Country guide
Slovenia
Visa
Visa required
Vaccinations
None required
Schengen area
Yes
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Time zones
UTC / GMT +1 (1 hour behind South Africa). Daylight savings from last Sunday March to last Sunday October: UTC / GMT +2 (same time as South Africa)
Dialing code
+ 386
Best time to go
May to September
Drinking water
All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated.
Travel tips
Visitors should carry their passports at all times.
Visa guide
Visa requirements
South African passport holders do require a visa for entry into Slovenia.
The German embassy handles visas for Slovenia - please apply in the same way. Refer to Germany Visa guide
For additional information, refer here
Issuing authorities
Consultate General of Slovenia
1 Dundas Street, De Zalze Estate, R44, Stellenbosch
Tel: 021 976 6249
E-mail: info@slovenianconsulate.co.za
Web: www.slovenianconsulate.co.za
Hours: Mon - Fri 09:00 – 16:00 (only by appointment)
SA representative
Representation accredited from Vienna, Austria
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: None
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Rabies, Tick-Borne Encephalitis (not available in SA), Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1-2; Feb 8; Apr 5-6, 27; May 1-2, 24; Jun 25; Aug 15; Oct 31; Nov 1; Dec 25-26