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Slovenia visa for Indian citizens

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 10, 2026.

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Slovenia visa for Indians — key facts

Visa fee
INR 9760 (VFS)Short Stay (C) – adult
Processing time
Normal processing time 15 calendar daysShort Term Visa (C)
Where to apply
6 locations listedBengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad…
Insurance required
Yes

Overview

How do Indian citizens apply for a Slovenia visa?

Applies via: VFS Global + embassy

Who handles applications in India

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.

How to apply from India — step by step

  1. 1

    Prepare your documents

    Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.

  2. 2

    Submit your application

    Submit at a VFS Global centre or other listed location: Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi.

  3. 3

    Give biometrics

    Attend in person for biometrics where the official pages require it.

  4. 4

    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.

Before you apply

Visa fees

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)

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

13 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

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

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)

Where to apply

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Slovenia visa?

  • Bengaluru
  • Chennai
  • Hyderabad
  • Kolkata
  • Mumbai
  • New Delhi

FAQ

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. 4 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 7 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).

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Slovenia visa?

Applications go via VFS Global + embassy. Locations listed: Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi.

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 and Residence permit – embassy. 10 visa types are listed on this page.

Sources

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