National Visa D - Student
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 15 to 30 days for Visa D; up to 30 days for residence permit after arrival
- Fee
- EUR 77 (Visa D)
- Validity
- Up to 1 year (Visa D); then apply for Temporary Residence Permit for Study valid 1 year, renewable
- Entry
- Multiple entry
National Visa D for students enrolled or accepted at a Slovenian university or other recognized educational institution. After arrival in Slovenia, students must apply for a Temporary Residence Permit for Study (dovoljenje za zacasno prebivanje zaradi studija) at the local Administrative Unit (Upravna enota). The residence permit is valid for 1 year and renewable with proof of continued enrollment and academic progress. Students may work up to 20 hours per week with a work permit or through student employment services (studentski servis). Slovenia has public universities in Ljubljana, Maribor, Koper, and Nova Gorica. Many programs are offered in English.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Third-country nationals (non-EU/EEA/Swiss) who have been accepted at a Slovenian educational institution.
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Purpose of visit
Must be enrolled or accepted for a study programme at a recognized Slovenian university or educational institution.
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Financial
Must demonstrate sufficient financial means: minimum EUR 450/month. Scholarship letters, blocked accounts, or parent guarantees accepted.
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Health
Must have adequate health insurance coverage valid in Slovenia.
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Criminal record
Must provide evidence of no criminal record.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: 35x45mm colour photographs
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Bank statement
Months required: 3
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Travel insurance
Minimum coverage: 30000
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Proof of accommodation in Slovenia: rental agreement, student dormitory confirmation, or host declaration.; Must cover full stay: No
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Police clearance
Validity months: 6
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, bank card; Amount: EUR 77
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain admission letter from Slovenian university, gather passport, photos, financial proof, accommodation proof, health insurance, and police clearance.
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Online application
Complete the national Visa D application form.
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Appointment booking
Book an appointment at the Slovenian embassy or consulate in your country of residence.
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Fee payment
Pay the Visa D application fee of EUR 77.
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Document submission
Submit all documents in person at the embassy or consulate.
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Biometrics
Provide biometric data (fingerprints and photograph).
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Processing wait
Wait for processing, typically 15-30 days. Apply well in advance of university start date.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with Visa D. After arrival, register with police within 3 days, then apply for Temporary Residence Permit for Study at the local Administrative Unit (Upravna enota).