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 diplomatic mission or consulate of the Republic of Slovenia abroad.
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 494.09).
- 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.