Embassy
Embassy of France, Ljubljana
Ljubljana
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Slovenia visa requirements for French citizens
French citizens can visit, live and work in Slovenia without a visa.
Passport
FRA
France
Going to
SVN
Slovenia
Free to visit, live and work
EU citizens can enter with a valid ID card or passport.
- Visa
- Not required
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Slovenia.
Ways into Slovenia
Most short visits allow 90 days across Schengen in 180 days.
Visa not requiredEU citizen entryEU citizens can enter with a valid ID card or passport.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Carry your valid ID card or passport.
- Register your residence for stays over 90 days.
Documents required
- Valid national ID card or passport
- Entry can be for any purpose, if you meet the entry rules.
Visa not requiredExisting Schengen residence documentVisit with a valid long-stay visa or residence permit from another Schengen country.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your document came from a Schengen country.
- Check it stays valid throughout your visit.
- Carry it with your valid passport.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Valid Schengen long-stay visa or permit
- Allow 90 days in 180 outside the country that gave you the document.
- Leave before the document expires; permits from outside Schengen do not qualify.
Visa on arrivalExceptional border visaBorder staff may grant a visa for strong, unexpected reasons.
- Stay
- 15 days
How to apply
- Explain why you could not apply before travel.
- Show proof of the unexpected reason for entry.
- Give border staff the evidence they request.
Documents required
- Passport or travel document
- Proof of exceptional reasons
- Proof of return or onward journey
- Border staff decide whether to approve; this is not a normal arrival service.
- Stays allow up to 15 days; transit allows only the time needed.
Visa requiredShort-stay Schengen visaA visa for short visits when you cannot enter visa-free.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- €90
- Processing
- 15–45 days
How to apply
- Find the consulate serving your main destination and home country.
- Book an appointment and check its document list.
- Fill in and sign the form.
- Submit documents, pay fees, and give fingerprints if required.
Documents required
- Passport less than 10 years old
- Passport valid 90 days after departure
- 2 blank passport pages
- Signed form and recent photo
- Schengen medical insurance: 30000 EUR cover
- Travel plans or transport bookings
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of funds and visit purpose
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Fingerprints
- Your visa sets your dates, allowed stay, and number of entries.
- Stay within 90 days across Schengen in 180 days; entry is not guaranteed.
Sources (20)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs: entry and residence
- Slovenian Police: conditions of entry and residence; official search extract read, full page timed out
- Embassy Washington: visa information
- Embassy London: visa information
- Embassy New Delhi: visa information and current consular fees
- Electronic visa application form: official service description
- European Commission: European travel authorisation operational notice
- European Union regulation: visa-required and visa-exempt nationality lists
- European Commission: applying for a Schengen visa
- Your Europe: travel documents for non-European Union nationals
- Embassy Washington: short-stay visa checklist, revision 2-2025
- Embassy Washington: long-stay visa checklist, revision 1-2025
- Embassy New Delhi: common Schengen information sheet; older fee figures superseded
- Official supporting-document list for visa applications in India
- EU Visa Code, consolidated 28 June 2024, hosted by the Swiss State Secretariat for Migration
- European Union: frequently asked visa questions
- Slovenia's official foreigner-information portal: study residence permits
- Slovenia's official foreigner-information portal: single residence and work permit
- Employment and work of foreign nationals
- Ministry of the Interior: digital-nomad temporary residence permit
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from France
- Plugs C FAdapter for some
- MoneyEUR €Same as home
- Time+11h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageSlovenian
- Emergency113 police112 ambulance
Planning your Slovenia trip
Best time to go: Winter is popular for skiing in the Julian Alps. Summer brings more boat services on the coast. Ljubljana is especially popular in December for its festive decorations.
- LjubljanaExplore the small capital's historic architecture, Triple Bridge and Prešeren Square. December brings festive decorations.
- Lake BledThis alpine lake has an island and mountain scenery.
- Srednja vas and PokljukaSee traditional villages near Srednja vas. Pokljuka is a starting point for hikes into the Julian Alps.
- Postojna cavesTake a 5.3 km ride through caves with large formations hanging from the ceiling and rising from the floor.
Scams to watch for in Slovenia
- High street-pickup taxi chargesTaxis waiting on the street usually add a high street-pickup charge. A short ride can cost €25 or more. Taxi fares vary between companies.
- Opportunistic theft of belongingsUnattended belongings may be stolen. Leaving valuables visible in a parked car creates an easy opportunity, especially while you are away doing an activity.
- Overpriced flea-market goodsStalls sell knick-knacks at high prices. Some goods are broken or of little value. This is a risk of paying too much rather than a clearly described fraud.
About Slovenia
Slovenia is a republic between the Alps and the Adriatic, bordering Italy, Austria and Croatia.
- Capital
- Ljubljana
- Money
- Euro (€)
- Languages
- Slovenian
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +386
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Questions
Do french citizens need a visa for Slovenia?
French citizens can visit, live and work in Slovenia without a visa.
Do slovene citizens need a visa for France?
Slovene citizens do not need a visa for France. Show your passport at the border.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Slovenia?
Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Slovenia are easier for french citizens?
Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland Slovakia, and 3 more let french citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Slovenia?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Slovenia?
Euro (€). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Slovenia?
Slovenian.
How strong is the France passport?
It ranks #7 and reaches 155 destinations without applying ahead.
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