Slovenia long-stay (Type D) visa
Required documents, fees and processing time for a Slovenia long-stay (Type D) Schengen visa when you apply from United States.
SCHENGEN · VISA C✈ DOCUMENTS
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To
Slovenia
Type
D · LONG STAY
Apply at
USA
Centre
VAC
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Action neededLong stay — national (Type D) · applying from United States.
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Competent authority
Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Washington, D.C. (applications submitted in Washington D.C., New York, San Francisco, Houston, Miami) or Consulate General of Slovenia in Cleveland, OH (applications submitted in Cleveland and Chicago)
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.
Travel itineraryA day-by-day plan of your trip to attach to the application.
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 figures below are the short-stay (Type C) means of subsistence. A long-stay (Type D) visa sets its funds requirement nationally by purpose (study, work, family reunification, income) — check the consulate for the amount that applies to your case.
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 visa required for stays up to 90 days; a Type D visa is needed for stays over 90 days (e.g. work, study, family reunification).
- Turkish students and Fulbright scholarship holdersVisa fee gratis.
- Family members of an EU citizen (family reunification)Visa fee gratis.