Slovenia is among the smallest counties in Schengen area in Europe but attract travelers or tourist across the world.
If you have chosen Slovenia your next travel destination from Dubai, you may be required to have a visa before allowed to enter the country.
Arooha Tours can assist you obtain a Schengen visa which you can use to enter Slovenia and any other country in Schengen area.
Continue reading this guide and you will learn everything you need to know about obtaining Slovenia visa.
The Slovenia visa is an authorization issued by the Slovenia government to allow foreign nations visit country.
There are different types of Slovenia visas available and you should apply for one according to reason of visit and how long you will be staying. When you are issued with the visa you should check the energy and exit dates.
The requirements for foreign nationals who want to visit Slovenia depend on nationality. If your country has a visa liberalization agreement with Schengen area countries you can travel to Slovenia without a visa.
The requirements at the point of entry are; you have a valid passport, proof of finance and where you will be staying and a valid reason for visiting the country.
If your country does not have visa liberalization agreement to be listed under Schengen visa exempted countries, it means you are required to apply for Slovenia visa before travelling.
The type of Slovenia visa you need to apply for when visiting the country depends on your purpose of visit. The following are the Short term stay visa you can apply for based on reason for the visit.
This is a single type of Schengen Visa which national from third-word countries are required to obtain for Short term visit to Slovenia or Schengen area.
Under this C type visa, you should for specific visa depending on the purpose of visit to Slovenia. These specific visas are:
You need to apply for a transit visa if you are travelling through Slovenia as a transit country before reaching your main destination.
You should apply for this visa if you are visiting Slovenia for tourism and leisure purposes.
If your reason for visiting Slovenia is to visit friends or family you should apply for this visa
You will be granted this visa if you purpose for visiting Slovenia is to seek medical treatment or consultations.
You can be issued with this visa if you are visiting Slovenia to participate in festivals, sports events, religious events, or other cultural programs within the country.
You are supposed to apply for this visa if you are visiting Slovenia because of business related activities such as meetings, conferences, or negotiations.
Applicants for this visa are supposed to be attending short-term educational programs, conferences, workshops, or seminars in Slovenia.
You should apply for this visa if you will enter Slovenia international transit airport area for a flight to destination outside Schengen area.
Some nationalities do not require a transit visa provided they don’t leave the international transit area within stipulated time.
For other countries however, it is mandatory to obtain a transit visa provided they will enter the Slovenia international transit airport area.
The national from below countries are mandatory required to have Slovenia transit visa when transiting through Slovenia:
| Afghanistan | Bangladesh | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Ghana | Iran | Iraq |
| Nigeria | Eritrea | Ethiopia |
| Sri Lanka | Pakistan | Somalia |
When applying for Slovenia visa from Dubai, you will be required to submit several documents. Below are the mandatory documents no matter the type of visa you are applying.
You are required to fill out Slovenia visa application for depending on the visa you are applying for. Ensure you Fill in correctly and all spaces. Also remember to sign at the end.
You need to have a valid passport when applying for Slovenia visa. You should check the expiry date to ensure it has not expired. Also the date of issuance should not be more than 10 years. And it will remain valid for at least 3 months when you exit Schengen area.
If you are applying for Slovenia visa as a Dubai residence, you are required to submit a valid for at least three months after the planned departure from the Schengen area.
You have to submit your recent photographs when applying for Slovenia visa. The photos must fulfill the standards set. Also the background in the photo should be white and your face id clearly visible.
The cover letter should be well crafted detailing your purpose of visit to Slovenia. The main purpose of the letter is to explain why you should be allowed in the Slovenia and why you will be doing when you are there.
When applying for Slovenia visa is a mandatory to have obtained travel insurance. You should obtain travel insurance which meets the criteria set by the Schengen authorities. Also the insurance policy will be able to cover you anywhere in Schengen area for medical emergencies or repartition costs.
You should make a flight reservation which can be verified and submit documents detailing the flight number, the date of your flight, and your return details.
