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Slovenia is in the Schengen Zone, meaning that at the border crossings with Italy, Austria and Hungary there are generally no controls. To enter Slovenia from Croatia, a passport or ID is sufficient if your visit will not last more than three months. If you need a visa to enter Slovenia, or you do not know what goods you can bring into the country, what you need to do if you are travelling with animals and how you can get a VAT refund, check out the tips below. Less

Special requirements for certain countries

Alongside citizens of all the European Union Member States, citizens of Croatia, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland can also enter Slovenia just with a personal ID, provided your visit is no more than thirty days.

Children

To enter Slovenia from Croatia and other countries that are not in the Schengen Zone, children also need a valid passport, or in the cases listed above, a valid ID is sufficient.

Always carry your ID

Irrespective of the fact that you can enter Slovenia from within the Schengen Zone virtually unchecked, it is important that you always carry a valid personal ID with you. The police in Slovenia, like the police in all other Schengen countries, can carry out ID checks throughout the territory. A personal ID or passport are the only valid forms of identification in Slovenia.

Visas

If you need a visa to enter Slovenia, you can obtain one at the Slovenian consular office in your country or at the consular office of any other Member State of the Schengen Zone.

Restrictions on tobacco and alcohol

There are restrictions on the amount of tobacco and alcohol you can bring into Slovenia. They also apply to citizens of other European Union countries, but they are even stricter for those who live outside the EU. There are also restrictions on bringing in cash.

Animals

To enter Slovenia, your pet needs a passport and veterinary certificate confirming inoculation against rabies. The regulations differ depending on whether you are entering from a European Union country or other countries.

VAT refunds

VAT refunds may be claimed upon exiting Slovenia only by those visitors from countries outside the European Union.

• Annual vignette for motor vehicles up to a maximum permitted weight of 3,500 kg EUR 95 €
• Monthly vignette for motor vehicles up to a maximum permitted weight of 3,500 kg EUR 30 €
• Weekly vignette for motor vehicles up to a maximum permitted weight of 3,500 kg EUR 15 €
• Annual vignette for motorcycles 47.50 €
• Six-month vignette for motorcycles 25.00 €
• Weekly vignette for motorcycles 7.50 €

• Police 113
• Fire Department 112
• Ambulance 112
• Police, anonimous telephone 080 12 00
• AMZS breakdown service 1987
• Info Center 112
• Time 195
• Information on telephone and mobile numbers in Slovenia 1188
• Information on telephone numbers in international traffic 1180
• Transmission of national and international calls 115
• General Information 090 93 9881

Credit & Debit Cards: American Express, Diners Club, EuroCard/MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted in Slovenia. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability in Slovenia. ATMs are widely available.

Traveller Cheques: International traveller's cheques in Stirling Pounds, Euro, US Dollars are widely accepted.

Banking Hours: Mon-Fri 0830-1230 and 1400-1700

LINKS:

Automobile Association of Slovenia

Traffic information centre for public roads

Weather Conditions

For more info on Slovenia check Slovenia Info on Guide2Slovenia

Slovenia is in the Schengen Zone, meaning that at the border crossings with Italy, Austria and Hungary there are generally no controls. To enter Slovenia from Croatia, a passport or ID is sufficient if your visit will not last more than three months. If you need a visa to enter Slovenia, or you do not know what goods you can bring into the country, what you need to do if you are travelling with animals and how you can get a VAT refund, check out the tips below. Less

Special requirements for certain countries

Alongside citizens of all the European Union Member States, citizens of Croatia, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland can also enter Slovenia just with a personal ID, provided your visit is no more than thirty days.

Children

To enter Slovenia from Croatia and other countries that are not in the Schengen Zone, children also need a valid passport, or in the cases listed above, a valid ID is sufficient.

Always carry your ID

Irrespective of the fact that you can enter Slovenia from within the Schengen Zone virtually unchecked, it is important that you always carry a valid personal ID with you. The police in Slovenia, like the police in all other Schengen countries, can carry out ID checks throughout the territory. A personal ID or passport are the only valid forms of identification in Slovenia.

Visas

If you need a visa to enter Slovenia, you can obtain one at the Slovenian consular office in your country or at the consular office of any other Member State of the Schengen Zone.

Restrictions on tobacco and alcohol

There are restrictions on the amount of tobacco and alcohol you can bring into Slovenia. They also apply to citizens of other European Union countries, but they are even stricter for those who live outside the EU. There are also restrictions on bringing in cash.

Animals

To enter Slovenia, your pet needs a passport and veterinary certificate confirming inoculation against rabies. The regulations differ depending on whether you are entering from a European Union country or other countries.

VAT refunds

VAT refunds may be claimed upon exiting Slovenia only by those visitors from countries outside the European Union.