Slovenia
Slovenia
Schengen
Europe
Slovenia is an economically developed country in southern Europe, bordering Austria to the north, Hungary to the northeast, Croatia to the south and east, Italy to the west and a small part of the country to the southwest by the Adriatic Sea. Slovenia is a relatively fragmented country. The average altitude is stated to be approximately 556 m above sea level (290 m above sea level in Europe). The mountain slopes are steep and so more than half of Slovenia is forested (3rd most forested country after Finland and Sweden). The most important orographic unit – the Alps – rises in the northwest of the country. The alpine region of the Alps includes three units – the Julian Alps, the Karavanke Mountains and the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. The Julian Alps are the highest mountains in Slovenia and the highest Slovenian mountain Triglav (2,864 m above sea level) lies here. Slovenia‘s cultural heritage is filled mainly with old towns, picturesque villages in the mountains and wine-growing areas, but a large number of castles will also leave you with their charm. One characteristic of the country is also the typical haylofts called kozolce, which are also located in the border areas of Italy and Austria inhabited by Slovenes. The advantage of the Republic of Slovenia is undoubtedly the many national parks and nature reserves. The Triglav National Park is one of the largest NPs in the Alps, covering an area of almost 84,000 hectares. The information center is located in Trento, the administrative center of the park in the town of Bled.
About Slovenia
SLOVENIAN CUISINE
Slovenian gastronomy is influenced by the cuisines of the surrounding countries, so you will usually find dishes of Italian origin (pizza, pasta, risotto, prosciutto, ravioli-like licorice), dishes of Austrian origin (fried steak – „Dunajski zrezek“, sausages, strudel) and dishes Hungarian provenance (goulash, paprika, Szeged goulash, pancakes). However, there are also a number of national dishes. Slovenians make very good bread („circle“). As a substitute, they often use polenta, a porridge made from boiled corn. They like soups, the most common being chicken or beef broth. As in other Yugoslavian cuisine, with which Slovenian cuisine is, of course, also strongly influenced by its long-term affiliation with Yugoslavia, the basis of main dishes is in the vast majority of cases meat. Mainly pork („svinjina“), veal („veal“) and beef („govedina“). Game is very popular in the season, but Slovenes do not avoid horse steaks, and previously even legally sold bear meat. Surprisingly, chicken is not very common on the menus, but rather a turkey or a goose appears there. Although Slovenia has only a short stretch of coastline, fish and seafood are commonly prepared here. The trout from the Sochi River are excellent.
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Travel Documents and Entry Requirements for non-EU Nationals
All EEA citizens and Swiss citizens can travel to Slovenia under the visa-free regime. Third-country nationals are required to apply for a visa to travel or live in Slovenia. The visa depends on nationality and purpose.
The documents you need to present to the Slovenian border officer are as follows:
Passport validity
You must have at least 6 months left on an adult or child passport to travel to most countries in Europe. The document has to be issued within the previous 10 years and valid for at least 3 months after the date you intend to leave the EU. Beware that EU members such as Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland and Romania are not part of the Schengen Area.
Schengen Visa
If you do not know if you need a visa to enter Schengen, click here. Download the Schengen Visa Application Form or visit the Slovenian Ministry of European and International Affairs to check the current status regarding the visa and the conditions for issuing it here.
Schengen Insurance
Confirmation that you have travel and health insurance for Slovenia and the whole territory of Schengen, which meets Visa Code (Regulation EC No. 810/2009) conditions for a Schengen visa. Travel health insurance policies for foreigners travelling to Slovenia that fulfil Slovenian Visa requirements can be purchased online from schengen.insure and it‘s accepted by Slovenian Embassies and Consulates worldwide.
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Visa, Schengen Visa
EU citizens do not need a Slovenian visa to enter Slovenia. The only document needed is a valid travel document. With it, individuals can stay in Slovenia for no longer than 90 days in the period of 180 days, starting on the date of the first entry.
Non-EU citizens must hold a Schengen visa in order to enter the country (acquired with a valid travel document). Individuals with a valid residence permit issued from the state that is part of the Schengen Agreement can stay in Slovenia for 90 days in the period of 180 days (which includes combined duration of stay in all Schengen states)
DOCUMENTATION NEEDED
For obtaining a visa, application form and supporting documents need to be presented. Supporting documents for Short-stay visa (Visa-C) application should contain evidence of:
• the purpose of intended journey (for business visit invitation of the company, ticket, etc.),
• proof of accommodation,
• proof of sufficient funds for the duration of the stay and for return to the domestic country,
• proof of intent to leave the territory of the EU member states before the expiry of the visa you applied for (return ticket, proof of employment, etc.).