At visa processing stage, you are not required to purchase flight ticket rather submit a verifiable flight reservation documents.
You are required to provide evidence you have a place where you will be staying in Slovenia. It can be documents showing you have booked a hotel room or you will be hosted by person living in Slovenia.
You should submit your bank statement for the last 6 months, transactions about your business or if your trip is sponsored sponsorship letter as evidence you have money to cover your expenses while in Slovenia.
Some of the documents which you can submit to civil status include marriage certificates, birth certificates, divorce documents, death certificates, and birth certificates.
Here are the steps to follow and obtain a Slovenia visa from Dubai:
Contact Arooha Tours Visa consultant
Send all the required documents
Visa consultant will review the documents
Pay visa and consultation fee
After that, our consultant will help you fill out a visa application form
Arooha will then book you an appointment with the Slovenia embassy
Attend your appointment at the embassy. You will submit your visa application and biometrics. Also you will get interviewed.
Embassy will commence visa processing
Notification of visa application decision
Lastly, you will get your passport with a stamp of Slovenia visa at the back.
| Slovenia Visa Application | Visa Fee in Euro |
|---|---|
| Slovenia Visa for adult travelers | 80 |
| Slovenia Visa for children (6 – 12 years) | 40 |
| Slovenia Visa for children (under six years) | Free |
Note: The Slovenia visa fee is nonrefundable whether your application is successful or gets rejected.
The standard processing time for the Slovenia visa is 10-30 days. But, the processing time can take longer if the embassy has a backlog of visa application to process.
Also, the processing time can be delayed due to political crises, natural hazards or humanitarian crises.
Slovenia has no diplomatic missions in Dubai so you have to visit the Slovenia Embassy in Abu Dhabi for the appointment.
Below is the address for Slovenia Embassy in Abu Dhabi:
Even though Slovenia is a small country, there are a lot of activities to do and places to visit. Indeed, it is among the European country to visit for a memorable skiing experience during winter season.
As you plan your trip to Slovenia from Dubai, here is a list of the most fun things to do in Slovenia to consider.
Lake Bled is located northwest of Ljubljana and famous because of the image of the castle and the little island in the middle of the lake.
It is a worth place to visit for enjoyable memories whether with your family or even alone. You can walk along the lake or go swimming.
There is also Water Park where children can go have fun and also a number of places where you can go enjoy local cuisines.
If sightseeing is your favorite activity when you visit new destination, you should include visiting the Old Town, Ljubljana in the list of places to visit in Slovenia.
There are several buildings featuring impressive architecture you will enjoy the views. Some of the building you will see here dates back in medieval period. They are also the only buildings which survived the 1897 earthquake.
The Triglav national park is home to endemic animal species such as wolves, bears, golden eagles and lynxes. At the park there are also wide variety of plant specifies with 19 endemic species.
During winter season, the park is filled with snow and skiers visit for wild skiing adventure. Also, tourist visit the park for hiking experience through the forest and get to see the stunning alpine mountains, valley, lakes and rivers flowing from the slopes of the highest mountain Triglav.
What is the validity period for a Slovenia visa from Dubai?/p>
The short-stay Slovenia visa from Dubai is valid for 90 days within a period of 180 days. That means you can use the visa to stay in Slovenia using the visa for up to 90 days. When you stay behold 90 day the visa is no longer valid and can lead to legal consequences.
Can I travel to other Schengen countries with a Slovenia tourist visa?
Yes! You can use Slovenia tourist visa to enter other Schengen countries and you should engage into tourism activities only.
How do I start the Slovenia visa application process from Dubai?
The first step is to contact our visa consultant and will guide you through the Slovenia visa application process from the documents to gather, assist fill out the application form to booking the appointment.
What should I do if my Slovenia visa application is rejected?
If the Slovenia embassy decision goes against your visa application, you should contact our visa consultant to help you understand why and guide you next steps to take. You can choose to appeal the decision or apply the visa again.
