German Embassy in Ljubljana
Embassy 
Germany Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Address
- Prešernova cesta 27, 1000 Ljubljana
- Phone
- +386 (0)1 479 0300
- Website
- laibach.diplo.de
- Fax
- +386 (0)1 425 0899
Head of mission: Sylvia Groneick, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 17 July 2026
The German embassy in Ljubljana stands at Prešernova cesta 27, 1000 Ljubljana, in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Slovenian citizens need no visa for Germany: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Ljubljana
| Monday | 09:00–12:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–11:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Telefonische Erreichbarkeit der Botschaft: Montag bis Donnerstag: 08:00 bis 16:30 Uhr Freitag: 08:00 bis 13:30 Uhr Für alle konsularischen Dienstleistungen (Pass, Visum, Beglaubigung, etc. ) ist eine vorherige Terminvereinbarung erforderlich. Öffnungszeiten des Konsularreferats: Montag bis Donnerstag von 09:00 bis 12:00 Uhr und von 13:30 bis 15:00 Uhr Freitag von 09:00 bis 11:00 Uhr Abholung Pass/Visum zu den gewöhnlichen Öffnungszeiten des Konsularreferats ohne Termin
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Slovenia
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Christmas Day
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Independence and Unity Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German embassy in Ljubljana is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00, closing earlier on Fridays. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
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Slovenian citizens need no visa for Germany: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 57 | 0 | 52 | 91.2% |
| 2024 | 16 | 0 | 7 | – |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | 5 | – |
2025 figures: 6 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Germany’s embassy in Ljubljana, and 0 visas were issued. Applications fell by 62% compared with 2024 (16).
Across all Schengen consulates in Slovenia, 10.2% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 3 Schengen states represented here.
The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Slovenia.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of the United States in LjubljanaPrešernova cesta 31, Ljubljana
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Embassy of Russia in LjubljanaВиндишерьева ул., д.3, 1000, Любляна, Республика Словения, Ljubljana
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Embassy of Austria in LjubljanaVeselova ulica, Ljubljana
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Embassy of Switzerland in LjubljanaTrg republike 3, 1000 Ljubljana
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Embassy of the United Kingdom in LjubljanaTrg republike 3, 1000 Ljubljana
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Embassy of Japan in LjubljanaTrg republike 3, 1000 Ljubljana
Germany’s other missions in Slovenia
The German embassy in Ljubljana is the only mission of Germany in Slovenia on record. Slovenia in turn has 8 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Ljubljana
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Ljubljana. It is headed by Sylvia Groneick, Ambassador, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Prešernova cesta 27, 1000 Ljubljana. The record for the German embassy in Ljubljana includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website.
When the German embassy in Ljubljana is closed
The next closures of the German embassy in Ljubljana for public holidays in Slovenia are Christmas Day (božič) on Friday 25 December 2026 and Independence and Unity Day (dan samostojnosti in enotnosti) on Saturday 26 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the German embassy in Ljubljana
Current procedures for the German embassy in Ljubljana, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Ljubljana
Within 1 km of the German embassy in Ljubljana there are 20 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Ljubljana?
The German embassy in Ljubljana is at Prešernova cesta 27, 1000 Ljubljana.
What are the opening hours of the German Embassy in Ljubljana?
The German embassy in Ljubljana is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the German Embassy in Ljubljana open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German embassy in Ljubljana do not include Saturday.
When is the German Embassy in Ljubljana closed?
The German embassy in Ljubljana closes on Slovenia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (božič) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Germany.
Do Slovenian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Slovenian citizens need no visa for Germany: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.
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