Applies via: VFS Global + embassySchengen short-stay visaSources checked on
Indian citizens apply for a Slovenia visa through VFS Global and the embassy. The published fee for Short Stay (C) – adult is INR 9760 (VFS); EUR 90 – persons over 12 years (embassy) Processing time (Short Term Visa (C)): Normal processing time 15 calendar days; lodge at least 15 calendar days before the intended visit (VFS: not earlier than three months; embassy: up to six months, seafarers nine months) Application locations listed include Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai (1 more listed below). Sources checked on October 15, 2026.
Citizens of India require a visa (holders of diplomatic passports exempt for short stays). Short-stay (C) Schengen applications can be lodged at VFS Global centres in India or at the Embassy of Slovenia in New Delhi; applications must be submitted by the applicants themselves, with fingerprints collected in person. Long-stay (D) visa applications and documents must be submitted in person (embassy page); residence permits are decided by Administrative Units in Slovenia. VFS notes walk-in submission between 1200-1400 hrs at all locations. Applicants who apply directly at the Embassy in New Delhi need a confirmed appointment, requested by e-mail to consular.newdelhi@gov.si with name, surname, date of birth, passport number and the service required.
Not available: the Embassy of Slovenia in New Delhi states that citizens of India require a visa (only diplomatic passport holders are exempt for short stays); a Schengen C visa (up to 90 days in any 180-day period, issued as a sticker in the passport) must be obtained before travel through VFS Global or the Embassy.
eVisa / online visa
Not available: Slovenia issues no eVisa to Indians. Short-stay applications are lodged in person at VFS Global centres in India (walk-in) or at the Embassy in New Delhi, fingerprints are collected in person, and the visa is a sticker attached to the passport.
Visa-free entry
Not available for ordinary passports: the Embassy says citizens of India require a visa, with an exception only for holders of diplomatic passports on short stays. Among the region's nationals, the Embassy lists an airport transit visa requirement only for citizens of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, not India.
How to apply from India — step by step
1
Prepare your documents
Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.
2
Book an appointment
Book an appointment as described on the VFS Global / embassy pages linked below.
3
Submit your application
Submit at a VFS Global centre or other listed location: Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi.
4
Give biometrics
Attend in person for biometrics where the official pages require it.
5
Pay the fees
Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.
Steps follow the official pages in the Sources section; always follow the latest instructions there.
How much is the Slovenia visa fee for Indian citizens?
Short Stay (C) – adult
INR 9760 (VFS); EUR 90 – persons over 12 years (embassy)
INR as per exchange rate, subject to change; non-refundable
Short Stay (C) – children 6-12 years
INR 4880 (VFS); EUR 45 (embassy)
Short Stay – exemptions
Gratis
Children under 6; diplomatic passport holders; immediate family members of EU nationals; pupils/students/teachers on study trips; researchers; non-profit representatives aged 25 or less
Long-stay visa (D)
EUR 77
Not payable by close family members of Slovenian/EU citizens (embassy)
Appeal – rejection of the Schengen visa
EUR 153
Embassy consular fee list
First Temporary Residence Permit application
EUR 102
Plus EUR 15 card cost and EUR 13 card service (collection outside Europe) – embassy
Courier
INR 800
Incl. GST (VFS)
Single permit for residence and work (first temporary residence permit, applied at the Embassy)
EUR 102
Embassy consular fee for a first temporary residence permit application, plus EUR 15 residence permit card and EUR 13 for collecting the card outside Europe. Paid at the Embassy by UPI (INR only) or bank transfer in EUR or INR at the monthly EUR/INR rate; no fixed INR amount published. The Embassy urges that permit applications be filed by the employer or another authorised person directly at the Administrative Unit in Slovenia.
Temporary residence permit for study (first permit, applied at the Embassy)
EUR 102
Embassy consular fee for a first temporary residence permit application, plus EUR 15 card and EUR 13 card collection outside Europe; paid in EUR or INR at the monthly rate (no fixed INR amount published).
