🇸🇮Slovenia Visa for Ukrainian Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents
No — Ukrainian passport holders do not need a visa for Slovenia. Entry is visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.
Exemption limited to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with ICAO standards. 90 days in any 180-day period. Per EU Regulation 2018/1806 Annex II.
home-affairs.ec.europa.eu ↗Entering Slovenia on a Ukrainian passport
- → Travel with just your valid Ukrainian passport. No visa or prior application needed.
- → See the exact document checklist for Ukrainian applicants — only needed if you apply for a longer-stay visa.
Slovenia visa documents for Ukrainian applicants
No visa documents are needed for a short visit — Ukrainian 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.
Required for every visa type below
General requirements: - Completed and signed. - Facing forward, white background - 1 photo not older than 6 months, - In compliance with ICAO specifications (icao.int ↗): - The customer must also present all other valid passports and, if available, the expired ones (not older than 3 years). - The customer must submit a copy of the page with a photograph. - The customer must present the original and submit a copy of the pages containing records of the internal passport. - Travel medical insurance covering the entire period of the intended stay, valid for all Schengen States and covering any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgency medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay. The minimum coverage must be 30.000 EUR. - Customers for a visa for more than two entries (multiple entries) shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance covering the period of their first intended visit. In addition, such customers shall sign the statement, set out in the application form, declaring that they are aware of the need to be in possession of travel medical insurance for subsequent stays. - Written consent from the parent/parents not travelling with the child. The written consent must have a stamp of a Notary public and has to be presented in original. If there is only one custodian, a birth certificate, the court decision on sole custody, death certificate or other document must be presented to prove this. - Birth certificate - original and copy. Employed persons: - Employment certificate confirming the position of employee, the date of employment, and the duration of the leave of absence. The letter must give the name and position of the person signing, contact information for the company and registration information for the company. - The salary gained within the previous period of 6 months, Private entrepreneurs: - License/registration with relevant Ukrainian authorities of the individual company - most recent tax statement - A written and signed statement explaining the financial situation of the traveler. Pensioners: - Pension certificate Students and pupils: - Confirmation from educational establishment with confirmation of leave of absence. Alternatively, as appropriate: - Proof of ownership of property (land, house, car, or others if relevant) Expenses may be covered by the host or other third persons. The document that proves other person covering such expenses shall be a statement approved by public Notary and proof of income of the sponsor. By own means - Bank account showing sufficient funds and activity over the last three months, - Traveler checks under the name of the customer, duly signed, presented in original and copy.
touristPrivate Visit
In general the customer is advised to provide documentation in original. Additional documentation may be required. In case the customer cannot give the VAC the original version of the document, a copy must be added and the original shown at the VAC. - Application form - Photograph - In colour, 3,5*4,5 cm - - Photos that do not comply with these standards are not accepted. - Travel document (International passport(s)) - The travel document must satisfy all criteria enlisted in art 12 of the Visa Code. . (be valid for at least three months after the intended date of (last) departure from the Schengen area, containing at least two blank pages and issued within the previous ten years) 4. Internal passport 5. Travel medical insurance 6.Minors that are travelling 7.Proof of activity and income as evidence of financial ties with Ukraine or Unemployed persons Or - Most recent tax statements (for first time travelers). 8.Proof of sufficient financial means to cover expenses to travel to the Schengen area All customers must document that they have the necessary financial means to cover the cost of the planned travel and the return to the home country by one of the following: Sponsorship Or An employment certificate confirming the employee's position, the salary gained within the previous period of 6 months, the date of employment, and the duration of the vacation, In case of pensioners – the certificate of amount of the pension gained within the previous period of 6 months. If applicable, the customer may present other proof of personal means, such as proof of real estate property or proof of car ownership. 9.Written request (invitation, letter of guarantee) from host - In case visiting Slovenian nationals - Letter of guarantee. The letter of guarantee must be verified, authenticated and registered in the Authentication registry; - In case visiting Ukrainian nationals, legally residing in Slovenia - Letter of guarantee. The letter of guarantee must be verified, authenticated and registered in the Authentication registry, proof of legal residence and family ties; - In case customer is a family member of Slovenian national - proof of family ties and Letter of guarantee. The letter of guarantee must be verified, authenticated and registered in the Authentication registry; - In case of visiting burial ground of close relatives or family members, official document confirming the existence and preservation of the burial ground and proof of family ties or other relationship between the customer and the buried. 10.Family members of EU/EEA or Swiss citizens (according to Directive 2004/38/EC) - Proof EU/EEA or Swiss citizenship, proof of the family ties, proof that family members are travelling together or are going to join in Slovenia (original and the copy of the national passport, marriage certificate, birth certificate must be presented).
