Visa Information

Overview

• Visa requirements depend on the nationality/citizenship of the applicant; not on their immigration status (e.g. green card holder).
• American and Mexican citizens do not need a visa to visit Slovenia for up to 92 days in the period of 180 days. Please note that the calculations of stay are "sliding scale calculations" (the duration of stay is calculated 180 days prior to the date of entry into the Schengen area – Schengen calculator; the stay in any country of the Schengen area is included in the calculation).
• A list of third countries whose nationals must hold a short-stay visa is available on the following link: Click Here
• VISA APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED IN PERSON.

RULES OF JURISDICTION – WHERE TO APPLY?

You can enter and leave the Schengen zone through any country; HOWEVER you have to apply for your visa at the correct embassy or consulate and not simply at an Embassy or Consulate of your convenience.

1. If you are planning to visit ONLY ONE COUNTRY you need to apply at that Member State's Embassy or Consulate.
2. If your visit includes more than one country, you need to apply at the Member State that is the MAIN DESTINATION of your visit: in terms of the length or purpose of stay.

3. If no main destination can be determined (because you are travelling to several countries for the same periods of time or for various purposes), the MEMBER STATE WHOSE EXTERNAL BORDER YOU INTEND TO CROSS FIRST for entering the Schengen zone (e.g. the first airport) is responsible for your visa application.

   If it is determined, you are not applying at the correct Embassy or Consulate the application WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. If you manage to get the visa issued nonetheless, there is a serious risk that you will be refused entry at the border.
   ***

Holders of B1 / B2 visas please apply in your home country.

Personal Data Protection Information

VFS Global processes personal data on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia and is bound by standard contractual clauses (Commission Decision 2010/82/EU) to provide the same standard of personal data protection as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia under the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/680).

Personal data is processed for the purpose of visa applications in administrative procedures conducted by a competent embassy or consulate-general of the Republic of Slovenia.

Your personal data, including photograph and fingerprints, where applicable, are mandatory elements of a visa application. If you decide not to submit the requested personal data, your application may be deemed inadmissible or may be rejected.

The legal basis for processing personal data is provided by Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas (Visa Code) and Regulation (EC) No 727/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 concerning the Visa Information System (VIS) and the exchange of data between Member States on short-stay visas (VIS Regulation).

You have the right to request from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia access to, and the rectification or erasure of, personal data or a restriction on the processing of data concerning you, or to object to such processing, including the right to data portability, pursuant to Articles 15 through 20 of the General Data Protection Regulation.

You have the right to lodge a complaint concerning the processing of personal data with the Information Commissioner of the Republic of Slovenia, located at Dunajska cesta 22, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.

The above information does not apply to personal data processed by VFS Global concerning the payment of consular and service fees or to personal data processed by VFS Global in relation to additional commercial services.

Visa and Service Fees

VFS SERVICE AND VALUE ADDED SERVICE

Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

This list is intended to help you compile the documents for your visa application. Please note that the Embassy or Consulate may ask you for additional documents or further information if this is necessary to assess your application.

Click here to download the checklist for Tourism and Personal Visit

Passport Requirements

In order to apply for a visa:

1. The passport must be valid at least 3 months longer than the intended stay.
2. Passport issued more than 10 years ago cannot be considered for the application (regardless if the passport is still valid/was prolonged).
3. At least two pages must be empty in the visa section of the passport.

TRAVEL MEDICAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must present travel medical insurance with a minimum coverage of 30.000 EUR, valid throughout the territory of Schengen member states. Insurance must cover: emergency medical expenses, hospital treatment, repatriation for medical reasons, or repatriation of remains.

Applicants for a visa for one or two entries shall prove that they are in possession of travel medical insurance covering the whole period of their stay in Schengen area.

Applicants for a visa for multiple entries shall prove that they are in possession of travel medical insurance covering the period of their first intended visit. The insurance must only cover the period of effective stay, not the validity of the visa. However, in cases of multiple entry visas, the insurance must be bought for each trip to the Schengen area – failure to provide proof of insurance at the border is grounds for denial of entry into the Schengen area countries.

We suggest the insurance coverage is a couple of days longer than the intended stay, for cases of delayed flights or similar.

Make sure that your insurance coverage letter proves that you meet ALL requirements above. Photocopy of your insurance card is not sufficient evidence of adequate medical insurance.

Full policies will not be studied.

If you don’t succeed to get the required coverage letter from your insurance company, you must purchase an international medical insurance for the trip.

PLEASE NOTE: the insurance coverage letter is a compulsory document*. If the Medical insurance document is missing, the visa will be denied.

