🇸🇮Slovenia Visa for British Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission. For detailed information please visit the website of the Embassy of Slovenia – gov.si ↗ (gov.si ↗) Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application. Applicants always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted. Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under the Overview section in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category. Please provide the documents according to the Check List enclosed herewith, please click here (PDF checklist ↗). - Filled out and signed visa application form (PDF checklist ↗). 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. - Valid national passport. In order to apply for a visa: - Proof of resident status in the UK: UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card and/or digital proof of immigration status issued by UK Home Office (share code), must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here) is not acceptable. - Proof of Purpose of Travel - Business or Conference: - Proof of travel arrangements: Detailed travel itinerary from departure to return, such as flight/train/bus (roundtrip) tickets or other proof of intended transport. If you are driving to Slovenia, please provide details of the vehicle and driver(s) (rent-a-car confirmation, proof of ownership of vehicle, driving licence) as well as ferry/Euroshuttle tickets. - Proof of employment / Proof of student status: Reference letter from employer stating your position and salary or recent pay slips (last three months). / A recent, officially signed letter from a UK school, college or university stating dates of enrolment and expected completion of studies, name of the applicant and type of studies. If self-employed: recent letter from an accountant, banker or a solicitor (official headed letter with name, date of issue, address, telephone number and position of signatory and registration number in the UK) stating self-employment or business ownership in the UK or letter from the tax authorities - Proof of sufficient financial means for the intended journey: Bank account statements for the last three months; bank statements must show the name and address of holder(s). Electronic printouts are accepted. Credit card(s) and credit card account statement indicating the cardholder’s name and address. The statement must contain information on the monthly limit or the spending cap. - Medical travel insurance document: 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 any expenses which might arise in connection with urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or repatriation for medical reasons, or repatriation of remains. *This does not apply to holders of diplomatic passports

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission. For detailed information please visit the website of the Embassy of Slovenia – gov.si ↗ (gov.si ↗) Applicants always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted. Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under the Overview section in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category. Please provide the documents according to the Check List enclosed herewith, please click here (PDF checklist ↗). For Minors, please click here (#). Please note that as of 1 January 2021 holders of UK Resident Permits/Cards for EU family members are no longer exempt from Visa when travelling to the Schengen area. This category applies only to EU/EEA citizen's family members who are residing in the UK and travelling to an EU Member State of which the EU citizen is NOT a national. Please note that the Slovenian citizen's family members residing in the UK are not able to apply under Directive 2004/38/EC for travelling to Slovenia. Slovenian citizen's family members will need to apply under private visit (family, friends). Following family members of EU/EEA and Swiss citizens (no family members of Slovenian and UK citizens) are entitled to apply for a Schengen visa as a EEA/EU Family member, i.e. submitting fewer documents required than regular Tourists and exempt from paying the applicable visa fee, when travelling together with their EEA/EU or Swiss Family member: - Spouse - Child(ren) - Registered partner Any applicant, travelling without his/her EEA/EU or Swiss Family member, cannot apply as EEA/EU Family member and needs to apply for a Tourist visa, i.e. providing all the required documents and paying the applicable visa fee Required documents for simplified visa procedure: - Filled out and signed visa application form (PDF checklist ↗). 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. - Valid national passport. In order to apply for a visa: - One recent color photo, passport size. The photo cannot be older than 3 months. Further instructions are below: - Proof of residence status in the UK: UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card and/or digital proof of immigration status issued by UK Home Office (share code), must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here) is not acceptable. - Proof of family relationship with an EU citizen (e.g. original marriage certificate, birth certificate, proof of durability of partnerships + copies thereof) and their identity document (original passport + copy thereof). 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 with you such as flight tickets, hotel reservations, etc.).

