How Indian passport holders get a visa for Slovenia: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Schengen Type C — sticker via VFS Global
- Government fee: €90 adults / €45 children 6–12 / free under 6. VFS service charge ₹2,711 (incl. GST). Total ~₹10,700 per adult.
- Processing time: 15 calendar days standard; up to 45 days in individual cases. Apply 4–6 weeks before travel.
- Maximum stay: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the 29-country Schengen Area.
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 42/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 3+ months beyond departure, issued within last 10 years, 2 blank pages
- Completed Schengen visa application form (signed)
- Two recent passport photographs (35×45mm, white background)
- Confirmed return flight reservation
- Hotel bookings / accommodation proof
- Detailed travel itinerary
- Travel insurance covering €30,000 medical
- Bank statements showing at least €70/day for adults (€35/day for minors)
- Income tax returns (last 2–3 years)
- Employer NOC or business registration
- Cover letter
How & where to apply
Apply through VFS Global Slovenia centres (New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Cochin, Goa, Jalandhar) or at the Embassy of Slovenia in New Delhi. Must show proof of ≥€70/day for adults (€35/day for minors). VFS Global — Slovenia visa India (official)
Transit & connections
Airside transit at Ljubljana (LJU) does not require a Schengen visa for connections to non-Schengen destinations.
How Slovenia compares in Schengen Europe
With an ease score of 42/100 this is one of the tougher applications for Indians — expect strict document scrutiny and plan well ahead of travel. Slovenia requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | Schengen Type C — sticker via VFS Global | €90 adults / €45 children 6–12 / free under 6. VFS service charge ₹2,711 (incl. GST). Total ~₹10,700 per adult. | 15 calendar days standard; up to 45 days in individual cases. Apply 4–6 weeks before travel. |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) visa — via Denmark embassy + VFS in India | €90 short-stay visa fee (in force since 11 June 2024). Children 6–12: €45; under 6: free. VFS Global service charge extra (~₹2,000–2,400). Travel medical insurance (~₹300–1,500/week) is mandatory. | Officially 15 calendar days from receipt at the Royal Danish Embassy New Delhi (which represents Iceland). Realistically 3–5 weeks; up to 8 weeks during the May–September peak. |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) visa — apply via BLS International in India | €90 short-stay visa fee (in force since 11 June 2024) — collected in INR (~₹9,599 for adults; ~₹4,799 for children 6–12; under 6 free). BLS International service charge extra (~₹1,802). Travel medical insurance (~₹300–1,500/week) is mandatory. | Officially 10–15 working days at the Spanish Embassy New Delhi or Consulate General Mumbai. Realistically 2–4 weeks; longer during May–August peak. |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) visa — apply via VFS Global in India | €90 short-stay visa fee. Children 6–12: €45; under 6: free. VFS service charge extra (~₹2,000–2,400). Travel medical insurance mandatory. | Officially 15 working days. Realistically 3–5 weeks at Indian VFS centres; up to 8 weeks in May–August aurora and summer peak. |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) visa — apply via VFS Global in India | €90 short-stay visa fee. Children 6–12: €45. VFS service charge ~₹2,000–2,400. Travel insurance mandatory. | Officially 15 calendar days from receipt at the Danish Embassy New Delhi. Realistically 3–5 weeks at Indian VFS centres; allow 4 weeks minimum in March–September peak. |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) visa — apply via VFS Global in India | €90 short-stay visa fee. Children 6–12: €45. VFS service charge (~₹2,000 / €20). Travel insurance mandatory. | Officially 15 working days. Realistically 3–5 weeks; up to 45 working days in peak. Add 2 days courier from Delhi, 4–6 days from other cities. |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) visa — apply via VFS Global in India | €90 short-stay visa fee. Children 6–12: €45. VFS service charge ~€19 / ~₹1,800–2,000. Travel insurance mandatory. | Officially 15 calendar days. Realistically 3–5 weeks at Indian VFS centres. |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
Slovenia's daily-funds rule (€70) is on the lower end of Schengen states. Standard process otherwise. Researched May 2026. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://www.vfsglobal.com/slovenia/india/pdf/checklist-for-short-stay-visa.pdf
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Slovenia?
Schengen Type C — sticker via VFS Global. Slovenia's daily-funds rule (€70) is on the lower end of Schengen states. Standard process otherwise. Researched May 2026.
What documents do Indians need for a Slovenia visa?
Passport valid 3+ months beyond departure, issued within last 10 years, 2 blank pages; Completed Schengen visa application form (signed); Two recent passport photographs (35×45mm, white background); Confirmed return flight reservation; Hotel bookings / accommodation proof; Detailed travel itinerary; Travel insurance covering €30,000 medical; Bank statements showing at least €70/day for adults (€35/day for minors); Income tax returns (last 2–3 years); Employer NOC or business registration; Cover letter
How long does a Slovenia visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: 15 calendar days standard; up to 45 days in individual cases. Apply 4–6 weeks before travel.. Government fee: €90 adults / €45 children 6–12 / free under 6. VFS service charge ₹2,711 (incl. GST). Total ~₹10,700 per adult.. Maximum stay: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the 29-country Schengen Area..
How do Indians apply for a Slovenia visa?
Apply through VFS Global Slovenia centres (New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Cochin, Goa, Jalandhar) or at the Embassy of Slovenia in New Delhi. Must show proof of ≥€70/day for adults (€35/day for minors). Official source: https://www.vfsglobal.com/slovenia/india/pdf/checklist-for-short-stay-visa.pdf
Is a Slovenia visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 42/100 this is one of the tougher applications for Indians — expect strict document scrutiny and plan well ahead of travel. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Slovenia visa online or on arrival?
Slovenia requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
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