Service fee: INR 2711 (inclusive of GST – SGST 9% and CGST 9%), payable in cash/card/UPI
Checklist
What documents are required for a Slovenia visa from India?
All applicants
14 items
Filled out application form signed by the applicant (English or Slovenian)
Valid passport – valid at least three months after last intended departure from Schengen, at least two blank visa pages, issued within the previous 10 years
One recent passport size photo
Original and copy of travel medical insurance covering up to EUR 30,000 (repatriation for health reasons, first medical aid, hospitalization), from approved TMI list
Proof of means of transport – return/round flight reservation (plus domestic flight/train/car rental if visiting several Schengen States)
Proof of lodging – hotel/holiday home/campus reservation, or sponsorship/private accommodation; Slovenia: accommodations confirmed with full name and phone number of the person confirming
Original private bank statement for the last three months, stamped and signed by the bank
Indian income tax return acknowledgment for the last two assessment years
Employed: pay slips for last three months, employment contract, employer's holiday approval
Company owner/self-employed: certificate of registration of the company
Sponsored: authenticated guarantee letter (Slovenian national form)
Retired: pension statements for last three months / regular income from property or business
Minors: notarised consent of the non-travelling parent(s); copies of parents' passports
Means of subsistence: Slovenia's reference amount is EUR 70 per person per day (EUR 35 for minors accompanied by their parents) (EU reference-amounts table, June 2026)
Business Trip
3 items
Original guarantee letter authenticated by the Administrative Unit in Slovenia
Invitation from the inviting company or organization
Cover letter from the applicant's employer (identity, purpose, period and place of stay)
Tourists
4 items
Copy of relevant passport pages including all visas of last three years
Travel agency certificate confirming booking of an organised trip or other document indicating travel plans
Marriage certificate if marital status not in passport
Guarantee letter authenticated by the Administrative Unit in Slovenia (if applicable)
Study, Research Or Other Types Of Internship
3 items
Certificate of admission/registration at an educational establishment or cover letter from inviting company
Student cards or certificates of the current institute
Original guarantee letter authenticated by the Administrative Unit in Slovenia
Visiting Family/friends
3 items
Authenticated guarantee letter (national form)
Marriage certificate if marital status not in passport; copy of ration card if applicable
Certificate proving family relations if visiting relatives
Cultural, Sports Or Religious Events And Film Crews
2 items
Invitation, entry tickets, enrolments or programmes
Film crews: film company letter (name, synopsis, shooting locations), list of crew with functions, letter from Schengen agency on film permits, registration with Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association or Film Chamber of Commerce
Members Of Official Delegations
2 items
Copy of the official invitation
Verbal note from the sending authority confirming identity and purpose of the journey
Medical Treatment
4 items
Doctor/medical institution certificate confirming need for treatment in the Schengen State
Receiving institution's confirmation that treatment can be performed and patient accepted
Proof of pre-payment of the treatment
Other correspondence between sending doctor and receiving institution
Airport Transit
2 items
Visa or other entry permit for the third country of destination
Documents on the onward journey after the airport transit
Long-stay visa (D)
7 items
Completed D visa application form
Appropriately valid passport
Photo 45x35 mm conforming to ICAO standards
Travel medical insurance at least EUR 30,000 for the entire visa validity
Visa fee EUR 77
Specific documents for the purpose of stay (embassy 'Information about supporting documents for long stay visas')
Family reunification: simultaneous interview with applicant (Embassy) and spouse/partner (Administrative Unit)
Photo
What are the Slovenia visa photo specifications?
Size
35–40mm width (VFS); embassy D visa: 45x35 mm, ICAO standards
Background
White
No more than 6 months old
Face takes up 70–80% of the photograph
Colour neutral, eyes open and visible, neutral expression, mouth closed
No head coverings except for religious reasons
Glasses: no flash reflection or tinted lenses
Printed on high quality photo paper
Insurance
Is travel medical insurance required for a Slovenia visa?