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission. For detailed information please visit the website of the Embassy of Slovenia – gov.si ↗ (gov.si ↗) Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application. Applicants always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted. Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview (see here (#)) in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category. Please provide the documents according to the Check List enclosed herewith, please click here (PDF checklist ↗). For Minors, please click here (#). - Filled out and visa application form (PDF checklist ↗). 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. - Valid national passport. In order to apply for a visa: - Your passport must be valid at least 3 months longer than the intended stay. - Passport issued more than 10 years ago cannot be considered for the application (regardless if the passport is still valid/was prolonged). - At least two pages must be empty in the visa section of the passport. - Proof of resident status in the UK: UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card and/or digital proof of immigration status issued by UK Home Office (share code), must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here) is not acceptable. - Proof of Purpose of Travel – Family and friends visit: - Initiation by way of Letter of Guarantee (PDF checklist ↗), authorised by the administration unit in Slovenia; - Documents in relation to accommodation (hotel booking, etc), or proof of sufficient means to cover this accommodation; - Copy of data page of passport or residence permit of host in Slovenia, if staying with one; - Proof of family relationship (if relevant). - Proof of travel arrangements: Detailed travel itinerary from departure to return, such as flight/train/bus (roundtrip) tickets or other proof of intended transport. If you are driving to Slovenia, please provide details of the vehicle and driver(s) (rent-a-car confirmation, proof of ownership of vehicle, driving licence) as well as ferry/Euroshuttle tickets. - Proof of employment / Proof of student status: Reference letter from employer stating your position and salary or recent pay slips (last three months). / A recent, officially signed letter from a UK school, college or university stating dates of enrolment and expected completion of studies, name of the applicant and type of studies. If self-employed: recent letter from an accountant, banker or a solicitor (official headed letter with name, date of issue, address, telephone number and position of signatory and registration number in the UK) stating self-employment or business ownership in the UK or letter from the tax authorities Proof of sufficient financial means for the intended journey: Bank account statements for the last three months; bank statements must show the name and address of holder(s). Electronic printouts are accepted. Credit card(s) and credit card account statement indicating the cardholder’s name and address. The statement must contain information on the monthly limit or the spending cap. - Medical travel insurance document: 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 any expenses which might arise in connection with urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or repatriation for medical reasons, or repatriation of remains. - Applicants for a visa for one or two entries must 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 will meet all the requirements and all information clearly shown. - Full policies will not be studied. *This does not apply to holders of diplomatic passports If the applicant is a minor (under 18) and travels without parents or with one parent, please submit all requested documents depending on the purpose of the visit as listed above, and: - The minor's birth certificate; - Original passports of both parents or a certified copy of the biodata pages of both passports; - If travelling alone: consent of both parents or legal guardians (notarized); - If travelling with one parent or legal guardian only: consent of another parent or legal guardian (notarized); - If the single parent with whom the minor is to travel, holds the paternal authority alone: a document that proves he/she is the only parental authority e.g. birth certificate of the minor indicating only one parent, death certificate of the absent parent or a court ruling on the custody arrangement; - British school certificate, if applicable.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICATNS: - Application for a residence permit (contact the Embassy 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 the UK. - 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 (ACRO Police Certificate certified with an Apostille seal). 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 Foreigners 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.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICATNS: Article 20 of the Foreigner’s Act defines that visa "D" is issued to: Please follow the requirements from our Check list (PDF checklist ↗) - Close family member of Slovenian/EU citizen for the purpose of reuniting with his/her family in Slovenia (visa D is issued solely to foreigners with visa requirement for entering Schengen area) Following documentation should be enclosed to visa application form: - original passport - must be valid at least three months after the intended date of departure from Slovenia and other Schengen member states; - one color photograph dimension 3,5 x 4,5 cm (face must cover 70-80% of the photograph); - evidence of marriage (extract from Slovenian registry) or evidence of extramarital community (document verifying extramarital community in accordance with local legislation); - birth certificate (for family reunification with minor children); - for integration with non-biological parents, parties must submit a biological parent's consent or a court judgment or the decision of the Centre for Social Work; - certified non-criminal record, not older than 3 months (due to subsequent procedure for obtaining residence permit at the competent authority in Slovenia); - evidence of sufficient funds for support which should demonstrate sufficient