Glossary

Schengen C visa (vizum za kratkoročno bivanje)

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In short

The vizum C is the Schengen short-stay visa for tourism, family and business visits. It allows no more than 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area; to live or work in Slovenia you need a residence permit.

Key figures

Stay on a C visa
no more than 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen areaLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 14. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
C visa fee
€90 for adults, €45 for children aged 6-12Legal basis: Uredba (ES) 810/2009, 16. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
C visa processing
usually 15 days, up to 45 days if more checks are neededLegal basis: Uredba (ES) 810/2009, 23. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
Visa health insurance
cover of at least €30,000Legal basis: ZTuj-2, 23. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
Appealing a visa refusal
8 days from delivery, in writing in Slovenian, consular fee €153Legal basis: ZTuj-2, 29. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
Where to file the first application
at a Slovenian embassy or consulate; if you are lawfully in Slovenia, at an upravna enotaLegal basis: ZTuj-2, 34. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source

Stay rules

Limit: no more than 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area. Every day in any Schengen country counts, not only days in Slovenia.

A C visa can be extended only in exceptional cases, when circumstances prevent you from leaving.

How to apply

  • Apply at the embassy of the main destination country or through a visa centre; fingerprints are taken when you apply.
  • Fee: €90 for adults, €45 for children aged 6-12.
  • Processing: usually 15 days, up to 45 days if more checks are needed.
  • Health insurance: cover of at least €30,000.
  • The application includes a garantno pismo or povabilno pismo from the host.

When a C visa is not enough

  • Employment: you need a residence permit with the right to work, usually a single permit.
  • Living in Slovenia beyond the allowed stay: you need a residence permit or a D visa.
  • First residence permit: at a Slovenian embassy or consulate; if you are lawfully in Slovenia, at an upravna enota; a lawful stay on a C visa qualifies, but you must apply before the allowed stay ends.
  • Visa refusal: 8 days from delivery, in writing in Slovenian, consular fee €153.

Frequently asked questions

How many days can I stay in Slovenia on a C visa?

The rule: no more than 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.

Can I work on a Schengen visa?

You cannot take up employment on a C visa: you need a residence permit with the right to work. Exceptions exist only for certain short activities, such as business visits.

Can I apply for a residence permit while in Slovenia on a C visa?

In some cases yes: the law lets you file a first application at an upravna enota while you are lawfully in the country. You must do so before your allowed stay ends.

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Updated: 10 October 2026

General information, not individual legal advice. Rules and amounts change: confirm the exact conditions for your case at a consultation.

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