Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) — Official DelegationVerified 2026-05-12Slovenia Official Delegation Visa (Schengen Type C)
For members of Indian official delegations on government missions to Slovenia. Requires Note verbale from the sending authority.
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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
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
- Members of official Indian delegations
- Officials attending intergovernmental events in Slovenia
Not eligible under this visa:
- Private business travellers
- Tourists accompanying officials
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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. Diplomatic/service passport holders may be fee-exempt — verify via sending authority.
Documents Required
Official Documents
- !Copy of official invitation
- !Note verbale from sending authority
Per Annex II: identity, journey purpose, dates, places
Core Documents
- !Schengen application form (English, signed)
- !Valid passport / diplomatic / service passport
- !Passport-size photo
- !Travel medical insurance
May be waived for diplomatic passports
! = 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
Sending authority issues Note verbale
Indian ministry / department.
- 02
Fill Schengen application
From Slovenian Embassy website.
- 03
Book VFS / Embassy appointment + submit
Diplomatic passports may apply at Embassy directly.
- 04
Decision
15 days standard; expedited where visit is imminent.
What works
2 levers that flip a borderline case.
- Diplomatic / service passport holders: apply at Embassy directly to avoid VFS fee.
- Note verbale must have official seal and signature.
What kills cases
Top 2 refusal triggers we see.
- 1Missing / improperly signed Note verbale
- 2Date mismatch
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
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Before you apply
Two ways to apply for your Slovenia slovenia official delegation visa (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.
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the approved route
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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 official delegation visa (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.
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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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