Poland Visa RequirementsFor Slovenia passport holders
Slovenian citizens can visit Poland visa-free with no length-of-stay cap as both countries are EU and Schengen members.
Great news! Slovenia passport holders can enter Poland without a visa for tourism or business purposes.
No visa required. A valid Slovenian passport or national ID card is sufficient for any stay as an EU citizen. Poland retains the Polish zloty (PLN).
Poland 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
Required Documents
Valid Passport or National ID
A valid Slovenian passport or national ID card.
Valid Slovak Passport or National ID Card
A valid Slovak passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry into Poland.
Current Travel Situation
Slovenia to Poland: What You Need to Know
Poland is an important cultural and historical destination for Slovenian travellers. Warsaw's rebuilt old town (UNESCO), Krakow's royal Wawel Castle and vibrant student scene, the Wieliczka Salt Mine, and the solemnity of Auschwitz-Birkenau make Poland a destination of great historical depth. The Tatra Mountains in southern Poland (Zakopane) share the same mountain chain as the Slovenian Karavanke and Julian Alps, though Poland's Tatras are more accessible as a ski and hiking resort from Krakow.
How to Get There
Warsaw: the Old Town Market Square (rebuilt brick by brick after WWII), the Warsaw Uprising Museum (moving history of the 1944 uprising against Nazi occupation), the Palace of Culture, and Wilanow Baroque Palace. Krakow: Wawel Castle, the Kazimierz Jewish Quarter, the Rynek Glowny main square (Europe's largest medieval market square), and the Wieliczka Salt Mine (UNESCO, 30 km southeast). Auschwitz-Birkenau: the largest Nazi concentration camp complex; a half-day guided visit from Krakow is essential for historical understanding.
Money & Banking
Poland uses the Polish zloty (PLN). As of 2025, EUR 1 is approximately PLN 4.25. Poland is very affordable; a mid-range Krakow restaurant meal costs PLN 50-80 (EUR 12-19). Polish craft beer is excellent and inexpensive (PLN 12-18 per 0.5L in a bar). Card payments widely accepted.
Practical Tips
Ljubljana to Krakow is approximately 900 km (8 hours by car via Vienna and Czech Republic). Flying via Vienna, Prague, or Warsaw is more practical. Ryanair and Wizz Air operate from Krakow and Warsaw to Ljubljana via connections. LOT Polish Airlines is the national carrier with flights from Warsaw Chopin (WAW).
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Slovenian citizens need a visa for Poland?
No. Poland and Slovenia are both EU and Schengen member states. Slovenian citizens can travel freely to Poland using a passport or national ID card.
What currency does Poland use?
Poland uses the Polish zloty (PLN), not the euro. As of 2025, EUR 1 is approximately PLN 4.25. Poland is very affordable.
How do I get from Ljubljana to Krakow or Warsaw?
Flying via Vienna, Prague, or Frankfurt is most practical. Ryanair and Wizz Air serve both Krakow Balice and Warsaw Chopin airports from multiple Central European connections. The overland drive Ljubljana-Krakow is approximately 900 km (8 hours).
What is the Wieliczka Salt Mine?
Wieliczka Salt Mine near Krakow is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been operating since the 13th century. The tourist route (3.5 km underground) passes salt-carved chapels (the stunning St. Kinga's Chapel, 54 m below ground), chambers, and underground lakes. Book tickets in advance in summer.
Is Auschwitz-Birkenau worth visiting?
The Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial and museum near Oswiecim is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of history's most important sites of remembrance. A guided tour (approximately 3.5 hours) is mandatory for Auschwitz I; Birkenau can be visited independently. Book timed-entry tickets well in advance at auschwitz.org.
What are the must-try Polish foods?
Pierogi (stuffed dumplings: potato and cheese, meat, or sauerkraut and mushroom), bigos (hunter's stew of sauerkraut, meat, and mushrooms), zurek (sour rye soup with white sausage and hard-boiled egg), kielbasa (Polish sausage), and oscypek (smoked sheep's cheese from the Tatras) are essential. Polish craft beer has developed significantly in recent years.
Is Warsaw's Old Town authentic?
Warsaw's Old Town (Stare Miasto) was almost completely destroyed during World War II (over 85% of the city was deliberately demolished by the Nazis after the 1944 Warsaw Uprising). It was meticulously rebuilt brick by brick using historical records and paintings, and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980 as "an outstanding example of a near-total reconstruction of a span of history." The Warsaw Uprising Museum (not in the Old Town) powerfully explains this history.