Canada Visa RequirementsFor Slovenia passport holders
Slovenian citizens need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to Canada. The eTA costs CAD 7 (approximately EUR 5) and is valid for 5 years.
Slovenia passport holders must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) online before traveling to Canada.
Slovenian citizens do not need a full visa for Canada but must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before flying. Apply online at the official IRCC website; the fee is CAD 7 and approval is usually instant but can take up to 72 hours. The eTA is linked to your passport and is valid for 5 years or until passport expiry. You may stay up to 6 months per visit. No eTA is required if entering Canada by land from the USA.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Required Documents
For Your Visa Application
Canada eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization)
Apply at ircc.canada.ca/eta before travel. Fee CAD 7. Linked electronically to your passport.
Valid Slovak Passport
Valid Slovak passport with at least 6 months validity. The eTA is linked to this specific passport.
Credit/Debit Card
Required to pay the CAD 7 eTA application fee online.
Email Address
Required to receive the eTA approval notification.
Required at Entry
Valid Passport
A valid Slovenian passport.
eTA Approval Confirmation
The eTA is electronically linked to your passport. Save the confirmation email. No physical document is issued.
Return or Onward Ticket
Evidence of onward or return travel.
Valid Slovak Passport
The same passport used for eTA application.
Return or Onward Ticket Recommended
Proof of return travel or onwards itinerary.
Current Travel Situation
Slovenia to Canada: What You Need to Know
Canada is one of the great long-haul destinations for Slovenian travellers seeking vast wilderness, multicultural cities, and Francophone culture. Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Quebec City represent Canada's diversity; the Rocky Mountains national parks (Banff, Jasper, Yoho) offer some of the world's most dramatic mountain scenery. The Slovenian community in Canada is modest but has roots stretching back to early 20th century immigration to the prairie provinces and Ontario. Canada's bilingual character, multiculturalism, and outdoor recreation culture resonate with Slovenian values.
How to Get There
Toronto: CN Tower (EdgeWalk experience available), Royal Ontario Museum, Kensington Market, distillery district, and Niagara Falls (1.5 hours). Montreal: Vieux-Montreal, Notre-Dame Basilica, the Plateau-Mont-Royal neighbourhood, the Montreal Jazz Festival (late June/July). Quebec City: the only walled city north of Mexico, Chateau Frontenac, the Plains of Abraham. Banff and Jasper: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake (iconic turquoise lake surrounded by peaks), the Columbia Icefield and Athabasca Glacier, and the Icefields Parkway (230 km of mountain road scenery).
Money & Banking
Canada uses the Canadian dollar (CAD). As of 2025, EUR 1 is approximately CAD 1.50. Canada is moderately expensive; Vancouver and Toronto are among North America's priciest cities. A mid-range restaurant dinner costs CAD 30-50 (EUR 20-33). Tipping 15-20% is culturally expected at sit-down restaurants. Card and contactless payments are universal.
Practical Tips
Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and Montreal (YUL) are the main transatlantic gateways, served via London, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam. Air Canada and Lufthansa are the primary carriers from Central Europe. Vancouver (YVR) serves the west coast. Domestic flights via Air Canada and WestJet connect cities efficiently. Via Rail's Canadian (Toronto to Vancouver, 3 days) is one of the world's great train journeys.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Slovenian citizens need a visa for Canada?
No full visa is required. Slovenian citizens can visit Canada without a visa but need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to board a flight. Apply at ircc.canada.ca/eta. The fee is CAD 7 (approximately EUR 5).
What is Canada's eTA?
The eTA is an electronic pre-travel permission linked to your passport, valid for 5 years or until passport expiry. Approval is usually instant. Allows stays up to 6 months per visit. No eTA is required if entering Canada by land from the USA.
What currency does Canada use?
Canada uses the Canadian dollar (CAD). As of 2025, EUR 1 is approximately CAD 1.50.
Is tipping mandatory in Canada?
Tipping is culturally expected: 15-20% at restaurants, CAD 1-2 per drink at bars, 10-15% for taxis and Uber. Card payment machines prompt for a tip before finalising the transaction; it is socially acceptable to enter a lower amount for poor service.
How do I get from Ljubljana to Canada?
Fly from Ljubljana to Toronto (YYZ), Montreal (YUL), or Vancouver (YVR) via London, Frankfurt, or Amsterdam. Air Canada and Lufthansa are common carriers. Journey time is 10-13 hours to the east coast.
What are the Canadian Rockies?
The Canadian Rockies straddle the Alberta-British Columbia border and contain Banff, Jasper, Kootenay, and Yoho National Parks. Calgary (YYC) is the gateway airport (1.5 hours to Banff by road). The Icefields Parkway (Highway 93, 230 km between Banff and Jasper) passes the Athabasca Glacier, Peyto Lake, and multiple turquoise lakes and is one of the world's most scenic drives.
What wildlife can I see in Canada?
Banff and Jasper: elk (very common), black bear, grizzly bear (best at dawn and dusk from the Icefields Parkway), bighorn sheep. Churchill (Manitoba): polar bears in October-November. Pacific coast (Vancouver Island): orca whale watching from Victoria (May-October) and humpback whales. Algonquin Provincial Park (Ontario): moose, beaver, loon.