*This does not apply to holders of diplomatic passports.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1. Filled out and signed application form for visa C. All sections must be filled out. State that an item is not applicable with N/A. Indicate your e-mail address and a contact phone number.
2. Original valid national passport, see requirements.
3. A copy of passport's personal details page(s) and previous Schengen visas including entry/exit stamps.
4. One recent photo.
5. Travel medical insurance, As mentioned above

6. Proof of legal residence in the USA and re-entry document:

   1. Valid US residence permit ("Green Card") or valid US resident visa (e.g. visa type A, E, F + endorsed I-20, G, H, I, J + J1-form, L, O, R). The US Green Card or visa must be valid at least three months beyond the intended departure from the Member States.
   2. A copy of valid US Green Card or valid US resident visa.

7. Proof of travel arrangements:

   1. Flight (roundtrip)/travel reservations or other proof of intended transport. Each reservation must show the name of the applicant and the reservation number.
   2. Full itinerary if several Schengen States will be visited or if the trip covers several Schengen and non-Schengen countries.

8. Proof of accommodation for all countries to be visited in the Schengen area, covering the entire duration of the trip:

   1. Individuals: confirmed hotel reservation or reservation of another lodging place, stating name and contact information of the hotel/lodging, reservation number and the name of the applicant or travel companion.
   2. Groups: the certificate of the travel agency mentioning same information as for individuals, or other proof of accommodation (e.g. rental agreement).

9. Proof of sufficient financial means for the intended journey:

   1. Bank account statement(s) for the last three months (bank statements must show the name and address of owner(s), electronic printouts are accepted); proof of regular income e.g. pay slips for the last three months;
   2. OR if self-employed: tax return from previous fiscal year or proof of previous economic activity and of an income during previous fiscal year;
   3. OR if retired: e.g. copy of pension certificate or a letter of previous employer or a pension check stub or confirmation from the responsible authority about the amount of pension;
   4. In case of business, if applicable, letter stating that all expenses are fully covered (e.g. a written proof that the inviting employer/company pays the expenses or alternatively, the sending employer/company pays for all expenses);
   5. In case of students/researchers, if applicable, letter stating that all expenses are fully covered.
10. Signed permission to copy documents.
11. If the applicant is minor (under 18) and travels without parents or with one parent

Submit all requested documents depending on the purpose of the visit, and:

1. Original notarized letter of consent signed by parents or legal guardians authorizing travel to destination;
2. OR if the parent or legal guardian holds the parental authority alone: proof of custody or guardianship (e.g. original and copy of court decision) or original death certificate of the other parent.
3. Original birth certificate of minor. If necessary, translated into English.
4. Copies of the passports of parents or legal guardians (personal details and signature pages).
5. Proof of sufficient funds from parent(s) or legal guardian(s).

ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS BY CATEGORY:

Personal visit:

Letter of Guarantee signed by the person inviting you to Slovenia and notarized by the Administrative Unit in Slovenia (called upravna enota).

Short term study/research:

1. Certificate from the receiving institution on the length and purpose of stay (Letter of Guarantee certified by the Administrative Unit in Slovenia, called upravna enota).
2. Certificate from US institution on enrolment on official letterhead, stamped and dated, containing contact information (address, email, telephone number) as well as name, position and signature of the countersigning officer. If applicable, the letter should state that all expenses are fully covered.

In line with Article 21 of the Visa Code the Embassy or Consulate may in justified individual cases request additional documents during the examination of an application.

 

Photo Specifications

Please read the specifications for photographs carefully before submitting your visa application.

Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements

**the face profile of 2.8 cm to 3.1 cm is acceptable for applicants.

Please provide one recent (not older than 6 months) colour photograph of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear quality and with the face in focus.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
• Full face, non-smiling (without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).
• Please stick the photograph on the Visa Application Form.
• Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), the applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the Visa Application Centre.

Fingerprint specifications

Fingerprints are collected from all applicants, except for the following: children up to 12 years of age, applicants who have submitted fingerprints in the last 59 months for a short-stay visa (C Type), applicants for whom fingerprinting is physically impossible, heads of state or government and members of a national government with accompanying spouses, and the members of their official delegation if invited for an official visit, and members of royal families if invited for an official visit.

Processing Time

Please start your visa procedure on time – no more than six months and no less than 15 calendar days before the start of the intended visit. We recommend you submit your application about 3 - 4 weeks before the day of departure.

The visa procedure at the Embassy or Consulate takes up to 15 calendar days after the submission of a complete application.

Please note that visa processing time is longer than 15 but not longer than 60 calendar days when you are subject to prior consultation of Schengen Member States. A Member State may require the central authorities of other Member States to consult its central authorities during the examination of visa applications lodged by nationals of specific third countries or specific categories of nationals. List of third countries whose nationals are subject to prior consultation may be found on the website of the Embassy of Slovenia - http://www.washington.veleposlanistvo.si/index.php?id=429&L=1

A mere possession of a visa does not confer an automatic right of entry into the country. The holder of visa can be requested to present proof that he/she fulfils the entry conditions at the external border (such as medical insurance). If the circumstances under which a visa was issued have changed, border authorities may refuse entry and revoke the visa. A visa may also be revoked if it is subsequently established that the data submitted during the visa issuing procedure was incorrect or that important facts were concealed.
http://www.washington.veleposlanistvo.si/index.php?id=429&L=1

In case of a negative decision the applicants receive a notification of refusal/annulment/revocation of the visa. Applicants have the right to appeal the decision within 8 days from the receipt of the notification. The appeal must be filed in written form in Slovene language. Consular fee for appeal may be found on the website of Slovenian Embassy.

