Latest News: Slovenian authorities lift border controls with Hungary; other COVID-19 restrictions continue (Schengen Visa Info , 25.05.2021). Authorities expand quarantine-free entry for persons vaccinated with Chinese and Indian vaccines (SVI, 28.04.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
Slovenia adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Slovenia are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map.
Travellers from countries that are NOT explicitly named on the "red" list can enter Slovenia without quarantine or negative test result requirement. A person is considered to be coming from a country if he/she has stayed in that country continuously for 14 days before entering Slovenia (which can be proven by a proper certificate).
Is a coronavirus test required?
Travellers from countries on the "red" list are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.
The test must be taken within 48 hours prior to arrival (PCR).
All tests must be performed in an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country by a recognised institution (a list is published on the National Laboratory of Health, Environment and Food website).
Provisions for vaccinated people
Travellers that have proof of vaccination against COVID-19 are exempt from quarantine. It is required that the vaccination took place in a EU+ country and that the second dose has been administered at least:
- 7 days before arrival for Biontech/Pfizer,
- 14 days before arrival for Moderna,
- 21 days before arrival for AstraZeneca.
Is a quarantine required?
Travellers from countries on the "red" list who do not provide a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test must complete a 10-day quarantine.
Find out more:
EnterSlovenia web application
Police Website
Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays *Transit:
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.
Additionally, for Slovenia, the following rules apply:
Transit means that a person must leave Slovenia within 6 hours and their travel must be without unnecessary and redundant stops and without leaving the transit route. Travellers can make stops for refuelling and rest for physiological needs, but they cannot stay overnight.
A person in transit must carry valid documentation that proofs that he/she can enter the country of destination (for example, a residence permit, an invitation from the employer to return to work). The traveller must also be included in the transit records.
Entry to Slovenia shall not be permitted to anyone for whom it is envisaged that they will be unable to exit the territory of Slovenia due to the measures in force in neighbouring countries.
*From Third Countries:Travellers from countries that are NOT explicitly named on the "red" list can enter Slovenia without quarantine or negative test result requirement. A person is considered to be coming from a country if he/she has stayed in that country continuously for 14 days before entering Slovenia (which can be proven by a proper certificate).
Is a quarantine required?
Travellers who are a resident in a country listed as having an unstable epidemiological situation (the "red" list), or who arrive from such a country, shall be required to stay in quarantine for a period of 10 days.
Is a coronavirus test required?
The quarantine is not imposed on travellers from the "red" list when they provide a medical PCR test result that is not older than 48 hours proving that they have tested negative for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). All tests must be performed in an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country by a recognised institution (a list is published on the National Laboratory of Health, Environment and Food website).
Provisions for vaccinated people
Travellers that have proof of vaccination against COVID-19 are exempt from quarantine. It is required vaccination took place in a Schengen country and that the second dose of Biontech/Pfizer has been administered at least 7 days before arrival, for Moderna this is 14 days, and for AstraZeneca 21 days.
Find out more:
EnterSlovenia web application
Police Website
*Moving around in Slovenia: From 23 April 2021, the restriction on movement between statistical regions has been lifted; movement between all statistical regions is now permitted.
*Public spaces and further measures: From 12 April 2021, protective masks must be worn in all enclosed public spaces, on public transport, in open places and outside where a distance of 1.5 metres cannot be maintained and in private vehicles when travelling with members of other households for work purposes.
Masks are not compulsory for children under the age of six, primary school pupils up to 5th grade when in classrooms, and people practicing non-contact sports, if a distance of 3 metres can be maintained.
Many of the rules apply across all of Slovenia, but some rules are specific to regions depending on their Covid-rating. You can find the status of a specific statistical region on the Slovenian Government website.
Unless stated elsewhere, the rules below apply to all of Slovenia. Further details can be found on the Slovene government COVID-19 website.
From 24 May 2021, there is no limit on the number of people who are allowed to attend organised public gatherings, subject to the size of the location and social distancing. Private gatherings of up to 10 people from different households are allowed, both indoors and outdoors. Such gatherings must follow the requirements of the National Institute of Public Health, and facemasks must be worn indoors. See the Slovene government website for more details (in Slovene)
• Many non-essential businesses and services may open. Consumers are not required to provide a negative COVID-19 test to access any services that are open.
• From 10 May 2021, hotels will open with up to a maximum of 50% capacity. Campsites will be open, with up to a maximum of 70% capacity. Hotel guests are required to provide evidence of a negative test or proof of COVID-19 recovery or vaccination.
• Restaurants and bars are allowed to operate between 0500-2200. Bars and restaurants are also allowed to serve customers indoors. Customers need to provide evidence of a negative test or proof of COVID-19 recovery or vaccination
• Takeaway services are open and permitted.
• Indoor sports facilities are open, and group exercise of up to 10 people is allowed for non-contact sports, where a minimum distance of 2 metres can be maintained.
• Visits to care homes and hospitals are by appointment only. You should contact the care home or hospital you wish to visit for full details of visiting options, noting that these options are subject to short notice change.
• You should not attend hospitals or dental clinics for non-essential reasons, unless you have an appointment.
• All education establishments are now delivering classes in person. • All libraries, museums, galleries and outdoor cultural heritage sites are open. Indoor culture facilities are allowed to operate at up to 50% capacity, with indoor customers requiring to show evidence of a negative PCR test, recovery, or vaccination.
• All services within Slovene public administration are by appointment only.
• Religious gatherings are now allowed, limited to up to 50% capacity or 50 people outdoors provided they follow NIJZ guidelines.
The Slovene government provides English-language coronavirus guidance and updates.
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