Visa information of the Embassy Manila
Consular fees
Consular fees must be paid in cash in PHP (Philippine pesos) when submitting the application at the embassy.
Visa requirement
Citizens of Philippines
Philippines citizens need a visa to enter Slovenia.
Holders of diplomatic or service passports do not need a short-stay visa to enter Slovenia. See the European Commission document for detailed information on exceptions for holders of certain types of passports.
Citizens of other countries, legally residing in the above countries
The EU has a common list of countries whose citizens must have a visa when crossing the external borders and those whose nationals are exempt from that requirement.
Schengen and visa policy
As a signatory to the Schengen Agreement, Slovenia implements the common EU visa policy. The visa regime it applies is part of the acquis communautaire of the European Union, divided into countries whose nationals require a visa to enter the Republic of Slovenia and countries whose nationals do not.
Slovenian diplomatic missions and consular posts issue Airport transit visas (A), short-stay visas (C) and national visas (D). In order to be issued with a visa, the third-country national must present the required documentation and comply with the requirements imposed by law.
Airport transit visa (A) and short-stay visa (C)
Type A visa
The Airport Transit Visa “A” is issued to foreigners when crossing the international transit area of an airport situated on the territory of the Member States in transit and not entering the Schengen Area. This type of visa is only issued to nationals of the countries listed in Annex IV of Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 – Visa Code.
Type C visa
Type C visa is an entry permit issued to a third-country national for a so-called short stay (up to 90 days in any 180-day period). The number of days allowed can be calculated by means of an online calculator. The visa is issued in the form of a sticker attached to a valid passport.
An application for a visa shall be submitted specifically to the Schengen state that is the primary destination of travel. This type of visa may also be issued by other Schengen States on behalf of Slovenia, provided that Slovenia has concluded a representation agreement with them.
In accordance with Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, nationals of certain third countries are subject to prior consultation with the central authorities of other Member States.
A visa application should, as a rule, be lodged at least 15 calendar days before the intended visit and may be lodged up to six months before the start of the intended visit. Seafarers in the performance of their duties may submit an application nine months before the start of the intended visit.
Lodging of an application
It is the applicant's responsibility to take the necessary precautions to respect the deadlines. Applications lodged less than 15 calendar days before the intended departure may be accepted, but the processing time may be of up to 15 calendar days. If, nevertheless the applicant insists on lodging the application he should take into account that the final decision might be taken after the intended date of departure.
As a general rule, all applicants are required to appear in person for the collection of fingerprints, either at the diplomatic mission or consular post or at the premises of an external service provider authorised to collect visa applications on behalf of Slovenia.
Accredited commercial intermediaries, professional, cultural, sports or educational associations or institutions are allowed to submit applications on behalf of individuals either directly at the diplomatic mission or consular post or at the premises of an external service provider. Each application form must be signed by the applicant and fingerprints cannot be collected by commercial intermediaries.
Professional, cultural, sports or educational associations or institutions must obtain prior approval from the Slovenian diplomatic mission or consular post before submitting applications on behalf of individual applicants, e.g. sports teams.
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Application for Schengen visa C - English
Forms- Application for Schengen visa C - English (pdf, 5.5 MB)
List of basic documentation:
- A passport with at least two empty pages. The passport should have been issued within the last 10 years. The passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date on which you intend to leave the Schengen Area or, in the case of multiple journeys, the date on which you intend to leave after the last stay;
- A completed and signed visa application form . Any person appearing in your travel document must complete a separate application form. The visa application form for a child under 18 must be signed by a parent or guardian;
- A recent identity photograph in accordance with ICAO standards;
- In the countries where the Visa Information System is operational, your fingerprints will be collected when you submit your application (exemptions exist for specific categories of applicants)
- Visa fee to be paid when you submit your application;
- Service fee to be paid if you are requested to submit your application at the offices of a service provider;
- Travel medical insurance covering emergency medical assistance, hospitalisation and repatriation (including in case of death). The minimum cover should be EUR 30,000. This insurance must cover the entire Schengen Area and the entire duration of stay;
- Guarantee letter or Invitation Letter signed by the person/company/organization inviting you to Slovenia and certified and registered at the relevant administrative unit in Slovenia;
- Various documents relating to the purpose of your stay, evidence of means of support during your stay and your accommodation.
