Source: European Union/Re-open EU
28.01.2021
From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?
Partially
Slovenia adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Slovenia are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map.
Depending on their epidemiological situation, Slovenia divides countries into three categories. For each category, a different set of entry rules applies.
People with permanent or temporary residence in a country that has been listed as epidemiologically safe (the "green" list, category 1), and arriving from such countries, can enter Slovenia without restrictions or quarantine.
A person is considered to be coming from a country on a "green" list if he/she has stayed in that country continuously for 14 days before entering Slovenia (which can be proven by a proper certificate).
If a country is not on the list of epidemiologically safe or on the list of countries with an unstable epidemiological situation, it shall be considered that it has been included on the "orange" list (category 3).
Travellers arriving in Slovenia from a EU Member State or from a Schengen Associated Country included on the "orange" list can enter Slovenia without restrictions or quarantine.
Is a quarantine required?
Travellers who are a resident in a country listed as having an unstable epidemiological situation ("red" list, category 2), 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 to travellers from the "red" list (category 2) if they can provide, when crossing the border, a medical certificate proving that they have tested negative for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). The test should not be older than 48 hours. The test must be performed in a 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).
Find out more:
Police Website
What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?
Certain restrictions apply for crossing the state borders and these depend on the country from which you are arriving in Slovenia.
Travellers from a selection of third countries that are considered epidemiologically safe can enter Slovenia without additional restrictions.
A 10-day quarantine rule applies to all travellers arriving in Slovenia from countries with an unstable epidemiological situation, irrespective of their citizenship or residence.
No quarantine is required for travellers who enter Slovenia and have a permanent or temporary residence in a country which is on the list of epidemiologically safe countries and are coming from those countries.
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May I transit this country?
Partially
Passengers are required to transit Slovenia within 12 hours from entering. Persons entering Slovenia in transit must have with them: Valid travel document (including a visa or a residence permit when required), a document on the purpose and destination of transit (as of 14.07.2020 this document is not required for travellers with a permanent or temporary residence in EU member states).
Passengers can make necessary stops in transit (such as for refuelling and resting for physiological needs) but they cannot stay overnight.<br>Entry to Slovenia shall be denied to persons for whom it is foreseen that they may not be able to exit Slovenia due to measures in neighbouring countries.
Transit within the 6-hour period applies to persons who are under quarantine orders issued by other states on account of their exposure to a person infected with Covid-19, who wish to spend their quarantine in another state and do not show any signs of infection.
Additional information is available on the Police website
May I enter this country by road transport?
Yes
May I enter this country by train?
Yes
May I enter this country by sea transport?
Yes
General measures
Movement of people on the entire territory of the Republic of Slovenia is prohibited between 22:00 and 6:00. Several exceptions exist. General measures against coronavirus infection.
Health cover for temporary stays
Use of facemasks
Masks or other forms of protection covering mouth and nose are mandatory (from age 6 and over):
- in all closed public spaces,
- on public transport,
- in open public spaces or outside and in personal vehicles.
Several exemptions exist
23.12.2020
From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?
Partially
Entry Restrictions
Depending on their epidemiological situation, Slovenia divides countries in three main categories. For each category, a different set of entry rules applies.
Category 1. People with permanent or temporary residence in a country that has been listed as epidemiologically safe (the green list), and arriving from such countries, can enter Slovenia without restrictions or quarantine. It shall also be considered that a person is arriving from a country on a green list if they stayed in that country continuously for 14 days before entering Slovenia, which can be proven with a proper certificate.
Category 2. People entering the Republic of Slovenia, who are a resident of a country listed as having an unstable epidemiological situation (red list) or who arrive from such a country, shall be required to stay in quarantine for a period of ten days.
The quarantine shall not be ordered if a person, when crossing the border, submits a medical certificate proving that they have tested negative for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). The test should not be older than 48 hours. The test must be performed in a EU member state or Schengen Aossicated country by an organisation or individual that is recognised as suitable and credible. A list of recognised institutions is published on the National Laboratory of Health, Environment and Food website. Tests made by the mentioned institutions in third countries will be recognised.
Category 3. If a country is not on the list of epidemiologically safe or on the list of countries with an unstable epidemiological situation, it shall be considered that it has been included on the orange list. People arriving to the Republic of Slovenia from a EU member state or member of the Schengen Area that has been included on the orange list can enter Slovenia without restrictions or quarantine.
What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?
