Slovenia has the most beautiful lakes in the world and some of the most beautiful architectural designs in Europe. So it’s no surprise that people want to experience these qualities. If you have decided to visit or reside in Slovenia, you can see the article below if you need to apply for a visa in advance.
No, you do not need a visa to Slovenia if:
If you come from a country that does not have a visa-free agreement with Schengen, you must apply for a Slovenian visa.
The differences between Slovenia Schengen Visa and a D-Type Long Term Visa are:
Here are some types of visas to Slovenia:
You will need a Slovenia tourist visa if you want to stay in Slovenia for less than 90 days. A tourist visa is a perfect option for you if you need to visit Slovenia for tourism purposes or if you are visiting friends or family members. Additionally, a Slovenia visa allows you to explore other countries in the Schengen area and other countries outside the Schengen area.
You must apply for a Slovenia transit visa if you need to enter the international transit area of a Slovenia airport to continue your journey to your destination country. This is usually required if you need to travel through Slovenia while waiting for a connecting flight to your final destination. In general, you may not need a Slovenia transit visa if you are not leaving an international transit area. But citizens of some countries need a transit visa whether they leave the transit area or not.
You need to apply for a Slovenia work visa to work in the Republic of Slovenia. You can apply for a work visa at the local embassy or consulate in your country. Your employer can also apply for a work visa to bring you to Slovenia. This depends on your visa and situation, so remember to check with your employer and embassy.
Note: to apply for a work visa in Slovenia; You must have a job that suits you, which means you need a work contract to get a degree.
You need to apply for a Slovenian student visa and residence permit if you want to study in Slovenia. You can study visa-free in Slovenia if your country has a visa agreement with that country and your study program lasts no more than 90 days. Otherwise, you must have a valid student visa.
Please note that you must first be admitted to a university and apply for a visa.
To join your family members or spouse currently living in Slovenia, you must apply for a Slovenia family visa. Normally this visa is issued for the same duration as your spouse’s visa and you can work and study in Slovenia.
To apply for a Slovenian visa, you will need the following documents:
Schengen visas, like for all European countries, are valid for 90 days within a 180-day period. During this time, you can also visit other countries in the Schengen area. If you want to stay longer, you can apply for a long-term visa or residence permit to extend your stay. Use the Schengen calculator to count the number of days you are allowed to stay in Slovenia.
You can pay the Slovenia visa application fee at the nearest Slovenian embassy or consulate by cash or bank transfer. Slovenia visa application fees vary depending on your age and visa choice. Additionally, you may have to pay an additional service fee if you apply for a Slovenian visa through an application receiving agency.
Processing time for your Slovenia visa usually takes 14 to 15 days. However, processing times for long-term visas, such as family or work permits, can take several months.
Visas can be refused for many reasons (missing documents, insufficient evidence, etc.). If your Slovenia visa application is refused, you must appeal the refusal notice within eight days of receiving the response.
To start the appeal procedure, you need to write an appeal letter and send it to the Slovenian embassy. Be sure to check whether you have a legitimate reason to complain. For more information about how to appeal, you will receive instructions on the denial letter or email. Also remember that you must pay a non-refundable appeal fee of €153.
Finally, if your appeal request is rejected, you can reapply for a Schengen visa.
If you want to stay in Slovenia for more than three months for study, work or medical treatment, you can apply for a residence permit in Slovenia. Applying for a residence permit is only required if you are a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA. If you reside in one of the EU countries, simply register your stay in Slovenia to notify the authorities that you want to extend your stay.
If you still need to be convinced that you should visit Slovenia, here are some interesting facts that show off the quirks and qualities that Slovenia has to offer, which will help you make your decision:
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