Tourist visa for Slovenia: documents, fees and steps

Documents requested

Passport valid for at least 3 months after the planned departure, with at least two blank pages, recognised by the State processing the applicationConditions and details
The travel document must remain valid for at least three months after the planned date of departure from the country visited; for a multiple-entry visa, for at least three months after departure from the last country visited. It contains at least two blank pages and it is recognised by the State processing the application. A travel document that not all Schengen States recognise may be accepted, subject to specific rules on the type of visa issued.
Schengen visa application form (type C), printed and completedConditions and details
The application form is available free of charge at all Slovenian diplomatic missions and consular posts. The official page also offers it for download for the type C visa, in several versions (English; Slovenian with Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Albanian or Turkish).
A photograph conforming to ICAO standardsThe official page requires a photograph conforming to the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). It does not detail the format.
Travel medical insurance covering emergency care, hospitalization and repatriation (including in the event of death), valid in all Schengen States, for an amount of at least 30 000 eurosConditions and details
The insurance covers the planned visits and is valid in all Schengen countries; the page states a total amount of at least 30 000 euros. A third party, for example the person inviting, may take out the insurance in Slovenia in the applicant's name.
Evidence of the purpose of the trip: confirmation of a booking for an organized trip or any other document indicating the planned travel programmeConditions and details
Among the documents relating to the purpose of the trip, the note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs cites, for a tourist or private trip, documents relating to the itinerary: confirmation of a booking for an organized trip or any other appropriate document indicating the travel plans. The list is given by way of example.
Proof of accommodation: document from the establishment hosting the traveller or any other appropriate document, or proof of sufficient means to pay for itConditions and details
For a tourist or private trip, the ministry's note cites a document from the establishment providing the accommodation or any other appropriate document indicating the planned accommodation; it also accepts proof of sufficient financial means to cover accommodation costs. For a stay with a private individual, see the item concerning the host.
Proof of sufficient financial means for the duration of the stay and for the return to the country of origin or residenceConditions and details
The applicant proves that they have sufficient means for the entire duration of the planned stay and for the return to their country of origin or residence (or for transit to a third country where they will be admitted), or that they can legally acquire them. The page does not quantify the amount and does not list the accepted supporting documents: the mission or consular post receiving the application specifies the documents.
Elements for assessing the intention to leave the Schengen area before the visa expires: return ticket or reservation, resources and employment in the country of residence, real estate, family ties or professional situationConditions and details
The ministry's note lists, as documents for assessing the intention to leave the territory of the Member States before the visa expires: a return ticket or a reservation; proof of financial means in the country of residence; proof of employment and bank statements; proof of real estate; proof of integration in the country of residence (family ties, professional situation).

Depending on your situation

Accommodation with a private individual: letter of guarantee certified and registered with the administrative unit in Slovenia, or invitation letter signed by the hostConditions and details
For a visit to a private individual, the application includes either a letter of guarantee (downloadable form), certified and registered with the competent administrative unit in Slovenia, where the host provides accommodation or means of subsistence for the stay and the return, or a signed invitation letter, without certification, where the host does not provide them. It states the purpose of entry, the duration of the stay and the accommodation address. The letter of guarantee may be signed by a Slovenian citizen, by a citizen of another EU Member State residing in Slovenia or by a third-country national residing there with a residence permit; the host may be asked to attach their bank statements for the last three months and a land-registry extract or a purchase or rental contract for the accommodation. The ministry's note also lists proof of family ties with the person inviting.
Electronic recording of the ten fingerprints when the application is submitted, except for exempt categories of applicantsConditions and details
When submitting a short-stay application, the applicant provides his or her ten fingerprints electronically, in person. The page states that exemptions exist for certain categories of applicants, without detailing them. The questionnaire does not collect this information: the condition must be verified by the applicant.

Official fees

Schengen short-stay visa (type C) — adult 90 €
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) — applicants from Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus 35 €
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) — applicants from Cape Verde 67.50 €

Steps

Check whether one's nationality is subject to the short-stay visa requirement for Slovenia, according to the European Union list.
Determine the competent State: the application is submitted to the Schengen State of the main destination; Slovenia may be represented by another Schengen State with which it has concluded a representation agreement.
Submit the application in the country where one lives if Slovenia has a mission there authorised to process visas or a representation agreement; otherwise, to a Slovenian representation in another country where one's stay is lawful.
Obtain the C visa form (free of charge), fill it in, then print it: until further notice, the electronic form does not replace the submission of the printed form.
Gather the documents: the ministry's general list, plus those requested by the mission or consular post of the country of submission, which may vary according to the country of origin.
Arrange an appointment before submitting the application: it may be required.
Submit the application in person, at the mission or consular post or with an external service provider, at least 15 days before the trip and no earlier than 6 months before; the ten fingerprints are collected electronically.
Pay the visa fee (90 euros for an adult); an additional charge may apply if the application goes through a visa centre.
Wait for the decision: the normal processing time is 15 days, extended up to 45 days if an in-depth examination or additional documents are necessary.
In the event of a refusal, file a written appeal, in Slovene, within 8 days with the mission or consular post that refused the visa (consular fee of 153 euros).
During the stay, check that the total number of days spent in the Schengen countries does not exceed 90 days over any 180-day period, nor the validity period of the visa if it is shorter.

