World Country Guide

Passports
Passport valid for three months longer than duration of stay required by all except:
1. nationals of EU countries with a valid national ID card;

Visas
Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of countries referred to in the chart above for stays of up to three months;
(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Gibraltar, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Macau (SAR), Mexico (one month only for business trips), Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Romania, San Marino, Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela for stays of up to 90 days;
(c) nationals of Malaysia for stays of up to 30 days;
(d) nationals of Singapore for stays of up to 14 days;
(e) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft, provided holding onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.

Note
(a) Nationals of the following countries can enter Slovenia without a visa for transit purposes or for stays of maximum 90 days, provided they are in possession of an EU/EFTA residents or work permit that is valid for three months from the date of entry into Slovenia or a Schengen visa (issued by one of the Schengen Member States) that is valid for at least one month beyond their stay in Slovenia: Bosnia & Herzegovina, Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic of), Romania (for a maximum of 10 days), Russian Federation, Serbia & Montenegro and Turkey. Nationals of these countries should note that their visa-free stay's duration depends on where they have a valid residence permit/visa, and may be less than 90 days. (b) The following nationals require an airport transit visa if wishing to remain within the international transit area: nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Dem Rep), Ethiopia, Eritrea, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia and Sri Lanka.

Types of visa and cost
All visas, regardless of duration and number of entries, cost 35.

Validity
Visitor (single-, double- and multiple-entry): Either a single uninterrupted stay or collective duration over successive days not exceeding 90 days within a six-month period, starting from the first day of entry. Transit (single-, double- and occasionally multiple-transit): Up to five days.

Application to
Consulate (or Consulate section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section.

Application requirements
(a) Passport valid for at least three months longer than the date of entry into Slovenia. (b) Application form. (c) One passport-size photo. (d) Fee, payable by cash, cheque or postal order. (e) Medical travel insurance testifying the ability to cover urgent medical care whilst in Slovenia. (f) For private visits, an invitation from a person in Slovenia (letter of guarantee) authenticated by a notary, containing data guaranteeing accommodation and support for visit, and other possible costs. The letter must also contain a large amount of other data; please consult the nearest Embassy for further information. (g) For touristic travel, a voucher and confirmation from tourist agency or hotel. (h) For business travel, official invitation from company or organisation in Slovenia. (i) Additional documents, eg return ticket(s) or certificate of employment; contact the nearest Embassy for details. Transit: (a)-(e) and, (f) Proof of permitted entry into next destination.

Working days required
Between five and 14 but depends on nationality.

Temporary residence
Enquire at Consulate (or Consulate section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section.