Slovenia Visa Fees for Indians in 2026 (INR, VFS Charges Included)

All amounts below are as published on the official sources, checked on 2026-10-15. VFS converts the euro fee into rupees at the current exchange rate, so the INR figure can move. For eligibility, documents and the full process, see our Slovenia visa guide for Indian citizens.

How much is the Slovenia visa fee in rupees?

Slovenia charges the standard Schengen fee in euros. VFS Global publishes the rupee equivalent for applications lodged at its centres, while the Embassy lists the euro amount.

The short-stay visa covers tourism, business trips, family visits, cultural or sports events, medical treatment and airport transit. The fee does not change with the purpose of travel.

What does VFS Global add on top of the visa fee?

VFS charges a service fee of INR 2711 per applicant, inclusive of GST (SGST 9% and CGST 9%). You can pay it in cash, by card or by UPI. An adult applying at VFS therefore pays the INR 9760 visa fee and the INR 2711 service fee together.

VFS also lists a courier charge of INR 800 including GST if you have your passport returned by courier instead of collecting it.

You may come across an older figure of INR 1380 for the service fee. That number appears in an undated gov.si document listing VFS locations in India. The current VFS page shows INR 2711, so budget for that amount.

Applying directly at the Embassy in New Delhi is the alternative. The Embassy publishes its fee in euros (EUR 90 for an adult) and accepts applicants only with a confirmed appointment, requested by e-mail to consular.newdelhi@gov.si with your name, surname, date of birth, passport number and the service you need.

Who pays a reduced fee or nothing at all?

Children aged 6 to 12 pay half the adult fee: INR 4880 at VFS or EUR 45 at the Embassy. The short-stay visa is gratis for these groups:

• Children under 6
• Diplomatic passport holders
• Immediate family members of EU nationals
• Pupils, students and teachers on study trips
• Researchers
• Representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 or less

If you claim an exemption, carry proof of it, such as a school letter for a study trip or a birth certificate for a child.

What do long-stay visas and residence permits cost?

A long-stay (D) visa costs EUR 77. Close family members of Slovenian or EU citizens do not pay it. D visa applications and documents must be submitted in person at the Embassy, not at VFS.

Work and study residence permits are decided by Administrative Units in Slovenia. If you apply for a first temporary residence permit at the Embassy, the fees are:

• EUR 102 consular fee for the application
• EUR 15 for the residence permit card
• EUR 13 for collecting the card outside Europe

The same EUR 102 applies to the single permit for residence and work and to the temporary residence permit for study. The Embassy takes payment by UPI (in INR only) or by bank transfer in EUR or INR at the monthly EUR/INR rate. No fixed rupee amount is published for these permits. For the single permit, the Embassy urges that the employer or another authorised person file the application directly at the Administrative Unit in Slovenia.

Is the fee refunded if your visa is refused?

No. VFS states the short-stay visa fee is non-refundable. If you want to challenge a refusal, the Embassy's consular fee list shows an appeal fee of EUR 153.

Refusals are common at this mission. According to European Commission statistics, the refusal rate for short-stay Schengen applications lodged at Slovenian consulates in India was 46.5% in 2025 (1,803 visas not issued; 3,910 applications lodged) and 50.8% in 2024 (1,413 visas not issued; 2,787 applications lodged). These figures describe past decisions; they do not predict your own result. They do mean that a complete, consistent file is the best way to protect the money you pay.

Which other costs should you budget for?

The visa fee is only part of the spend. The Slovenian checklist also requires:

• Travel medical insurance covering at least EUR 30,000, valid across Schengen for the whole stay, from the approved list of Indian TMI companies. Other Indian policies are not accepted.
• Proof of funds: Slovenia's reference amount is EUR 70 per person per day (EUR 35 for minors travelling with their parents), per the EU reference-amounts table of June 2026. This is money you show, not a fee you pay.
• Bank and tax papers: an original bank statement for the last three months, stamped and signed by the bank, and ITR acknowledgements for the last two assessment years.
• Travel bookings: a return flight reservation and proof of lodging. A verifiable flight reservation is enough; you do not need to buy a ticket before the decision.

Before you pay: mistakes that cost money

• Applying at the wrong time. Normal processing takes 15 calendar days, and you should lodge at least 15 calendar days before travel. VFS says not earlier than three months ahead, while the Embassy allows up to six months; the safest window is within three months.
• Skipping the in-person step. You must submit yourself because fingerprints are collected in person. VFS notes walk-in submission between 1200 and 1400 hrs at all locations.
• Taking a D visa file to VFS. Long-stay files go to the Embassy in person.
• Missing photo rules. VFS asks for a white background, 35–40 mm width, not more than 6 months old.

The gov.si list of VFS centres names Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi. That list is undated, so confirm your centre on the VFS Global Slovenia page before you travel to it.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I pay the Slovenia visa fee in euros at VFS?

VFS publishes the adult short-stay fee in rupees, INR 9760, converted from EUR 90 at the current exchange rate. The service fee of INR 2711 can be paid by cash, card or UPI. The Embassy in New Delhi lists its fees in euros.

How long does Slovenia take to process a visa after I pay?

The normal processing time for a short-stay (C) visa is 15 calendar days. Lodge your application at least 15 calendar days before your trip, and preferably within the three-month window VFS allows.

Do Indians need to pay for a Slovenia eVisa or visa on arrival?

No such option exists. The Embassy of Slovenia states that Indian citizens need a visa, and only diplomatic passport holders are exempt for short stays. You must get a Schengen C visa sticker through VFS Global or the Embassy before travel.

Is there a fixed rupee amount for a Slovenian student residence permit?

No. The Embassy charges EUR 102 for a first temporary residence permit for study, plus EUR 15 for the card and EUR 13 for collecting it outside Europe. It converts these at the monthly EUR/INR rate when you pay by UPI or bank transfer.