touristTourist
In general the customeris advised to provide documentation in original. Additional documentation may be required. In case the customer cannot give the VAC the original version of the document, a copy must be added and the original shown at the VAC. - Application form - Photograph - In colour, 3,5*4,5 cm - Photos that do not comply with these standards are not accepted - Travel document (International passport(s)) - The travel document must satisfy all criteria enlisted in art 12 of the Visa Code. (be valid for at least three months after the intended date of (last) departure from the Schengen area, containing at least two blank pages and issued within the previous ten years) - Internal passport - Travel medical insurance - Minors that are travelling - Means of transport and accommodation Fully paid tickets and booking of a hotel, together with confirmation of at least 30% pre-payment of total sum of accommodation in Slovenia. (booking from touristic web-sites like Booking.com, Airbnb etc are acceptable only in case with supporting letter/voucher from the manager of the hotel with a confirmation of prepaid or full paid voucher In case travelling by personal transportation, driver license, registration certificate, green card and hotel voucher, fully paid. Group tourism - Confirmation of booking of organized trip from organizing company (i.e. voucher). - Proof of pre-/down-payment - If the confirmation of booking does not include such proof. Individual tourism - Booking confirmation of accommodation - A detailed travel plan. 8.Proof of activity and income as evidence of financial ties with Ukraine or Unemployed persons: Or - Most recent tax statements (for first time travelers). - Proof of sufficient financial means to cover expenses to travel to the Schengen area All customers must document that they have the necessary financial means to cover the cost of the planned travel and the return to the home country by one of the following: Sponsorship or An employment certificate confirming the employee's position, the salary gained within the previous period of 6 months, the date of employment, and the duration of the vacation, In case of pensioners – the certificate of amount of the pension gained within the previous period of 6 months. If applicable, the customermay present other proof of personal means, such as proof of real estate property or proof of car ownership.
businessBusiness
In general the customer is advised to provide documentation in original. Additional documentation may be required. In case the customer cannot give the VAC the original version of the document, a copy must be added and the original shown at the VAC. - Application form - Photograph In colour, 3,5*4,5 cm - Photos that do not comply with these standards are not accepted. - Travel document (International passport(s)) - The travel document must satisfy all criteria enlisted in art 12 of the Visa Code. (be valid for at least three months after the intended date of (last) departure from the Schengen area, containing at least two blank pages and issued within the previous ten years) - Internal passport - Travel medical insurance - Minors that are travelling - Proof of activity and income as evidence of financial ties with Ukraine or Unemployed persons or - Most recent tax statements (for first time travelers). 8.Proof of sufficient financial means to cover expenses to travel to the Schengen area All customers must document that they have the necessary financial means to cover the cost of the planned travel and the return to the home country by one of the following:Sponsorship or - An employment certificate confirming the employee's position, the salary gained within the previous period of 6 months, the date of employment, and the duration of the vacation, - In case of pensioners – the certificate of amount of the pension gained within the previous period of 6 months. - If applicable, the customer may present other proof of personal means, such as proof of real estate property or proof of car ownership. 9.Written request (invitation, letter of guarantee) from host company. According to art. 4 (1) (b) of the VFA. A written invitation from a host legal person or company, or an office or a branch of such legal person or company, State and local authorities of Slovenia or organizing committees of trade and industrial exhibitions, conferences and symposia held in the territory of Slovenia. Alternatively, electronic invitation approved by Migration Office in Slovenia may be provided. The letter of guarantee must be verified, authenticated and registered in the Authentication registry 10.In case of visit of fares/conferences A written request from the host organization confirming that the person concerned is participating in the event; the letter of guarantee must be verified, authenticated and registered in the Authentication registry Alternatively, electronic invitation approved by Migration Office in Slovenia may be provided. 11.In case an customer is a second hand vehicle dealer Export declarations and invoices (original) or certificate of temporary registration of the vehicle. Please note: Written request (invitation) from host company must be submitted along with the visa application.
studentSport / Culture / Study – Short Course
In general the customer is advised to provide documentation in original. Additional documentation may be required. In case the customer cannot give the VAC the original version of the document, a copy must be added and the original shown at the VAC. 1.Application form 2.Photograph In colour, 3,5*4,5 cm - Photos that do not comply with these standards are not accepted. 3.Travel document (International passport(s)) - The travel document must satisfy all criteria enlisted in art 12 of the Visa Code. (be valid for at least three months after the intended date of (last) departure from the Schengen area, containing at least two blank pages and issued within the previous ten years) 4.Internal passport 5.Travel medical insurance 6.Minors that are travelling 7.Proof of activity and income as evidence of financial ties with Ukraine Or Unemployed persons Or - Most recent tax statements (for first time travelers) 8.Proof of sufficient financial means to cover expenses to travel to the Schengen area All customers must document that they have the necessary financial means to cover the cost of the planned travel and the return to the home country by one of the following: Sponsorship Or An employment certificate confirming the employee's position, the salary gained within the previous period of 6 months, the date of employment, and the duration of the vacation, In case of pensioners – the certificate of amount of the pension gained within the previous period of 6 months. If applicable, the customer may present other proof of personal means, such as proof of real estate property or proof of car ownership. 9. Written request (invitation, Letter of guarantee) from host organization. Invitation/confirmation in accordance with VFA art 4 (1) (h).* A written request (invitation) from the host organization: competent authorities, national sport Federations and National Olympic Committee of Slovenia. The letter of guarantee must be verified, authenticated and registered in the Authentication registry *Please note: Written request (invitation, Letter of guarantee) from host organization must be submitted along with the visa application.