Certain restrictions apply for crossing the state borders and these depend on the country from which you are arriving in Slovenia.
Travellers from a selection of third countries that are considered epidemiologically safe can enter Slovenia without additional restrictions.
A 10-day quarantine rule applies to all travellers arriving in Slovenia from countries with an unstable epidemiological situation, irrespective of their citizenship or residence.
No quarantine is required for travellers who enter Slovenia and have a permanent or temporary residence in a country which is on the list of epidemiologically safe countries and are coming from those countries.
May I transit this country?
Partially
Passengers are required to transit Slovenia within 12 hours from entering. Persons entering Slovenia in transit must have with them: Valid travel document (including a visa or a residence permit when required), a document on the purpose and destination of transit (as of 14.07.2020 this document is not required for travellers with a permanent or temporary residence in EU member states).
Passengers can make necessary stops in transit (such as for refuelling and resting for physiological needs) but they cannot stay overnight.<br>Entry to Slovenia shall be denied to persons for whom it is foreseen that they may not be able to exit Slovenia due to measures in neighbouring countries.
Transit within the 6-hour period applies to persons who are under quarantine orders issued by other states on account of their exposure to a person infected with Covid-19, who wish to spend their quarantine in another state and do not show any signs of infection.
Additional information is available on the Police website
If I meet the entry requirements, may I enter this country without being subject to a quarantine or COVID-19 test?
Partially
A 10-day quarantine rule applies to all travellers arriving in Slovenia from countries with an unstable epidemiological situation, irrespective of their citizenship or residence.
The requirement of a medical certificate proving that you tested negative for SARS-CoV-2 is applicable to persons that enter Slovenia as an exception to the general guidelines related to countries not considered epidemiologically safe.
People entering the Republic of Slovenia, who are a resident of a country that is considered epidemiologically unsafe, or who arrive from that country, are required to stay in quarantine for a period of ten days.
The quarantine shall not be ordered if a person, when crossing the border, submits a medical certificate proving that they have tested negative for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). The test result should not be older than 48 hours. The test must be performed in a EU member state, in a Schengen Associated country, by an organisation or individual recognised as suitable and credible. A list with credible organisations has been published on the National Laboratory of Health, Environment and Food website.Tests made by the mentioned institutions in third countries will be recognised.
24.08.2020
Travelling to Slovenia
Entry from EU and EEA countries is, in general, allowed.
Depending on their epidemiological situation, Slovenia divides countries in three categories (green, yellow and red). For each category, a different set of rules of entry applies.
Travellers can enter Slovenia without any restrictions from countries belonging to the green category.
Travelling from Slovenia or returning to Slovenia
Slovenian citizens or foreign nationals with a permanent or temporary residence in Slovenia travelling from a country on the yellow list (if the country is an EU member state or a Schengen Area country) may enter Slovenia without a quarantine if they submit a proof that they are not travelling from a country on the red list (example: original invoice for payment of overnight stays, proof of ownership of the real estate or vessel where they were staying, or official crew list in case of chartering a vessel, i.e., other adequate proof).
Rules and Exceptions
A 14-day quarantine rule applies to all travellers arriving in Slovenia from countries with an unstable epidemiological situation (red list), irrespective of their citizenship or residence.
The red list includes countries which registered more than 40 cases per 100,000 inhabitants over two weeks.
No quarantine is required for travellers who enter Slovenia and have a permanent or temporary residence in a country which is on the list of epidemiologically safe countries (green list) and are coming from those countries.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
No.
Find out more:
Police Website
National Institute of Public Health
Documents you need to travel in Europe
Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/SVN
Source: European Commission
Entry into Slovenia
Slovenia applies entry restrictions depending on the epidemiological situation. Consult the website for the latest rules, applicable exemptions, quarantine measures and border crossing points.
Start date:
08.07.2020
Further information:
https://www.policija.si/eng/newsroom/news-archive/103470-cro..
More info:
https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/
Source: https://ec.europa.eu/transport/coronavirus-response_en
Suspension of all international passenger flights (18.03.2020)
Slovenia has suspended from 17.03.2020 all international passenger flights, including on general aviation. The emergency measure stays in force until 30 March 2020 for the EU Member States, and until revoked for the so-called third countries. This measure was notified under Art. 21 of Regulation 1008/2008.
Start date: 17.03.2020
End date: 30.03.2020
Further information: https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-03-16-the-government-has-adopted-the-pro.