The appeal must be filed at the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Washington, DC or Consulate General in Cleveland, OH (depending where visa application was lodged) and is decided upon by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia.
http://www.washington.veleposlanistvo.si/index.php?id=429&L=1

Download Forms

Filled out and signed visa application form All sections must be filled out. State that an item is not applicable with N/A. Please indicate your e-mail address and a contact phone number. Please note that the application form must be handwriting signed.

The completed application form has to be submitted along with the other required documents

Overview

If your travel to Slovenia is for one of the following purpose, you are eligible to apply for this visa.

• Members of official delegations
• Participants in official twin city programs
• Employees travelling on business
• Self-employed people
• Visa requirements depend on the nationality/citizenship of the applicant; not on their immigration status (e.g. green card holder).
• American and Mexican citizens do not need a visa to visit Slovenia for up to 92 days in the period of 180 days. Please note that the calculations of stay are "sliding scale calculations" (the duration of stay is calculated 180 days prior to the date of entry into the Schengen area – Schengen calculator; the stay in any country of the Schengen area is included in the calculation).
• A list of third countries whose nationals must hold a short-stay visa is available on the following link: Click Here
• VISA APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED IN PERSON.

RULES OF JURISDICTION – WHERE TO APPLY?

You can enter and leave the Schengen zone through any country; HOWEVER you have to apply for your visa at the correct embassy or consulate and not simply at an Embassy or Consulate of your convenience.

1. If you are planning to visit ONLY ONE COUNTRY you need to apply at that Member State's Embassy or Consulate.
2. If your visit includes more than one country, you need to apply at the Member State that is the MAIN DESTINATION of your visit: in terms of the length or purpose of stay.
3. If no main destination can be determined (because you are travelling to several countries for the same periods of time or for various purposes), the MEMBER STATE WHOSE EXTERNAL BORDER YOU INTEND TO CROSS FIRST for entering the Schengen zone (e.g. the first airport) is responsible for your visa application.

If it is determined, you are not applying at the correct Embassy or Consulate the application WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. If you manage to get the visa issued nonetheless, there is a serious risk that you will be refused entry at the border.
***

Holders of B1 / B2 visas please apply in your home country.

Personal Data Protection Information

VFS Global processes personal data on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia and is bound by standard contractual clauses (Commission Decision 2010/82/EU) to provide the same standard of personal data protection as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia under the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/680).

Personal data is processed for the purpose of visa applications in administrative procedures conducted by a competent embassy or consulate-general of the Republic of Slovenia.

Your personal data, including photograph and fingerprints, where applicable, are mandatory elements of a visa application. If you decide not to submit the requested personal data, your application may be deemed inadmissible or may be rejected.

The legal basis for processing personal data is provided by Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas (Visa Code) and Regulation (EC) No 727/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 concerning the Visa Information System (VIS) and the exchange of data between Member States on short-stay visas (VIS Regulation).

You have the right to request from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia access to, and the rectification or erasure of, personal data or a restriction on the processing of data concerning you, or to object to such processing, including the right to data portability, pursuant to Articles 15 through 20 of the General Data Protection Regulation.

You have the right to lodge a complaint concerning the processing of personal data with the Information Commissioner of the Republic of Slovenia, located at Dunajska cesta 22, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.

The above information does not apply to personal data processed by VFS Global concerning the payment of consular and service fees or to personal data processed by VFS Global in relation to additional commercial services.

Visa and Service Fees

VFS SERVICE AND VALUE ADDED SERVICE

Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

This list is intended to help you compile the documents for your visa application. Please note that the Embassy or Consulate may ask you for additional documents or further information if this is necessary to assess your application.

Click here to download the checklist for Business or Conference visit.

Passport Requirements

In order to apply for a visa:

1. The passport must be valid at least 3 months longer than the intended stay.
2. Passport issued more than 10 years ago cannot be considered for the application (regardless if the passport is still valid/was prolonged).
3. At least two pages must be empty in the visa section of the passport.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Travel Medical Insurance Requirements

