Slovenia Family Reunion Children Visa from Nepal 2026

Document checklist and eligibility for the Slovenia family reunion children visa

Embassy reviewers in Kathmandu check five things in order on every Nepali file:

1. Passport with the required validity remaining beyond return and at least 2 blank pages.
2. Identity proof — Nepali citizenship card or NID copy with the application form.
3. Financial proof — 3-6 months of bank statements (original, signed and stamped on every page), tax returns where applicable, salary slips.
4. Travel intent — flight bookings (Yatra dummy ticket NPR 999 if you don't want to commit yet) and hotel reservations covering the full stay.
5. Family Reunion Children purpose proof — purpose-specific cover letter signed and dated.

The application is rejected if any one line is missing or unsigned — there is no partial credit.

Quick facts

Visa type	Type C -- Private Visit (Family / Friends)
Stay duration	Up to 90 days within 180.
Validity	Single, double, or multiple-entry.
Entries	Single or Multiple.
Embassy fee	EUR 90.
Processing time	15 calendar days.
Embassy / centre	VFS Global Slovenia India -- New Delhi (primary) + Embassy of Germany Kathmandu (Schengen-representation, verify)
Address (Kathmandu)	PRIMARY route: VFS Global Slovenia Visa Application Centre, Shivaji Stadium, Connaught Place, New Delhi (alternate VFS centres at Mumbai / Chennai / Bengaluru / Kolkata). Submission + biometrics at VFS; application sent to Embassy Slovenia New Delhi for adjudication. ALTERNATIVE route for SOME Type C categories: Embassy of Germany in Kathmandu may handle Slovenian Schengen visa applications under bilateral Schengen-representation -- VERIFY at appointment booking via phone +977 1 4217 200 before lodging in Nepal. There is no Slovenian visa application centre or VFS partner directly in Kathmandu.
Hours	Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00; consular section by appointment only via VFS Global India.
Online portal	https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/svn -- VFS Global Slovenia India (primary lodgement channel for Nepali applicants -- New Delhi centre) -- https://www.gov.si/en/representations/embassy-new-delhi/visa-information -- Embassy of Slovenia New Delhi visa info -- https://www.gov.si/en/topics/entry-and-residence -- Slovenian government residence + visa hub -- https://www.kathmandu.diplo.de -- Embassy of Germany Kathmandu (alternative Schengen-representation route, verify applicability) -- https://infotujci.si -- Slovenian Migration Information Portal (in-country residence permits, Single Permit)
Last verified	2026-05-04

Important notes for Nepali applicants

• Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
• Income proof for Slovenian visas: ANY ONE of the four Nepal-side income bundles is sufficient (Business OR Salary OR Pension OR Rental) -- no need to submit all four. Pick the bundle that matches your active income source.
• Nepali ordinary passport holders MUST apply for a Slovenian visa BEFORE travel -- Nepal is on Schengen Annex I (visa-required nationalities). There is NO visa-on-arrival, NO eTA, and NO visa-waiver agreement.
• Slovenian Type C visas are Schengen Uniform Visas -- valid across all 29 Schengen states on the same 90/180 day-clock. A Slovenian visa lets you also visit Italy, Austria, Germany, Hungary, Croatia, etc.
• Conversely -- a valid + previously-used Schengen multiple-entry visa from any other Schengen state lets Nepalis enter Slovenia visa-free within the unused balance of the 90/180 budget.
• PRIMARY Nepal route: travel to VFS Global Delhi (Shivaji Stadium, Connaught Place) for Type C and Type D applications. Embassy New Delhi adjudicates.

Documents required for the Slovenia family reunion children visa

The embassy reviewer in Kathmandu checks the file in this order. Prepare each item to the specification before booking the appointment — the application is non-refundable on rejection.

Document	Required	Notes
Passport, photo, application form	Yes
Invitation letter ("vabilo") from Slovenian host -- notarised at upravna enota	Yes
Host's Slovenian passport / dovoljenje za prebivanje / Slovenian ID copy	Yes
Proof of relationship (apostilled translations)	Yes
Host's accommodation proof	Yes
Schengen-valid travel insurance	Yes
Return ticket	Yes
ANY ONE income bundle	Yes
Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)	Yes	Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
1. Business Income	Recommended	Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
PAN Certificate	Yes	Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
Business Registration Certificate	Yes	Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)	Recommended	Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
Latest Audit Report	Yes	Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
Tax Clearance Certificate	Yes	Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
2. Salary-Based Income	Recommended	Applicants who are employed must provide:
Salary Certificate / Salary Letter	Yes	On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
Leave Approval Letter	Yes	Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer	Yes	Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements	Yes	Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
3. Pension Income	Recommended	Applicants receiving pension must submit:
Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)	Yes	Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
Company ID Card (if available)	Recommended	Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
Recent Pension Bank Statement	Yes	Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank	Yes	On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
4. Rental Income	Recommended	Applicants earning rental income must provide:
Land Ownership Certificate	Yes	Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
Building Completion Certificate	Yes	Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate	Yes	Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

How to apply for the Slovenia family reunion children visa from Nepal

VFS Global Slovenia Delhi.

