Everything you need to know about travelling to Slovenia.
The situation regarding new cases of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) is changing day by day, so monitoring up-to-date information and taking prompt action on the spread of the disease is crucial to staying healthy.
During the epidemic, you need to diligently follow the preventive measures and the hygienic recommendations to prevent the spread of the disease in Slovenia.
Here, you can find current information about crossing the national borders, about the preventive guidelines adopted in the tourism sector and hospitality services concerning visiting public areas, about public transport, etc.
Before planning your arrival in Slovenia, obtain information about the current situation and the measures in place at the country’s national borders. Certain limitations are in place for most visitors, and there are some exceptions. Among other measures, the following applies:
Individuals coming from a country or region on the red list must quarantine for 10 full days. As of 15 May, quarantine may be terminated after five days provided that the individual submits a negative PCR test. An individual who submits:
Certificate of positive result of a PCR test that is older than 10 days and not older than six months, or medical certificate of recovery from COVID-19, if not more than six months have elapsed since the beginning of symptoms.
is not required to quarantine for 10 days.
As of 28 April, checkpoints on road connections in the border area with Italy and Austria are abolished. Checkpoints on the border with Hungary remain in force, i.e.:
See more detailed information about crossing of the border
The Slovenian Police have developed a travel announcement application, "Enter Slovenia", which provides help to users when entering our country, especially with regard to understanding the exceptions. The application specifies the control points at which people can cross the border. Depending on the purpose of their travel to Slovenia, a user may complete a form with their personal data. The data is not saved after the form is generated and is automatically deleted. The user may print out this form or save it on their mobile phone or a tablet and show it at a border control point or a control point within Slovenia.
Application Enter Slovenia
See the key information about the conditions for entering individual countries from Slovenia. We are looking to provide you with updated information related to returning from Slovenia to individual countries, but we nevertheless recommend that you check current information and possible daily changes in the conditions to enter other countries on the official web pages of those countries.
Entry to Austria requires electronic registration. Mandatory 10-day quarantine upon entry to Austria applies for persons who travel there from Slovenia. A person may leave quarantine on the basis of a negative result of a rapid antigen or PCR test, which may be performed at the earliest on the 5th day of quarantine.
A negative result of a (PCR or rapid antigen) test accompanied by a medical certificate or a negative result of a test performed in Austria needs to be produced upon entry. If a person is not able to produce a medical certificate or a negative test result upon entry, they must undergo an adequate test (PCR or rapid antigen) not later than within 24 hours.
Certain exceptions from the quarantine requirement apply.
A governmental ordinance applies in Italy between 30 April and 15 May according to which all persons returning to Italy from the countries on the C list from the European Union must complete the electronic questionnaire and register at the department of the competent ASL health institution.
To enter Italy, a negative molecular (PCR) or rapid antigen test is required that is not older than 48 hours.
Everyone who has stayed in one or more countries or territories on the C list 14 days prior to their entry into Italy is referred to quarantine for five days irrespective of their test results. Another molecular or rapid antigen test is required after five days of quarantine.
When entering Italy, there are also certain exemptions in place in connection with the negative Covid-19 test and five days of self-isolation.
A 14-day quarantine is anticipated for those returning to Italy from the countries which are not part of the Schengen Area.
To enter Germany, electronic registration is required, including the submission of a negative rapid antigen or PCR test that is not older than 48 hours for persons who travel from Slovenia to the majority of the federal states of Germany (exception is North Rhine-Westphalia).
A mandatory 10-day quarantine is required after the arrival, which may be shortened on the fifth day with the provision of evidence of an additional negative PCR test.
Each federal state adopts its own rules on the exceptions for which quarantine is not required and certain additional rules relating to the entry.
Slovenia is on the list of high-risk areas (Hochrisikogebiet) by the Robert Koch Institute.
Slovenia is currently on the list of countries with an increased risk of infection. In addition to the PCR test, which must not be older than 72 hours, a 10-day quarantine is mandatory for entering Switzerland. There is the possibility of shortening travel quarantine from day 7 onwards if the result of the test taken from that day is negative. You must also complete the contract-tracing form.
For detailed information, please see the official Swiss site
People entering Croatia from Slovenia are required to produce one of the following documents:
Certain exceptions apply.
All travellers older than 11 years who come from abroad must produce a negative result of a PCR test that was performed less than 72 hours before departure.
Travellers coming from the European Union on a ship or aircraft must also produce a special statement that they have no symptoms of Covid-19 and that they have not been in contact with an infected person in the last 14 days. It is recommended that such travellers undergo a 7-day quarantine upon arrival in France, after which they again take a PCR test.
Travellers from the European Union who use road or railway transport do not need to produce such a certificate.
As of 3 April, departure to a European Union member state must be justified with a warranted reason.
People returning to the United Kingdom (including from Slovenia) must self-isolate for 10 days, and during that time they must take two Covid-19 tests (on the second and eighth day of self-isolation).
Before travel, it is necessary to:
If you are coming to the Netherlands from a high-risk area and travelling by aircraft, ship, train, or bus, before the trip
A negative Covid-19 test result is not required if you travel to the Netherlands by car. A 10-day quarantine is mandatory for all travellers. The duration of quarantine may be shortened if you take a PCR test at least 5 days after arrival. If the test result is negative, quarantine may be ended.
