In early 2020, Slovenia joined its Schengen country neighbours in closing its borders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The country has since re-opened its borders to allow travel, applying the same rules for visitors from EU Member States and Schengen Associated countries to third country visitors.

On 16 August 2021, Slovenia introduced the European Digital Passenger Locator Form (dPLF) to ensure rapid and easy contact tracing for passengers travelling by plane or ship who become exposed to a person with confirmed COVID-19 during their travels.

Slovenia, like other Schengen countries, updates its restrictions regularly depending on the current situation so it’s best to check with the restrictions close to your travel date to know the updated measures and requirements before you travel. You should check on the latest news regarding restrictions, quarantine or whether a test will be required either from reliable news sources, the Slovenian government website, or the UK government website one to two weeks before your trip.

The EU Digital COVID Certificate was available starting 1 July 2021, provides proof that a person has either:

• been vaccinated against COVID-19
• received a negative test result, PCR or rapid antigen,
• or has recovered from COVID-19

The EU Digital COVID Certificate grants travellers the same rights as vaccinated, tested or recovered citizens of the EU Member State they are visiting and allows travel into the EU. EU citizens and residents can have their Digital COVID Certificates issued and verified across the EU.

Slovenia is a Schengen country, which allows for free movement between the 26 EU and EFTA states (Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland). A uniform Schengen visa issued by one of the Schengen states is valid for travel within the whole Schengen area.

The rules for travelling or working in European countries changed on 1 January 2021:

• you can travel to countries in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa as a tourist, to visit family or friends, to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events, or for short-term studies or training
• if you are travelling to Switzerland and other Schengen countries without a visa, make sure your whole visit is within the 90-day limit. Visits to Schengen countries within the previous 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days
• for long-stay visits, to work or study, for business or for other reasons, you will need to meet the German government’s entry requirements.
• if you stay in Slovenia with a residence permit or long-stay visa, this does not count towards your 90-day visa-free limit

Any time you spent in Slovenia or other Schengen countries before 1 January 2021 does not count towards your 90-day visa-free limit. At Slovenian border control, you may need to use separate lanes from EU, EEA and Swiss citizens when queueing. Your passport may be stamped on entry and exit. You may also need to:

• show a return or onward ticket
• show you have enough money for your stay

If you are a resident of Slovenia, you should carry proof of your residence when travelling. Read more on the UK government website.

Citizens of the following countries residing in the UK and planning to visit Slovenia are required to get a Slovenian visa in order to be able to enter Slovenia.

• Slovenia is the only Schengen country you plan on visiting
• Slovenia is your main destination (the country you will be staying the longest in)
• Slovenia is the first Schengen country you are visiting (when spending an equal amount of days in The Slovenia and another Schengen country)

• through VFS global or
• through services like IAM, that will make sure that your application has the best chance of being approved

• A valid passport or travel document. Please make sure that:
  • Your passport has been issued within the previous 10 years,
  • Your passport has 2 full blank pages, one for the visa stamp and an additional spare page,
  • Your passport will be valid for at least three (3) months after the date you exit the Schengen Area.
• A valid UK residence permit or other forms of Identity Card. The UK residency permit must be endorsed in the actual passport (or on a new biometric ID card)
• One application form.  The form should be fully, honestly, and correctly completed, printed, and signed at the end.
• One passport format photo that has a light background, is brightly coloured and shows full face features. The photo must be less than six months old and be glued to the application form. Applications with stapled photographs will be rejected.
• Biometric data (Applies only if you haven’t provided biometric data within the last 59 months):
  • Fingerprints
  • A copy of the passport bio page where the photo is included.
    Note: Children under the age of 12 are exempted from providing fingerprints.
• A cover letter that explains the purpose of the visit to Slovenia
• Proof of travel arrangements: Round trip flight/travel reservations or other proof of intended transport and complete itinerary of your visit to Slovenia (if several Schengen States will be visited or if the trip covers the several Schengen States and non-Schengen countries).
• Travel health insurance which covers at least 30,000 Euros and is valid for all Schengen countries
• Proof of accommodation in Slovenia:
  • Evidence of a hotel booking or rental agreement, or
  • Invitation from your Slovenian host (family member, friend) with a copy of their passport (proof of sponsorship)
• Proof of financial subsistence:
  • A recent statement of UK bank account for the last three months that show funds of at least 70€ per person per day spent in Slovenia or
  • 3 most recent payslips, or
  • Online statements with the applicant’s name
    Note: Cash is not considered proof of financial subsistence.

Note: Photocopies of the original documents should also be submitted and documents should not be more than one month old.

Yes! You can apply for the visa online or use immigration services like IaM to make the process even simpler for you and have a higher chance of your application being accepted.

You can apply for a Slovenia Schengen visa up to 180 days before your trip. The Slovenia visa application process takes a minimum of 5 working days, but can take up to 2 weeks. We advise you to make your application 3 weeks before your trip to make up for any possible delays in processing.

The fee for a Slovenia Schengen visa is 80€ for adults, 40€ for children between 6-12 years of age, and free for children younger than 6 years of age. Keep in mind that these fees may change depending on currency fluctuations and can be paid only in UK Pounds. Payments can be made in cash and by credit or debit card. Find out about the Schengen visa fee in our blog post: Schengen Visa Fees – How Much Does a Schengen Visa Cost?

You can get IaM's premium Schengen visa service to get your Slovenia Schengen visa within 24 to 48 hours, which includes personalised advice from an expert immigration adviser.

Slovenia joined the European Union in 2004, and adopted the Euro as their sole currency in 2007.

You will need 70€ per person per day spent in Slovenia.

You can travel to any of the 26 countries in the Schengen area, as well as 18 other countries.