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Slovenia Tourist Visa

A Schengen short-stay (type C) visa for a holiday in Slovenia: up to 90 days in any 180-day period, with VFS centres in Chandigarh and Jalandhar.

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  • Complete filing — every form, every field
  • Custom cover letter (not a template)
  • Money-papers review + VFS booking
  • Refusal-trigger audit before we submit

Your file is ready to submit within 3 working days of us receiving your complete documents.

Government and VFS fees are paid to them at cost: the embassy visa fee is €90 per adult, set uniformly by the EU for all 29 Schengen states.

What you pay, line by line
Our fee
₹4,999
All-in, GST included. Paid to us.
Embassy visa fee
€90 per adult
Set uniformly by the EU for all 29 Schengen states. Paid to the embassy at cost.
VFS / appointment charge
Varies by centre
Paid to VFS (or the appointment partner) at cost.

Nothing is added to our fee. The number on the page is the number.

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Slovenia visitor visa, from first message to passport back.

  1. 1Day 0Tell us your planWhatsApp or a call. A consultant asks the right questions and says plainly whether a Slovenia visitor visa is realistic for you.
  2. 2Same dayYour tailored checklistA document list for your case, not a generic one. You collect; we answer every "which one?" on WhatsApp.
  3. 3As documents arriveReview and refusal checkEvery paper is checked. Gaps in funds, ties or travel history are flagged and fixed before anything is submitted.
  4. 4Within 3 working daysFile ready, appointment bookedForms and cover letter done; your the visa centre appointment is booked, subject to the slots the centre has open.
  5. 5Appointment dayBiometrics and submissionYou attend the visa centre with a file assembled in the order the officer reads it.
  6. 6DecisionDecision receivedWe track the file to the decision. Approved: your passport comes back with the visa. Refused: our professional fee comes back under the Refund Policy and we plan the reapplication.

Side by side

Three ways to file your Slovenia tourist visa. Here is what each one includes.

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  • One fixed, all-in fee quoted upfront

    GST included; embassy and centre fees at cost

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    Agent
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  • Professional fee back if refused

    Under the published Refund Policy

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  • Refusal-trigger check before filing

    Funds, ties and history checked against the refusal reasons we see most

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    Agent
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  • Cover letter written for your case

    Not a template

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    Agent
    Lifeset

  • Appointment or interview booked for you

    VFS, BLS or consulate, at your nearest centre

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  • Named consultant on WhatsApp till decision

    The person who reads your file is the one who answers

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Slovenia Tourist Visa — overview

Start here

The Slovenia tourist visa is a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) for holidays and sightseeing, valid for up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area. Punjab applicants can lodge it close to home: VFS Global runs Slovenia centres in Chandigarh and Jalandhar as well as New Delhi, and the Embassy of Slovenia in New Delhi decides.

The decision normally takes up to 15 calendar days once the file is complete, and up to 45 when extra checks are needed. Slovenia's checklist has house rules of its own: documents in English or Slovenian, filed in the checklist's order, and only your passport is handed back.

Do Indians need a visa for Slovenia, and which one?

Yes. Slovenia is in the Schengen area, and Indian citizens need a short-stay Schengen visa, type C, for a holiday there. Slovenia's Embassy in New Delhi lists only one exception for Indians: holders of diplomatic passports on a short stay. There is no e-visa. You fill in the application form, hand in the file in person and give your fingerprints.

A type C visa allows up to 90 days in any 180-day period, counted across all 29 Schengen countries together. The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in New Delhi decides every application lodged in India, including how many entries you get and how long the visa runs.

First-timers should expect a visa that matches the trip they applied for. Indians who travel often have an EU rule on their side since April 2024: after two Schengen visas obtained and lawfully used within the previous three years, a two-year multiple-entry visa can be issued, normally followed by a five-year one if the passport has enough validity.

Slovenia tourist visa: the short version

VisaSticker in your passport; no e-visa
Schengen short-stay visa, type C
Stay allowed
Up to 90 days in any 180 days
Decided by
Embassy of Slovenia, New Delhi
Nearest centres for PunjabAlso New Delhi
VFS Global Chandigarh and Jalandhar
Visa feeFree under 6
€90 adult, €45 child aged 6 to 11
Normal decisionUp to 45 if extra checks are needed
15 calendar days

Embassy of Slovenia in New Delhi, gov.si and VFS Global Slovenia India, checked 14 Oct 2026

The visa is for tourism and short visits only. Staying longer than 90 days needs a national (type D) visa or a Slovenian residence permit, and no type C visa lets you work.