Other Slovenia visa categories (13)Hide other visa categories
These don't apply to a typical short visit, but cover other reasons people travel to Slovenia. Eligibility varies by visa type — some are limited to specific nationalities, so check each one's conditions.
Single Permit (Combined Residence and Work Permit)
Enables third-country nationals to enter, reside in, and work in Slovenia under a single unified administrative procedure, combining both the residence and work permit.
Issued for the duration of the employment contract, up to 2 years initially; first extension granted for up to 3 years. Employer must demonstrate no suitable EU/EEA worker was available (labour market test applies). A change of employer or employment terms requires written approval from the relevant administrative unit. Application submitted at Slovenian diplomatic mission abroad or administrative unit in Slovenia. Covers employees, self-employed (after 1 year legal residence), seasonal workers, intra-company transferees, posted workers, and trainees.
Apply here ↗EU Blue Card
Allows highly qualified non-EU nationals to live and work in Slovenia in a highly paid, skilled position, with a streamlined path to intra-EU mobility and long-term residence.
Requires a valid employment contract or binding job offer for at least 6 months (amended 2025) with salary of at least 1.5x the average annual gross salary in Slovenia. Requires higher professional qualifications (university degree) or, for ICT professionals, demonstrated competence via certificates or expert opinion. Issued for the duration of the contract plus 3 months, max 2 years; renewable for up to 3 years. Initial application fee approximately EUR 70-102; residence permit card EUR 15.47. Grants enhanced intra-EU mobility rights after 12 months.
Apply here ↗Work Permit for Foreign Company Representative / Director
Allows non-EU nationals who serve as directors, procurators, or authorised representatives of a Slovenian registered company to live and work in Slovenia.
For companies registered for less than 6 months: proof of minimum EUR 30,000 investment in company start-up is required. Companies with 10 or fewer workers may have no more than one such permit. Valid for up to 2 years; renewable. Application fee approximately EUR 90.
Apply here ↗Temporary Residence Permit for Digital Nomads
Allows non-EU/EEA nationals who work remotely for employers or clients registered outside Slovenia to reside in Slovenia for up to one year without entering the Slovenian labour market.
Launched 21 November 2025. Applicant must have monthly funds of at least twice the average monthly net salary in Slovenia (approximately EUR 3,200/month as of early 2026). Must hold valid health insurance and have a clean criminal record. Work must be performed entirely via remote communication technologies for employers/clients outside Slovenia. Permit is not renewable; reapplication allowed 6 months after expiry. Family members may join immediately without duration restrictions. Applications submitted at Slovenian diplomatic missions abroad or any administrative unit in Slovenia.
Apply here ↗Long-Stay Visa (Type D) - Study / Temporary Residence Permit for Study
Allows third-country nationals to enter Slovenia to pursue studies, vocational training, or other educational programmes at accredited institutions.
A Type D (national long-stay) visa authorises residence from 91 days up to 1 year and enables the holder to apply directly at an administrative unit in Slovenia for a temporary residence permit upon arrival. Students must provide proof of enrolment, financial means, accommodation, and health insurance. Fee EUR 90 adults (approx USD 98). After arriving, a formal temporary residence permit for study must be obtained from the administrative unit.
Apply here ↗Temporary Residence Permit for Family Reunification
Permits third-country nationals who are family members of a legally residing non-EU national (or Slovenian citizen) to join and reside with their family member in Slovenia.
Eligible family members include spouses, registered partners, children under 21, dependent relatives, and long-term partners. Non-EU family members of EU/EEA citizens have a different and more favourable regime: they receive a residence permit for family members of EU citizens. Third-country national family members must apply at a Slovenian diplomatic mission abroad. Digital nomad permit holders may bring family members immediately without duration restrictions.
Apply here ↗Long-Stay National Visa (Type D)
A national visa authorising third-country nationals to enter and reside in Slovenia for a period between 91 days and 1 year, issued for a specific purpose (work, study, family, etc.) before a full residence permit is granted.
