Slovenia family visit visa
Required documents, fees and processing time for a Slovenia family visit Schengen visa when you apply from United States.
SCHENGEN · VISA C✈ DOCUMENTS
🇸🇮 Slovenia·····✈·····🇺🇸 from United States
To
Slovenia
Type
C · FAMILY
Apply at
USA
Centre
VAC
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Action neededVisiting family / friends — short stay (Type C) · applying from United States.
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Competent authority
Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Washington, D.C. (most states) or Consulate General of Slovenia in Cleveland, OH (CO, IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, MO, OH, PA, WI)
Application centre
VFS Global - Washington D.C., New York, San Francisco, Houston, Miami, Chicago
Recommended — commonly expected even when not on the official list
Cover letterA letter of introduction stating who you are and why you are travelling.
Fees
Consular (Type C)
€90
Service fee
$35
Est. total (adult)
$135
Long stay (Type D)
€77
The short-stay (Type C) consular fee is harmonised at €90 for adults across all Schengen states; collected in USD · centre: VFS Global.
Fee notes
VFS Global (Chicago, Houston, Miami, NY, SF, DC). D commonly ~€77 (approximate).
Timeline
medium confidenceProcessing
15–45 days
End-to-end
3–8 weeks
Centre
VAC
Appointment wait
No official published figure; realistically ~1-3 weeks, more in peak summer.
Application centre
VFS Global (partner of the Slovenian Embassy Washington DC). Chicago centre serves CO, IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, MO, OH, PA, WI; all other states/DC use other VFS centres. Single consular authority (Embassy Washington DC).
Timeline notes
Low-volume destination with reportedly high approval rates. Standard 15 calendar days, up to 30 with checks, 60 exceptionally. Apply 3-4 weeks ahead.
Funds to show
high confidenceThe amount you must be able to prove, per the Schengen Borders Code reference amount. It depends only on the destination — not on your nationality or where you apply.
Per day
€70
Minimum
—
In EUR ≈
as shown
individual (per day)
€70 / day
minor accompanied by parent/legal representative (50%)
€35 / day
Notes
Rules implementing the Schengen Borders Code (UL RS No 29/07), Art. 2: daily subsistence amount EUR 70 for individuals; 50% (EUR 35) for accompanied minors. Not required where subsistence is secured (sponsorship declaration, letter of guarantee, or prepaid tourist accommodation).
Consulates apply discretion and may expect a buffer above this figure — treat it as a floor, not a guarantee.
Funds source ↗⚠ Special cases & caveats
- US citizensNo Schengen visa required for stays up to 90 days in Slovenia.