1. Applicants must present travel medical insurance with a minimum coverage of 30.000 EUR, valid throughout the territory of Schengen member states. Insurance must cover: emergency medical expenses, hospital treatment, repatriation for medical reasons, or repatriation of remains.
2. Applicants for a visa for one or two entries shall prove that they are in possession of travel medical insurance covering the whole period of their stay in Schengen area.
3. Applicants for a visa for multiple entries shall prove that they are in possession of travel medical insurance covering the period of their first intended visit. The insurance must only cover the period of effective stay, not the validity of the visa. However, in cases of multiple entry visas, the insurance must be bought for each trip to the Schengen area – failure to provide proof of insurance at the border is grounds for denial of entry into the Schengen area countries.
4. We suggest the insurance coverage is a couple of days longer than the intended stay, for cases of delayed flights or similar.
5. Make sure that your insurance coverage letter proves that you meet ALL requirements above. Photocopy of your insurance card is not sufficient evidence of adequate medical insurance.
6. Full policies will not be studied.
7. If you don’t succeed to get the required coverage letter from your insurance company, you must purchase an international medical insurance for the trip.
8. PLEASE NOTE: the insurance coverage letter is a compulsory document*. If the Medical insurance document is missing, the visa will be denied.

*This does not apply to holders of diplomatic passports.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1. Filled out and signed application form for visa C. All sections must be filled out. State that an item is not applicable with N/A. Indicate your email address and a contact phone number.
2. Original valid national passport, see requirements.
3. A copy of passport personal details page(s) and previous Schengen visas including entry/exit stamps.
4. One recent photo.
5. Travel medical insurance, As mentioned above

6. Proof of legal residence in the USA and re-entry document:

   1. Valid US residence permit ("Green Card") or valid US resident visa (e.g. visa type A, E, F + endorsed I-20, G, H, I, J + J1-form, L, O, R). The US Green Card or visa must be valid at least three months beyond the intended departure from the Member States.
   2. A copy of valid US Green Card or valid US resident visa.

7. Proof of travel arrangements:

   1. Flight (roundtrip)/travel reservations or other proof of intended transport. Each reservation must show the name of the applicant and the reservation number.
   2. Full itinerary if several Schengen States will be visited or if the trip covers several Schengen and non-Schengen countries.

8. Proof of accommodation for all countries to be visited in the Schengen area, covering the entire duration of the trip:

   1. Individuals: confirmed hotel reservation or reservation of another lodging place, stating name and contact information of the hotel/lodging, reservation number and the name of the applicant or travel companion.
   2. Groups: the certificate of the travel agency mentioning same information as for individuals, or other proof of accommodation (e.g. rental agreement).

9. Proof of sufficient financial means for the intended journey:

   1. Bank account statement(s) for the last three months (bank statements must show the name and address of owner(s), electronic printouts are accepted); proof of regular income e.g. pay slips for the last three months;
   2. OR if self-employed: tax return from previous fiscal year or proof of previous economic activity and of an income during previous fiscal year;
   3. OR if retired: e.g. copy of pension certificate or a letter of previous employer or a pension check stub or confirmation from the responsible authority about the amount of pension;
   4. In case of business, if applicable, letter stating that all expenses are fully covered (e.g. a written proof that the inviting employer/company pays the expenses or alternatively, the sending employer/company pays for all expenses);
   5. In case of students/researchers, if applicable, letter stating that all expenses are fully covered.
10. Signed permission to copy documents.
11. If the applicant is minor (under 18) and travels without parents or with one parent

Submit all requested documents depending on the purpose of the visit, and:

1. Original notarized letter of consent signed by parents or legal guardians authorizing travel to destination;
2. OR if the parent or legal guardian holds the parental authority alone: proof of custody or guardianship (e.g. original and copy of court decision) or original death certificate of the other parent.
3. Original birth certificate of minor. If necessary, translated into English.
4. Copies of the passports of parents or legal guardians (personal details and signature pages).
5. Proof of sufficient funds from parent(s) or legal guardian(s).

Business or Conference

1. Letter of Guarantee signed by the company/organization inviting you to Slovenia and notarized by the Administrative Unit in Slovenia (called upravna enota).
2. Reference letter from employer on official company letterhead, stamped and dated, containing contact information (address, email, telephone number) as well as name, position and signature of the countersigning officer. The letter must state the position of the applicant, years of employment and approval of position after returning. If applicable, the letter should state that all expenses are fully covered by the inviting company or the sending company.

Conference:

1. Letter of Guarantee signed by the organization inviting you to Slovenia and notarized by the Administrative Unit in Slovenia (called upravna enota).

In line with Article 21 of the Visa Code the Embassy or Consulate may in justified individual cases request additional documents during the examination of an application.

Photo Specifications

Please read the specifications for photographs carefully before submitting your visa application.

Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements

**the face profile of 2.8 cm to 3.1 cm is acceptable for applicants.

Please provide one recent (not older than 6 months) colour photograph of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear quality and with the face in focus.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
• Full face, non-smiling (without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).
• Please stick the photograph on the Visa Application Form.

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), the applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the Visa Application Centre.

Fingerprint specifications

Fingerprints are collected from all applicants, except for the following: children up to 12 years of age, applicants who have submitted fingerprints in the last 59 months for a short-stay visa (C Type), applicants for whom fingerprinting is physically impossible, heads of state or government and members of a national government with accompanying spouses, and the members of their official delegation if invited for an official visit, and members of royal families if invited for an official visit.