Supporting documentation
Supporting documents to be presented by visa applicants in the Philippines.
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Forms
- Business Visa Checklist (pdf, 105 KB)
- Sports Visa Checklist (pdf, 106 KB)
- Tourist Visa Checklist (pdf, 118 KB)
- Visit Visa Checklist (pdf, 118 KB)
Fees
- EUR 90 – persons over 12 years of age
- EUR 45 – children aged between 6 and 12
- EUR 35 – citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus.
- EUR 67,5 – citizens of Cape Verde pursuant to Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Cape Verde on facilitating the issue of short-stay visas to citizens of the Republic of Cape Verde and of the European Union
Certain visa applicants are exempt from the visa fee under the provisions of the Visa Code and the Visa Facilitation Agreement.
In addition, certain categories of Belarusian citizens are exempt from the payment of visa fees. For detailed information, see the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Belarus on the facilitation of the issuance of visas taking into consideration that the implementation of the said agreement has been partially suspended as of 11 November 2021 pursuant to Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 of 9 November 2021 on the partial suspension of the application of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Belarus on the facilitation of the issuance of visas.
Locations for submitting Short-stay visa applications
You can apply for a visa at the following locations:
VIS (EU Visa Information System)
During the visa procedure, the applicant is required to submit all 10 fingerprints to be identified in the VIS system together with the photograph. The data shall be retained for 5 years from the end of the procedure. The system is in place to facilitate the identification and exchange of data between Member States.
You may request consultation, modification or deletion of data from the VIS.
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Family members of EU citizens subject to Directive 2004/38/EC
Family members of EU citizens who have exercised their right to free movement (meaning that an EU citizen resides in a Member State other than his or her country of origin or travels to another Member State) receive certain procedural facilitations.
The basic requirements for the applicant to be considered under this category include:
- An EU citizen has exercised his or her right to free movement
- The family member (applicant) belongs to one of the categories covered by Directive 2004/38/EC
- A family member (applicant) accompanying or joining an EU citizen in the Schengen Area destination
Family members of EU citizens subject to Directive 2004/38/EC are entitled to:
- Priority treatment in determining the time limit for submitting an application if the time limit is required
- Processing of visa applications free of charge
- Processing of visa applications under a fast-track procedure
Long-stay visa (D)
A type D visa is an entry and residence permit of no less than 90 days and no longer than one year, allowing the holder, in accordance with the provisions of the Foreigners Act, to apply for a residence permit directly at the administrative unit in duly justified cases. Type D visa cannot be extended. The application for this type of visa may be filed by third-country nationals belonging to one of the groups defined in Article 20 of the Foreigners Act. Third-country nationals coming from non-visa countries may also apply for a D visa.
In order to obtain a D visa, it is necessary to submit in person the visa application and the required documents.
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Application form for a long-stay visa (D)
- Application for long-term Visa - Slovene/English (pdf, 181 KB)
A spouse who is a citizen of the Philippines and wishes to join a Slovenian citizen in Slovenia for the purpose of family reunification must submit an application for a D visa in person at the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Manila, on weekdays from Monday to Thursday, between 10.00 and 12.00.
Basic documentation for a D visa for the purpose of family reunification:
- completed application form for a long-stay visa (D visa),
- valid passport,
- photograph measuring 45 mm × 35 mm, in accordance with ICAO standards,
- travel health insurance (covering the costs of medical services and repatriation up to at least EUR 30,000 for the entire period of validity of the visa-one year),
- payment of the visa fee in the amount of 77 EUR, unless the applicant is a close family member of a citizen of the Republic of Slovenia or another EU country,
- specific documentation (see below) proving the purpose of the long-term stay.
Additional documentation:
- An extract from the Slovenian civil registry regarding the marriage – obtain this from an Administrative unit in Slovenia
- A certificate of no criminal record from the Philippines, certified with an apostille
- Proof of sufficient financial means to support yourself. These are documents proving the means of support for the family you are reuniting with in the Republic of Slovenia. These must be regular and sufficient funds, amounting to at least the basic minimum income in Slovenia per family member. The funds must be guaranteed for the entire duration of the D visa, which may be issued for a period of one year. The most common forms of proof are bank statements, employment contracts, pay slips and other similar documents for employed individuals. Proof of funds may also be demonstrated through stock accounts, dividend payments or other financial instruments, as well as income tax returns, personal income tax payments, and contributions to the pension and social security systems of the Republic of Slovenia. The funds must have been obtained legally and after taxes have been paid in the Republic of Slovenia.