Where do applicants from Punjab apply?

Close to home. VFS Global, the Embassy's official partner, runs Slovenia visa centres in Chandigarh and Jalandhar, as well as New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune. The Chandigarh and Jalandhar centres open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm, and New Delhi from 9 am to 5 pm. The Embassy's website also lists the Embassy itself as a place to apply, with a visit date requested by email, but the VFS centres are the normal route.

Jurisdiction is simple: every application from India goes to the one Embassy in New Delhi, so a Ludhiana family can use Jalandhar or Chandigarh without worrying about which consulate covers Punjab.

Slovenia's VFS pages have three rules worth knowing before you go:

  • Walk-ins. VFS says applicants can walk in to submit between noon and 2 pm, at all its Slovenia locations. Booking an appointment is still the safer plan for a fixed travel date.
  • Applicants only. VFS states that all applications must be submitted by the applicants themselves. A relative or agent cannot hand in your file.
  • One Schengen file at a time. VFS warns that you may not apply to two or more Schengen countries at the same time, or apply elsewhere while a Schengen file is still pending.

At the counter you give a live photo and all ten fingerprints. Children up to 12 are exempt from fingerprints, and so is anyone who gave fingerprints for a Schengen short-stay visa in the last 59 months. Bring the printed application form, two copies of the 2D barcoded sheets and two copies of your passport bio page. Arrive 15 minutes early. If you miss the slot, VFS lets you rebook only after 24 hours. Our Slovenia appointment availability page shows how dates are opening up.

Which documents depend on your situation?

The common checklist is printed further down this page. The Embassy's own checklist for India then splits the file by your status and your purpose.

  • Employed

    What the Embassy's checklist adds
    Payslips for the last three months, employment contract, and your employer's statement approving the holiday

  • Company owner or self-employed

    What the Embassy's checklist adds
    Certificate of registration of the company

  • Retired

    What the Embassy's checklist adds
    Pension statements for the last three months, and proof of regular income from property or a business

  • Sponsored by someone in Slovenia

    What the Embassy's checklist adds
    The host's sponsorship letter, certified and registered at an administrative unit in Slovenia (VFS calls it an authenticated letter)

  • Married, but the passport does not say so

    What the Embassy's checklist adds
    Marriage certificate, and a copy of the ration card where applicable

  • Minor

    What the Embassy's checklist adds
    Notarised consent of the parent who is not travelling, or of both parents if the child travels alone, plus copies of the parents' passports

Every adult also gives an original bank statement for the last three months, stamped and signed by the bank, and Indian ITR acknowledgements for the last two assessment years. For tourism itself, the checklist asks for a travel agency's certificate confirming an organised trip, or any other suitable document showing your travel plans.

Three Slovenia rules shape how you put the file together:

  • You will only get the passport back. The checklist says the Embassy returns no document except the passport. Show your originals at the appointment and hand in copies.
  • Language and order. Supporting documents must be in English or Slovenian and filed in the order the checklist prints. A jamabandi, a pension order or a certificate in Punjabi or Hindi needs a translation. The Embassy's consular office says it works in Slovene, English, Hindi and Tamil; English translations are the safe choice.
  • Old passports and visas. VFS asks for copies of the relevant passport pages including all visas of the last three years, and the checklist asks for previous passports carrying Schengen visas.

If you will stay with family or friends instead of a hotel, see the Slovenia family visit visa guide, because the host's letter follows a set Slovenian procedure.

How much is the Slovenia visa fee for Indians?

The visa fee is €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6 to 11, and children under 6 pay nothing. On 14 October 2026 VFS listed these as ₹9,910 and ₹4,960, plus a VFS service charge of ₹2,753 including GST, payable by cash, card or UPI. Courier return of the passport is optional at ₹800. VFS says the fee is non-refundable, and the rupee amount follows the exchange rate. Our filing fee is shown at the top of this page.

How long does it take, and when should you apply?

The Embassy's checklist, quoting Article 23 of the EU Visa Code, says a decision may take up to 15 calendar days after all required documents are submitted, and up to 45 days when extra checks are needed. The Embassy can also, in justified cases, call you for an interview or ask for more papers.