The Type D visa serves as the entry document that enables a foreigner to enter Slovenia and then apply directly at an administrative unit for a temporary residence permit. It is purpose-specific (work, study, family reunification, etc.) and not a standalone long-term status. Fee EUR 90 for adults (approx USD 98). Processing normally 15 days, up to 45 days if additional examination needed. Applied for at Slovenian diplomatic missions abroad.
Apply here ↗Temporary Residence Permit via Business Investment (Company Director / Procurator)
Grants residence and work rights to non-EU nationals who establish or invest in a Slovenian company and act as its director or authorised representative.
Slovenia has no standalone investor visa or golden visa program. Residence via investment flows from active business engagement (company director role). For companies registered less than 6 months: minimum investment of EUR 30,000 required as proof of company start-up capital. Permit valid up to 2 years, renewable. Path to permanent residence after 5 years continuous legal residence; citizenship available after 10 years total. Applications submitted at Slovenian diplomatic missions abroad or administrative units.
Apply here ↗Work Permit for Seasonal Work in Agriculture
Allows third-country nationals to perform seasonal work in agriculture (e.g. planting, harvesting) in Slovenia for a short period on the basis of a work permit obtained by the employer.
For seasonal agricultural work of up to 90 days, the employer obtains a work permit for seasonal work from the Employment Service of Slovenia (ZRSZ); no separate residence permit is required for stays up to 90 days. If seasonal work exceeds 90 days within a year, the worker must obtain a single permit for residence and work issued with the Employment Service's consent for seasonal work. Governed by the Employment, Self-employment and Work of Foreigners Act (ZZSDT).
Apply here ↗Single Permit for Intra-Corporate Transfer (ICT)
Allows managers, specialists, and trainee employees of a non-EU company to be transferred to a Slovenian host entity of the same corporate group to live and work in Slovenia.
Applicant must have been employed within the corporate group for at least 9 months (managers and specialists) or 6 months (trainees) before the transfer. Initial permit issued for the duration of the transfer, up to 1 year; maximum total stay in the EU is 3 years for managers and specialists, and 1 year for trainees. Family members may reunite without a prior-residence time limit. Based on Articles 45b-45d of the Foreigners Act (ZTuj-2) transposing EU Directive 2014/66/EU on intra-corporate transfers.
Apply here ↗Temporary Residence Permit for Research (Researcher)
Allows third-country researchers, higher-education lecturers, and scientific workers to reside in Slovenia to carry out research or educational work under a hosting agreement with a Slovenian research organisation or higher-education institution.
Requires a signed hosting agreement with a research organisation or higher-education institution in Slovenia. The first permit is issued for the duration of the research work, up to 1 year, and is renewable for successive periods of up to 1 year while the research continues. The application may be lodged by the researcher or by the host institution. Slovenia has not transposed the Students and Researchers Directive (EU) 2016/801, so EU-wide researcher mobility provisions do not apply.
Apply here ↗Single Permit for Self-Employed Work
Allows third-country nationals to reside in Slovenia and work independently as a self-employed person or registered professional (e.g. sole proprietor, freelancer, regulated professional).
Generally requires at least one year of prior legal residence in Slovenia on a valid residence permit before engaging in self-employment, unless the applicant is already registered as a regulated professional (e.g. lawyer, doctor) in the business register. First permit issued for up to 1 year; extensions granted for up to 2 years. Fee EUR 102 if lodged at a diplomatic mission or EUR 70 at an administrative unit, plus EUR 12 for the permit card. Requires proof of sufficient means, health insurance, and a clean criminal record.
Apply here ↗Working Holiday Visa (Type D National Visa)
Allows young citizens of countries with a bilateral youth mobility agreement (Australia, Canada, New Zealand) to holiday in Slovenia for up to one year and undertake incidental employment to help fund their stay.
Issued as a Slovenian long-stay (Type D) national visa valid for up to 12 months; also permits travel elsewhere in the Schengen Area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Available only under bilateral youth-mobility agreements. Canada: Canada-Slovenia Youth Mobility Agreement (signed 22 October 2009), ages 18-35, up to two participations under different categories (working holiday, young professionals, student work placement). Australia: annual quota approx. 200 places, ages 18-30, applications lodged via the Slovenian Embassy in Canberra. New Zealand: annual quota approx. 100 places, ages 18-30. Work must be incidental to the holiday. Approx. national visa fee EUR 77.
Apply here ↗Slovenia visa for Ukrainian citizens — FAQ
Do Ukrainian citizens need a visa for Slovenia?
No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Ukrainian citizens stay in Slovenia?
Ukrainian passport holders can stay in Slovenia for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.
What documents do Ukrainian citizens need for Slovenia?
A valid passport is all Ukrainian 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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