1. Check eligibility against the criteria above and confirm the visa class is correct for your travel purpose.
2. Prepare the document file per the table above. Use a Nepal Bar Council-registered translator + notary for any Nepali-language original (employer letter, property docs, citizenship copy back-translation).
3. Book the appointment at https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/svn -- VFS Global Slovenia India (primary lodgement channel for Nepali applicants -- New Delhi centre) -- https://www.gov.si/en/representations/embassy-new-delhi/visa-information -- Embassy of Slovenia New Delhi visa info -- https://www.gov.si/en/topics/entry-and-residence -- Slovenian government residence + visa hub -- https://www.kathmandu.diplo.de -- Embassy of Germany Kathmandu (alternative Schengen-representation route, verify applicability) -- https://infotujci.si -- Slovenian Migration Information Portal (in-country residence permits, Single Permit) — slots fill quickly during peak windows.
4. Submit in person at VFS Global Slovenia India -- New Delhi (primary) + Embassy of Germany Kathmandu (Schengen-representation, verify) (PRIMARY route: VFS Global Slovenia Visa Application Centre, Shivaji Stadium, Connaught Place, New Delhi (alternate VFS centres at Mumbai / Chennai / Bengaluru / Kolkata). Submission + biometrics at VFS; application sent to Embassy Slovenia New Delhi for adjudication. ALTERNATIVE route for SOME Type C categories: Embassy of Germany in Kathmandu may handle Slovenian Schengen visa applications under bilateral Schengen-representation -- VERIFY at appointment booking via phone +977 1 4217 200 before lodging in Nepal. There is no Slovenian visa application centre or VFS partner directly in Kathmandu.). Arrive 15 minutes early.
5. Pay the fee (Visa fee in INR Demand Draft (drawn at VFS Delhi -- payable to "Embassy of Slovenia New Delhi"). VFS service fee INR 2,711 (inclusive of GST, as of 2026). Inside Slovenia, EUR cash / card at upravna enota (administrative unit) for residence-permit fees.).
6. Provide biometrics if requested (mandatory for sticker classes; e-visa classes typically do not require them).
7. Track and collect — most embassies provide a tracking reference. E-visas arrive by email; sticker visas return by courier or in-person collection.

What Yatra handles for Slovenia family reunion children visa applications

• Document checklist tailored to the family reunion children purpose — exactly what the Slovenia embassy requires for Nepali files in this class.
• Pre-submission review — we catch the documentation-gap rejections (wrong photo spec, missing translation, weak cover letter) before the file enters the queue.
• Appointment booking at VFS Global Slovenia India -- New Delhi (primary) + Embassy of Germany Kathmandu (Schengen-representation, verify) in Kathmandu.
• PNR-backed dummy tickets at NPR 999 — accepted by most embassies as proof of onward travel so you can apply before paying for non-refundable flights. Available at yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket.
• Re-application support — if rejected, the Yatra service fee is waived on the second submission (you re-pay the embassy fee, which is non-refundable on either attempt).

Common mistakes Nepali applicants make on the Slovenia family reunion children visa

The five mistakes below account for the majority of preventable rejections we see on Nepal-SI files. None of them are about the embassy being difficult — every one is fixable with a 30-minute pre-submission review.

