U.S. Embassy in Slovenia

Last update: 10 February 2022

*** Entry to the United States: Effective 8 November 2021, all non-immigrant, non-U.S. citizen air travelers to the United States will be required to be fully vaccinated and to provide proof of vaccination status prior to boarding an airplane to the United States.

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All airline passengers to the United States age two and older must provide a negative COVID test result– either PCR or rapid antigen – taken one day prior to beginning travel. Those recently recovered from COVID can instead present proof of recovery (positive test result between 10 and 90 days, along with letter from health care provider clearing you for travel.) See CDC testing requirements. Exemptions to the testing requirement will be considered on an extremely limited basis. In the event you test positive in Slovenia just prior to your return to the United States, be prepared to adjust your return flight and remain an additional 10 days in Slovenia. See below section on Quarantine. The U.S. Embassy maintains a list of medical providers that speak English.

Country-Specific Information:

• The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 4 Travel Advisory for Slovenia advising citizens to reconsider travel to Slovenia due to the Covid-19 epidemic. Register with the Embassy (STEP) for the latest updates. See also the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) travel notice for Slovenia.
• See the current number of active cases and other statistics.
• Face masks: FFP2 (N95) or surgical masks are required in indoor public spaces, and outdoors when a distance of 1.5 meters (5 feet) cannot be maintained.
• Services: At all institutions in Slovenia, including the U.S. Embassy, visitors age 12 and over should be prepared to show proof of vaccination, negative test (not older than 48 hours for rapid test, or 72 hours for PCR test), or recovery from COVID-19 (positive PCR test between 10 days and 6 months old), along with a copy of their ID. In grocery stores and pharmacies where vaccinated-tested-recovered rules do not apply you must keep a 10-meter distance from other customers. Hotels and campsites are open. Restaurants and bars are restricted to 0500 to 2200 and only serve customers at tables; nightclubs are closed. Schools and universities are operating in-person but all primary and secondary students must wear an approved facemask and submit to daily testing, using free kits from a pharmacy. (Vaccinated students are exempt from daily testing.) Museums, libraries, galleries and shops are open but patrons should follow distancing and other health precautions. Churches and recreational centers, including cinemas, sports centers, and swimming pools, are open with reduced capacity.
• Public gatherings: Gatherings outside of the same household are banned unless they meet the vaccinated-tested-recovered rules. Sports and cultural gatherings are limited to 50% capacity. Attendees at cultural, sports, or other events must show proof of vaccination, negative test, or recovery from Covid-19. In open-air venues with no fixed seats, chairs must be at least one meter apart, while a 1.5-metre distance applies to those who stand, except for members of the same household.

COVID-19 Testing

• Are PCR and/or antigen tests available for U.S. citizens in Slovenia? Yes
• If so, are test results reliably available within one calendar day? Yes
• If you think you may have symptoms, first contact 112 (available 24 hours a day), where English-language operators are available to assess your condition and provide instruction on medical care.
• Testing is available for both foreign nationals and Slovenians and are available at Slovenian government institutions as well as private clinics. (The Embassy maintains a list of English-speaking medical providers.) Home test kits are available at pharmacies. Due to high demand, PCR tests are limited to those who have had a negative rapid test result and are advised by their doctor to get a PCR test. While clinics are often able to provide rapid tests for free, PCR tests for non-citizens can be around 95 euros. Rapid test results are generally available within an hour, but PCR test results may take 1-2 days. Tests are not available at the U.S. Embassy.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

• Has the government of Slovenia approved a COVID-19 vaccine for use? Yes
• Are vaccines available in Slovenia for U.S. citizens to receive? Yes
• Which vaccines are available in Slovenia: AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, and Pfizer-BioNTech. Booster shots for mRNA type vaccines are available if recommended by your doctor in Slovenia. Vaccines are available for those age 12 and older.
• The U.S. Government strongly recommends that all eligible persons receive the vaccination as soon as possible. Per Slovenian government announcement, vaccines are available to all residents of Slovenia (but not visitors), regardless of insurance status. Those with Slovenian national insurance can register through the ZVem portal; other residents of Slovenia can register through their local doctor. Those who received their vaccination in Slovenia, even if not under the national insurance, can get a Digital EU certificate: The clinic where you were vaccinated must enter your data, along with your EMSO number (equivalent to a U.S. social security number), in the health system. Then either the same doctor, a pharmacist, or another clinic can access the location where the certificates are located and print a paper copy of the EU Digital Green Certificate. You can then go to the site daypg.com to scan the paper certificate; it produces a digital version you can save on your smart phone. Likewise, if you received your original vaccination in the U.S. but subsequently obtained a booster shot in Slovenia, you may be eligible for the EU Digital Green Certificate.
• QR code for those vaccinated in the United States: If you received your vaccination in the United States and used CDC’s VAMS portal, you can log in to your VAMS account to get a printable/scannable QR code, but note that most institutions in Slovenia are only scanning for the EU Green Digital Certificate
• Visit the FDA’s website to learn more about FDA-approved vaccines in the United States.
• The United States Government is not providing COVID-19 vaccinations to private U.S. citizens overseas. Please follow host country developments and guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination.

