Slovenia Visa

Slovenia has no embassy in Saudi Arabia: the Austrian Embassy in Riyadh handles Slovenia visas for Saudi residents. We walk you through booking your biometrics appointment at the Austria visa centre (VFS Global) in Riyadh, Jeddah or Al Khobar, and prepare you with the complete document checklist.

• Tourist Visa (Type C)

  For leisure travel and sightseeing in Slovenia for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

• Family & Friends Visit Visa

  For visiting relatives or friends with a notarised invitation from the host.

• Business Visa

  For attending meetings and conferences with an official invitation from the business host.

• Cultural & Sports Visa

  For taking part in cultural, sporting, scientific, or religious events.

• Medical Visa (Short-stay visa)

  Issued for the purpose of receiving treatment at hospitals in Slovenia. Classified as a short-stay visa, with stays not exceeding 90 days. Requires detailed medical reports plus an official invitation or booking confirmation from the relevant hospital.

1. Choose the right Slovenia visa type

   Start by identifying the visa category that matches your purpose of travel — tourism, family visit, business, medical, or study. Slovenia has no embassy in Saudi Arabia, so Austria handles Schengen visas on its behalf. You apply through the Austria visa centres (VFS Global) in Riyadh, Jeddah or Al Khobar, and the decision is made by the Austrian Embassy in Riyadh on behalf of Slovenia. See Slovenia's representations for Saudi Arabia.

2. Create an account and fill the application

   Register on the VFS Austria portal, choose Slovenia as your main destination, and complete the Schengen application form online. Make sure your name, passport details, and travel dates match your original documents — formal errors in the form are one of the most common refusal reasons.

3. Prepare the required documents

   Check the application guide of the Austrian Embassy in Riyadh (Austria's list applies to Slovenia too) and prepare:
   - Passport valid for 3 months past departure, with two blank pages, issued within the last 10 years.
   - Iqama copy (for residents) or Saudi national ID (for Saudi nationals).
   - Bank statement stamped for the last 3 months.
   - Letter from your employer + recent salary certificate.
   - Round-trip flight booking and hotel reservation covering the entire stay.
   - Schengen travel insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000.
   - Recent photo to Schengen specifications.
   You must apply in person. This route is open to Saudi nationals and legal residents of Saudi Arabia only.

4. Book the biometrics appointment at VFS Global

   Book your appointment on the VFS Austria portal at one of the three centres: Riyadh, Jeddah or Al Khobar. Applying in Jeddah carries an extra hub-and-spoke charge to move the file to the main centre. For enquiries call 011 520 4877. Apply no later than 15 days before you travel, and no earlier than 6 months.

5. Attend the appointment and pay the fees

   At your appointment ten-finger biometrics and a face photo are taken, the file is reviewed, and your passport is retained. The Schengen visa fee and the VFS service charge are paid at the centre. Biometrics are mandatory for anyone aged 12 and above.

6. Track processing at the Austrian Embassy

   Your file goes to the Austrian Embassy in Riyadh, which decides on the Slovenian visa. The decision usually comes within 15 calendar days, and can take up to 45 days in exceptional cases. Track your application with the VFS account you created when booking.

7. Collect your passport and visa

   When the decision is issued, your passport is returned to the VFS centre where you applied. The visa shows Slovenia as your main destination even though the Austrian Embassy processed it. Collect it in person with your ID, or request home delivery if available in your city. Before travelling, check the visa data (name, number of entries, validity dates) and keep copies of your bookings and insurance for the border.

• What is a Schengen visa?

  A unified visa that allows entry to 29 European countries within the Schengen area on a single visa, with a stay of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

• How long is a Schengen visa valid?

  Usually granted short-term (up to 3 months) with single or multiple entries. In some cases it can be issued for longer — up to 5 years.

• Can I travel between Schengen countries on a single visa?

  Yes, a Schengen visa allows entry to and free travel between all 29 Schengen countries with no extra visa required.

• What is the most common reason for refusal?

  Weak ties to Saudi Arabia, failing to convince the embassy you will return, weak financial standing, or incomplete documents. We help you strengthen your file before you submit.

• Does the application require a personal interview?

  Usually not — most applications are decided on the documents. In special cases the embassy may request an interview.