UAE residents apply for a Slovenia Schengen visa at the Embassy of Slovenia in Abu Dhabi, by appointment booked by email. The visa fee is €90, paid in AED, and Slovenia asks for €70 per person per day.
Slovenia is one of the most generous consulates for UAE residents. In 2025, 85.22% of the visas it issued to UAE applicants were multiple-entry, the highest share of any Schengen country.
Checked on 5 November 2026 against the Slovenian Embassy in Abu Dhabi (page updated 31 August 2026), Annex 18 of the EU Visa Code Handbook (July 2025) and European Commission 2025 statistics reported by Gulf News. These rules come from your UAE residence. Your passport decides whether you need a visa (Emiratis don’t) and which fee applies.
Slovenia at a glance
| Item | Slovenia from the UAE |
|---|---|
| Where you apply | Embassy of Slovenia, 12-01 Office Tower, Capital Plaza, Khalifa Street, Corniche, Abu Dhabi |
| Appointment | Required, booked by email: [email protected] (phone +971 2 672 7062) |
| Hours | Monday–Thursday 10:00–12:30 and 15:00–16:00; Friday 10:00–12:00 |
| Visa fee | €90 (over 12), €45 (ages 6–12), paid in AED by cash or card |
| Funds | €70 per person per day; half for children travelling with parents |
| Passport | Valid 3 months after you leave Schengen, issued within 10 years, 2 blank pages |
| When to apply | Up to 6 months before, at least 15 days before |
| 2025 multiple-entry share (UAE) | 85.22%, the highest in Schengen |
VFS Global began taking Slovenian applications in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in 2018, but the embassy’s current visa page lists only the embassy. Ask in your appointment email whether you should go to the embassy or to VFS.
What your passport changes
| Your passport | What applies |
|---|---|
| Emirati | No short-stay visa needed |
| Bahraini, Kuwaiti or Qatari | Visa needed. The embassy page sends nationals of these countries to the German Embassy in Manama, the Austrian Embassy in Kuwait City and the German Embassy in Doha. |
| Armenian, Azerbaijani, Belarusian | Reduced fee, €35 |
| Cape Verdean | €67.50 |
| Most other nationalities (Indian, Pakistani, Filipino, Egyptian and others) | €90, and the standard checklist |
Documents you need
- Signed application form, one per person. Parents sign for children under 18.
- Passport valid 3 months after you leave Schengen, issued within 10 years, with 2 blank pages
- Recent ICAO-standard photo
- UAE residence visa and Emirates ID
- Travel insurance of at least €30,000, valid in all Schengen states for the whole stay
- Proof of purpose, funds and accommodation: bank statements, employer letter or trade licence, hotel bookings and flight reservation
- Visiting someone: a guarantee or invitation letter, certified and registered at the administrative unit (upravna enota) in Slovenia
The embassy links a separate UAE supporting-documents list on its visa page. Download it before you email for an appointment.
How to apply: step by step
- Confirm that Slovenia is your main destination. Ljubljana and Lake Bled are often combined with Croatia or Italy, so count your nights.
- Email the consular section for an appointment, at least 15 days before travel.
- Prepare your file using the embassy’s UAE checklist.
- Attend in person in Abu Dhabi for fingerprints, and pay in AED.
- Wait for the decision. If you applied less than 15 days before travel, the decision may come after your planned departure.
The embassy is closed on Slovenian and UAE public holidays, including 25 June (Statehood Day), 2 December (UAE National Day) and 25 December.
How much money do you need?
Slovenia’s daily amount is €70 per person. Children travelling with their parents need 50%, or €35 a day. You don’t need to show this amount if your stay is already covered by a sponsorship declaration, a guarantee letter or a prepaid tour package.
Example: two adults and one child for 6 days need 6 × (€70 + €70 + €35) = €1,050, about AED 4,200.
Why Slovenia gives multiple-entry visas
In 2025, 85.22% of Slovenian visas issued to UAE applicants allowed more than one entry. Every consulate still decides case by case, though. A clean travel history and earlier Schengen visas used correctly help most. See multiple-entry Schengen visas from the UAE.
If you are refused
The refusal form gives the reason and tells you how and where to appeal, and by when. The embassy’s visa page does not publish the appeal procedure, so follow your letter exactly. See the refusal letter explained.
Questions people ask
Where do I apply for a Slovenia visa in the UAE?
At the Embassy of Slovenia in Abu Dhabi (Capital Plaza, Corniche), by appointment booked at [email protected].
How much bank balance do I need for Slovenia?
€70 per adult per day, and €35 per day for a child travelling with parents.
Is Slovenia good for a multiple-entry Schengen visa?
It had the highest multiple-entry share for UAE applicants in 2025 (85.22%), but apply to Slovenia only if it is really your main destination.
Does my host in Slovenia need to register the invitation?
Yes. A guarantee or invitation letter must be certified and registered at the administrative unit in Slovenia.
Related guides
- Croatia Schengen visa from the UAE
- Austria Schengen visa from the UAE
- Schengen refusal rates by consulate
Sources
- Embassy of Slovenia, Abu Dhabi: Visa information
- EU Visa Code Handbook, Annex 18: Reference amounts (31 July 2025)
- Gulf News: Countries most likely to give UAE residents a multiple-entry visa (EC 2025 data)
- Gulf News: VFS Global to process visas to Slovenia (2018)
Written by Asad Waleed M, Dubai. Asad has lived in the UAE for nine years and researches visa rules from government sources. He is not an immigration lawyer or consultant, and Sifqa does not process applications. Read the editorial policy.
Last checked 5 November 2026. Found an error? Email [email protected] and it will be fixed and logged.