts checks everything for errors or missing information to make sure it’s ready to go. This review is quick but thorough.

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We submit it for government processing

We’re not the Slovenian government, but we submit your application to them and are here to support you along the way if any issues arise.

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Get your Slovenia Schengen Visa

We’ll let you know how to use your approved Schengen Visa for your trip.

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Visa types needed for Slovenia

  • Slovenia Schengen Visa (Type C)
  • ETIAS for Slovenia (coming soon)*
  • Slovenia Airport Transit Visa (Type A)*
  • Slovenia National Visa (Type D)*

Slovenia Schengen Visa (Type C)

The Slovenia Schengen Visa is a short-stay visa for non-EU nationals planning to visit Slovenia and the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. This is the standard permit for tourism, business meetings, cultural/sports events, short-term language courses, or visiting family and friends.

Applicants must submit the following documents:

🛂 Passport: Issued within the last 10 years, valid for at least 3 months after the planned departure from the Schengen Area, with at least 2 blank pages

📄 Photocopies of previous visas: Clear copies of any previous Schengen visas (if any) and your current passport's bio-data page

📸 Photos: One recent biometric passport photos (3.5 x 4.5 cm) meeting ICAO standards

✉️ Personal cover letter: A signed letter introducing yourself, explaining the exact purpose of your visit, the duration, and a detailed day-to-day itinerary

🗺️ Travel itinerary: Confirmed flight reservations (round-trip) and proof of intra-Schengen transport (train/flight) if visiting multiple countries

🏨 Proof of accommodation: Confirmed hotel bookings, rental agreements, or an official guarantee letter (garantno pismo) authenticated by a Slovenian Administrative Unit if staying with a host

💰 Proof of financial means: Bank statements from the last 3–6 months. Slovenia officially requires a minimum of €70 per day for adults and €35 per day for minors. If the host is covering expenses, this must be clearly stated in the authenticated guarantee letter

🏠 Proof of ties to country of residence: Employment contract, leave approval letter, student enrollment certificate, marriage certificate, birth certificate, business registration and tax returns, etc., to prove intent to return

🩺 Travel medical insurance: Minimum coverage of €30,000 for the entire Schengen territory, covering emergency medical, hospitalization, and repatriation

ETIAS for Slovenia (coming soon)*

ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) is not a visa. It is a mandatory electronic pre-travel authorization for visa-exempt travelers entering Slovenia and the broader Schengen Area. It is designed to enhance security by pre-screening travelers before they arrive at the border.

  • Who needs it: Travelers from over 60 visa-free countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand

  • Purpose: Tourism, business, transit, or short-term medical/study stays

  • Stay limit: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period

  • Validity: 3 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first

*Please note: ETIAS is not yet in force. Until its official launch, visa-exempt travelers can continue to enter Slovenia using only a valid passport. Once implemented, a 6-month transitional period will occur where the authorization is encouraged but not strictly mandatory for entry.

Slovenia Airport Transit Visa (Type A)*

This visa is required for citizens of certain countries who are transiting through the international zone of a Slovenian airport without entering the country's territory.

*We currently don't offer this visa.

Slovenia National Visa (Type D)*

The Slovenia National Visa is a long-stay visa for individuals who intend to reside in Slovenia for more than 90 days but no more than one year. It is typically issued for family reunification, long-term study, professional athletes, or humanitarian reasons. This visa allows the holder to apply for a residence permit once in Slovenia.

*We currently don't offer this visa.

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Slovenia visa policy

Visa-exempt nationals (such as citizens of the USA, UK, Canada and Australia) are permitted to visit for tourism or business for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Visa-exempt travelers will soon be required to obtain ETIAS authorization (European Travel Information and Authorization System) before departure. This digital pre-screening is linked to the traveler’s passport and remains valid for three years or until the passport expires.

Visa-required nationals must apply for a Schengen Visa (Type C) for short stays or a National Visa (Type D) for stays exceeding 90 days, such as for employment or long-term study. iVisa works with a trusted partner to provide expert guidance for the Slovenia Schengen Visa application, ensuring all documentation is correctly submitted.

Extensions for short-stay visas are rarely granted and are reserved for exceptional, well-justified cases such as force majeure, humanitarian reasons, or serious medical emergencies that prevent travel. Requests must be submitted to the nearest Administrative Unit before the current visa expires.

Slovenia visa prices

Slovenia Schengen Visa (Type C)

Prices starting from $399.99

Valid for 3 months after issued
Single entry
Stay up to 90 days per entry

Fast facts

Main reason for denials?

Weak ties to home country

Appointment needed?

Yes

Average time to apply?

15-45 days

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FAQs

Yes. A digital toll sticker, known as an e-vinjeta, is mandatory for all motorcycles, cars, and vans (up to 3.5 tons) using Slovenian motorways and expressways. You must purchase it before you enter any toll road. Unlike the old physical stickers, the e-vignette is linked to your vehicle's license plate in a digital database.

If you’re entering from Austria via the Karavanke Tunnel, be aware that the tunnel has its own separate toll; however, the road immediately following it requires the e-vignette.

Yes. All non-EU citizens staying in "non-hotel" accommodations (such as private Airbnbs, campsites, or with friends) are legally required to register their presence with the local police station within 72 hours of arrival. If your host does not explicitly confirm they have registered you, you must go to the nearest police station yourself. Failure to provide proof of registration upon departure can result in a fine.

Yes. Despite both countries being in the Schengen Area, Slovenia has extended temporary internal border controls with Croatia and Hungary until at least June 21, 2026. These are targeted checks focused on security and preventing cross-border crime.

You must have your passport and valid entry authorization (like a Schengen Visa) ready for inspection, as the "borderless" travel expectation does not currently apply to these specific routes.

The ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) is expected to be fully operational by the last quarter of 2026. Once active, travelers from visa-exempt countries (like the US, UK, and Canada) must apply online for this authorization before boarding their flight or driving into Slovenia.

To enter Slovenia, your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your intended date of departure from the Schengen Area. Additionally, the passport must have been issued within the last 10 years.

Many travelers mistakenly follow the "6-month rule" common in Asia or Africa. While 3 months is the legal minimum for Schengen, we recommend having 6 months of validity to avoid issues with airlines, which sometimes enforce stricter boarding policies than the destination country's immigration department.

Our team works with a legal partner specializing in Schengen Visas. They will review your application to ensure its accuracy and completeness. Once the authorities approve it, you’ll receive an email with the next steps.

The “90/180-rule” means you can stay in the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days total within any continuous 180-day window. The 180-day period is not fixed, it is counted backward from each day you are in the Schengen Area.

Example:

  • You enter the Schengen Area on January 1
  • You stay for 30 days and leave on January 30
  • In the last 180 days, you’ve used 30 days
  • You still have 60 days left to use

If you later return:

  • You stay 40 more days
  • Now you’ve used 70 days total
  • You only have 20 days left until older days “drop off” the 180-day window
  • Leaving the Schengen Area “resets” nothing - only time does

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