Slovenia Visa

Schengen Application Form

One application form duly completed, printed, and signed by the applicant. In countries where Slovenia does not have a mission, the application is handled by a representative Schengen state (often Austria or Hungary). Parents or legal guardians must sign on behalf of minors.

Valid Passport

Must be valid 3 months beyond your intended date of departure from the Schengen area; must have been issued within the last 10 years; must contain at least 2 blank pages. A copy of the personal data page and previous Schengen visas is required.

Passport Photos

One recent (6 months maximum), color photo meeting standard Schengen biometric specifications, taken against a plain white background.

Travel Medical Insurance

Valid throughout the entire Schengen area; minimum coverage of €30,000 for medical emergencies, urgent hospital treatment, and repatriation costs, including in the event of death. The policy must be valid for the entire duration of the trip.

Proof of Travel (Itinerary)

Confirmed round-trip flight reservations and a detailed travel plan covering all destinations and means of transport within Slovenia and the broader Schengen area.

Proof of Accommodation

Confirmed hotel reservations or other accommodation bookings for the full duration of the stay. If staying with a host, a formal Letter of Guarantee (Garantno pismo) from the host is required, which may need to be verified by Slovenian authorities.

Proof of Financial Means

Original bank statements (for the last 3-6 months, stamped by the bank) proving sufficient funds. The recommended minimum is approximately €70 per person per day. This amount is reduced to €35 per day if the accommodation and sustenance are provided and confirmed by the host/sponsor.

Proof of Employment / Ties to Home Country

A signed letter from your employer (on company letterhead, stating position, salary, start date, and approved leave dates) and recent salary slips. Proof of strong ties (e.g., property ownership, family ties) to the home country is highly recommended.

Proof of Legal Residence (If Applicable)

Valid residence permit in your current country of residence (if you are not a national); this permit must be valid 3 months beyond your intended departure from the Schengen area.

Documents for Minors (Under 18)

Original Birth Certificate, a notarized Parental Consent letter from the non-travelling parent(s), and copies of both parents’ passports or IDs.

1. Cities & Architectural Gems

• Ljubljana (Capital city, famous for the Triple Bridge, Dragon Bridge, Ljubljana Castle, and the pedestrianized old town designed by Jože Plečnik)

• Piran (Gorgeous coastal town on the Adriatic Sea, known for its Venetian architecture, Tartini Square, and medieval walls)

• Maribor (Second largest city, home to the oldest grapevine in the world (Stara Trta) and a charming Lent district on the Drava River)

• Ptuj (Slovenia’s oldest recorded city, known for its medieval Ptuj Castle overlooking the Drava River and its traditional carnival)

• Škofja Loka (Beautifully preserved medieval town with a castle and historic architecture, often overlooked by tourists)

2. Alpine Lakes & Nature Reserves

• Lake Bled (Iconic glacial lake with a tiny island featuring the Church of the Assumption, surrounded by mountains and Bled Castle perched on a cliff)

• Lake Bohinj (Largest permanent lake in Slovenia, located deep within the Julian Alps, known for its quiet, untouched nature, and the Savica Waterfall nearby)

• Vintgar Gorge (A 1.6-kilometer long gorge near Lake Bled, featuring wooden walkways and bridges over the vibrant Radovna River)

• Triglav National Park (Slovenia’s only national park, encompassing the Julian Alps, the Soča River Valley, and Mount Triglav (the highest peak))

• Soča Valley (Famed for the emerald-green Soča River, popular for white-water rafting, kayaking, and its stunning natural beauty through the Alps)

3. Caves & Historical Castles

• • Postojna Cave (The second-longest cave system in Slovenia, explored via an electric train, home to the unique “human fish” (olms))

  • Predjama Castle (The world’s largest cave castle, built into the mouth of a cave system, famously linked to the legend of the knight Erazem)

  • Škocjan Caves (Škocjanske jame) (UNESCO World Heritage Site, a massive underground canyon and cave system that showcases exceptional karst phenomena)

  • Velika Planina (A picturesque high-mountain pastoral plateau in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, known for its unique elliptical wooden shepherd huts)

  • Lipica Stud Farm (The original stud farm established in 1580, home to the famous Lipizzaner white horses)