The official sources disagree on how early you may apply:

  • The Embassy's page on gov.si allows an application up to six months before the trip.
  • VFS Slovenia India says an application cannot be lodged earlier than three months before the start of the visit.

Follow the stricter one, since VFS is where you submit: apply within three months of departure. Both agree that you should apply at least 15 calendar days before you travel. A later application may be accepted, but the decision may then come after your planned departure date.

Leave margin for holidays. VFS closes Slovenia centres on some Indian festivals, as its notices show, and the Embassy publishes its own closure days. On the other side, do not buy flight tickets yet. The checklist says it is not recommended to purchase tickets before you have a visa decision.

Why do Slovenia visas get refused for Indian applicants?

The Embassy uses the EU's standard refusal form. These are the grounds that most often sink holiday files, and how to answer each one in advance.

A trip the officer cannot picture

If the purpose and conditions of the stay are not justified, the visa is refused. Give a day-by-day plan, for example Ljubljana, Bled and Piran with the hotel for each night, and make its dates match the flight reservation and the hotel documents.

Money without a story

The officer must see enough means for the stay and the return. Three months of stamped statements with salary or business income coming in read well. A large deposit just before filing, with no paper trail, does not.

An insurer Slovenia does not accept

Schengen consulates in India accept travel medical insurance only from insurers on their approved list, updated with effect from July 2026, and VFS says other Indian policies are not accepted. The cover must be at least €30,000, valid in every Schengen state, for the whole trip.

Two Schengen files at once

Applying to Slovenia while another Schengen application is pending, or lodging with two countries together, is not allowed. Finish one application before you start the next.

Documents that do not come back

Handing over an original deed or certificate means losing it, because only the passport is returned. Submit copies, show originals at the counter, and keep your own set.

Each refusal ground is explained on our Schengen refusal reasons page, with what to change before you reapply.

Tips for a stronger file

  • Statements. Originals, stamped and signed, covering three months. Mark salary credits, and attach the reason for any big credit, such as a maturity slip or a sale deed.
  • Cover letter. Say what you will do in Slovenia, for how long, who travels with you, and where you will stay. Sign it.
  • Flights. A return or round-trip reservation, not a paid ticket. Add intra-Schengen flights, train tickets or car hire if you will cross into Italy, Austria or Croatia.
  • Hotels. A document from the hotel or other place you will stay, for every night. If you visit several Schengen states, show where you stay in each.
  • Photo. White background, no more than 6 months old, 35 to 40 mm wide, face square to the camera. The Embassy's checklist asks for one recent photograph.
  • Insurance. For a multiple-entry visa, cover for the first trip is enough if you sign the declaration on the last page of the application form. More in our Schengen travel insurance explainer.
  • Age and cover. The approved list caps full coverage at age 70 for corporate and group policies. Travellers over 70 should confirm in writing that their policy gives full cover at their age.

Can I appeal a Slovenia visa refusal?

Yes, but the window is short. The Slovenian government's visa page says the appeal must be lodged within eight days of receiving the refusal, in writing and in Slovenian, at the Embassy that issued the decision. The consular fee for an appeal is €153, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs decides it. While an appeal is pending, a new visa application cannot be considered.

So weigh it up. If the refusal came from a missing paper or weak finances, a new application with a stronger file is usually faster and cheaper than an appeal in Slovenian. If the officer misread documents you had already given, an appeal argues that point. The refusal letter sets out the procedure, and our refusal deadline tool helps you count the eight days. For the other Slovenia visa types, start at the Slovenia country page.

Official sources

Documents you need

14 items

  • Application form

    One form, completed, dated and signed by you. For a child under 18, a parent or guardian signs it.

  • Passport

    Valid at least three months after you leave the Schengen area, issued within the previous 10 years, with at least two blank pages.

  • Passport copies and old passports

    Copies of the bio data pages and of the pages carrying visas from the last three years, plus previous passports with Schengen visas.

  • Photograph

    One recent photo on a white background, no more than six months old, 35 to 40 mm wide, face square to the camera.

  • Travel medical insurance

    From an insurer on the Schengen approved list for India, at least €30,000, valid in all Schengen states for the entire trip.

  • Flight reservation

    A return or round-trip reservation, plus intra-Schengen flights, train itinerary or car rental if you visit several Schengen states. Do not buy tickets before the decision.

