It is mandatory for any foreigner (without a visa-free travel arrangement) wishing to study, work or live in a Schengen country for longer than 90 days (up to 1 year). Time you need to arrange it is usually around 2 weeks.
How to start?
For a long-term visa (VISA D) you need to apply at the nearest Slovenian embassy.
You should arrange it as soon as you are enrolled at the university, between 3 weeks and 3 months before arrival in Slovenia.
Which documents do you need to submit?
- Application form for visa D (.pdf)
- A valid passport and copy of the passport (the expiry date of which exceeds the intended period of stay in the Republic of Slovenia by at least three months).
- Health insurance covering urgent health care services, at a minimum requirement, in the Republic of Slovenia:
- Coverage of at least EUR 30.000.00.
- Valid in Europe / Schengen countries..
- Includes medical emergencies, urgent care, medical evacuation and repatriation of remains.
- Valid for the entire period of the applicant's intended stay.
- Sufficient means of subsistence in a monthly amount at least equal to the basic minimum income in the Republic of Slovenia (currently EUR 484.88).
- A verified police certificate indicating a clear criminal record not older than three months from your country (if the country in question issues it), translated into Slovenian and notarized.
- An authentic photograph of yourself, and you are also required to submit two of your fingerprints for their digital capture.
- Confirmation of enrolment at the higher education institution (Acceptance letter).
Costs and fees
EUR 77.00.
Additional costs may apply.
Other important information
- Once in Slovenia, holders of a visa D do not need to apply for a residence permit for the period of validity of the visa D, but they need to report a temporary address within a week (if staying in private accommodation) to the relevant administrative unit in Slovenia.
- A D-type visa cannot be extended.