Where to apply

Slovenian diplomatic mission or consular post authorised to process visas: the application is submitted in person; honorary consulates and representations to international organisations do not receive them
External service provider (visa centre) that collects applications on behalf of the consulates in certain countries; a service surcharge may apply
Representation of another Schengen State that represents Slovenia under a representation agreement, for the short-stay visa (type C) only
Electronic visa application form, available in third countries where the application goes through visa centres; it is filled in and then printed for submission
List of Slovenian embassies and consular posts abroad, published by the Slovenian government

Good to know

Where to submit the applicationConditions and details
If you live in a country where Slovenia has a diplomatic mission or a consular post authorised to process visas, or in which a representation agreement has been concluded, you must submit your application there. If you live in a country without a Slovenian mission or representation agreement, you may submit the application at a Slovenian representation in another country, provided that your stay in that country is lawful. Before submitting the application, find out about opening hours, the documents required and the duration of the procedure. A long-stay visa (type D) can only be applied for at the competent Slovenian mission or consular post, not at another Schengen State.
Moroccan nationals: representation of Slovenia in RabatConditions and details
According to a communication from the Slovenian embassy in Cairo dated 31 August 2022, nationals and long-term residents of Morocco have been able, since 1 September 2022, to apply for a short-stay Schengen visa (type C) for Slovenia at the Hungarian embassy in Rabat, under a representation agreement between the ministries of foreign affairs of Slovenia and Hungary; the former agreement with Germany has been terminated. The Slovenian embassy in Cairo remains competent for long-stay national visas (type D) for Moroccan nationals. This information dates from 2022: check with the representation concerned before submitting the application.
Processing timeConditions and details
The normal processing time for a visa application is 15 days. It may be extended to up to 45 days if a more detailed examination of the application or additional documents is necessary. Family members of EU or EEA citizens covered by the free movement directive benefit, under certain conditions, from a free and accelerated procedure.
Fees at visa centres and exemptionsConditions and details
A surcharge may apply when the application goes through a visa centre that collects applications on behalf of the consulates. Visa fees may be waived for certain categories of applicants. For a child aged 6 to 12, the fee is 45 euros.
Originals and copies of documentsAs a general rule, the visa application includes the originals and copies of the supporting documents.
Documents specific to each postConditions and details
The required documents may vary depending on the applicant's country of origin. The detailed list is published on the websites of the diplomatic missions and consular posts, which may also request additional documents.
Refusal and appealsConditions and details
An appeal against the refusal, annulment or revocation of a visa is lodged in writing, in Slovene, within 8 days of receipt of the notification, with the mission or consular post that took the decision; the consular fee for the appeal is 153 euros. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs decides on the appeal. An action may be brought before the Administrative Court of the Republic of Slovenia, in Ljubljana, within 30 days of notification of the Ministry's decision. While the appeal is being examined, a new visa application cannot be examined.
Counting the 90 daysConditions and details
The stay in the Schengen countries does not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period, or the validity of the visa if shorter. The official page refers to an online calculator of the European Commission to calculate the number of days of authorised stay.
Exceptional extensionA type C visa may be extended in exceptional cases, when circumstances prevent its holder from returning to their country of origin.
Holders of a residence permit or a Schengen long-stay visaConditions and details
The holder of a residence permit or a long-stay visa (type D) issued by a Schengen country may enter Slovenia with that residence permit or visa and a valid travel document, without a short-stay visa, for no more than 90 days over any period of 180 days, excluding stay in the country that issued the residence permit or visa, or until the expiry of the residence permit or visa if that is sooner.
Entry/Exit System (EES)Conditions and details
Slovenia and the other EU countries have been progressively deploying the entry/exit system at the external borders of the Schengen area since 12 October 2025. Since 10 April 2026, it has been part of the mandatory border checks for third-country nationals, who use it at every border crossing: their data and biometric identifiers are recorded. In Slovenia, it applies at external border crossing points: three for international air traffic (Ljubljana-Brnik, Maribor-Slivnica and Portorož) and two for maritime traffic (Koper and Piran). Slovenian citizens, those of the other EU and Schengen countries and third-country nationals legally residing in the EU do not use this system.
Temporary controls at internal bordersConditions and details
Slovenia reinstated, on 21 October 2023, as a temporary short-term measure, controls at its Schengen internal border with Croatia and Hungary. The official page refers to information on crossing points, the duration of the measure and its legal basis.

Nationalities covered

This procedure applies to 104 nationalities.

Afghanistan
Algeria
Angola
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
China
Comoros
Congo
Côte d'Ivoire
Cuba
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Fiji
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Jamaica
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Malawi
Maldives
Mali
Mauritania
Mongolia
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nepal
Niger
Nigeria
North Korea
Oman
Pakistan
Palestine
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Qatar
Russia
Rwanda
São Tomé and Príncipe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Africa
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Syria
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Togo
Tunisia
Türkiye
Turkmenistan
Uganda
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Official links

Government of the Republic of Slovenia (GOV.SI) (new tab) www.gov.si
Information on the supporting documentation for short-stay visas (new tab) www.gov.si
Hungary to represent Slovenia in Schengen visa procedures in Morocco | GOV.SI (new tab) www.gov.si
Gradual introduction of the new Entry/Exit System (EES) at the external Schengen border | GOV.SI (new tab) www.gov.si
Electronic visa application form | GOV.SI (new tab) www.gov.si
Slovenia's representations abroad | GOV.SI (new tab) www.gov.si

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