Slovenia Visa RequirementsFor Kenya passport holders
Kenyan citizens require a Schengen visa to visit Slovenia, costing €90 ($98 USD). Slovenia is a Schengen member. As Slovenia has limited embassy representation in Kenya, applications may be processed by another Schengen country's embassy or VFS Global in Nairobi.
Kenya passport holders require a visa to enter Slovenia.
Check with VFS Global Nairobi or the Austrian Embassy to confirm which Schengen country currently processes Slovenia applications. Required documents: completed Schengen form, valid passport (at least 3 months beyond return), two biometric photos, travel insurance (minimum €30,000 Schengen-wide), confirmed return flights, accommodation bookings, 3 months of bank statements, and employment or income evidence. Processing takes 15 business days on average. The €90 fee is paid at the application centre.
Slovenia is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Kenya to Slovenia: What You Need to Know
Slovenia is a Schengen member: a Slovenian Schengen visa grants access to all 27 Schengen countries for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The Schengen fee is €90 since June 2024. Slovenia may have limited direct embassy representation in Nairobi, so check whether applications are handled via VFS Global or through the Austrian or German embassy. Slovenia is a small but scenic country in central Europe bordering Austria, Italy, Croatia, and Hungary, making it ideal for multi-country Schengen trips.
How to Get There
No direct flights connect Nairobi (NBO) to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU). Common routings go via London (LHR), Frankfurt (FRA), Vienna (VIE), or Amsterdam (AMS) with connections. Ryanair and easyJet serve Ljubljana from several European hubs, and edelweiss Air connects from Zurich. Kenya Airways connects NBO to European hubs with onward options. Total journey time is typically 14 to 18 hours.
Money & Banking
Slovenia uses the euro (EUR). Visa and Mastercard are accepted in hotels, restaurants, and shops. Slovenia is moderately priced by western European standards: budget accommodation from €40 per night, meals from €10 to €18. Lake Bled area accommodation can be more expensive due to popularity. ATMs are available in Ljubljana and major towns. Slovenia is generally excellent value compared to neighbouring Austria and Italy.
Practical Tips
Lake Bled with its island church and clifftop castle is Slovenia's most iconic image. Ljubljana, the compact capital, has a pedestrian old town, a riverside cafe scene, and a hilltop castle. Triglav National Park offers hiking and the Julian Alps. The Soca Valley has stunning turquoise river water popular for kayaking and white-water rafting. Postojna Cave is one of Europe's largest cave systems, accessible by underground train. Slovenia borders Italy, so Piran on the Adriatic coast has a strong Venetian architectural character.