Slovenia tourist visa
Required documents, fees and processing time for a Slovenia tourist Schengen visa when you apply from Ireland.
SCHENGEN · VISA C✈ DOCUMENTS
🇸🇮 Slovenia·····✈·····🇮🇪 from Ireland
To
Slovenia
Type
C · TOURISM
Apply at
IE
Centre
VAC
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Action neededTourism — short stay (Type C) · applying from Ireland.
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Competent authority
Slovenia is represented for Schengen short-stay (C) visas in Ireland by the Austrian Embassy Dublin; applications for Slovenia are lodged with, and decided by, the Austrian Embassy on Slovenia's behalf.
Application centre
VFS Global (Dublin) - operates the visa application centre on behalf of the Austrian Embassy Dublin (representing Slovenia)
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
via AustriaConsular (Type C)
€90
Service fee
€29
Est. total (adult)
€119
Long stay (Type D)
€77
The short-stay (Type C) consular fee is harmonised at €90 for adults across all Schengen states; collected in EUR · centre: VFS Global.
Fee notes
Slovenia has a Dublin embassy but Type C is handled by the Austrian Embassy Dublin via VFS Global. Service €29 (official VFS Austria/Ireland one-pager). Type D €77 (via Slovenian consular services).
Timeline
high confidenceProcessing
15–45 days
End-to-end
2–8 weeks
Centre
VAC
Appointment wait
Via the shared VFS Austria Dublin centre; moderate/low demand. Estimate ~1-4 weeks for a slot (not published).
Application centre
No dedicated Slovenian service in Dublin. Short-stay (C) visas for Slovenia in Ireland are handled by the AUSTRIAN Embassy Dublin under a representation agreement, lodged at VFS Global Dublin (VFS Austria portal, covering Austria, Switzerland, Slovenia, Liechtenstein).
Timeline notes
Official gov.si Embassy Dublin confirms Austria represents Slovenia for C-visas in Ireland via VFS Global. Decision made by the Austrian Embassy Dublin on Slovenia's behalf. Fee ~EUR 90 + ~EUR 31 VFS service fee; card only.
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
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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
- Irish citizensNo Schengen visa required for stays up to 90 days in Slovenia.
- Visa-required third-country nationals resident in IrelandMust show valid Irish residence permit (IRP) covering the intended travel; some nationalities are subject to prior consultation, which may extend processing.