Slovenia visa for New Zealand citizens

As a New Zealand passport holder, your journey to Slovenia is wonderfully straightforward, offering you a generous 90-day visa-free stay to explore its stunning Alps and Adriatic coast. For your convenience, we've compiled crucial information, including details on the single available tourist visa type should your plans extend beyond this period. Remember that Slovenia operates on Central European Time (CET), which is a significant time difference from New Zealand, so be prepared for jet lag.

Visa-free90d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
3+ months
Funds proof
Required
Health insurance
Required
Biometrics
Required

Visa options

OtherSchengen C Visa (Short-stay)
90dvalid 6mo
Apply
OtherNational D Visa (Long-stay)
365dvalid 1y
Apply
TouristSchengen C Visa (Tourism/Private Visit)
90dvalid 6mo
Apply
BusinessSchengen C Visa (Business)
90dvalid 6mo
Apply
MedicalSchengen C Visa (Medical Purposes)
90dvalid 6mo
Apply
OtherSchengen C Visa (Members of Official Delegations)
90dvalid 6mo
Apply
StudentSchengen C Visa (Study, Research or Training up to 90 days)
90dvalid 6mo
Apply
TransitSchengen C Visa (Airport Transit)
Apply
FamilySchengen C Visa (Spouses of Slovenian Citizens)
90dvalid 6mo
Apply
StudentNational D Visa (Study Exchange 90–365 days)
365dvalid 1y
Apply
StudentTemporary Residence Permit (Study)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
WorkTemporary Residence Permit (Research and Higher Education Work)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
WorkSingle Work and Residence Permit
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
FamilyTemporary Residence Permit (Family Reunification)
365d$111multiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
OtherTemporary Residence Permit (Long-term Residence after 5 years)
multiple-entry
Apply
HumanitarianRefugee Status
Apply
HumanitarianSubsidiary Protection
Apply

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

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