The application process
How to apply and the national long-stay routes for Slovenia.
9 Slovenian resources in this topic
Requirements & how-to guidance
- How to apply for a Slovenia visaGuidance
How a short-stay Schengen visa and a Slovenia national long-stay visa are applied for, with links to the official guidance.
- Slovenia national long-stay visas (Type D)Guidance
An overview of Slovenia's national long-stay (Type D) visas for stays over 90 days.
- Documents for a Slovenia visa applicationGuidance
The papers Slovenia requires for a national long-stay (Type D) visa and first temporary residence permit, from the official gov.si checklist.
- Fees for a Slovenia visa applicationGuidance
Slovenia's national long-stay (Type D) visa fee is EUR 77, with certain categories exempt; residence-permit administrative fees are set separately.
- Processing times for a Slovenia visa applicationGuidance
Slovenia's national long-stay (D) visa is processed in up to 30 calendar days after complete documents; residence-permit decisions follow at the administrative unit.
- Eligibility for a Slovenia visa applicationGuidance
Who can apply for Slovenia's national long-stay routes: third-country nationals with a lawful purpose, valid passport, means, insurance and a clean record.
- Slovenia's immigration authorityGuidance
Slovenia's migration system is led by the Ministry of the Interior's Migration Directorate, with permits issued by local administrative units.
- Appointments and biometrics for a Slovenia visa applicationGuidance
National long-stay visas are applied for in person at a Slovenian mission (sometimes via VFS Global); biometrics include a photo and two fingerprints for the residence card.
- After you arrive in SloveniaGuidance
After entering Slovenia you register your residence at the local administrative unit within eight days and collect your biometric residence permit card.