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Slovenia Reopening For Tourism – Here’s Who Can Visit

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Slovenia has reopened its borders for international tourism, first by allowing select EU nations to visit in June, and further third-party countries to start visiting in July.  

Slovenia is a beautiful country filled with natural wonders located in central Europe bordering Italy, Croatia, Hungary and Austria. It does have a small coastline Adriatic sea, as well as many lakes and mountains, making it perfect for travelers who want the best of both worlds.

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As of July 17, 2020, Slovenia has developed a ‘traffic light’ color-coded system that divides countries into different entry requirements based on risk. Below we have each entry requirement explained, a full list of countries that can now visit, plus everything else you need to know about Slovenia reopening for tourism.

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Which countries are allowed to travel to Slovenia?

Slovenia has divided countries into 3 categories: RED, YELLOW and GREEN

GREEN: Tourists from countries on the green list can enter Slovenia with no tests and no quarantines.

YELLOW: Slovenian nationals returning to Slovenia from a country on the yellow list can enter with no quarantine.
Tourists arriving from a country on the yellow list can enter Slovenia only with a 10-day quarantine. (some exceptions apply, more info below) 48 hour PCR or rapid antigen test needed.

RED: All arrivals (both tourist and nationals) coming from a country on the red list must complete a 14-day quarantine upon entering Slovenia. 48 hour PCR or rapid antigen test needed.

Countries on the Green List

(as of Feb 1, 2021)

EU or Schengen Member States :

  • Finland
  • Liechtenstein
  • Poland

Third countries:

  •  Australia
  • South Korea
  • New Zealand
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Countries on the RED list

(as of Feb 1, 2021)

  • EU Member States and Schengen Area countries:
  1. Andorra
  2. Austria
  3. Belgium
  4. Bulgaria
  5. Cyprus
  6. Czechia
  7. Denmark (only individual administrative units):
    – all administrative units except the Faroe Island and Greenland region
  8. Estonia
  9. France
    – all administrative units of mainland France and all overseas territories except the overseas territories of Guadeloupe, Martinique and La Reunion
  10. Croatia
  11. Ireland
  12. Italy
  13. Latvia
  14. Lithuania
  15. Hungary
  16. Malta
  17. Monaco
  18. Germany
  19. Liechtenstein
  20. Luxembourg
  21. The Netherlands
  22. Norway (only individual administrative units):
    – the administrative unit of Oslo
    – the administrative unit of Rogaland
    – the administrative unit of Viken
  23. Poland 
  24. Portugal
  25. Romania
  26. San Marino
  27. Slovakia
  28. Spain
  29. Sweden
  30. Switzerland
  31. The Vatican

IMPORTANT RED LIST UPDATE-  OCTOBER 7: Due to a sudden rise in cases, the government of Slovenia is restricting all RED countries to essential travelers only. Tourism is currently not a valid reason for travel when coming from a red country.

Countries on the YELLOW list

All countries that are not on the green and red lists are on the yellow lists.

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Is entry into Slovenia based on physical location for the last 14-days, residency or nationality?

Both residency and location. For example, countries on the green list should be a permanent resident of one of those countries and also be arriving into Slovenia from one of those countries.

Does Slovenia have mandatory tests on arrival?

No. At this time there are no mandatory tests to bring, nor on arrival.

Passengers should expect a health screening from a border officer, as well as agree to temperature scans. Entry will be refused to tourists who show any symptoms.

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Exceptions for travelers from yellow and red countries.

Slovenia is making some exceptions to the 14-day quarantine that is required for travelers coming from the yellow and red country lists.

Most of the exceptions are focused on essential workers, family reunification, funerals, medical reasons, students, etc, and they allow the 14-day isolation to be circumvented with a negative PCR test no older than 36 hours. A full list of who is included in the exceptions can be found HERE.

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Can I transit through Slovenia on my way to another country?

Yes. Transit through Slovenia on the way to another country is allowed within 12 hours from entering.

In addition to general conditions, which must be met to enter Slovenia, passengers are required to transit Slovenia within 12 hours from entering.

Persons entering Slovenia in transit must have with them:

  • Valid travel document (including a visa or a residence permit when required)
  • A document on the purpose and destination of transit (as of 14 July 2020 this document is not required for travellers with a permanent or temporary residence in EU member states)

Entry to Slovenia shall be denied to persons for whom it is foreseen that they may not be able to exit Slovenia due to measures in neighbouring countries.

Are Slovenia's land borders open?

Yes, land borders between Slovenia and Italy, Hungary, Austria and Croatia are open.

Can Vaccinated Passengers Enter Slovenia?

Yes. Travellers that are citizens or residents of the EU can enter Slovenia without testing and/or quarantines, providing they can show proof of vaccination records. This exception started Feb 13, 2021. 

Read More: See our complete guide of countries reopen for international tourism, nations open for tourism with ZERO cases, and travel insurance that covers covid.

Sources: National Institute of Public Health / Slovenian border police 

Disclaimer: Slovenia’s reopening news is ever-changing and being updated constantly. We do our best to keep this article up to date with all the latest information, but the decision to travel is ultimately your responsibility. Contact your consulate and/or local authorities to confirm your nationality’s entry and/or any changes to travel requirements before traveling.

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Article originally published July 19, 2020


Gary J Stepic

Monday 15th of February 2021

I am confused about the very first sentence in the article. Was the article originally posted last summer and was it referring to June and July 2020. I cannot find any evidence on government websites that travel is restricted until July 2021 for international travelers to Slovenia.

Kashlee Kucheran

Monday 15th of February 2021

Each article tells you at the top when it was last updated (2 weeks ago for this one) and at the very end when it was first published (Article originally published July 19, 2020)

Sam

Wednesday 21st of October 2020

Hi... I'm a Syrian citizen holding Schenghen visa, Could I travel to Slovenia as a tourist, providing I get a PCR test negative?

Kashlee Kucheran

Thursday 22nd of October 2020

I don't believe at this time, as they are getting more restrictive. You will need to ask Slovenian border police

Muriel

Monday 28th of September 2020

hi. We want to travel to our husband and father in Slovenia but our country is now on the red list. We only stay for 1 week or 10 days but will stay in quarantaine. Is that also possible?

Kashlee Kucheran

Monday 28th of September 2020

I believe you can leave the country before the quarantine is over, but I am not 100% sure. You should contact border police or the consulate to be sure

Jay Kris

Sunday 27th of September 2020

Hi!, I am from red list country Armenia, and i am a resident of slovenia, and i want to return to slovenia for work.

Is it ok if i show a test from schengen country? Or do i have to quarantine.

If so, Can i quarantine at a hotel for example? instead of my registered home since others are living there?

Kashlee Kucheran

Monday 28th of September 2020

Hi Jay, I won't know answers to such specific questions, especially if you already have residency. You should contact border police or the consulate to be sure

Иван Нечевски

Sunday 20th of September 2020

Hi!

My girlfriend and I just bought plane tickets from Sofia to Ljubljana for the biathlon championship next year. Although I could also book a hotel, I could find no answers online whatsoever as to whether there would be any quarantine or anything of the sorts for the spectators of the event.

*we're both Bulgarian citizens

Kashlee Kucheran

Sunday 20th of September 2020

Hello. Hungary is currently on the Green List, meaning residents coming from Hungary do not have to quarantine or bring a test.

Bulgaria is on the yellow list, meaning a 10-day quarantine is required.

If you have been in Hungary for more than 14 days, you may be treated under Hungary rules (Green list) but I cannot be 100% sure. You will have to contact Slovenian border police or the consulate to double-check