Visas

To enter Slovenia, citizens of the EU Member States do not need a visa, a residence or entry permit. But they do need a valid personal identity card or a valid passport regardless of their reasons for entering or staying in Slovenia. Citizens of the EU who enter Slovenia with a valid personal identity card or a valid passport, can stay in Slovenia without registering their residence for three months from the day of their entry. If they stay or temporarily reside in guesthouses or any other tourist accommodation facilities, they must be registered by their landlord regardless of the time of their staying. If they do not have a residence permit or a residence registration certificate, and if they do not reside in accommodation facilities, they must report their place of residence or change of residence to the competent police station within three days of their arrival in Slovenia. They must also report their removal before they leave.

To enter Slovenia, a citizen of a country that is not an EU Member State, must have, apart from a valid passport, a visa or a residence permit, unless determined otherwise by law. A visa is required on entering Slovenia, and is issued by the Slovenian diplomatic/consular representative office abroad. The visa regime used by the Republic of Slovenia forms part of the Union acquis. It comprises two categories of countries: countries whose nationals must have a visa to enter the Republic of Slovenia and countries whose nationals do not need a visa. To obtain a visa, a third-country national must submit the required documents and meet the conditions prescribed by law.

A short-stay visa (C type):
A short-stay visa (C type) is an authorisation issued to a third-country national for entry and temporary stay (up to 90 days). An application for a C type visa should be submitted with the Schengen country that is the main destination. On behalf of Slovenia, this type of visa can also be issued by another Schengen country if the two countries have concluded a representation agreement. A C type visa may be extended in exceptional cases where the circumstances prevent the visa holder from returning to the country of origin.

Important:

• Summer programmes participants can receive a supporting document for visa purposes (Letter of acceptance) upon request via email, but only after the full payment of the fees has been made. 
• Letter of acceptance can only be issued for the official programme dates.
• Applying for a valid visa can be a lengthy process so you should start with the application process on time!
• Summer programmes organizers cannot provide detailed information on visa matters. You can check for the latest information here or contact the nearest competent authority/responsible instituion in your country.

Health Insurance

The citizens of European Union Member States can travel to Slovenia with the European Health Insurance Card. This card can also be obtained by the citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

The card gives you access to health services in the public health sector, i.e. at the doctors and pharmacies, under the same conditions as the Slovenian citizens. If you do have to pay for health services in Slovenia, you will be reimbursed after your return to your homeland. With the European Health Insurance Card, you get all the necessary medical care to allow you to continue your stay in Slovenia. However, the card does not cover health services from private providers.

For the citizens of all other countries, it is best that you take out international travel insurance even before travelling to Slovenia. They are also recommended for the citizens of the above-mentioned countries.

For more detailed information on using health services, please refer to the Health Insurance Institute of Slovenia.