GoSlovenia Visa Requirements

Visa Entry

Slovenia joined the Schengen Agreement at the end of 2007, and individuals holding valid residence permits from other Schengen countries and staying in Slovenia for no more than 90 days are exempt from visa requirements.

Short term Schengen visas issued by other Schengen Agreement countries for entry, transit, and other purposes can be used to enter Sri Lanka during the validity and stay period of the visa.

In addition to visa exemption according to the agreement, foreigners must hold valid passports, visas or residence permits when entering the country.

Chinese citizens holding diplomatic or official passports and staying in Slovenia for no more than 90 days after entry are exempt from visa requirements. Holders of other types of passports entering or transiting Slovenia must obtain a visa in advance at the Embassy of Slovenia in China or the Consulate General in Shanghai.

There are several types of visas available:

A-class airport transit visa: If you hold an international connecting ticket to transit through Sri Lanka without leaving the airport, you need to apply for an A-class visa. This visa is a Schengen visa, valid for 3 months, with a maximum stay of 5 days.

C-type short-term visa: To enter Slovenia for tourism, business or other reasons and stay for a short period of time, a C-type visa application is required. This visa is a Schengen visa, valid for 6 months, with a maximum stay of 90 days within a 180 day period, divided into one, two, and multiple times.

D long-term visa: For family members of EU citizens or Slovenian citizens from non EU member states who travel to Slovenia for the purpose of family reunion, they need to apply for a D long-term visa. After entering the country with this visa, one must apply for a residence permit within the validity period of the visa.

ADS Group Tourist Visa: Chinese citizens traveling in groups to the Schengen area in Europe need to apply for an ADS Group Tourist Visa. This visa is a Schengen visa and requires submission of documents and application through a travel agency that has the qualifications to operate Chinese citizens traveling to Europe.

For specific matters, please consult the Embassy of Slovenia in China or visit the website of the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In order to prevent illegal entry, illegal immigration, and other hidden dangers of crime, Sri Lanka has established border control measures, and all inbound travelers must undergo inspection.

Customs epidemic prevention and control

There are special regulations regarding the import of pharmaceutical products, military equipment, garbage, waste, toxic and explosive materials, while other products can be imported and subject to customs duties depending on the situation.

According to EU regulations, passengers entering and leaving EU countries are allowed to carry 10000 euros (or equivalent foreign currency, traveler's checks, or other valuable securities) with them. No declaration is required for amounts up to 10000 euros, and for amounts exceeding 10000 euros, an application must be submitted.

Chinese products registered with EU national quarantine authorities are free to enter Sri Lanka, but products not registered with EU national quarantine authorities must be registered with their animal quarantine authorities before entering Sri Lanka.

Residency and Naturalization

Foreign citizens who wish to stay in Slovenia for more than 90 days or visit Slovenia for purposes different from their visa must apply for a residence permit at the Slovenian Embassy or Consulate in China.

To apply for a residence permit, foreign citizens must meet the following application purposes:

1、 Work or employment;

2、 Family reunion (one party's family member is a foreign citizen and has a residence permit in Sri Lanka);

3、 Having a longer residency in another EU member state;

4、 Engaging in scientific research, education, professional or vocational training, practical training, international volunteer exchange and cooperation projects, and other projects that do not belong to the formal education system;

5、 Other purposes that comply with laws, international treaties, principles of international law, and international conventions;

6、 Descendants within three generations of a citizen's direct line.

Residence permits are divided into temporary and long-term residence permits. Foreigners who want to stay in Sri Lanka for the first time must apply for a temporary residence permit.

To apply for a temporary residence permit, the following documents must be submitted:

1、 A valid passport (with a validity period of at least three months beyond the period of stay in Sri Lanka);

2、 Overseas medical insurance certificate;

3、 Proof of economic source (not less than the minimum income standard);

4、 A certificate of no criminal record issued by the applicant's country of nationality, which shall be valid for no more than three months.

