🇸🇮Slovenia Visa for New Zealand Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa-free90 days max stay

No — New Zealand passport holders do not need a visa for Slovenia. Entry is visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.

90 days in any 180-day period. Per EU Regulation 2018/1806 Annex II.

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Entering Slovenia on a New Zealand passport

  • → Travel with just your valid New Zealand passport. No visa or prior application needed.
  • → See the exact document checklist for New Zealand applicants — only needed if you apply for a longer-stay visa.

Slovenia visa documents for New Zealand applicants

No visa documents are needed for a short visit — New Zealand citizens enter Slovenia with just a valid passport. If you apply for a longer-stay visa, these are the exact documents required, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

touristWorking Holiday Visa - Type D

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) To be eligible you must: - be a citizen of the Republic of New Zealand and have a passport from New Zealand that is valid for at least three months after your planned departure from Slovenia - be at least 18 and not more than 30 years old - not bring children with you - hold a return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase such a ticket* - have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds to meet your living costs while you are here - meet our health and character requirements - hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance for the length of your stay - be coming to Slovenia to holiday, with work or study being secondary intentions for your visit - not have been approved a visa under a working holiday scheme before. If you are already in Slovenia you also need to hold a valid visa D or temporary residency permit. *You are required to hold sufficient funds for the duration of your visit and for the purchase of an outward ticket from Slovenia. Such evidence may be requested on arrival at the border.

otherSchengen Visa - Type C

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) Please click here (PDF checklist ↗) for the list of documents required.

otherSlovenia National Visa - Type D

Please click here (PDF checklist ↗) for the list of documents required.

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Slovenia visa for New Zealand citizens — FAQ

Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Slovenia?

No — New Zealand passport holders do not need a visa for Slovenia. Entry is visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.

How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Slovenia?

New Zealand passport holders can stay in Slovenia for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.

What documents do New Zealand citizens need for Slovenia?

A valid passport is all New Zealand citizens need for a short visa-free visit (up to 90 days). If you apply for a longer-stay visa, Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

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