Visa Requirements
Do South African citizens need a visa for Slovenia?
Official Requirement
Visa required
for South Africa citizens travelling to Slovenia
Passport holders from countries without a visa-free arrangement with the Schengen Area must apply for a Schengen visa before travelling to Slovenia. A long-stay visa or residence permit is also required for anyone intending to remain beyond 90 days in any 180-day period.
Checked 26 September 2026
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
Embassy Application Only
Slovenia does not offer online visa applications. You'll need to apply in person at the nearest Slovenia embassy or consulate. Contact the diplomatic mission for the current document checklist and appointment availability.
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The short answer
South African citizens need a visa arranged in advance to enter Slovenia. A visa has to be obtained before travelling to Slovenia. Processing takes the normal processing time is 15 days. It may be extended to up to 45 days if a more detailed examination or additional documents are required. The fee is EUR 90 for adults and EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 12, as stated on gov.si in September 2026. A visa service centre may add its own fee, and the fee can be waived for specific categories of applicant. Passport validity: the passport must be valid for at least 3 months after your departure from the Schengen area (for a multiple-entry visa, after departure from the last country visited) and must have at least two free pages. This was last checked on 26 September 2026.
At a glance
Key facts for South African citizens visiting Slovenia
- Requirement
- Visa required
- Passport validity
- The passport must be valid for at least 3 months after your departure from the Schengen area (for a multiple-entry visa, after departure from the last country visited) and must have at least two free pages.
- Fee
- EUR 90 for adults and EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 12, as stated on gov.si in September 2026. A visa service centre may add its own fee, and the fee can be waived for specific categories of applicant.
- Processing time
- The normal processing time is 15 days. It may be extended to up to 45 days if a more detailed examination or additional documents are required.
- Documents
- A valid passport
- A visa application form
- A photograph meeting ICAO standards
- Medical insurance valid in all Schengen countries, covering emergency medical care, hospitalisation, and repatriation, for at least EUR 30,000
- Supporting documents on the purpose of the stay, financial means, accommodation, and your intention to return home
- A letter of guarantee, certified and registered in Slovenia, or an invitation letter from your host
- Fingerprints, collected when you apply
Step by step
How South African citizens enter Slovenia
Check whether you need a short-stay visa for Slovenia
Ask your host for a certified letter of guarantee or a signed invitation letter
Gather your passport, photograph, travel medical insurance, and supporting documents
Submit the application in person at the Slovenian mission or external service provider, and give all ten fingerprints
Pay the visa fee and wait for the decision, normally within 15 days
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Questions
What South African citizens ask about entering Slovenia
Yes. South African citizens need a visa arranged before travelling to Slovenia. This was last checked on 26 September 2026.
Start from the destination government page linked on this page. Yoogo does not process applications and takes no fee for them.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
Slovenia uses EUR. Check the rate before you exchange anything at the airport, where the spread is usually widest.
Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 26 September 2026.
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