Supporting documents for Long-stay visa (Visa-D) application should contain:
• a valid travel document,
• travel health insurance covering at least urgent health services in the Republic of Slovenia,
• proof of sufficient monthly means, at least equal to the basic minimal income in Slovenia.
• individual need to justify one of the purposes necessary for issuing Visa-D
About Slovenia
SLOVENIAN CUISINE
Slovenian gastronomy is influenced by the cuisines of the surrounding countries, so you will usually find dishes of Italian origin (pizza, pasta, risotto, prosciutto, ravioli-like licorice), dishes of Austrian origin (fried steak – „Dunajski zrezek“, sausages, strudel) and dishes Hungarian provenance (goulash, paprika, Szeged goulash, pancakes). However, there are also a number of national dishes. Slovenians make very good bread („circle“). As a substitute, they often use polenta, a porridge made from boiled corn. They like soups, the most common being chicken or beef broth. As in other Yugoslavian cuisine, with which Slovenian cuisine is, of course, also strongly influenced by its long-term affiliation with Yugoslavia, the basis of main dishes is in the vast majority of cases meat. Mainly pork („svinjina“), veal („veal“) and beef („govedina“). Game is very popular in the season, but Slovenes do not avoid horse steaks, and previously even legally sold bear meat. Surprisingly, chicken is not very common on the menus, but rather a turkey or a goose appears there. Although Slovenia has only a short stretch of coastline, fish and seafood are commonly prepared here. The trout from the Sochi River are excellent.
Travel Documents and Entry Requirements for non-EU Nationals
All EEA citizens and Swiss citizens can travel to Slovenia under the visa-free regime. Third-country nationals are required to apply for a visa to travel or live in Slovenia. The visa depends on nationality and purpose.
The documents you need to present to the Slovenian border officer are as follows:
Passport validity
You must have at least 6 months left on an adult or child passport to travel to most countries in Europe. The document has to be issued within the previous 10 years and valid for at least 3 months after the date you intend to leave the EU. Beware that EU members such as Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland and Romania are not part of the Schengen Area.
Schengen Visa
If you do not know if you need a visa to enter Schengen, click here. Download the Schengen Visa Application Form or visit the Slovenian Ministry of European and International Affairs to check the current status regarding the visa and the conditions for issuing it here.
Schengen Insurance
Confirmation that you have travel and health insurance for Slovenia and the whole territory of Schengen, which meets Visa Code (Regulation EC No. 810/2009) conditions for a Schengen visa. Travel health insurance policies for foreigners travelling to Slovenia that fulfil Slovenian Visa requirements can be purchased online from schengen.insure and it‘s accepted by Slovenian Embassies and Consulates worldwide.
Visa, Schengen Visa
EU citizens do not need a Slovenian visa to enter Slovenia. The only document needed is a valid travel document. With it, individuals can stay in Slovenia for no longer than 90 days in the period of 180 days, starting on the date of the first entry.
Non-EU citizens must hold a Schengen visa in order to enter the country (acquired with a valid travel document). Individuals with a valid residence permit issued from the state that is part of the Schengen Agreement can stay in Slovenia for 90 days in the period of 180 days (which includes combined duration of stay in all Schengen states)
DOCUMENTATION NEEDED
For obtaining a visa, application form and supporting documents need to be presented. Supporting documents for Short-stay visa (Visa-C) application should contain evidence of:
• the purpose of intended journey (for business visit invitation of the company, ticket, etc.),
• proof of accommodation,
• proof of sufficient funds for the duration of the stay and for return to the domestic country,
• proof of intent to leave the territory of the EU member states before the expiry of the visa you applied for (return ticket, proof of employment, etc.).
Supporting documents for Long-stay visa (Visa-D) application should contain:
• a valid travel document,
• travel health insurance covering at least urgent health services in the Republic of Slovenia,
• proof of sufficient monthly means, at least equal to the basic minimal income in Slovenia.
• individual need to justify one of the purposes necessary for issuing Visa-D