Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) — Seafarers' TransitVerified 2026-05-12Slovenia Seafarers' Transit Visa (Schengen Type C)
Visa for Indian seafarers transiting Slovenia or joining a vessel at the port of Koper. Documentation centred on Seaman's Book, employment contract, and shipping/maritime agency invitation.
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Processing
15 calendar days from when the Slovenian Embassy receives your complete application
Stay Duration
Up to 5 days per transit (Schengen-wide); aligned to vessel schedule
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 merchant marine seafarers transiting Slovenia
- Crew joining vessels at Koper port
Not eligible under this visa:
- Tourist/business travellers
- Long-term offshore workers
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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.
Documents Required
Seafarer Documents
- !Employment contract / appointment letter showing duration
- !Seaman's book (Continuous Discharge Certificate)
- !Invitation from shipping company / maritime agency
Signed + stamped, with full Annex II details (seafarer's name, DOB, passport+seaman's book numbers, vessel info, port, itinerary, agency, repatriation guarantee)
Core Documents
- !Schengen application form (English, signed)
- !Valid passport
- !Passport-size photo
- !Travel medical insurance €30,000
- !Flight reservation to Slovenia or onward port (if applicable)
! = mandatory · ○ = optional / if applicable
The journey.
3 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.
- 01
Shipping company prepares invitation
Detailed maritime invitation per Annex II.
- 02
Fill Schengen application + submit at VFS
visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/svn.
- 03
Decision
15 days standard; expedited for vessel urgency.
What works
3 levers that flip a borderline case.
- Apply 3+ weeks before vessel arrival.
- Generic letters get refused — ensure full Annex II details.
- Carry CDC + photocopies through transit.
What kills cases
Top 3 refusal triggers we see.
- 1Invitation lacks Annex II details
- 2Expiring CDC
- 3Date 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
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Before you apply
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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 seafarers' transit 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.
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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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