means of subsistence in the amount equal to the minimum income in Slovenia; aliens applying the principle of free movement under Directive 2004/38/EC are exempt from this requirement, i.e. in the case of family reunion of aliens with the citizens of other European Union countries living in Slovenia; - travel health insurance in the value of at least 30.000 EUR for the period of the validity of visa. - Diplomats and administrative-technical personnel and their family members as defined in Article 47 of the Aliens Act who travel to Slovenia with the purpose to take their posts as members of diplomatic mission or consulate or international organization with a seat in the Republic of Slovenia or as personal staff of diplomats (baby sitters, cooks, etc.) Following documentation should be enclosed to visa application form: - original passport - must be valid at least three months after the intended date of departure from Slovenia and other Schengen member states; - one colour photograph dimension 3,5 x 4,5 cm (face must cover 70-80% of the photograph); - Note Verbale of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the sending country with information about their posts and eventual accompanying family members, if they are holders of diplomatic or official passports. For personal staff of diplomats: - original passport - must be valid at least three months after the intended date of departure from Slovenia and other Schengen member states; one color photograph dimension 3,5 x 4,5 cm (face must cover 70-80% of the photograph); - guarantee in diplomatic Note Verbale of sufficient funds for support (by a diplomat) and information on the length of staff’s term (guarantee should demonstrate sufficient means of subsistence in the amount equal to the minimum income in Slovenia); - travel health insurance in the value of at least 30.000 EUR for the period of the validity of visa. Visa D issued to personal staff of diplomats presents a legal basis for acquiring residence permit at the competent authority in Slovenia (working permit is not required). - Participants of courses or other similar forms of education (i.e. language courses, summer schools, Erasmus exchange) in the length of at least 3 months and up to 1 year Following documentation should be enclosed to visa application form: - original passport - must be valid at least three months after the intended date of departure from Slovenia and other Schengen member states; - one color photograph dimension 3,5 x 4,5 cm (face must cover 70-80% of the photograph); - evidence of admission to study; - contract between the applicant and institution in Slovenia with information on the purpose of studying, financial arrangement, etc.; - evidence of payment for the course, if payment is required; - evidence of eventual scholarship or other evidence of sufficient funds for support which should demonstrate sufficient means of subsistence in the amount equal to the minimum income in Slovenia; - travel health insurance in the value of at least 30.000 EUR for the period of the validity of visa. - Foreigners due to economic interest of the Republic of Slovenia demonstrated with the opinion of the Ministry in charge of economy Following documentation should be enclosed to visa application form: - original passport - must be valid at least three months after the intended date of departure from Slovenia and other Schengen member states; - one color photograph dimension 3,5 x 4,5 cm (face must cover 70-80% of the photograph); - written opinion of the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology of Slovenia; - evidence of employment and status in a foreign company; - evidence of sufficient funds for support which should demonstrate sufficient means of subsistence in the amount equal to the minimum income in Slovenia; - travel health insurance in the value of at least 30.000 EUR for the period of the validity of visa. - Foreigners due to interest of the Republic of Slovenia in the field of higher education and science demonstrated with the opinion of the competent Ministry Following documentation should be enclosed to visa application form: - original passport - must be valid at least three months after the intended date of departure from Slovenia and other Schengen member states; - one color photograph dimension 3,5 x 4,5 cm (face must cover 70-80% of the photograph); - written opinion of the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport of Slovenia; - evidence of admission to study or contract of employment; - evidence of eventual scholarship or other evidence of sufficient funds for support which should demonstrate sufficient means of subsistence in the amount equal to the minimum income in Slovenia; - travel health insurance in the value of at least 30.000 EUR for the period of the validity of visa. - Foreigners due to interest of the Republic of Slovenia in the field of culture demonstrated with the opinion of the competent Ministry Following documentation should be enclosed to visa application form: - original passport - must be valid at least three months after the intended date of departure from Slovenia and other Schengen member states; - one color photograph dimension 3,5 x 4,5 cm (face must cover 70-80% of the photograph); - written opinion of the Ministry of Culture of Slovenia; - contract of employment or cooperation; - evidence of sufficient funds for support which should demonstrate sufficient means of subsistence in the amount equal to the minimum income in Slovenia; - travel health insurance in the value of at least 30.000 EUR for the period of the validity of visa. - Sport trainers, professional athletes or private sport workmen with training, employment or cooperation contract with club or sport organization with a seat in the Republic of Slovenia Following documentation should be enclosed to visa application form: - original passport - must be valid at least three months after the intended date of departure from Slovenia and other Schengen member states; - one color photograph dimension 3,5 x 4,5 cm (face must cover 70-80% of the photograph); - evidence from club/sport organization in Slovenia which will train, employ or cooperate with athlete/trainer (from the register of sportsmen); - evidence