Processing Time

Please start your visa procedure on time – no more than six months and no less than 15 calendar days before the start of the intended visit. We recommend you submit your application about 3 - 4 weeks before the day of departure.

The visa procedure at the Embassy or Consulate takes up to 15 calendar days after the submission of a complete application.

Please note that visa processing time is longer than 15 but not longer than 60 calendar days when you are subject to prior consultation of Schengen Member States. A Member State may require the central authorities of other Member States to consult its central authorities during the examination of visa applications lodged by nationals of specific third countries or specific categories of nationals. List of third countries whose nationals are subject to prior consultation may be found on the website of the Embassy of Slovenia - http://www.washington.veleposlanistvo.si/index.php?id=429&L=1

A mere possession of a visa does not confer an automatic right of entry into the country. The holder of visa can be requested to present proof that he/she fulfils the entry conditions at the external border (such as medical insurance). If the circumstances under which a visa was issued have changed, border authorities may refuse entry and revoke the visa. A visa may also be revoked if it is subsequently established that the data submitted during the visa issuing procedure was incorrect or that important facts were concealed.
http://www.washington.veleposlanistvo.si/index.php?id=429&L=1

In case of a negative decision the applicants receive a notification of refusal/annulment/revocation of the visa. Applicants have the right to appeal the decision within 8 days from the receipt of the notification. The appeal must be filed in written form in Slovene language. Consular fee for appeal may be found on the website of Slovenian Embassy.

The appeal must be filed at the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Washington, DC or Consulate General in Cleveland, OH (depending where visa application was lodged) and is decided upon by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia.
http://www.washington.veleposlanistvo.si/index.php?id=429&L=1

Download Forms

Filled out and signed visa application form All sections must be filled out. State that an item is not applicable with N/A. Please indicate your e-mail address and a contact phone number. Please note that the application form must be handwriting signed

The completed application form has to be submitted along with the other required documents

Overview

FACILITATED VISA PROCEDURE FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF MOBILE EU CITIZENS

In accordance with Directive 2004/36/EC of 29 April 2004 on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the member states, third-country nationals who are family members of EU citizens have the right to facilitated visa procedure. Article 3(1) of the Directive stipulates that the Directive applies only to those family members who accompany or join the EU citizens who move to or reside in a Member State other than that of which they are a national. Family members of EU citizens falling under the Directive are exempt from the requirement to pay the visa fee.

Personal Data Protection Information

VFS Global processes personal data on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia and is bound by standard contractual clauses (Commission Decision 2010/82/EU) to provide the same standard of personal data protection as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia under the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/680).

Personal data is processed for the purpose of visa applications in administrative procedures conducted by a competent embassy or consulate-general of the Republic of Slovenia.

Your personal data, including photograph and fingerprints, where applicable, are mandatory elements of a visa application. If you decide not to submit the requested personal data, your application may be deemed inadmissible or may be rejected.

The legal basis for processing personal data is provided by Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas (Visa Code) and Regulation (EC) No 727/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 concerning the Visa Information System (VIS) and the exchange of data between Member States on short-stay visas (VIS Regulation).

You have the right to request from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia access to, and the rectification or erasure of, personal data or a restriction on the processing of data concerning you, or to object to such processing, including the right to data portability, pursuant to Articles 15 through 20 of the General Data Protection Regulation.

You have the right to lodge a complaint concerning the processing of personal data with the Information Commissioner of the Republic of Slovenia, located at Dunajska cesta 22, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.

The above information does not apply to personal data processed by VFS Global concerning the payment of consular and service fees or to personal data processed by VFS Global in relation to additional commercial services.

Visa and Service Fees

VFS SERVICE AND VALUE ADDED SERVICE

Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

This list is intended to help you compile the documents for your visa application. Please note that the Embassy or Consulate may ask you for additional documents or further information if this is necessary to assess your application.

Click here to download the checklist for Family Member of EU citizen.

Passport Requirements

In order to apply for a visa:

1. The passport must be valid at least 3 months longer than the intended stay.
2. Passport issued more than 10 years ago cannot be considered for the application (regardless if the passport is still valid/was prolonged).
3. At least two pages must be empty in the visa section of the passport.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

FACILITATED VISA PROCEDURE FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF MOBILE EU CITIZENS

Required documents for facilitated visa procedure:

1. Filled out and signed visa application form. All sections must be filled out. State that an item is not applicable with N/A. Please indicate your e-mail address and a contact phone number.
2. Valid national passport. Please note important regulations above.
3. One recent color photo, US passport size. The photo cannot be older than 6 months.
4. Proof of resident status in the USA: Copy of valid US permanent resident card (notarized copy if applying by mail) or valid US resident visa – i.e. type A, E, F plus endorsed I-20 by competent authority , G, H, I, J plus J1 documents, L, O, R). The US residence permit or visa should be valid at least three months beyond the intended departure from the Schengen area.
5. Proof of family relationship with an EU citizen (e.g. a marriage certificate, birth certificate, proof of durability of partnerships) and his identity (passport).
6. Documents establishing that you shall accompany or join EU citizen in Slovenia (e.g. a proof that the EU citizen already resides in Slovenia or a confirmation that the EU citizen will travel to Slovenia).
7. Signed permission to copy documents

Photo Specifications

Please read the specifications for photographs carefully before submitting your visa application.

Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements

**the face profile of 2.8 cm to 3.1 cm is acceptable for applicants.

Please provide one recent (not older than 6 months) colour photograph of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear quality and with the face in focus.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
• Full face, non-smiling (without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).
• Please stick the photograph on the Visa Application Form.

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), the applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the Visa Application Centre.

Fingerprint specifications

Fingerprints are collected from all applicants, except for the following: children up to 12 years of age, applicants who have submitted fingerprints in the last 59 months for a short-stay visa (C Type), applicants for whom fingerprinting is physically impossible, heads of state or government and members of a national government with accompanying spouses, and the members of their official delegation if invited for an official visit, and members of royal families if invited for an official visit.

Processing Time

Please start your visa procedure on time – no more than six months and no less than 15 calendar days before the start of the intended visit. We recommend you submit your application about 3 - 4 weeks before the day of departure.

The visa procedure at the Embassy or Consulate takes up to 15 calendar days after the submission of a complete application.

Please note that visa processing time is longer than 15 but not longer than 60 calendar days when you are subject to prior consultation of Schengen Member States. A Member State may require the central authorities of other Member States to consult its central authorities during the examination of visa applications lodged by nationals of specific third countries or specific categories of nationals. List of third countries whose nationals are subject to prior consultation may be found on the website of the Embassy of Slovenia - http://www.washington.veleposlanistvo.si/index.php?id=429&L=1

A mere possession of a visa does not confer an automatic right of entry into the country. The holder of visa can be requested to present proof that he/she fulfils the entry conditions at the external border (such as medical insurance). If the circumstances under which a visa was issued have changed, border authorities may refuse entry and revoke the visa. A visa may also be revoked if it is subsequently established that the data submitted during the visa issuing procedure was incorrect or that important facts were concealed.
http://www.washington.veleposlanistvo.si/index.php?id=429&L=1

In case of a negative decision the applicants receive a notification of refusal/annulment/revocation of the visa. Applicants have the right to appeal the decision within 8 days from the receipt of the notification. The appeal must be filed in written form in Slovene language. Consular fee for appeal may be found on the website of Slovenian Embassy.

The appeal must be filed at the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Washington, DC or Consulate General in Cleveland, OH (depending where visa application was lodged) and is decided upon by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia.
http://www.washington.veleposlanistvo.si/index.php?id=429&L=1

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Filled out and signed visa application form All sections must be filled out. State that an item is not applicable with N/A. Please indicate your e-mail address and a contact phone number. Please note that the application form must be handwriting signed.

The completed application form has to be submitted along with the other required documents

Overview

Long-term visas or visas "D" are issued for periods exceeding 91 days and up to one year, to persons entering the Republic of Slovenia for specific, legislatively prescribed purposes: education, family reunification, diplomatic accreditation, business people or academics because of the national interest, professional athletes and coaches, reporters and priests or humanitarian workers.

If the applicant wishes to stay in Slovenia for more than 1 year or engage in gainful occupation or does not fall under the above categories, he /she needs to apply for a RESIDENCE PERMIT.

Personal Data Protection Information

VFS Global processes personal data on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia and is bound by standard contractual clauses (Commission Decision 2010/82/EU) to provide the same standard of personal data protection as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia under the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/680).

Personal data is processed for the purpose of visa applications in administrative procedures conducted by a competent embassy or consulate-general of the Republic of Slovenia.

Your personal data, including photograph and fingerprints, where applicable, are mandatory elements of a visa application. If you decide not to submit the requested personal data, your application may be deemed inadmissible or may be rejected.

The legal basis for processing personal data is provided by Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas (Visa Code) and Regulation (EC) No 727/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 concerning the Visa Information System (VIS) and the exchange of data between Member States on short-stay visas (VIS Regulation).

You have the right to request from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia access to, and the rectification or erasure of, personal data or a restriction on the processing of data concerning you, or to object to such processing, including the right to data portability, pursuant to Articles 15 through 20 of the General Data Protection Regulation.

You have the right to lodge a complaint concerning the processing of personal data with the Information Commissioner of the Republic of Slovenia, located at Dunajska cesta 22, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.

The above information does not apply to personal data processed by VFS Global concerning the payment of consular and service fees or to personal data processed by VFS Global in relation to additional commercial services.

