From 1 January 2007 the Tolar was replaced by the Euro (EUR)
as the official currency; the Euro is divided into 100 cents. Banks
offer the best exchange rates for cash and travellers cheques.
Banking hours are 8am to 12.30pm, and 2pm to 6pm on weekdays, and
from 8am to 12pm on Saturdays. Numerous bureaux de change are open
outside banking hours throughout the country. ATMs are readily
available in major cities. Credit cards are widely accepted by
hotels, restaurants and shops.
Currency Exchange Rates
EUR 1.00 =
rate 1.36
rate 0.68
rate 1.51
rate 1.66
rate 9.47
rate 1.00
rate 1.85
Note: These currency exchange rates are not updated daily and should be used as a guideline only.
Language:
The official language of Slovenia is Slovene. Italian and
Hungarian are also spoken in some communities.
Entry requirements for Americans:
US passport holders do not require a visa for stays of up to 90
days.
Entry requirements for UK nationals:
Holders of British passports endorsed British Citizen, British
Overseas Territories Citizen, or British National (Overseas) do not
require a visa to stay in Slovenia for up to 90 days.
Entry requirements for Canadians:
Canadians do not require a visa to enter Slovenia for a stay of
up to 90 days.
Entry requirements for Australians:
Australian citizens do not require a visa to stay in Slovenia
for up to 90 days.
Entry requirements for South African:
South African passport holders require a visa to visit
Slovenia.
Entry requirements for Irish nationals:
Irish nationals do not require a visa for stays of up to 90
days.
Entry requirements for New Zeland nationals:
New Zealand nationals do not require a visa for stays of up to
90 days.
Passport/Visa Note:Passports should be valid for the period of stay.
Those with non-EEA passports are also required to hold documents
for onward or return travel, and sufficient funds of at least EUR70
for adults and half that amount for children under 18, or the
equivalent in another hard currency.
Embassy or Consulate in US:
Slovenian Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 667
5363.
Embassy or Consulate in UK:
Slovenian Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7222
5700.
Embassy or Consulate in Canada:
Slovenian Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 565 5781/2
Embassy or Consulate in Australia:
Slovenian Embassy, Canberra, Australia: +61 (0)2 6243
4830.
Embassy or Consulate in South Africa:
US Embassy or Consulate:
United States Embassy, Ljubljana: +386 (0)1 200 5500.
UK Embassy or Consulate:
British Embassy, Ljubljana: +386 (0)1 200 3910.
Canadian Embassy or Consulate
Canadian Embassy, Budapest, Hungary (also responsible for
Slovenia): +36 (0)1 392 3360.
Australian Embassy or Consulate:
Australian Consulate, Ljubljana: +386 (0)1 425 4252.
South African Embassy or Consulate:
South African Embassy, Vienna, Austria (also responsible for
Slovenia): + 43 (0)1 320 6493.
Health:Typhoid vaccination is recommended, and Hepatitis A and B,
diphtheria and tuberculosis occur. In forested areas hikers should
guard against tick bites, as tick-borne encephalitis is present.
Mains water is safe to drink, milk is pasteurised and local meat
and produce safe to consume. Free emergency treatment is available
from hospitals and private doctors contracted to the ZZZS
(Slovenian Health Insurance Institute).
SafetyThere are extremely few risks involved in travel to
Slovenia. The threat of terrorism is low, as is the crime rate,
however sensible precautions are advised with valuables.
Communications: The international dialling code for Slovenia is
+386. City/area codes are in use, e.g. (0)1 for Ljubljana. Public
telephones are operated with magnetic cards, which are available
from newsagents, post offices and tobacco kiosks. Two major mobile
phone operators provide GSM coverage. Internet cafes are prolific
in Ljubljana and the larger towns.
Duty Free:The following goods may be brought in to Slovenia
duty-free by travellers from non-EU countries: 200 cigarettes or
100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco or a proportional mix
of these; 1 litre of spirits over 22% alcohol content or
non-denaturated ethyl alcohol of 80% alcohol content and over, or 2
litres spirits, apertifs or other alcoholic beverages with less
than 22% alcohol content, or liqueur wines or sparkling wines, or a
proportional mix of these and 2 litres of still wine; 250ml eau de
toilette and 50g perfume; medicines for personal use and other
goods such as gifts to the value of EUR175 for adults and EUR90 for
children under 15 years. Prohibited items include meat and meat
products.
