# Slovenia visa for Indian citizens

> 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.

Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/india/slovenia
Sources checked on: 2026-10-15
Applies via: VFS Global + embassy
VFS Global: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/slovenia/india/english/index.html
Embassy / official site: https://www.gov.si/en/representations/embassy-new-delhi/visa-information/

## Overview

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.

## Visa on arrival, eVisa and visa-free entry

- **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 / 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.

## Visa fees

- **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

## Documents required

### All applicants

- 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

- 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

- 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

- 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

- 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

- 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

- Copy of the official invitation
- Verbal note from the sending authority confirming identity and purpose of the journey

### Medical Treatment

- 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

- Visa or other entry permit for the third country of destination
- Documents on the onward journey after the airport transit

### Long-stay visa (D)

- 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 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

## Travel medical insurance

**Required:** 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.

## 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)
- **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 categories

### 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)

## Study, work and long-stay routes

### 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

Source: https://infotujci.si/en/vsebina/non-eu-citizens/temporary-residence-permit/based-on-employment/enotno-dovoljenje-za-prebivanje-in-delo-drzavljanov-tretjih-drzav/

### Temporary residence permit for study (Study)

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

Source: https://infotujci.si/en/vsebina/non-eu-citizens/temporary-residence-permit/based-on-studies/dovoljenje-za-zacasno-prebivanje-zaradi-studija/

### 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

Source: https://infotujci.si/en/vsebina/non-eu-citizens/temporary-residence-permit/based-on-studies/dovoljenje-za-zacasno-prebivanje-studentov-zaradi-iskanja-zaposlitve-ali-samozaposlitve/

## Where to apply in India

- Bengaluru
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- New Delhi

## How to apply from India

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.

## Visa statistics

- **Schengen visa refusal rate, applications lodged at Slovenian consulates in India (2025):** 46.5% — 1,803 visas not issued; 3,910 applications lodged — https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/56816949-e59f-442b-9091-5d03360bf860_en
- **Schengen visa refusal rate, applications lodged at Slovenian consulates in India (2024):** 50.8% — 1,413 visas not issued; 2,787 applications lodged — https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/6552447c-1d75-4f7c-bed6-1bd17a5d59f8_en?filename=2024-schengen-visa-statistics-consulates_en.xlsx

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- [VFS Global – Apply for Visa to Slovenia in India](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/slovenia/india/english/index.html) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Slovenia New Delhi – Checklist for Short-Stay Visa (VFS-hosted)](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/slovenia/india/english/pdf/Checklist-Slovenia-2025.pdf) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [GOV.SI – Visa information of the Embassy New Delhi](https://www.gov.si/en/representations/embassy-new-delhi/visa-information/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [GOV.SI – VFS locations in India (contact details)](https://www.gov.si/assets/ministrstva/MZEZ/Dokumenti/konzularne-zadeve/oddelek-za-vize/VFS_locations_India.doc) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission — Schengen visa statistics by consulate (2025)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/56816949-e59f-442b-9091-5d03360bf860_en) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission — Schengen visa statistics by consulate (2024)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/6552447c-1d75-4f7c-bed6-1bd17a5d59f8_en?filename=2024-schengen-visa-statistics-consulates_en.xlsx) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission — Short-stay visas issued by Schengen countries (statistics)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy/short-stay-visas-issued-schengen-countries_en) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Info point for foreigners (infotujci.si) - Single permit for residence and work](https://infotujci.si/en/vsebina/non-eu-citizens/temporary-residence-permit/based-on-employment/enotno-dovoljenje-za-prebivanje-in-delo-drzavljanov-tretjih-drzav/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Info point for foreigners (infotujci.si) - Temporary residence permit for study](https://infotujci.si/en/vsebina/non-eu-citizens/temporary-residence-permit/based-on-studies/dovoljenje-za-zacasno-prebivanje-zaradi-studija/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Info point for foreigners (infotujci.si) - Residence permit to seek employment after studies](https://infotujci.si/en/vsebina/non-eu-citizens/temporary-residence-permit/based-on-studies/dovoljenje-za-zacasno-prebivanje-studentov-zaradi-iskanja-zaposlitve-ali-samozaposlitve/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission - Reference amounts required for crossing the external border (08/06/2026)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/9bf9a98f-3bd1-4e14-9b39-c9087a08a32f_en?filename=Reference_amounts_table.pdf) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15

### Notes on sources

- visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/svn/ returned HTTP 403; used VFS one-pager at www.vfsglobal.com
- Application centre list comes from an undated gov.si document (it quotes an older service fee of INR 1380); current VFS centre list not fetchable
- VFS says apply no earlier than three months before travel, embassy says six months – conflicting
- D visa processing time and detailed D document list (docx) not extracted
- No official processing time published for single permits or study residence permits (Embassy, infotujci.si)
- No fixed INR amounts for residence permit fees (EUR 102 + EUR 15 + EUR 13); the Embassy converts at the monthly EUR/INR rate

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