1. Photograph not to the embassy specification. Most Slovenia missions reject photos that fall outside the exact dimensions (typically 35x45mm or 51x51mm), have a non-white background, show ears partially covered, or were taken more than 6 months ago. Use a photo studio in Kathmandu (Bagbazar / Putalisadak / Naxal) that knows the Slovenia embassy spec — pay the extra NPR 200 for a fresh, compliant set rather than reusing an old printout.
2. Bank balance pumped up the week before submission. Embassy reviewers read the 6-month statement, not the closing balance. A sudden NPR 5,00,000 deposit two weeks before submission with no salary or business inflow history flags as manufactured. Maintain a steady balance in line with declared income; if the funds are genuinely sponsored, attach the sponsor's 6-month statement and an undertaking letter rather than depositing into your own account.
3. Untranslated Nepali documents. Every Nepali-language document submitted to a Slovenia mission must be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — citizenship card, employer letter on Nepali letterhead, lalpurja (land deed), municipality registration, audit reports. Use a Nepal Bar Council-registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public; embassies routinely return files with raw Nepali originals.
4. Cover letter that contradicts the booking dates. If the cover letter says you are travelling 12-25 Oct but the flight booking shows 14-22 Oct, the file gets returned for clarification. Re-read the cover letter against every attached booking before submission — dates, accommodation address, sponsor name, and total stay must match across all documents.
5. Hotel booking that allows free cancellation but no payment proof. Slovenia embassies increasingly recognise the "book a refundable hotel just for the visa, cancel after approval" pattern. A confirmation showing prepayment (or at minimum a non-zero deposit) carries far more weight than a free-cancellation booking. If you genuinely need flexibility, attach the booking plus a covering note explaining your itinerary contingencies — silence reads as deception.

After approval — the pre-departure checklist for Slovenia

Visa in passport is not the end of the work. Carry the following on the day of travel — Nepali passport holders are routinely secondary-screened at the entry port for Slovenia, and producing the right paperwork at immigration shortens the inspection from 30 minutes to 3.

• Printed visa or e-visa PDF — never rely solely on the digital copy on your phone. Carry one printed copy in your hand baggage and a backup in checked baggage.
• Confirmed return ticket in your name — Slovenia immigration may ask to see the onward flight at arrival, especially for tourist and visit classes.
• Hotel confirmation for the first 3 nights minimum, with the address printed in the local language where applicable. Immigration officers ask "where are you staying" and a vague answer triggers secondary screening.
• Travel insurance certificate — increasingly mandatory at the entry port even when the visa was approved without it.
• Cash in destination currency equivalent to at least USD 100/day for the first 3 days — immigration occasionally asks "show me funds" and a card or e-wallet does not always satisfy.
• Yatra concierge contact — if you booked through Yatra, save our 24/7 number (+977 970-9066517) for any visa or entry-port issue. We have helped Nepali travellers re-enter Slovenia after secondary-screening flags more than 200 times in the last two years.

Slovenia embassy and visa centre contact in Kathmandu

Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia -- New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)

A-9/4, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057, India

Phone

+91 11 4166 2891, +91 11 4166 2892

Email

[email protected], [email protected]

Hours

Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00; consular section by appointment only via VFS Global India.

Website

https://www.gov.si/en/representations/embassy-new-delhi

VFS Global Slovenia India -- New Delhi (primary) + Embassy of Germany Kathmandu (Schengen-representation, verify)

PRIMARY route: VFS Global Slovenia Visa Application Centre, Shivaji Stadium, Connaught Place, New Delhi (alternate VFS centres at Mumbai / Chennai / Bengaluru / Kolkata). Submission + biometrics at VFS; application sent to Embassy Slovenia New Delhi for adjudication. ALTERNATIVE route for SOME Type C categories: Embassy of Germany in Kathmandu may handle Slovenian Schengen visa applications under bilateral Schengen-representation -- VERIFY at appointment booking via phone +977 1 4217 200 before lodging in Nepal. There is no Slovenian visa application centre or VFS partner directly in Kathmandu.

Related Yatra resources

• Slovenia visa overview for Nepali citizens — embassy contact + concierge page.
• Visa eligibility checker — answer 4 questions; we tell you which class fits.
• PNR-backed dummy tickets (NPR 999) — accepted by most embassies as proof of onward travel.
• PNR-backed hotel bookings — refundable confirmations for visa submission.
• Yatra visa concierge — all 60+ destinations for Nepali citizens.
• All Yatra visa & travel guides — country, type, and process-specific articles.
• Same Slovenia visa, different angle: parents family-reunion
• Suriname family reunion children visa — sibling country guide for comparison.
• Serbia family reunion children visa — another sibling Nepali-passport guide.
• Flight bookings to Slovenia — once your visa lands, book direct.
• Hotel deals in Slovenia — Yatra-verified rates with free cancellation.
• About Yatra For Fun — Founder Sandeep Kumar Chaudhary Chaudhary, 10+ years processing Nepali visas.

Sources and freshness

This guide is curated from the official Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia -- New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal) portal and VFS Global Slovenia India -- New Delhi (primary) + Embassy of Germany Kathmandu (Schengen-representation, verify). Embassy data was last verified on 2026-05-04 and this post was last refreshed on 2026-05-12. Visa fees and processing times shift one to two times a year — re-check the embassy portal four weeks before travel.