Foreigners from countries with which the visa-free regime applies can enter Slovenia for treatment without additional visas, provided that their stay does not exceed 90 days. If a foreigner goes to Slovenia for long-term treatment (more than three months), they should apply for a national visa.

Foreigners traveling to Slovenia under the visa regime must apply for a national visa for treatment abroad.

Documents required to obtain a Slovenian National Visa 

• Application form

• One photo

• Passport, valid for at least three months after departure from the Schengen area. In addition, the passport must be issued within the last 10 years and contain at least two free "visa pages"

• National identity card and residence permit/visa (if the country of residence and citizenship differ)

• Medical insurance. The insurance must cover the entire validity of the visa and all planned days of stay. Insurance must cover at least 30,000 euros.

• Invitation from the clinic or medical institution where the treatment will take place 

National Visa processing time.

The average processing time for a national visa to Slovenia is 7-21 calendar days. It depends on the country where you apply for a visa.

Visa fee 

The visa fee for the Slovenian national long-term visa is 77 euros. Please note that this amount may vary depending on the country where you apply for a visa.

Where to apply for a Slovenian National Visa?

You apply for a Slovenian national visa at Slovenian visa application centers, embassies or consulates, depending on which ones accept visa applications in your country of residence. If there are none in your country, you need to contact the nearest embassy or consulate at the place of stay.

Please note that when crossing the border, border guards may request an invitation from the clinic or medical institution where you will be treated. An invitation (certificate) from a medical institution should be obtained before crossing the border.