More detailed information is available on the official national page
Every country is labelled with a certain colour (red, orange or green). All passengers from "red" areas who are not residents in Belgium must take a PCR test before departure which must be negative and taken at least 72 hours before departure. Testing is not required for children up to the age of 11 years.
All passengers from "red" areas must take a repeated test on the 7th day of the mandatory quarantine. A 10-day quarantine is mandatory for all passengers who have been in a "red" area for at least 48 hours and who will stay in Belgium for at least 48 hours. The duration of quarantine may be shortened if a repeated PCR test is taken at least 7 days after arrival. If the test result is negative, quarantine may be ended.
Belgian travelling back from Slovenia to Belgium need to fill in a Passenger Location Form. This needs to be filled in 48h before arrival back in Belgium. Based on the answers you give, the form will work out whether you are regarded as a high-risk contact.
Belgian citizens travelling from Slovenia back to Belgium must complete a Passenger Location Form 48 hours prior to their return. Your answers will serve to determine whether you are a high-risk contact.
More detailed information is available on the official national page
People who travel to Hungary from Slovenia or any other country must quarantine for 10 days. Quarantine may be ended if two negative PCR tests are produced.
More detailed information in Hungarian is available on the official national page
Would you like to know which COVID-19 requirements apply and which measures are in place at the destination you intend to visit (in the future)? The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched a free online tool, the Destination Tracker. This tool enables access to data on the conditions regarding COVID-19 (level of infection, positive tests, vaccinations), air regulations and measures applicable at the destination (health and safety requirements, transit through the country, regulations relating to the attractions and restaurants, etc.).
Learn about your travel destination on the Destination Tracker
Are you planning holidays in Europe and trying to obtain real-time information on the situation at borders, available means of transport, travel restrictions, public health and safety measures, and other practical information for travellers? For more information, please visit the web platform Re-open EU, which has been launched by the European Commission and is available on computers or as a mobile app, and travel safely across Europe.
Public line transport can be carried out in a normal scope ; however, the recommendations of the National Institute of Public Health relating to wearing facial masks, disinfecting hands, and capacities and entering/exiting vehicles, need to be respected.
Public passenger transport is performed under the regular schedule. Certain recommendations need to be respected when using buses and trains. Use public transport only if you are healthy or have no signs of respiratory infection.
The driver, train staff and passengers must wear protective face masks.
Disinfect your hands upon entry and it is recommended that you do the same upon exit.
Observe the appropriate 1.5-metre social distancing rule before entering and during the transfer by bus or train.
Try to minimise your physical contact with any surfaces on the bus or train during your ride.
Obey the rules of passenger movement – from entrance to exit doors, which are appropriately marked.
We recommend buying tickets at stations, ticket vending machines or online.
Are you wondering what the key measures and recommendations are that you need to follow during the COVID-19 epidemic? Please review the information on movement in closed public spaces and open spaces, store opening hours, tourist accommodation and the provision of services.
The #OstaniZdrav (#StayHealthy) mobile app is a tool that informs you whether you have been in contact with an infected person. It is very important that you begin using the app before you show symptoms of the SARS-CoV-2 disease. Only in that way can a confirmed infected user, by issuing daily keys, warn others who have a saved rolling proximity identifier that they have had a risky contact.
The #OstaniZdrav mobile application will exchange the rolling proximity identifiers with all applications using the Google/Apple Exposure Notification system. It is currently in cross-border exchange with 12 European countries.
Learn about Slovenia online and draw up your bespoke future itinerary for each individual day. Select your places to see and a time frame for visiting those destinations in readiness for the day when it will once again be possible to travel with no hindrances.
We are doing our best to ensure a safe and healthy environment for your holidays in Slovenia. You can also do your part by following the health recommendations.
Even if you are perfectly healthy, keep a safe distance from other people – 1.5 to 2 metres.
Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly. Use soap and water. Hand disinfection is mandatory in enclosed public spaces.
Do not touch your face, especially your eyes, nose and mouth, with unwashed or undisinfected hands.
If soap is not available, use hand disinfectant containing 60% to 80% alcohol.
Thoroughly air enclosed spaces several times per day.
Follow the information and recommendations of health professionals.
If the spread of respiratory infections and COVID-19 increases, avoid enclosed spaces and large gatherings of people.
If you start showing signs of acute respiratory infection, such as a runny nose, feeling unwell, muscle pain, fever and a cough, take care of yourself and others! Notify the reception. Do not stay in rooms with other people, do not go on trips or participate in other activities.
Practice respiratory hygiene/ cough etiquette. Dispose of tissues in a waste bin after every use, then wash your hands with soap and water.
The mouth and nose must be consistently covered with a protective mask in all enclosed public spaces as well as outdoors wherever it is not possible to maintain a social distance of 2 metres.
Instructions on actions regarding the coronavirus
We realise that now, more than ever, the trust and safety of both guests and tourism workers are extremely important. We maintain and increase trust in the "I feel Slovenia" brand by establishing responsible travel standards in tourism. We have joined them into a new GREEN&SAFE logo to designate and highlight superior hygiene standards, protocols and sustainable recommendations for tourist service providers and destinations. Through activities based on safety, responsibility and sustainability, we increase our guests' trust in Slovenia as a green and safe tourist destination.
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