Visa information of the Embassy Washington
Consular districts
There are two consular districts in the USA. The Embassy in Washington is competent for all Federal States except Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. It is also competent for District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Panama and Costa Rica.
The Consulate General in Cleveland is competent for Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
Consular fees
Consular fees have to be paid by Money Order payable to »The Embassy of Slovenia« (NO PERSONAL CHECKS, NO CARDS).
Consular Hours
We occasionally organize consular hours outside the embassy premises, in major cities in the USA.
During consular hours, Slovenian citizens can apply for updates of the civil registry (marriage, birth of a child, change of residence...), submit an application for personal documents or request other consular assistance. Slovenian citizens are encouraged to arrange access to eUPRAVA by applying for a digital certificate, which is obtainable completely free of charge.
In order to book an appointment during consular hours, please write to: consular.washington@gov.si.
Upcoming consular hours:
- New York, May 17, 2024
- San Francisco, June 2024
Please note that the consular fee must be paid with a Money Order addressed to “Embassy of Slovenia”. Cash, personal checks or credit cards will not be accepted during consular hours.
Visa requirement
Citizens of USA, Costa Rica, Mexico and Panama
Citizens of USA, Costa Rica, Mexico and Panama do not need a visa for a stay up to 90 days.
Third country citizens
Third country citizens, legally residing in countries of accreditation of the Embassy in Washington, can check visa requirements on the European Commission website.
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 Schengen (A and 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.
Short-stay visa (C and A)
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.
In order to obtain a visa at a Slovenian diplomatic mission or consular post, it is necessary to submit the visa application below, the required documentation and fingerprints.
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Application
- Application for Schengen visa C - English (pdf, 4.7 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 documents
Supporting documents to be presented by visa applicants in the United States of America.
You can apply for a visa at the following locations:
- Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Washington (applicants from all Federal States not listed at the Consulate General Cleveland and from District of Columbia and Puerto Rico)
- Consulate General Cleveland (applicants from Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin)
- VFS Global Centers in USA (Applicants from Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin may apply at the Chicago Visa Application Center. Applicants from all other Federal States and District of Columbia may apply at all the other Visa Application Centers)
To obtain a visa at a foreign diplomatic mission representing Slovenia, please contact the following missions in each country for all details of the procedure.
USA:
Costa Rica:
Mexico:
Fees
- EUR 120 – citizens of The Gambia pursuant to Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/2459 of 8 December 2022 on the application of an increased visa fee with respect to The Gambia
- EUR 80 – persons over 12 years of age
- EUR 40 – children aged between 6 and 12
- EUR 35 – citizens of Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, BiH, Georgia, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, and Ukraine
- EUR 60 – 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.
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 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, 4.8 MB)
Basic documents for type D visa:
- Completed application form for a long-stay visa (D)
- An appropriately valid passport
- Photo 45x35 mm, conform to ICAO standards
- Travel medical insurance (which covers the cost of medical services and repatriation at least up to EUR 30,000 for the entire period of visa validity)
- Payment of a visa fee of EUR 77, unless the applicant is a close family member of a citizen of the Republic of Slovenia or of another EU Member State
- Specific documents (below) to demonstrate the purpose of long-term stay
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Specific documents for a type D visa by purpose of stay
You can apply for a type D visa at the following locations:
- Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Washington (applicants from all Federal States not listed at the Consulate General Cleveland and from District of Columbia and Puerto Rico)
- Consulate General Cleveland (applicants from Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin)
- VFS Global Centers in USA (Applicants from Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin may apply at the Chicago Visa Application Center. Applicants from all other Federal States and District of Columbia may apply at all the other Visa Application Centers)
In the procedure for issuing a type D visa for family reunification, a simultaneous interview with the visa applicant (at the Embassy) and the spouse or partner in Slovenia (at the Administrative Unit) is carried out to establish the authenticity of the marriage.
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).
Residence permit applications can be submitted at diplomatic-consular missions of the Republic of Slovenia abroad or with appropriate authorities in Slovenia, if applicable.
General Conditions
The foreigner applying for a residence permit should provide evidence of meeting the following conditions:
- having a valid passport with the expiry date of at least three months after the proposed stay in Slovenia is completed;
- having appropriate health insurance,
- background check,
- having sufficient means of support during his/her stay in the country; alternatively, his/her means of support can be provided in some other way, and
- having documents proving the purpose of stay (see next section).
Justified Purposes
In order to have a residence permit issued, the foreigner should also name one of the legislatively recognized purposes for his/her stay in the Republic of Slovenia. Such purposes include:
- employment or work,
- family reunion with a Slovenian citizen, EU citizen or a foreigner who has a residence permit in the RS,
- long-term resident status in another EU member State,
- studies, training, specialist training and permanent education, development of practical skills, participating in international volunteer exchange programs and other programs not included in formal education,
- other justified reasons,
- Slovenian background up to the third generation in a direct line.
PLEASE NOTE: Retirement in Slovenia as such is not one of the recognized purposes for a residency permit.
Personal data protection information
Personal data are processed for the purposes of visa application in administrative procedures. Your data are entered into the National Visa Information System of the Republic of Slovenia, where they are stored for five years after the expiry of the visa or, in the event that the visa is not issued, five years after the final decision to refuse the visa. Your data will also be entered and stored in the Visa Information System (VIS) for a maximum of five years, during which it will be accessible to the visa authorities and the authorities responsible for the implementation of visas at the external borders of the European Union, including to the immigration and asylum authorities in the EU Member States.
VFS Global processes personal data on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia and is bound by standard contractual clauses for ensuring the same standard of personal data protection as the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs.
The controller of personal data processed in visa procedures is the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia, Prešernova cesta 25, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia, T: 01 478 2000, E: gp.mzz@gov.si.
You can contact the Data Protection Officer at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia at dpo.mzz@gov.si.
You have the right to lodge a complaint concerning the processing of personal data with the Information Commissioner of the Republic of Slovenia (in Slovene), Dunajska cesta 22, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
* All of the translations contained on this website are unofficial. Only the original Slovene texts of the laws and regulations have legal effect, and the translations are to be used solely as reference materials to aid in the understanding of Slovene laws and regulations. The Government of the Republic of Slovenia is not responsible for the accuracy, reliability or currency of the translations provided on this website, or for any consequence resulting from the use of information on this website. For all purposes of interpreting and applying law to any legal issue or dispute, users should consult the original Slovene texts published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia.
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