Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) — Visiting Family / FriendsVerified 2026-05-12Slovenia Visa for Visiting Family & Friends (Schengen Type C)
The Slovenia Family & Friends Visit Visa is a Schengen Type C visa for Indian visitors with a host (relative or friend) legally resident in Slovenia.
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Processing
15 calendar days from when the Slovenian Embassy receives your complete application
Stay Duration
90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen-wide)
Starting Fee
€90
Apply At
10 VFS centres
Special Instructions — Read Before Applying
These requirements apply to ALL Slovenia visa types. Violations mean your application will be rejected — read each one carefully.
- 1Apply at least 15 days before travel — up to 6 months ahead accepted.
- 2Passport must be valid 3+ months beyond stay, 2 blank pages, issued within last 10 years.
- 3Travel medical insurance €30,000 minimum, Schengen-wide, covers emergency medical expenses + repatriation.
- 4Bank statement: minimum ~€70/day/person documented for the duration of stay.
- 5Documents not in English must be translated by an authorised translator.
- 6Do NOT purchase flight tickets until visa is approved — only reservations needed.
Who Can Apply
- Indian citizens visiting relatives or friends legally resident in Slovenia
- Spouses/parents/children of Indians on Slovenian work or study permits (short visit)
- Visitors invited by EU/EEA/Swiss family members (fee-exempt route)
Not eligible under this visa:
- Seeking permanent reunification (use Family Reunification residence permit)
- No clear relationship/invitation
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Fees (in INR)
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adult visa (Schengen Type C) — Embassy fee | €90 |
| Children 6–12 years — Embassy fee | €45 |
| Children under 6 years — Embassy fee | FREE |
| VFS service charge | ₹2,052 |
| Courier (outside Delhi) | ₹432 |
Embassy fees set by the Slovenian Embassy in EUR; INR equivalent updated monthly by the Embassy. Fees collected in INR at VFS. Non-refundable regardless of outcome. Family members of EU/EEA/Swiss nationals are exempt. EU/EEA/Swiss family members exempt from fee.
Documents Required
Invitation & Relationship
- !Invitation letter from Slovenian host
Host's address, contact details, intended period of stay
- !Evidence of host's legal residence in Slovenia
Passport / national ID / Slovenian residence permit copy
- !Proof of relationship (marriage / birth certificate if family)
Core Documents
- !Schengen application form (English, signed)
- !Valid passport + previous passports
- !Passport-size photo
- !Travel medical insurance €30,000
- !Return flight reservation
- !Accommodation proof — host's address or hotel
- !Bank statement (3 months) + ITR (2 years)
- !Employment / studies proof + leave approval
For Minors (Under 18)
- ○Notarised parental consent if travelling alone or with one parent
- ○Birth certificate + parents' ID copies
! = mandatory · ○ = optional / if applicable
The journey.
4 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.
- 01
Slovenian host prepares invitation
Invitation letter + residence proof copy.
- 02
Fill Schengen application
From Slovenian Embassy website.
- 03
Book VFS appointment + submit
visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/svn.
- 04
Decision
15 days standard.
What works
4 levers that flip a borderline case.
- A Slovenia Schengen visa lets you travel to all 29 Schengen countries within the validity printed.
- Slovenia is compact — Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Postojna Caves, Piran coast all within 2-3 hours' drive. Plan a 5-10 day trip.
- Apply only at the Slovenian Embassy if Slovenia is your main destination (most nights spent in Slovenia).
- Apply 4-6 weeks before travel for buffer; Embassy INR fee can fluctuate by 5-10% across months.
What kills cases
Top 3 refusal triggers we see.
- 1Invitation weak — missing host's residence proof
- 2Relationship undocumented
- 3Weak financial profile + no host sponsorship
Download Official Forms
Official forms are hosted by VFS Global — we don't host third-party forms ourselves, so you always get the latest version.
How to download from VFS:
- Click the form name below — opens VFS Switzerland page
- Select the visa category you're applying for (e.g. Tourist, Business, Student)
- Scroll down to the "Download Form" section at the bottom
- Click the PDF icon next to the form name → saves to your device
VFS Application Centres
Schengen Tourist Visa Eligibility Check
Answer 10 quick questions to see your likelihood of approval. This is not a guarantee — final decision is always with the Embassy — but it flags common weak spots so you can address them before applying.
What's the primary purpose of your trip?
How long do you plan to stay?
Have you previously visited any Schengen country?
Have you ever been refused a Schengen (or any country's) visa?
Past refusals must be disclosed — they show up in VIS database across Schengen countries.
Do you have confirmed travel bookings?
Reservations are enough — don't buy tickets until visa approval.
What's your current employment status?
What's your typical 3-month bank balance?
Schengen needs ~₹700/day covered. For a 10-day trip, minimum ₹70,000 stable balance.
How many years of Income Tax Returns (ITR) can you show?
What are your strongest ties to India (return-intent)?
Embassies want evidence you'll come back — not overstay.
Who are you travelling with?
Indicative only — final decision is always with the Embassy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who counts as family?+
Can my Slovenian host sponsor me financially?+
EU/EEA family member route?+
Before you apply
Two ways to apply for your Slovenia slovenia visa for visiting family & friends (schengen type c).
Do it yourself
the risky route
- You guess which papers Slovenia actually wants — one missing or wrongly-framed document triggers a refusal.
- You copy a cover letter off YouTube or Google — often the exact template embassies already flag as weak.
- You apply during a known peak-rejection window without realising it.
- Embassy & VFS fees are non-refundable — refused means your money, flights and leave are gone.
- One refusal stamp follows you for life — every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.
With SureshotVisa
the approved route
- A licensed consultant checks your case honestly before you spend a rupee on embassy fees.
- We build your Slovenia slovenia visa for visiting family & friends (schengen type c) file the way the embassy approves — documents, cover letter, financials.
- We catch the weak-ties, funding and intent issues behind 70% of Indian refusals — and fix them first.
- We've rescued hundreds of files that were already refused once and got them approved.
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Why DIY goes wrong
How a self-filed application turns into a refusal.
- 1
You feel ready
A few YouTube videos make the process look simple.
- 2
You file it yourself
You submit a sensitive slovenia visa for visiting family & friends (schengen type c) on your own.
- 3
One detail misreads
A small framing slip looks like weak ties or unclear intent.
- 4
Refusal
Now every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.
Once you've been refused, you learn the hard way how much the small details mattered. We'd rather you never collect that first stamp.
Trusted by families
We've helped many families get their Slovenia visa — the easy way.
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Source & Disclaimer
Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global Slovenia website and Embassy of Slovenia. Last verified 2026-05-12. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.
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