🇸🇮Slovenia Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
Europe· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for Slovenia?
It depends on your passport. Out of 198 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 93 enter Slovenia visa-free and 105 must apply at a consulate before travelling.
Visa-free
93
nationalities
Consular visa
105
nationalities
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Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.
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Transit visa for Slovenia
Visa for airport or land transit.
- Stay:
- Same-day
- Fee:
- 90 EUR
Data updated on · Official source
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
Coming up: announced entry rules
- Europe: ETIAS travel authorisationExpected by the EU in the last quarter of 2026
Visa-exempt travellers will need to apply online (€20) before entering any of the 30 countries concerned. Applications are not open yet: beware of websites already selling it. Official EU website
Insurance requiredInsurance for the Schengen visa (AXA Schengen)
If your passport needs a Schengen visa, it is a required document of the file: at least €30,000 of medical expenses. Any compliant insurer is accepted; AXA Schengen is one. Only the consulate decides whether the certificate is acceptable.
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Slovenia visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime Slovenia applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
Slovenia visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category Slovenia publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Allowed stay | Official fee | Processing time | Entries | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | 90 days per 180-day period | 90 EUR | 15-45 days | Portal | |
| Single work permit | Work | 2 years | 102 EUR | 90 days | Multiple | Portal |
| EU Blue Card | Work | 2 years | 102 EUR | 90 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Self-employed permit | Work | 2 years | 102 EUR | 90 days | Portal | |
| Student permit | Study | Duration of programme | 102 EUR | 90 days | Portal | |
| Family Reunification | Family | 2 years | 102 EUR | 180 days | Portal | |
| Airport transit visa | Transit | Same-day | 90 EUR | 15 days | Portal |
Visas
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Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
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Information
Capital
Ljubljana
Population
2,117,948
Currency
Euro (EUR €)
Languages
Slovenian, Hungarian, Italian
Continent
Europe
Calling code
+386
Timezone
Europe/Ljubljana
Area
20,273 km²
Government
Parliamentary republic
National day
25 June - National Day
Internet domain
.si
About
Slovenia is a small Central European country, member of the EU and Eurozone since 2004 and 2007. It features diverse geography including the Alps, Adriatic coast, and karst landscapes. Capital is Ljubljana.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
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Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Low)
- Watch your belongings in tourist areas
- Avoid isolated neighborhoods at night
Terrorism(Low)
- Low risk, stay vigilant in public places
Transport
- Use official taxis
- Check bus schedules
Natural risks(Moderate seismic risks and occasional floods)
- Follow weather alerts
- Avoid flood-prone areas
Health(High-quality healthcare system, easy access)
- Standard recommended vaccines
- European Health Insurance Card
Practical tips
- Register on Ariane (for French citizens)
- Respect environmental regulations
- Have travel insurance
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
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Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Indicative prices in USD in Ljubljana · estimated in October 2026
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
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Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
Right
safe
5-10% or round up the bill
Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
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Photos
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Plan your trip
Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
Book excursions ahead, with free cancellation on most activities.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Slovenia?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Slovenia across 198 nationalities: 93 visa-free, 105 with a consular visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →How much does a Slovenia visa cost?▾
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 90 EUR (Short-stay (tourism)). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.
Do you need a transit visa for Slovenia?▾
Slovenia issues a transit visa for travellers connecting or crossing the country without staying, valid Same-day. Conditions depend on your nationality, the length of the layover and whether you leave the airport's international zone.
Is it dangerous to travel to Slovenia?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "Overall low safety level, country safe in Europe.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Slovenia?▾
The official currency is Euro (EUR €). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Slovenia?▾
The capital of Slovenia is Ljubljana. The main spoken languages are: Slovenian, Hungarian, Italian.
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