Visa and Service Fees

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Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS

In order to apply for a visa:

1. The passport must be valid at least 3 months longer than the intended stay.
2. Passport issued more than 10 years ago cannot be considered for the application (regardless if the passport is still valid/was prolonged).
3. At least two pages must be empty in the visa section of the passport.
   

MEDICAL TRAVEL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Applicants must submit travel medical insurance with the minimum coverage of 30.000 EUR for the period of the validity of visa, valid in the entire Schengen area, covering: emergency medical expenses, hospital treatment, repatriation for medical reasons, or repatriations of remains.
2. We suggest the insurance coverage is a couple of days longer than the intended stay, for cases of delayed flights or similar.
3. Make sure that your insurance coverage letter proves that you meet ALL requirements above. Photocopy of your insurance card is not sufficient evidence of adequate medical insurance.
4. Full policies will not be studied.
5. If you don’t succeed to get the required coverage letter from your insurance company, you must purchase an international medical insurance for the trip.

PLEASE NOTE: the insurance coverage letter is a compulsory document*. If the Medical insurance document is missing, the visa will be denied.

*This does not apply to holders of diplomatic and service passports.

SUFFICIENT FINANCIAL MEANS

As proof of financial means of support you may submit different documentation:

If receiving financial support from parents or other person, you have to submit:

1. Signed and notarized statement of support - statement must list the duration of support (whole stay in Slovenia) and the monthly amount the parent/person will be providing to applicant.
2. Bank account statements for the last six months for the parent/person providing financial support.
3. Proof of regular income for the parent/person providing financial support (employer's certificate or salary slips for the last six months).

If receiving scholarship, you have to submit:

1. Bank account statements for the last six months.
2. Proof of scholarship.

If employed, you have to submit:

1. Bank account statements for the last six months.
2. Proof of regular income (employer's certificate or salary slips for the last six months).

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1. Completed and signed application form for visa “D”;
2. Original valid passport (see requirements);
3. A copy of passport’s personal details page(s) and of previous Schengen Visa
4. Biometric color photograph, not older than 6 months see requirements;

5. Travel health insurance (see requirements);

6. Evidence of sufficient means of subsistence, see requirements
7. Proof of accommodation.
8. Signed statement that you allow us to copy the passport and other documents submitted with the application.

Click here to download the checklist

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BASED ON A PURPOSE OF STAY

Family reunification:

• Original marriage certificate or civil union certificate issued by the competent Slovenian authority.
• Birth certificate (for family reunification with a minor child).
• In case of integration of minor with non-biological parents, the consent of the biological parent or the decision of the Center for Social Work or court decision.

Work/mandate at a diplomatic or consular representation or international organization in Slovenia (longer than 3 months):

• Note Verbale by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the sending state or international organization with information about the applicant's post and accompanying family members, if they are holders of diplomatic or official passports.

Courses or other forms of education: such as language courses, summer schools, or student exchanges, longer than 91 days:

• Certificate of admission to study in Slovenia.
• Confirmation of payment for the course, if payment is required.

Erasmus students:

• Certificate from receiving institution.
• Certificate from sending institution.
• Learning agreement (Erasmus+ form).

Economic interest:

• - Evidence of applicant's employment in Slovenia.
• - Letter of approval by the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology of the Republic of Slovenia.

Interest in the field of higher education:

• Certificate of admission to study or employment contract.
• Letter of approval by the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport of the Republic of Slovenia.

Interest in the field of culture:

• Employment or collaboration contract.
• Letter of approval by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia

Sport activities:

• Contract with sports club (training, coaching, employment).
• Confirmation of the competent sports organization from the applicant's country of origin stating that the applicant is a professional athlete or sports coach.

Reporter/Correspondent:

• Written confirmation of applicant's assignment in Slovenia by media company in the applicant's country of origin.
• Valid press card.
• Confirmation of accreditation in Slovenia issued by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia.

Religious and humanitarian service:

• Confirmation of applicant's assignment in Slovenia by the religious institution or humanitarian organization in the applicant's country of origin stating date of arrival, length of stay and type of activity in Slovenia.
• Accreditation of religious entity by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia - Office for Religious Communities.

During the application process the Embassy or Consulate may call the applicant for an interview and request additional documents.

BACKGROUND CHECKS

The visa also serves as a basis for application for the residence permit in Slovenia. In this case, the certified FBI background check or country-specific equivalent is required with the visa application.

Please note: if you are applying for a RESIDENCE PERMIT on the basis of visa D, the FBI background check can only be three months old on the date of lodging a residence permit application in Slovenia. FBI background check should be certified with Apostille.

PLEASE NOTE: the insurance coverage letter is a compulsory document*. If the Medical insurance document is missing, the visa will be denied.

*This does not apply to holders of diplomatic and service passports.

Photo Specifications

Please read the specifications for photographs carefully before submitting your visa application.

