Europe EU member Schengen area
Slovenia
- Capital
- Ljubljana
- Population
- 2,130,986
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Calling code
- +386
- Languages
- Slovenian, Serbian (Latin)
- 47missions
- 37embassies
- 6consulates
- 4honorary consulates
Slovenia
embassies in Ljubljana
Diplomatic missions from 42 countries are based in Slovenia, 47 missions in all (37 embassies, 6 consulates and 4 honorary consulates). All 37 embassies are in the capital, Ljubljana. Consulates are also found in Koper, Nova Gorica and Lendava.
Europe EU member Schengen area
Slovenia
Outside Ljubljana, missions are found in Koper (1), Nova Gorica (1) and Lendava (1); most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.
Slovenia visa guide · 17 visa types
Slovenia belongs to the European Union and the Schengen area. Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Slovenia. As a Schengen state, Slovenia counts every short stay towards the shared limit of 90 days in any 180.
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 439 | 430 |
| Student (F, M) | 170 | 186 |
| Exchange (J) | 231 | 170 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 142 | 145 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 59 | 51 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 300 | 281 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 9 | 2 |
| Total | 1,350 | 1,265 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 12.4% | 14.6% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 1,265 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Slovenia, the 159th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 34%, diplomatic and official visas 22% and student visas 15%. That is 6% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (1,350).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Slovenia received 413, about as many as in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 14.6% for citizens of Slovenia in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 12.4%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Slovenia’s embassies abroad (101)
In the other direction, Slovenia runs 101 missions in 44 countries. Its largest networks are in the United States (10), Germany (8), Turkey (8), Austria (7) and Australia (7).
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All 37 embassies are in the capital, Ljubljana. Hungary has the most missions in Slovenia, 2, followed by Italy (2), Poland (2), Russia (2) and Ukraine (2).
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Slovenia: the US State Department rates Slovenia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Slovenia (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Slovenia (updated 13 October 2026).
Hungary, with 2 missions, followed by Italy (2).
Of 198 passports, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Slovenia; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.
On Slovenia’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Christmas Day (božič) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Yes. Slovenia is part of the Schengen area, so a Schengen visa is valid there.