If the applicant applies for a residence permit for employment or work purposes, they must first have a work visa issued by the Employment Service Bureau or other regional offices; If the applicant applies for residence for the purpose of family reunion, they must meet the requirement that their immediate family members hold a permanent residence permit or a temporary residence permit, have resided in Sri Lanka for at least one year, and provide proof of family relationship; If the applicant applies for residence for the purpose of studying, they must submit the enrollment course arrangement or other educational arrangements of the educational institution.

Before the expiration of the temporary residence permit, the applicant should apply for renewal at the relevant administrative unit, with the same conditions as applying for the first temporary residence permit.

If the applicant holds a valid temporary residence permit and has lived in Sri Lanka for five consecutive years, and meets the regulations on foreigners, he or she has the right to apply for a permanent residence permit. Other conditions are the same as those for applying for a temporary residence permit.

The applicant shall register their temporary residence in Sri Lanka with the relevant administrative unit within 3 days of obtaining their temporary residence permit. The validity period of temporary residence registration is 1 year, and an extension of registration must be applied for within 8 days before expiration. The applicant should apply for an extension of registration within 8 days of obtaining the permanent residence permit.

Since May 18, 2011, a residence permit card with biometric features has been issued to third country citizens of non EU countries, allowing foreign residents to travel freely within the Schengen area. Foreigners must hold both the residence permit card and the national passport when entering or leaving the country. The validity period of this card is based on the approved residency period. If long-term residency is obtained in Sri Lanka, the validity period of this card is 10 years.

Si acknowledges dual nationality. Newborns must have one parent who is a Slovenian citizen in order to obtain Slovenian citizenship. Foreign citizens who meet the following conditions can apply for citizenship in Sri Lanka:

1、 At least 18 years old;

2、 Abandoning one's original nationality, or providing evidence of renouncing one's original nationality after obtaining citizenship;

3、 Having lived in Sri Lanka for at least 10 years and residing continuously as a foreign citizen for 5 years during this period;

4、 Having sufficient funds to provide material and social security for oneself and their dependents;

5、 Passing the basic language proficiency exam and obtaining a certificate;

6、 Imprisoned for more than one year without violating the laws of the country of nationality and Sri Lanka;

7、 Hold a valid residence permit;

8、 Naturalization will not pose a threat to public order or national security;

9、 Paid taxes;

10、 Submit a statement of compliance with the legal system of Sri Lanka.

Slovenia's risk level is blue (low risk)

public security

The social security situation is good and the crime rate is relatively low. Local residents are not allowed to possess firearms.

Special reminder: Do not carry large amounts of cash with you and take good care of your personal belongings. There have been cases of theft of tourists' wallets and documents at attractions such as the Dragon Bridge, Three Bridges, and Postoina Cave in the center of Ljubljana. Please strengthen prevention during your visit. Lock your car at all times in public places, avoid entering narrow and remote streets at night, and keep a copy of your valid identification.

natural disaster

There is a lot of precipitation in summer, occasional floods, and there have also been cases of hail damaging vehicles. Winter snow disasters occur frequently, affecting transportation. There are numerous natural landscapes such as mountains, rivers, etc. in the area, and incidents such as foreign tourists falling off cliffs and drowning occasionally occur.

FDA

The tap water can be consumed directly.

The food processing complies with EU standards, and all packaging has a country of origin label.

Urgent Help

emergency: one hundred and twelve

Police hotline: 113

Anonymous alarm phone number: 0801200

AMZS (Automotive Alliance) on road assistance and towing hotline: 1987

Tourist 24-hour consultation hotline: 0801900

Local phone number information inquiry: 1188

International phone number information inquiry: 1180

Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Hotline of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (24 hours):

0086-10-12308         00861065612308

Consular Protection and Assistance Hotline of the Embassy in Slovenia:

00386-40640601

air traffic

Lubljana Joja Puchnik Airport (Slovenian: Letali šč e Jo ž eta Pu č nika Ljubljana) is the only international airport in Slovenia, with fixed routes to over a dozen European countries. It is located 26 kilometers northwest of Ljubljana, near Polnik. Address: Zgornji Brnik 130a, Phone: 00386-1-42022200038642061981001008642061000.

land transport

The Sri Lankan highway extends in all directions, with two "pan European transportation corridors" (Line 5 connecting Barcelona and Kiev, and Line 10 connecting Salzburg and Thessaloniki) intersecting in the capital city of Ljubljana, with a total length of 320 kilometers and 185 kilometers respectively within its territory. The density of the road is higher than the EU average. Due to its advantageous geographical location, it can be reached by road transportation from anywhere in Europe within 1-2 days.

