Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) — TourismVerified 2026-05-12Slovenia Tourist Visa (Schengen Type C — Short Stay)
The Slovenia Tourist Visa is a Schengen Type C visa for Indian travellers exploring Slovenia. Processed via VFS Global India on behalf of the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia, New Delhi. The Embassy publishes the INR fee monthly.
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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 travelling to Slovenia for tourism, sightseeing, leisure
- Multi-Schengen travellers where Slovenia is the main destination
- Travellers with confirmed flight + accommodation reservations
Not eligible under this visa:
- Anyone intending to work in Slovenia
- Stays longer than 90 days — apply for residence permit instead
Previously refused?
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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
Core Documents (Schengen Annex II)
- !Schengen visa application form (English, signed)
- !Valid passport + previous passports
Valid 3 months beyond stay, 2 blank pages, ≤10 years old
- !1 passport-size photo (35–40mm, white background, ≤6 months old)
- !Copy of passport bio page + last page + previous Schengen stamps
- !Cover letter — purpose, duration, accompanying persons, accommodation, transport
Travel & Stay
- !Travel medical insurance — €30,000 minimum, Schengen-wide, full trip
Covers emergency medical expenses + repatriation
- !Proof of accommodation — hotel reservations / rentals for entire stay
- !Proof of transport / return flight reservation
Do NOT purchase ticket until visa approved
- !Travel agency certificate confirming organised trip OR detailed self-planned itinerary
Financial Means
- !Bank statement (last 3 months) — original, stamped and signed
Minimum ~€70/day documented
- !Income Tax Returns — last 2 assessment years
Employment / Status
- ○Employed: pay slips (3 months) + employment letter + leave approval
- ○Self-employed: company registration + GST + business bank statement + ITR
- ○Retired: pension statements (3 months)
- ○Student: institution enrolment certificate
For Minors (Under 18)
- ○Birth certificate copy
- ○Notarised parental consent (both parents if travelling alone)
- ○Parents' passport / ID copies + custody proof (if sole custody)
! = mandatory · ○ = optional / if applicable
The journey.
5 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.
- 01
Fill the Schengen application form
Download from Slovenian Embassy website, complete in English, sign.
- 02
Book VFS appointment
visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/svn — nearest VFS centre.
- 03
Submit documents + biometrics
Attend VFS with originals + photocopies. Give fingerprints and photo.
- 04
Embassy processing
VFS couriers your file to the Slovenian Embassy, New Delhi.
- 05
Decision + passport return
Standard 15 days.
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.
- 1Insufficient bank funds for €70/day/person rule
- 2Weak ties to India
- 3Insurance under €30,000 or not covering full Schengen trip
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
Can I visit other Schengen countries with a Slovenia visa?+
How far in advance can I apply?+
Why does the INR fee change?+
Is interview mandatory?+
Refusal — what next?+
Before you apply
Two ways to apply for your Slovenia slovenia tourist visa (schengen type c — short stay).
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 tourist visa (schengen type c — short stay) 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 tourist visa (schengen type c — short stay) 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 travellers & families
We've helped many travellers & families get their Slovenia visa — the easy way.
From first-time slovenia tourist visa (schengen type c — short stay) applicants to cases that were refused elsewhere, our licensed team has guided travellers & families through Slovenia's exact requirements — so the file is approved the first time, without the stress, guesswork or risk of a refusal.
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Slovenia Short-Term Study / Research / Internship Visa (Schengen Type C)
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Slovenia Seafarers' Transit Visa (Schengen Type C)
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Slovenia Airport Transit Visa (Schengen Type A)
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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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