Slovenia Schengen Visa from United Kingdom

For travelers from the United Kingdom heading to Slovenia, obtaining a visa is essential for entry into this Schengen area country. The Slovenia Visa Application Center in Manchester processes all visa categories, ensuring that your application is handled efficiently. Familiarize yourself with the visa requirements specific to your purpose of travel to streamline your application process.

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Manchester Slovenia Visa Application Center - Manchester

Slovenia visa centres in United Kingdom

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Document checklist

When applying for a visa to Slovenia, ensure you have all required documents ready. This includes a valid passport, completed application form, recent photographs, travel itinerary, proof of accommodation, and evidence of sufficient funds. Specific documents may vary based on the visa category, so check the latest requirements for your intended purpose of travel.

Application form
Required
Duly completed and signed visa application form
Bank statements (3 months)
Required
Personal bank statements showing income and funds
Full birth certificate
Required
Unabridged/full birth certificate showing both biological parents' names. If not in English or German, a certified translation in the UK is also required.
Credit card and credit card account statement
Required
Credit card together with the credit card account statement showing the cardholder's name and address and the monthly limit or spending cap.
Credit card statement
Required
Credit card account statement indicating the cardholder's name and address and showing the monthly limit or spending cap.
Declaration of consent for minor
Required
Declaration of consent for minor children signed by both parents for visa applications involving children below 18.
EEA/EU or Swiss national passport or ID card
Required
Passport or ID card of the EEA/EU or Swiss national family member.
Return or onward travel booking
Required
Printed flight/train/bus booking showing passenger name and itinerary
Insurance coverage letter
Required
Letter or certificate from the insurance provider clearly showing the required Schengen travel medical insurance coverage, including coverage amount, territory and validity period.
Parent bank statements
Required
Latest 3 months UK current account bank statements from one parent, showing at least one parent's name, address, and positive end balance; online printouts are accepted if applicable.
Copies of parents' or legal guardians' passports
Required
Copies of the passports of the parents or legal guardians, required for minor applicants travelling without their parents or legal guardian.
Valid passport or travel document
Required
Original passport valid at least 3 months beyond return date, plus photocopy
Passport data pages and visa copies
Required
Photocopies of the passport data pages and current and previous expired visas.
Passport-style photograph
Required
1 recent (≤6 months) passport-style photo, full front, white background
Passport visa pages copy
Required
Photocopies of the passport data pages and current and previous expired visa pages.
Proof of accommodation
Required
Document proving accommodation arrangements or sufficient means to cover accommodation costs for the stay, such as a booking confirmation showing all guests' full names.
Proof of joining EU family member
Required
Documentary proof that the applicant is joining the EU/EEA or Swiss family member in the destination country when they are not travelling together, such as matching travel arrangements or other official evidence.
Proof of relationship
Required
Marriage or birth certificate proving the relationship to the EEA/EU or Swiss national family member. If not in English or German, a certified UK translation is required.
Slovenia business invitation or guarantee letter
Required
Letter of Invitation or Letter of Guarantee from the inviting company or organisation in Slovenia, authorised/registered by the administrative unit in Slovenia. Official templates: invitation letter https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/slovenia/uk/english/pdf/povabilno-pismo.pdf ; guarantee letter https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/slovenia/uk/english/pdf/garantno_pismo.pdf
Slovenia host invitation or guarantee letter
Required
Letter of Invitation or Letter of Guarantee by the family member or friend in Slovenia, registered or authorized by the administrative unit in Slovenia. Invitation form: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/slovenia/uk/english/pdf/povabilno-pismo.pdf . Guarantee form: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/slovenia/uk/english/pdf/garantno_pismo.pdf
Student status letter
Required
Recent signed letter from school/college/university confirming enrollment, hours per week, attendance
Travel medical insurance
Required
Insurance covering all Schengen states for EUR 30,000 minimum
Multi-country travel itinerary
Required
Tickets between Schengen countries (if applicable)
Confirmed return travel tickets
Required
Confirmed return travel tickets showing the applicant's name and travel dates.
UK immigration status proof
Required
UK residence permit endorsed in passport, biometric residence card, or digital proof of immigration status issued by the UK Home Office using a share code.
UK residence permit (or UK immigration status share code)
Required
Valid UK residence permit card showing the applicant’s right to reside in the UK; if no card is available or the digital permit is valid longer than the card, a UK Home Office immigration status share code printout is acceptable. Share code page: https://www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status
Self-employment confirmation letter from accountant, banker or solicitor
Required in some cases
Recent official headed letter from an accountant, banker or solicitor stating the applicant's self-employment or business ownership in the United Kingdom.
👔Self Employed
British school certificate
Required in some cases
Recent school certificate from a British school for minor applicants.
👔Student👶Travelling with children
Car insurance
Required in some cases