  • Proof of accommodation

    A document from the hotel or other establishment for every night, or your host's certified sponsorship letter if you stay privately.

  • Travel plans

    A travel agency's certificate confirming an organised trip, or another document showing your plans, such as a day-by-day itinerary.

  • Bank statement

    Original private statement showing movements in the last three months, stamped and signed by the bank.

  • Income tax returns

    Indian ITR acknowledgements for the last two assessment years.

  • Proof of occupation

    Employed: three months of payslips, employment contract and leave approval. Company owner: certificate of registration. Retired: three months of pension statements or property income.

  • Marriage certificate, where needed

    If you are married and your passport does not show it, with a copy of the ration card where applicable.

  • Papers for minors

    Notarised consent of the parent not travelling, or of both parents if the child travels alone, with copies of the parents' passports.

  • Copies and translations

    Everything in English or Slovenian, in the checklist's order. Show originals at the appointment and submit copies, since only the passport is returned.

What it costs

All-in
Our fee
₹4,999
All-in, GST included. Paid to us.
Embassy visa fee
€90 per adult
Set uniformly by the EU for all 29 Schengen states. Paid to the embassy at cost.
VFS / appointment charge
Varies by centre
Paid to VFS (or the appointment partner) at cost.

Nothing is added to our fee. The number on the page is the number.

Item

Amount

Schengen visa fee (adult)

Paid in rupees at the exchange rate. Non-refundable.

€90 (₹9,910, checked 14 Oct 2026)

Schengen visa fee (child aged 6 to 11)

Children under 6 and immediate family members of EU nationals are exempt.

€45 (₹4,960, checked 14 Oct 2026)

VFS service charge

Per applicant, GST included, payable by cash, card or UPI.

₹2,753 (checked 14 Oct 2026)

Courier return of passport

Optional VFS service, GST included.

₹800 (checked 14 Oct 2026)

Appeal fee

Only if you appeal a refusal, within eight days, at the Embassy.

€153

Government and third-party fees change often — we confirm the exact current amounts for your case before you pay anything.

How long it takes

Timing
  • The embassy’s decision: Up to 15 calendar days once your file is complete. It can be extended to 45 days if extra checks are needed This is the visa post’s timeline, not ours.
  • Our part: Your file is ready to submit within 3 working days of us receiving your complete documents.

Refusal rate for Indians

2025 data

In 2025, 46.1% of Indian applications to Slovenia were not issued a visa. It is a national figure, not a prediction for your file. Visa refused? Our consultancy fee is refunded under the Refund Policy. Embassy and VFS fees are never ours to refund.

Source: European Commission visa statistics, as reported by the Free Press Journal, 30 May 2026.

How the process works

6 steps

Typical processing: Up to 15 calendar days once your file is complete. It can be extended to 45 days if extra checks are needed

  1. Step 1

    Check that Slovenia is your main destination

    Apply to Slovenia only if you spend the most days there, and do not run another Schengen application at the same time.

  2. Step 2

    Choose a centre

    Use VFS Global in Chandigarh, Jalandhar or New Delhi. Book an appointment, or walk in between noon and 2 pm.

  3. Step 3

    Build the file in the checklist order

    Translate anything not in English, arrange it in the Embassy's order, and make a copy set to hand in.

  4. Step 4

    Attend in person

    Hand in the copies, show originals, pay the visa fee and service charge, and give a live photo and fingerprints.

  5. Step 5

    Wait for the Embassy

    The Embassy in New Delhi decides in up to 15 calendar days once the file is complete, or up to 45 with extra checks.

  6. Step 6

    Collect the passport

    Collect it at the centre or use the optional courier, and check the visa dates and entries before you book flights.

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Frequently asked questions

14 answers

  • Slovenia does not publish a fixed amount. Its checklist asks for your original bank statement showing movements in the last three months, stamped and signed by the bank, plus ITR acknowledgements for the last two assessment years. The officer judges whether your money covers the stay and the return trip. Steady salary or business credits over the three months read far better than a large deposit made just before you apply.

  • Yes. VFS Global runs Slovenia visa application centres in both Chandigarh and Jalandhar, open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm, and in New Delhi. Every application, whichever centre you use, is decided by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in New Delhi, so there is no jurisdiction issue for Punjab, Haryana or Himachal residents.