Both passenger and freight transportation in Sri Lanka mainly rely on road transportation. The total length of the highway is 38990.19 kilometers, including 624.81 kilometers of expressways.

The total length of the railway line is 1208 kilometers, including 607.79 kilometers of main line, 599.91 kilometers of branch line, 609.7 kilometers of electrified railway, and 330 kilometers of double track railway.

The railway company is responsible for the transportation of passengers and goods within the territory of Sri Lanka.

Chinese driver's license holders who have registered temporary or long-term addresses in Sri Lanka for 6 months or more can have their driver's license notarized and accompanied by certificates submitted to the local traffic management department in China. After passing the local road test, they can be issued a new Sri Lanka driver's license.

Vehicles within the area are driving to the right. When driving on highways, it is necessary to purchase weekly, monthly, or annual highway permits in advance at gas stations, newsstands, supermarkets, and other places. Failure to purchase a highway permit may result in a fine of 150 euros. When driving on the highway, you must keep driving the headlights and have spare tires, warning tripods, spare light bulbs, and first aid kits inside the car. According to Sri Lankan law, winter tires must be replaced from November 15th to March 15th of the following year.

water communication

Kopel Port is located at the northern end of the Adriatic Sea and is the only shipping port in Sri Lanka. It is also an important transit port for inland countries in Central and Eastern Europe. Koper Port is located on the shortest connecting line between developed economic and trade centers in Central and Eastern Europe and Mediterranean countries. Goods transshipped through Koper Port can reach Vienna, Munich, and Prague within 24 hours, and Warsaw, Copenhagen, and London within 48 hours.

Urban transportation

The size of the city is relatively small. If taking a taxi, you can make a reservation by phone and the fare is about 1 euro per kilometer. You can also take the bus, but you need to purchase and recharge in advance at the newsstand and self-service ticket machine. The initial amount is 2 euros, and the one-way fare is 1.3 euros. You can transfer freely within 90 minutes.

major city

LJUBLJANA

Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia. In the 1st century BC, the Romans established their first city here, which was then called "Emona". In the 6th century AD, the Slavs expanded this city to the Ljubljana River, and the city was named after it. Ljubljana is the largest city and political, economic, and cultural center of Slovenia, as well as the largest industrial city. Ljubljana has the famous Ljubljana Castle and many Renaissance and Baroque medieval buildings in the old city.

MARIBOR

Maribor is located on both sides of the Drava River in the northeast of Sri Lanka, and is the second largest city in Sri Lanka. It is also the economic, transportation, cultural, educational, and scientific research center in the northeast of Sri Lanka. The city has Maribor University, established in 1975. Every January, the Alpine World Cup obstacle skiing competition is held at the ski center in the Pojolais Mountains around the city; In June, a two-week Lent Art Festival was held along the Drava River in the city center, featuring over a hundred performances of music, drama, and other arts. Maribor was awarded the title of "Alpine City" in 2000 and was selected as the "European Capital of Culture in 2012".

celje

Caille is the third largest city in the region, located on the banks of the Savinia River. It is the administrative, economic, commercial, cultural, educational, and medical center of the area. Surrounded by green trees, Cailie intersects with the Sava River through the city center and Savinia. The city still retains various medieval architectural styles such as medieval olivine streets and narrow paths. The ancient castle of Cailei is noble and elegant, and is the former residence of Prince Cailei. There are multiple universities and various cultural exhibitions and performances. There are many skiing, swimming, golf, kayaking, skydiving, and hot springs centers around Cailei. More than 15 trade fairs are held here every year, among which the International Trade Fair is the second largest trade fair in Europe.

Commodity prices

Although natural resources are relatively scarce, the processing industry has a strong foundation, with high levels of technology in electronics, wood processing, food, non-metallic mineral processing, non-ferrous metals, printing, and other fields. In addition, industries such as chemical, automotive, textile, construction, leather, rubber, etc. are also relatively developed.