Vehicle insurance document for travel by car.
Car registration document
Required in some cases
Vehicle registration document required when the applicant travels by car.
Car rental documents
Required in some cases
Rental agreement or related documents for the hired car, required when travelling by rented car.
Certified translation
Required in some cases
Certified translation of required supporting documents when the originals are not in an accepted language. For this Switzerland EU/EEA and Swiss family visa, translations are required where specified for documents not in English, German, French, Italian or Spanish, and for certain minor documents into an official language of Switzerland or English.
Driver joint travel cover letter
Required in some cases
Signed and dated cover letter from the driver confirming joint travel with the applicant and travel dates, required when the applicant is not the driver.
Driver's driving licence
Required in some cases
Driving licence of the driver for travel by car.
Employment Letter
Required in some cases
If employed, provide a recent original signed headed employer letter addressed to the Mission and confirming your employment.
👔Employed
Event registration or entry ticket
Required in some cases
Entry ticket or registration confirmation for a fair, congress, conference, seminar, or similar business event.
Group member list
Required in some cases
List of group members' names for group accommodation reservations, if the names are not otherwise shown on the travel ticket.
🏠Hotel
Guardian passport copy
Required in some cases
Copy of the guardian's passport bio page and signature page if the signature is not on the bio page.
Guardianship letter
Required in some cases
Letter or official document appointing a guardian for the minor.
Invitation letter from family member or friend
Required in some cases
Letter from a family member or friend in Belgium confirming accommodation at their house or apartment, including full address details.
🤝Host🏠Host
Host Residence Permit
Required in some cases
If your host is a foreigner residing in Slovenia, provide a copy of the host's Slovenian residence permit.
🤝Host🏠Host
Hotel booking confirmation
Required in some cases
Proof of accommodation such as a half-paid or fully paid hotel booking confirmation.
🏠Hotel
Joint travel confirmation letter
Required in some cases
Signed and dated letter from the person named on an accommodation reservation confirming joint travel with the applicant.
🏠Hotel
Marriage or civil partnership certificate
Required in some cases
Recent (≤6 months) marriage/civil partnership certificate
🤝Family
Medical institution confirmation
Required in some cases
Official document from the medical institution in Bulgaria confirming the necessity for medical care in that institution.
Proof of funds for medical treatment
Required in some cases
Proof of sufficient financial means to pay for the medical treatment in Bulgaria.
Proof of sufficient financial means to pay for the medical treatment
Required in some cases
Documentary proof that the applicant has sufficient financial means to pay for the planned medical treatment (as requested in the Netherlands medical treatment visa checklist).
Parental consent documents for minors
Required in some cases
For minors travelling alone/with one parent: parental consent, certified copies of parents’ passports, British school certificate.
👶Travelling with children
Passport or certified passport copy
Required in some cases
Original passport or certified copy of passport required for parents of minors travelling alone or with only one parent.
👶Travelling with children
Payslips (3 months)
Required in some cases
Last three payslips, original plus photocopies
👔Employed
Copies of previous Schengen visas
Required in some cases
Photocopies of previous Schengen visas endorsed in an old passport and/or issued in the last 3 years.
Proof Of Family Relationship
Required in some cases
Proof of relationship to the non-Austrian EEA/EU or Swiss national, such as a marriage certificate or birth certificate. If not in English or German, a certified translation in the UK is required.
🤝Family🏠Host
Reservation holder ID or passport copy
Required in some cases
Photocopy of the passport or ID card of the person whose name appears on the accommodation reservation, including passport signature page if signature is not on the bio page.
🏠Hotel
Self-assessment tax form
Required in some cases
Self-assessment form issued by HM Revenue & Customs confirming the applicant's self-employment or business ownership status.
👔Self Employed
Proof of sole custody or deceased parent
Required in some cases
Court or residence order confirming sole custody, or death certificate of the deceased parent, when applicable.
👶Travelling with children
Sponsor bank statements
Required in some cases
Bank account statements of the financial sponsor used to prove support for the applicant.
🤝Family
Statement of willingness to support applicant
Required in some cases
Signed statement from the sponsor confirming willingness to financially support the applicant, including travel dates.
🤝Family
Tour booking confirmation
Required in some cases
Tour booking confirmation or list of participants (if part of a tour).
🏠Hotel
Proof of trade relations or business relations
Required in some cases
Documents such as agreement copies or similar evidence showing the existence of trade relations or relations for business purposes.
Travel payment proof
Required in some cases
Receipt, invoice, or payment confirmation for travel tickets when they were paid through a travel agency.
Vehicle ownership proof
Required in some cases
Document proving ownership of the vehicle used for travel to Slovenia when travelling by car.
Home Office share code
Optional
Share code from the UK Home Office proving the applicant's immigration status in the UK.

Booking your Slovenia appointment

When scheduling your appointment at the Slovenia Visa Application Center in Manchester, it's advisable to book well in advance to secure your preferred date and time. Arrive early on the day of your appointment to allow for check-in procedures. Bring all necessary documents organized in the order specified by the visa center to facilitate a smooth submission process.