of status of professional athlete or sport trainer from competent sport organization in home country; - evidence of sufficient funds for support which should demonstrate sufficient means of subsistence in the amount equal to the minimum income in Slovenia; - travel health insurance in the value of at least 30.000 EUR for the period of the validity of visa. - Reporters of foreign media or foreign correspondents accredited in Slovenia Following documentation should be enclosed to visa application form: - original passport - must be valid at least three months after the intended date of departure from Slovenia and other Schengen member states; - one color photograph dimension 3,5 x 4,5 cm (face must cover 70-80% of the photograph); - written attestation from media house in home country of assignment in Slovenia; - valid press card; - evidence of sufficient funds for support which should demonstrate sufficient means of subsistence in the amount equal to the minimum income in Slovenia; - travel health insurance in the value of at least 30.000 EUR for the period of the validity of visa. - Priests and monks practicing clerical profession or monastic activity as members of registered religious community or recognized humanitarian organizations and foreigners carrying our charitable and humanitarian activities as part of acknowledged humanitarian organization or registered religious community Following documentation should be enclosed to visa application form: - original passport - must be valid at least three months after the intended date of departure from Slovenia and other Schengen member states; - one color photograph dimension 3,5 x 4,5 cm (face must cover 70-80% of the photograph); - written attestation of religious institution/humanitarian organization in home country of assignment in Slovenia (stating date of arrival and length of stay in Slovenia); - written attestation of competent religious institution/humanitarian organization in Slovenia stating time of arrival, length of stay and type of activity in Slovenia; - evidence of sufficient funds for support which should demonstrate sufficient means of subsistence in the amount equal to the minimum income in Slovenia; travel health insurance in the value of at least 30.000 EUR for the period of the validity of visa. If the applicant is a minor (under 18) and travels without parents or with one parent, please submit all requested documents depending on the purpose of the visit as listed above, and: - The minor's birth certificate; - Original passports of both parents or a certified copy of the biodata pages of both passports; - If travelling alone: consent of both parents or legal guardians (notarized); - If travelling with one parent or legal guardian only: consent of another parent or legal guardian (notarized); - If the single parent with whom the minor is to travel, holds the paternal authority alone: a document that proves he/she is the only parental authority e.g. birth certificate of the minor indicating only one parent, death certificate of the absent parent or a court ruling on the custody arrangement; - British school certificate, if applicable.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICATNS: For detailed information please visit the website of the Embassy of Slovenia – gov.si ↗ (gov.si ↗) - Filled out and signed visa application form (PDF checklist ↗). 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 in two places: the first refers to the application (section 37) and the second is the Schengen consent that follows. - Valid national passport. In order to apply for a visa: - Proof of resident status in the UK: UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card and/or digital proof of immigration status issued by UK Home Office (share code), must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here) is not acceptable. - Proof of travel arrangements: Detailed travel itinerary from departure to return, such as flight/train/bus (roundtrip) tickets or other proof of intended transport. If you are driving to Slovenia, please provide details of the vehicle and driver(s) (rent-a-car confirmation, proof of ownership of vehicle, driving licence) as well as ferry/Euroshuttle tickets. - Proof of employment / Proof of student status: Reference letter from employer stating your position and salary or recent pay slips (last three months). / A recent, officially signed letter from a UK school, college or university stating dates of enrolment and expected completion of studies, name of the applicant and type of studies. If self-employed: recent letter from an accountant, banker or a solicitor (official headed letter with name, date of issue, address, telephone number and position of signatory and registration number in the UK) stating self-employment or business ownership in the UK or letter from the tax authorities - Proof of sufficient financial means for the intended journey: Bank account statements for the last three months; bank statements must show the name and address of holder(s). Electronic printouts are accepted. Credit card(s) and credit card account statement indicating the cardholder’s name and address. The statement must contain information on the monthly limit or the spending cap. - Medical travel insurance document: 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 any expenses which might arise in connection with urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or repatriation for medical reasons, or repatriation of remains. - Applicants for a visa for one or two entries must 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 will meet all the requirements and all information clearly shown. - Full policies will not be studied. - PLEASE NOTE: the insurance coverage letter is a compulsory document*. If the Medical insurance document is missing, the visa application will not be accepted. *This does not apply to holders of diplomatic passports ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS by category: - Medical treatment: - An official document of the medical institution confirming necessity for medical care in that institution; - Proof of sufficient financial means to pay for the medical treatment; - Proof of prepayment of the treatment.