- A letter of guarantee certified by the local Administrative unit.
- A statement by the spouses regarding dependent family members (a statement indicating whether either spouse is obligated to support, in addition to their spouse, any additional family members and how many).
- A statement from the owner of the residential property stating that they permit the spouses to stay for a period of one year.
- A reservation (not a purchase) of an airline ticket for the desired, planned date of departure to the Republic of Slovenia.
The embassy may request additional documentation in order to clarify the circumstances; therefore, it is advisable to submit, along with the listed documentation, additional evidence and testimonies regarding the status of your marriage at your discretion when you submit your application (most often, applicants in the process submit copies of documents related to their shared history—such as photos, joint documents, children’s documents, prenuptial agreements, etc.). During the visa application process, you or your spouse may be asked to provide additional documentation, evidence or to attend an interview.
The statutory deadline for completing the procedure is 3 months from the date the application is submitted.
No visa fees are charged for a D visa for family reunification.
After obtaining a D visa, the spouse may enter the Republic of Slovenia and register with the local Administrative unit within one week. They may remain in the country continuously until the D visa expires, during which time they must apply for a residence permit at the Administrative unit.
The D-type visa for family reunification is intended for the reunification of spouses in Slovenia; it cannot be extended or issued multiple times to the same person. This type of visa does not replace other visas or residence permits.
In the procedure for a D visa for family reunification, an interview is conducted simultaneously with the visa applicant (at the embassy) and with the spouse or partner in Slovenia (at the Administrative unit) upon submission of the application, during which the authenticity of the marriage is verified.
Residence permit of a foreigner in the Republic of Slovenia
A foreigner desiring to reside in the Republic of Slovenia for reasons other than those allowed on the basis of a visa must obtain a residence permit. A residence permit allows the holder to enter and stay in the country for a fixed period of time and for a specific purpose, or residence for an indefinite period of time in case the conditions for permanent residence are met. The conditions for issuing the permit are laid down in the Foreigners Act. The competent decision-making authority is the Administrative Unit. The first residence permit in the Republic of Slovenia is issued as a temporary residence permit and must be obtained by a foreigner before entering the country (more at Infotujci.si).
Description of the procedure for obtaining a single residence and work permit for a foreign national:
- To employ a foreign national in the Republic of Slovenia, the employer must submit an application for temporary residence and work under Article 37 of the Aliens Act (not a visa) to an Administrative unit in Slovenia. The Administrative unit then informs the employer of the required documentation and conducts the whole procedure.
- The foreign national submits fingerprints at the VFS Center in Manila or the VFS Center in Cebu (whichever is closer and more easily accessible) and submits fingerprints. This can be done on any business day, without appointment. Contact and office hours.
- If the Administrative unit requires an interview with the foreign national as part of the procedure, the foreign national will be informed by the Embassy after receiving a notification from the Administrative unit. The interview will be conducted on a pre-scheduled date.
- Once the Administrative unit issues and the embassy receives the residence and work permit, the Embassy will inform the foreign national who must report in person to the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Manila to collect the permit from Monday to Thursday, between 10:00 and 12:00, without appointment.
- The Filipino national must complete the registration procedure with the Department of Migrant Workers before travelling to Slovenia.
Payment of consular fees
The consular fee must be paid upon submission of the application, upon receipt of the invoice.
The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Manila does not accept cash or card payments. Consular service fees may only be paid in the local currency (PHP) to the following account:
Account name: Embassy of Slovenia
Branch name and address: BDO Trident Gil Puyat Branch, GF Trident Tower Bldg., 312 Senator Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City
Peso savings account number: 006830194988
Payments can be made:
- By making a deposit at the embassy’s BDO bank branch, with no bank fees
- By wire transfer to a bank account at BDO or any other bank, with all transfer fees charged to the sender
Due to currency fluctuations, please contact the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Manila at consular.manila@gov.si for the cost of individual consular services.