  • Yes, within a set window. VFS says applicants can walk in to submit the application between noon and 2 pm, and only then, at all its Slovenia locations. A booked appointment is still safer if your dates are tight, because walk-in capacity is not guaranteed on any given day. Either way, you must attend yourself and give fingerprints.

  • No. The Embassy's checklist says it returns no document to the applicant except the passport. Bring originals to the appointment so they can be seen, and hand in copies of everything else, such as property papers, pension orders and certificates. Keep a full set of copies for yourself too.

  • Yes, anything not in English or Slovenian. The Embassy's checklist says supporting documents must be translated into English or Slovenian and presented in the order it lists. A jamabandi, a pension order or a certificate issued in Punjabi or Hindi therefore needs a translation, and English is the practical choice.

  • No. The Embassy's checklist says it is not recommended to buy flight tickets before you receive a visa decision. Submit a reservation for a return or round trip instead, and add intra-Schengen flight, train or car hire bookings if you will visit other Schengen countries on the way.

  • Through VFS, no earlier than three months before your trip. The Embassy's page on gov.si allows up to six months, but VFS Slovenia India says an application cannot be lodged earlier than three months before the visit, so follow the stricter rule. Apply at least 15 calendar days before departure, and earlier in busy months, because the decision can take up to 45 days if checks are needed.

  • It is on the checklist for everyone. The Embassy asks every applicant for the Indian income tax return acknowledgement for the last two assessment years, alongside three months of bank statements. Retired applicants add pension statements, and salaried applicants add payslips, a contract and leave approval. If you have never filed a return, explain why in your cover letter and give the strongest other proof of income you have.

  • Only policies from Indian insurers on the approved list used by the Schengen consulates in India, updated with effect from July 2026. VFS states that other travel medical insurance from Indian companies is not accepted. The policy must cover at least €30,000, be valid in every Schengen state and last for the whole trip. For a multiple-entry visa, cover for the first trip is enough if you sign the declaration on the form.

  • No. VFS Slovenia India warns that applicants may not apply to two or more Schengen countries at the same time, and may not apply to another Schengen country while a file is still pending. Apply only to your main destination, the country where you will spend the most time, and wait for that decision.

  • Not usually, but it can happen. The Embassy's checklist says that in justified cases it may call the applicant for an interview and ask for additional documents. The government's visa page adds that applying in person lets consular staff ask about the purpose of the visit and the documents. Know your own itinerary, bookings and finances well.

  • Not if you gave them recently. VFS says fingerprints are collected from all applicants except children up to 12, people who submitted fingerprints for a short-stay Schengen visa in the last 59 months, and those for whom it is physically impossible. You still attend in person and have a live photo taken.

  • On 14 October 2026, VFS listed the short-stay visa fee as ₹9,910 for adults and ₹4,960 for children aged 6 to 11, which are the rupee equivalents of €90 and €45. Children under 6 pay nothing. The VFS service charge is ₹2,753 including GST, and courier return is an optional ₹800. The fee is non-refundable and moves with the exchange rate.

  • You can appeal within eight days of receiving the refusal, in writing and in Slovenian, at the Embassy that refused you, with a consular fee of €153. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs decides the appeal, and no new visa application is considered while it is pending. If the refusal was about a missing document or weak finances, a new application with a stronger file is often quicker.

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On your own

  • Guessing the document list — one missing or wrongly formatted paper triggers a refusal.
  • Generic cover letters copied from the internet that officers recognise and flag.
  • No read on peak rejection windows or what this visa post is strict about.
  • Government and VFS fees are non-refundable — money lost if you are refused.
  • A refusal stamp follows you and weakens every future visa application.

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  • An honest case assessment before you spend a rupee on government fees.
  • A file built to the embassy's exact checklist and in the exact order.
  • Weak finances, ties or purpose identified and fixed before submission.
  • Previously refused? We can rescue and rebuild the file.
  • Every case handled by one consultant, end to end.

A refusal isn't the end

Refused before?

A refusal is not a permanent bar — but it only improves if the actual reason is found and answered, and nobody can tell you a second application will succeed. If a Slovenia visa has been refused, we:

  • Read the actual refusal letter and pinpoint the real gaps.
  • Advise whether to pull the officer's notes (CAIPS / GCMS) for the true reason.
  • Identify which part was weak — funds, employment, purpose or ties.
  • Tell you honestly whether to reapply now or strengthen the file first.

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