Entry and Exit Requirements:

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Quick Facts:

Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter? Yes

Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? No

Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Yes

• Essential travel to Slovenia (including study or business): U.S. citizens on essential travel are permitted with proof of completed vaccination, recovery from Covid-19, or a negative Covid test result (PCR or rapid antigen); those without proof will need to demonstrate where they will complete their 10 day quarantine. Please note, however, that if the purpose of travel requires a visa, Slovenian visa services may be limited.
• Non-essential travel to Slovenia (personal/tourist): U.S. citizens on non-essential travel are permitted only if fully vaccinated or recently recovered from Covid-19. U.S. citizens who have residency in the EU or are married to a Slovenian citizen can also be admitted with proof of a negative Covid test. See Slovenian’s page on non-essential travel.
• Travelers who have completed the vaccine regimen with the following vaccines are accepted for entry: BioNTech/Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, Russian Gamele (Sputnik V), Serum Institute of India AstraZeneca, and Chinese Sinovac Biotech and Sinopharm. Note the times required after vaccination for these common U.S. vaccines: seven days since the second dose of Pfizer; 14 days since the second dose of Moderna; 14 days since the first dose of Johnson & Johnson. Generally, U.S. vaccination records are accepted; see the Slovenian Border website for vaccination proof requirements. For those with prior Covid infection, you can present a certificate of a positive result of a PCR test, older than 10 days but not older than 6 months. Slovenia accepts PCR and rapid antigen tests taken within the United States, Great Britain, and the EU.
• Children under age 12 accompanying their parents can enter Slovenia without quarantine and do not require proof of Covid test.
• There is an optional web application to smooth entry into Slovenia, including for those transiting.
• Land border crossings: Transiting Slovenia within 6 hours is permitted. For travel from Slovenia to a neighboring country, see the U.S. Embassy Covid-19 pages for Austria, Croatia, Hungary, and Italy.
• For complete information on Slovenia’s Covid entry requirements, see the Slovenian Police Border Crossing page.
• Legal stay: The Covid-19 situation is not a grounds to stay beyond the legally permitted entry.
• Returning to the U.S.: As the frequency of flights is reduced, travelers should verify their flights and work with airlines to rebook if necessary. U.S. citizens can continue to travel from Europe to the United States with a negative Covid test result or proof of having recovered. Travelers should also follow CDC guidelines after returning to the U.S.

Movement Restrictions:

• Is a curfew in place? No
• Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No

Quarantine Information:

• Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? No
• Those entering with proof of vaccination, recovery from Covid-19, or a negative Covid test result (PCR or rapid antigen) are not subject to the 10-day quarantine. (See Entry Requirements above.)
• If you test positive you must quarantine for at least seven days. If you have close contact with a positive case but are fully vaccinated with the booster, you are not required to quarantine.
• In the event you test positive in Slovenia just prior to your return to the United States, be prepared to adjust your return flight and remain an additional 10 days in Slovenia. You may stay at a hotel of your choosing and have food delivered to your room, but note that if you leave the hotel for any reason, the hotel may refuse you re-entry; for this reason, some American citizens have chosen to quarantine at a more independent setting such as a rented apartment.
• Ensure you have sufficient food, prescriptions, and other essential items in your home in the event you need to self-quarantine due to Covid exposure. Home delivery of both groceries and prepared foods are available.

Transportation Options:

Quick facts:

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Are commercial flights operating? Yes

Is public transportation operating? Yes

• Airport: Ljubljana Airport is open.
• Cross border train/bus service: Operating. It is passengers’ responsibility to ensure they meet entry requirements for cross-border service. Passengers must wear a FFP2 (N95) or surgical face mask and keep a safety distance of at least 1 meter.
• Internal train/bus service: Operating. Passengers must disinfect their hands upon entry, wear a FFP2 (N95) or surgical face mask and keep a safety distance of at least 1 meter. The Infrastructure Ministry has established a hotline at 01 478 85 12 to address questions on public transportation.
• Taxis: Available. Facemasks required.

Fines for Non-Compliance:

• Inspectors are enforcing government Covid-19 restrictions. Violators face hefty fines.

Embassy Consular Operations:

• American Citizen Services: The Embassy is providing services; see our website for information. If you are ill while coming to your Embassy appointment, please let us know in advance in the email so that we can make special accommodation. For emergencies, contact the U.S. Embassy (see box at right).
• Visa services for foreign nationals: Given travel restrictions, foreign national visa applicants must review our Visa page before making an appointment.

Local Resources:

Slovenian government resources:

• For additional information from the Slovenian government, including reaching their call center, see their English-language Covid page
• The City of Ljubljana tourism office provides additional information on Covid-19 status in Slovenia.
• The Slovenian Press Agency (with English option) is temporarily offering free access to its services on mobile devices.

U.S. Government resources:

• U.S. Embassy Ljubljana’s Latest Health Alerts
• COVID-19 crisis page on daypg.com
• CDC page on COVID-19
• U.S. State Department: Slovenia Travel information
• American citizens may also contact the U.S. Department of State, Overseas Citizens Services at Tel. +1 202-501-4444 (from the U.S. 1-888-407-4747)

By U.S. Embassy Ljubljana | 10 February, 2022 | Topics: Alert