Required
Minimum coverage EUR 30,000, valid throughout Schengen for the entire stay, covering repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death; must be from the approved list of Indian TMI companies (other Indian insurances not accepted) or insurance from another country recoverable in a Schengen State.
Processing
How long does Slovenia visa processing take?
Short Term Visa (C)
Normal processing time 15 calendar days; lodge at least 15 calendar days before the intended visit (VFS: not earlier than three months; embassy: up to six months, seafarers nine months)
Long-stay visa (D)
Not published
Single permit for residence and work
No processing time published by the Embassy or infotujci.si. The Administrative Unit in Slovenia decides after obtaining Employment Service of Slovenia consent where required; the card is collected in person, and the employer must conclude the employment contract within 15 days of collection.
Temporary residence permit for study
No processing time published; infotujci.si says the authorities examine all study permit applications as a priority. The Administrative Unit in Slovenia decides.
Visa types
Which Slovenia visa types can Indian citizens apply for?
Short Term Visa (Schengen C)
Business Trip
Tourists
Study, Research Or Other Types Of Internship
Visiting Family/friends
Cultural, Sports Or Religious Events And Film Crews
Members Of Official Delegations
Medical Treatment
Airport Transit
Long-stay visa (D) – embassy
Long-stay visa (D) by purpose of stay (incl. family reunification)
Residence permit – embassy
Temporary residence permit (decided by Administrative Unit in Slovenia)
Study and work residence permits (decided by Administrative Units in Slovenia)
Single permit for residence and work
Temporary residence permit for study
Temporary residence permit to seek employment or self-employment after studies in Slovenia (jobseeker)
Long stay
Slovenia study and work visas for Indians
Single permit for residence and work
Work
Combined residence and work permit for employment with a specific Slovenian employer, valid for the contract period up to two years. Indians outside Slovenia can apply at the Slovenian Embassy in New Delhi, but the Embassy urges that applications be filed by the employer or another authorised person directly at the Administrative Unit in Slovenia, which decides after Employment Service of Slovenia (ESS) consent where required.
Valid passport, appropriate photograph, health insurance covering at least emergency care in Slovenia, sufficient means of subsistence
Certificate of no criminal record from the country of origin (not older than three months for extensions)
Employment contract (or contract for services) signed by the employer
Proof of appropriate education or professional qualification
Employer statements on accommodation and on any business-reason dismissals in the previous six months
Employment Service of Slovenia consent, requested by the Administrative Unit, where required
Fingerprints; card collected in person; employer must conclude the employment relationship and register social insurance within 15 days of collection
For stays of more than 90 days to study in a publicly recognised programme in Slovenia; issued for the duration of the programme but no longer than one year, and extendable. Indians outside Slovenia apply at a Slovenian diplomatic mission (fee payable); the Administrative Unit decides and study applications are examined as a priority.
Certificate of enrolment in an educational programme in Slovenia
Valid passport, photograph and health insurance covering at least emergency care
Sufficient means of subsistence (a certified, translated parental support statement is enough where parents are legally obliged to support you)
Certificate from the criminal record of the country of origin
Fingerprints and photograph; card collected in person; register temporary residence after collection
Students may work through the student employment service or take up employment alongside studies
Temporary residence permit to seek employment or self-employment (after studies in Slovenia)
Work
Only for foreigners who completed tertiary studies in Slovenia within the last two years; there is no general job-seeker permit for applicants abroad on the infotujci.si permit list. Valid up to 9 months, not extendable, and it does not allow work.
Proof of successful completion of tertiary studies in Slovenia within the last two years
Valid passport, health insurance and sufficient means of subsistence
Application at an Administrative Unit in Slovenia; administrative fee and card costs apply
If you find a job, apply for a new permit (e.g. single permit) before this one expires
Slovenia visa for Indians — frequently asked questions
Answers built only from the VFS Global and embassy pages listed in the Sources section.