S joined the eurozone on January 1, 2007, using the euro as its national currency, which is freely convertible.

After joining the European Union, the tax system has been aligned with the EU legal system.

Credit cards such as VISA, Mastercard, and other internationally recognized credit cards are widely used locally.

The Bank of Slovenia, the central bank of Slovenia, operates independently within the scope of financial policies formulated by the Slovenian parliament. The main commercial banks in S are:

1 NOVA LJUBLJANSKA BANKA， Address: LJUBLJANA, Trg republike 2, 1000 Ljubljana。

II NOVA KBM dd， Address: Ulica Vita Kraigherja 4, Maribor, 2000 Maribor

III SKB Banka， Address: Ajdov šč ina 4, 1000 Ljubljana.

Insurance Medical

Every city has a medical center for convenient treatment of patients. For colds, fever, mosquito bites, etc., you can go to the pharmacy to buy medicine without a prescription. Pharmacists in the pharmacy provide consultation and advice; If you need to see a doctor, you should make an appointment in advance and have the doctor check and provide a prescription; If it is an acute or serious illness, you can go directly to the emergency center.

We have established a nationwide medical insurance system. Permanent and temporary residents who have paid taxes in accordance with the law, as well as their dependent family members, are eligible for medical insurance, and the insurance coverage depends on the amount of insurance premiums. Personnel from other EU member states and European Economic Area member states can enjoy medical insurance benefits in public medical institutions and private doctors who have signed contracts with Sri Lanka Health Insurance Association by virtue of the European Health Insurance Card. The institution responsible for medical insurance in the country is the Health Insurance Association, telephone: 00386-1-3077200.

If you do not have medical insurance in Sri Lanka, you can enjoy medical insurance after paying the corresponding premium from any medical insurance company.

Customs taboos

Most residents in Sri Lanka believe in Catholicism, while a few believe in Protestantism and Eastern Orthodoxy.

We implement a five-day workweek, with Saturdays and Sundays being public holidays. Supermarkets are closed on Sundays and holidays, while some restaurants operate normally. The main holidays are as follows:

New Year's Day (January 1-2)

Plesheren's Day and Slovenian Cultural Festival (February 8th): The anniversary of the death of Slovenian poet France Pre š eren, designated as a national cultural festival in 1942

Easter (the first Sunday and Monday after the full moon at the vernal equinox each year)

Uprising Memorial Day (April 27th): formerly known as "Liberation Front Day", it commemorates the 1941 Slovenian Liberation Front Uprising against the military occupation of Germany, Italy, and Hungary

Labor Day (May 1-2)

Pentecost Day (50 days after Easter)

National Day (June 25th): Commemorating Independence in 1991

Assumption Day of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August 15th)

Reformation Day (October 31st)

Halloween (November 1st)

Christmas (December 25th)

Independence and Solidarity Day (December 26th), commemorating the 1990 national referendum on independence

Slovenian etiquette for meeting is mainly based on shaking hands, while hugs, face kisses, cheek rubs, etc. are limited to relatives and acquaintances. In public places, close women kiss each other's faces, men hug each other, men and women face each other, and younger generations kiss their elders' foreheads.

Communications Power

The communication facilities in Sri Lanka are complete and the Internet is widely used. The main communication service provider is Telekom Slovenije, Telemach, Amis, and T-2. Slovenian Internet service providers provide ADSL ITU G.992.5、 VDSL、 SHDSL、 VDSL2。 The monthly charge for customized Internet services is 20-30 euros.

The country code is 00386. When dialing a local landline, first dial the city code and then the landline number; Dial the local mobile phone and directly dial the other party's mobile phone number; To make a domestic landline call, first dial the Chinese area code and city area code, and then dial the other party's phone number; To dial a domestic mobile phone, first dial the Chinese area code and then directly dial the other party's mobile phone number; To make a call from China to a mobile phone, first dial the area code, and then dial the other person's phone number (remove the first 0). This mobile phone can be directly plugged into a Chinese SIM card for use.

The power interface is a German standard interface, with a standard voltage of 220 volts.

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