ETIAS for Slovenia

Travel to Slovenia from the U.S. with ETIAS

American passport holders will soon need to register with ETIAS before traveling to Slovenia.

The European Travel Information and Authorization System will be launched in 2026 and will apply across the Schengen Area, including Slovenia.

U.S. citizens can continue to visit Slovenia without a visa for up to 90 days, provided they apply for an ETIAS travel authorization. Fortunately, the application process is quick, convenient, and 100% online.

Americans can find out more about ETIAS requirements for Slovenia, and other travel information, on this page.

ETIAS Slovenia for U.S. Citizens

ETIAS for Slovenia is a new travel authorization for visa-exempt visitors. From 2026, ETIAS will be rolled out across all the countries in the Schengen Area, including Slovenia, ETIAS also applies to some countries in the process of joining Schengen.

Passport holders from more than 60 countries, including the USA, will need to apply for ETIAS to enter Slovenia.

Essential information about ETIAS Slovenia for U.S. citizens

ETIAS Slovenia for U.S. citizens is valid for:

  • 3 years or until the passport expiry date (whichever is earlier)
  • Multiple trips to Slovenia, up to a maximum of 90 days in a 180-day period
  • Travel to Slovenia and any other Schengen country
  • Tourism, business, and short-term study Slovenia

To get ETIAS for Slovenia, you need to complete the online application form with basic personal details and passport information.

U.S. applicants do not need to visit a Slovenian Embassy or Consulate in the U.S., the process is 100% electronic. You’ll be notified by email when your ETIAS is approved, ready to travel to Slovenia.

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ETIAS requirements for U.S. citizens to visit Slovenia

This is what you need to apply for ETIAS and travel from the U.S. to Slovenia visa-free:

  • U.S. passport
  • Debit or credit card
  • Email address

Your U.S. passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the date you’ll exit the Schengen Area. You must apply for ETIAS and travel to Slovenia using the same passport.

Documents required to travel Slovenia

Slovenia is a member of the Schengen Area.

To travel to Slovenia, U.S. citizens need:

  • Valid passport
  • ETIAS visa waiver for Slovenia (from 2026)

You can travel with ETIAS for short visa-free stays. A visa is required to work or stay in Slovenia long-term.

ETIAS for Slovenia is linked to your passport electronically and verified when the travel document is scanned at the external Schengen border.

If you are traveling to Slovenia with a visa, you should carry a printed copy.

Slovenia Travel Information for U.S. Citizens

Slovenia (Republika Slovenija), is located in Central Europe. Slovenia has 24 miles of coast on the Adriatic Sea. On land, it neighbors 4 countries: Italy, Austria, Hungary, and Croatia.

Slovenia occupies an area about the size of the state of Massachusetts, it covers 20,273 square kilometers (7,827 sq mi) and has a population of 2.06 million. It is largely a mountainous territory, and almost half of the land is forested. It enjoys a Mediterranean climate on the coast, continental climate with mild to hot summers, and cold winters in the valleys to the east. Despite its small size, this Alpine country controls some of Europe’s major transit routes.

Slovenia has been gaining popularity as a tourist destination in recent years. The Julian Alps, Lake Bled, and the subterranean caves of Postojna, attract outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. Slovenia's capital city, Ljubljana, with its charming old town, lively cafes, and bustling marketplaces, is also a popular destination.

Tourists visiting Slovenia from the U.S. can also enjoy the country's cultural heritage. This includes medieval castles and many museums.

About Slovenia

Capital: Ljubljana

Language: Slovene

Area: 20,273 km²

Population: 2,079,281

Timezone: UTC/GTM 1

Currency: euro (€)

Code: +386

Electric sockets: 230 V AC, 50Hz. Type F also known as Schuko. This socket also works with plug C (standard European plug) and plug E

U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia

Address: Prešernova 31 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia

Interesting facts and tourist info about Slovenia

  • Slovenia is the only country in Europe that combines the Alps, the Mediterranean, the Pannonian Plain and the Karst
  • Slovenia has almost 27,000 km of rivers, streams, and other watercourses. It is also home to as many as 260 waterfalls, of which Boka is the highest
  • Ptuj, the oldest town of Slovenia, was built on Roman foundations and claims the distinction of being a museum town
  • Slovenia is a very green nation, given that more than half is protected land

Medical Information for U.S. citizens in Slovenia

Recommended vaccines:

  • Routine Vaccines
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Tetanus
  • Tick-borne encephalitis

Emergencies:

  • 112 is the free-to-call European emergency number
  • 122
  • 113 – Police