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Slovenia visas

Slovenia visa on arrival

Slovenia can issue a Schengen visa at the border in exceptional circumstances. This is not a routine arrival option.

Ways to get a Slovenia visa on arrival

  1. Exceptional single-entry Schengen visa

    Visa on arrival

    Travellers who meet normal visa criteria and prove that unforeseeable and urgent circumstances prevented an earlier application.

    Stay
    Up to 15 days.
    Valid for
    Up to 15 days.
    Entries
    Single entry.
  2. Family visa at the border

    Visa on arrival

    In theory, family members of European free-movement nationals who lack the documents needed for the family residence-card exemption can obtain a border visa by proving the relationship.

Who needs it

This route is for travellers who can prove that unforeseeable and urgent circumstances prevented them from applying in advance, while meeting the normal visa criteria.

What to bring

  • Evidence that unforeseeable and urgent circumstances prevented an advance application.
  • Evidence that you meet the regular Schengen visa criteria.

Good to know

  • The circumstances must justify issuing a visa at the border.
  • If other Schengen countries' central authorities must be consulted, issue at the border is limited to exceptional humanitarian reasons, national interest or international obligations.
  • An airline may refuse boarding if you do not already have the required travel documents.
  • A separate border-visa provision exists, in theory, for qualifying family members of European free-movement nationals.

Questions

Do I need a visa on arrival for Slovenia?

This route is for travellers who can prove that unforeseeable and urgent circumstances prevented them from applying in advance, while meeting the normal visa criteria.

What are the ways to get a visa on arrival for Slovenia?

There are 2 options: Exceptional single-entry Schengen visa (a visa at the border); Family visa at the border (a visa at the border).

How long can I stay on a Slovenia visa on arrival?

Up to 15 days.

How long is a Slovenia visa on arrival valid?

Up to 15 days. Entries: Single entry..

What documents do I need for a Slovenia visa on arrival?

Evidence that unforeseeable and urgent circumstances prevented an advance application.; Evidence that you meet the regular Schengen visa criteria..

What rules do I have to follow on a Slovenia visa on arrival?

The circumstances must justify issuing a visa at the border. If other Schengen countries' central authorities must be consulted, issue at the border is limited to exceptional humanitarian reasons, national interest or international obligations.

Does my passport change whether I need a visa on arrival for Slovenia?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Slovenia visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a visa on arrival for Slovenia be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Slovenia visa on arrival rules?

On Slovenia's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my visa on arrival once I am in Slovenia?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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