Rules for entering Slovenia for Ukrainians
Documents required to enter Slovenia for Ukrainians
To enter Slovenia, you must have:
- Biometric passport (valid for at least three months after the planned date of departure from the Schengen area). Without this document, border crossing is impossible.
- Health insurance (recommended). The insurance policy will provide access to medical services during your stay in Slovenia.
If you are traveling with children:
Children also need a passport. If the child is traveling with one of the parents, the consent of the other parent is not required (for the period of martial law). However, if the child is traveling with other relatives or acquaintances, the notarized consent of both parents is required.
Do I need a Green Card to travel by car to Slovenia?
Yes, if you are traveling by car, you will definitely need a Green Card - an international insurance policy that covers liability on the roads. This document is required to enter the territory of Slovenia by car. You can quickly apply for a Green Card through the Visit Ukraine portal - a convenient and reliable way to ensure the safety of your trip. Order your policy here.
Can I travel to Slovenia with pets?
Yes, you can take your pet with you, but you need to prepare the necessary documents:
- International veterinary passport of the animal.
- Rabies vaccination (vaccination must be made no earlier than 21 days before the trip).
- A microchip of the animal that meets international standards.
Persons accompanying pets without a passport and vaccination must fill out a form, which is also available at border crossings.
Do I need health insurance to travel to Slovenia?
Health insurance is not required for travel to Slovenia, but it is highly recommended. Since medical services in Europe can be expensive, insurance will help you avoid high costs in case of unforeseen circumstances. It will give you peace of mind during your stay in the country.
You can apply for health insurance on the Visit Ukraine portal in a few minutes. Just follow this link and order a policy for your safe trip.
How much money do you need to enter Slovenia in 2026?
As with other Schengen countries, Slovenia does not set a fixed amount that you must have with you to cross the border, but border/visa services may require proof of sufficient financial means to cover your expenses during your stay. As a guideline, tourists are advised to have approximately €70 per day of stay as proof of their ability to cover their expenses (for children — approximately €35 per day).
Can I stay in Slovenia for more than 90 days?
If you plan to stay in the country for more than 90 days, you need to apply for a temporary residence permit. To do this, you need to contact the migration authorities of Slovenia.
Is it possible to enter Slovenia with an ID card?
No, you need a foreign passport to cross the border. An ID card is not accepted for entry into Slovenia.
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Transit is allowed for Ukrainian citizens.
Duty-free allowance
When travelling within EU
There are no limits on the amount of alcohol and tobacco a traveller can bring in within the EU. The goods must be for personal use or as a gift and they must have had duty and tax paid in the EU country where they were acquired. Customs officials may require proof of intent if more than all the following is imported.
Tobacco limit
Restricted to travellers 18 years and over;
- 800 cigarettes;
- 400 cigarillos (max 3g each);
- 200 cigars;
- 1kg smoking tobacco.
Bringing alcohol
Restricted to travellers 18 years and over;
- 10 litres of spirits over 22%;
- 20 litres of alcoholic beverages, other than either wine or beer, less than 22% volume;
- 90 litres of wine (with a maximum 60 litres of sparkling wine);
- 110 litres of beer.
When travelling from outside the EU
If entering the EU from outside, passengers may bring with them duty-free goods for personal use within the limits set out below. The same applies if coming from the Canary Islands, the Channel Islands, Gibraltar or other territories where EU rules on VAT do not apply.
Tobacco limit
Restricted to travellers 18 years and over. One of the following:
- 200 cigarettes;
- 100 cigarillos;
- 50 cigars;
- 250g of smoking tobacco;
- a proportional combination of these goods (such as 100 cigarettes and 50 cigarillos).
Bringing alcohol
Restricted to travellers 18 years and over. One of the following:
- 1 litre exceeding 22% alcohol volume;
- or 2 litres up to 22% alcohol volume.
In addition, both of the following:
- 4 litres of still wine;
- 16 litres of beer.
Cash limit
There are no restrictions on the importation of currency into the EU.
Funds of more than €10,000 must be declared to the customs authorities.
Other Goods free from duty
- Medicines for personal use. If the quantity exceeds 30 days' worth, the Customs Authorities may ask the passenger to produce the prescription.
- Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to €430 when travelling by air or sea.
- Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to €300 when travelling by land.
- Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to €150 for travellers under 15 years of age.
Prohibited items
Illicit drugs.
Restricted items
- These goods are strictly regulated, and in most cases require a permit to be obtained prior to arrival.
- Endangered animals, plants, and their derivative products protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may require protected species permits. For further information, please visit the Slovenian Environment Agency.
- Cats, dogs, and ferrets are subject to a mandatory health inspection at the first point of entry on EU territory. They must also have a microchip or tattoo, and have been properly vaccinated against rabies. A Common Veterinary Entry Document certifying the healthy inspection must be provided with the customs declaration. Pets travelling within the EU must have a valid pet passport.
- Certain weapons may be imported with a permit from the Ministry of the Interior.
- 2kg of products of animal origin such as milk powder, baby food, and food for medical purposes can be brought in personal baggage as long as they are still packaged and do not require refrigeration.
- Animal products, such as meat and dairy, from outside the EU are subject to veterinary inspections upon arrival. For further information, please visit The Administration for Food Safety, Veterinary and Plant Protection.
- Plants and their derivative products may require a phytosanitary certificate upon arrival. For further information, please visit The Administration for Food Safety, Veterinary and Plant Protection.
If you need to call the emergency services, you should call the toll-free emergency number 112 - the number is operated in Slovenian and English. The 112 operator will direct your call to the appropriate emergency service.