Please provide one recent (not older than 6 months) colour photograph of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a plain light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background
• Clear quality and with the face in focus
• Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)

Photograph attached (glued) to the Visa Application Form

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the Visa Application Centre.

Fingerprint specifications

Fingerprints are NOT collected when applying for a visa D.

Processing Time

Visa applications have to be submitted at least 30 calendar days before the day of departure but no more than three months before the start of the intended visit.

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Filled out and signed application form for visa “D”; All sections must be filled out. State that an item is not applicable with N/A. Please indicate your e-mail address and a contact phone number. Please note that the application form must be signed.

The completed application form has to be submitted along with the other required documents

Overview

If you wish to stay in Slovenia for purposes other than those permitted on the basis of your visa, you are required to be in possession of a residence permit. The first temporary residence permit is issued by a respective Administrative Unit (upravna enota) in Slovenia and must be obtained prior to traveling to Slovenia, apart from the exceptions stipulated by law.

Please contact Slovenian Embassy or Consulate for the application form and information whether you should submit residence permit application at the Slovenian diplomatic mission abroad or directly at the respective authority in Slovenia. Click Here

If you are eligible to submit residence permit application abroad, you may opt to submit it at VFS Visa Application Centers in Washington, D.C., New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, Houston, TX, Miami, FL, and Chicago, IL.

Personal Data Protection Information

VFS Global processes personal data on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia and is bound by standard contractual clauses (Commission Decision 2010/82/EU) to provide the same standard of personal data protection as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia under the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/680).

Personal data is processed for the purpose of visa applications in administrative procedures conducted by a competent embassy or consulate-general of the Republic of Slovenia.

Your personal data, including photograph and fingerprints, where applicable, are mandatory elements of a visa application. If you decide not to submit the requested personal data, your application may be deemed inadmissible or may be rejected.

The legal basis for processing personal data is provided by Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas (Visa Code) and Regulation (EC) No 727/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 concerning the Visa Information System (VIS) and the exchange of data between Member States on short-stay visas (VIS Regulation).

You have the right to request from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia access to, and the rectification or erasure of, personal data or a restriction on the processing of data concerning you, or to object to such processing, including the right to data portability, pursuant to Articles 15 through 20 of the General Data Protection Regulation.

You have the right to lodge a complaint concerning the processing of personal data with the Information Commissioner of the Republic of Slovenia, located at Dunajska cesta 22, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.

The above information does not apply to personal data processed by VFS Global concerning the payment of consular and service fees or to personal data processed by VFS Global in relation to additional commercial services.

Visa and Service Fees

VFS SERVICE AND VALUE ADDED SERVICE

Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

• Application for a residence permit (contact the Embassy or Consulate for the application).
• Biometric data: recent photo size 3,5 x 4,5 cm, not older than six months, and digital capture of fingerprints.
• Sign consent form to allow VFS to collect and handle personal data on behalf of the Embassy of Slovenia in USA (Click here).
• An original valid passport or certified copy (the expiry date of which exceeds the intended period of stay in the Republic of Slovenia by at least three months).
• Health insurance certificate covering urgent health care services in the Republic of Slovenia as a minimum requirement.
• Sufficient means of subsistence in a monthly amount at least equal to the basic minimal income in the Republic of Slovenia.
• A certificate of no criminal record not older than three months from applicant's country of origin, certified and translated into Slovenian (for US citizens: FBI Check certified with Apostille).

Aside from requirements listed above the applicants are also required to fulfill other conditions for the issue of the first temporary residence permit, all of which depend on the purpose of their stay in Slovenia.

Legislatively recognized purposes for stay in Slovenia may be: 

• Employment or work,
• Family reunification with Slovenian citizen with permanent residence in Slovenia or with citizen of an EU and EEA country with a residence registration certificate issued in Slovenia, and, if requirements stipulated by Aliens Act are met, also with citizen of other country who has a residence permit in Slovenia,
• Studies, specialist training, development of practical skills, participating in international exchange programs, participating in international volunteer exchange programs,
• Research or educational work in the field of higher education,
• Slovenian descendant to the second generation in direct descent,
• Other justified reasons.

Photo Specifications

Please read the specifications for photographs carefully before submitting your visa application.

Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements

**the face profile of 2.8 cm to 3.1 cm is acceptable for applicants.

Please provide one recent (not older than 6 months) colour photograph of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear quality and with the face in focus.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
• Full face, non-smiling (without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).
• Please stick the photograph on the Visa Application Form.

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), the applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the Visa Application Centre.

Fingerprint specifications

Fingerprints are collected from all applicants, except for the following: children under the age of 6 and applicants for whom fingerprinting is physically impossible on one or both hands.

Processing Time

Residence permit applications will be sent to the competent authority in Slovenia for processing. The procedure will take several months.

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Please contact Slovenian Embassy or Consulate for the application form and information whether you should submit residence permit application at the Slovenian diplomatic mission abroad or directly at the respective authority in Slovenia.  

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