LONG TERM VISA (type D) - research visits , training, staff exchange, etc.
Who needs it?
It is mandatory for any foreigner (without a visa-free travel arrangement) wishing to study, work or live in a Schengen country for longer than 60 days (up to 1 year).
How can you get it?
Ask for a long-term visa aka VISA D at the nearest Slovenian embassy.
When should you arrange it?
Between 3 weeks and 3 months before arrival in Slovenia.
Time needed
Around 2 weeks.
Which documents do you need to submit?
Application form for visa D: form (.pdf).
A valid passport and copy of the passport (the expiry date of which exceeds the intended period of stay in the Republic of Slovenia by at least three months).
Health insurance covering urgent health care services, at a minimum requirement, in the Republic of Slovenia:
- Coverage of at least EUR 30.000.00.
- Valid in Europe / Schengen countries.
- Includes medical emergencies, urgent care, medical evacuation and repatriation of remains.
- Valid for the entire period of the applicant's intended stay.
Sufficient means of subsistence in a monthly amount at least equal to the basic minimum income in the Republic of Slovenia (approx. EUR 465.34).
A verified police certificate indicating a clear criminal record not older than three months from your country (if the country in question issues it), translated into Slovenian and notarized.
An authentic photograph of yourself, and you are also required to submit two of your fingerprints for their digital capture.
A positive opinion of the Ministry of Higher Education and Innovation that your arrival is in the interest of the Republic of Slovenia – please contact your host institution for more details.
Costs
EUR 77.00.
Additional costs may apply.
Other important information
Once in Slovenia, holders of a visa D do not need to apply for a residence permit for the period of validity of the visa D, but they need to report a temporary address within a week (if staying in private accommodation) to the relevant administrative unit in Slovenia.
A D-type visa cannot be extended.