How much is the Slovenia visa fee for Indian citizens?
Short Stay (C) – adult: INR 9760 (VFS); EUR 90 – persons over 12 years (embassy); Short Stay (C) – children 6-12 years: INR 4880 (VFS); EUR 45 (embassy); Short Stay – exemptions: Gratis. 6 more fee rows are listed on this page. Service fee: INR 2711 (inclusive of GST – SGST 9% and CGST 9%), payable in cash/card/UPI.
What documents are required for a Slovenia visa from India?
Filled out application form signed by the applicant (English or Slovenian); Valid passport – valid at least three months after last intended departure from Schengen, at least two blank visa pages, issued within the previous 10 years; One recent passport size photo; Original and copy of travel medical insurance covering up to EUR 30,000 (repatriation for health reasons, first medical aid, hospitalization), from approved TMI list; Proof of means of transport – return/round flight reservation (plus domestic flight/train/car rental if visiting several Schengen States); Proof of lodging – hotel/holiday home/campus reservation, or sponsorship/private accommodation; Slovenia: accommodations confirmed with full name and phone number of the person confirming. Plus 8 more items listed on this page. Category-specific checklists are listed for 9 visa categories.
How long does Slovenia visa processing take for Indians?
Short Term Visa (C): Normal processing time 15 calendar days; lodge at least 15 calendar days before the intended visit (VFS: not earlier than three months; embassy: up to six months, seafarers nine months); Single permit for residence and work: No processing time published by the Embassy or infotujci.si. The Administrative Unit in Slovenia decides after obtaining Employment Service of Slovenia consent where required; the card is collected in person, and the employer must conclude the employment contract within 15 days of collection.; Temporary residence permit for study: No processing time published; infotujci.si says the authorities examine all study permit applications as a priority. The Administrative Unit in Slovenia decides..
Where do Indian citizens apply for a Slovenia visa?
Applications go via VFS Global + embassy. Locations listed: Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi.
Can Indians get a Slovenia visa on arrival or an eVisa?
Visa on arrival — Not available: the Embassy of Slovenia in New Delhi states that citizens of India require a visa (only diplomatic passport holders are exempt for short stays); a Schengen C visa (up to 90 days in any 180-day period, issued as a sticker in the passport) must be obtained before travel through VFS Global or the Embassy. eVisa — Not available: Slovenia issues no eVisa to Indians. Short-stay applications are lodged in person at VFS Global centres in India (walk-in) or at the Embassy in New Delhi, fingerprints are collected in person, and the visa is a sticker attached to the passport. Visa-free entry — Not available for ordinary passports: the Embassy says citizens of India require a visa, with an exception only for holders of diplomatic passports on short stays. Among the region's nationals, the Embassy lists an airport transit visa requirement only for citizens of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, not India.
What photo size is required for a Slovenia visa?
Size: 35–40mm width (VFS); embassy D visa: 45x35 mm, ICAO standards. Background: White.
Is travel medical insurance required for a Slovenia visa?
Yes. Minimum coverage EUR 30,000, valid throughout Schengen for the entire stay, covering repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death; must be from the approved list of Indian TMI companies (other Indian insurances not accepted) or insurance from another country recoverable in a Schengen State.
Which Slovenia visa types can Indian citizens apply for?
Short Term Visa (Schengen C), Long-stay visa (D) – embassy, Residence permit – embassy and Study and work residence permits (decided by Administrative Units in Slovenia). 13 visa types are listed on this page.
GOV.SI – VFS locations in India (contact details)Embassy / official government site · Checked on · https://www.gov.si/assets/ministrstva/MZEZ/Dokumenti/konzularne-zadeve/oddelek-za-vize/VFS_locations_India.doc
