Airport Transit Visa (Type A)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 1 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days
- Fee
- EUR 80
- Validity
- Valid for the date(s) of transit only
- Entry
- Single entry
Required for nationals of listed countries transiting through the international transit zone of Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport without entering the Schengen area. Slovenia's main international airport is Ljubljana (LJU). Exempt if holding: a valid Schengen visa or national long-stay visa from any Schengen country, a valid residence permit from a Schengen member state, a valid visa from EU/EEA member states, Canada, Japan, or the USA, or a diplomatic passport.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Required only for nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka, and Syria.
Documents you need
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Passport
Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: 35x45mm colour photographs
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: No
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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; Amount: EUR 80
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather passport, photos, confirmed onward flight tickets, and any visa for the destination country.
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Online application
Complete the Schengen visa application form for airport transit.
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Appointment booking
Book an appointment at the Slovenian embassy or consulate.
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Fee payment
Pay the visa fee of EUR 80.
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Document submission
Submit all documents in person.
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Biometrics
Provide biometric data if not recorded within the past 59 months.
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Processing wait
Wait for processing, typically 15 calendar days.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with the transit visa sticker.