RussiaSlovenia: Visa required

RussiaSlovenia

Do Russia passport holders need a visa for Slovenia?

Visa required

Yes. Russia passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Slovenia.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance1,932 km, straight line (~2h 46m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Slovenia138 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Slovenia passport holders visiting Russia: e-Visa.

Visa-free alternatives near Slovenia

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Frequently asked questions

Do Russia passport holders need a visa for Slovenia?

Yes. Russia passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Slovenia.

How far is Slovenia from Russia?

About 1,932 km in a straight line, roughly ~2h 46m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Slovenia?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Slovenia?

112 / 113.

What time zone is Slovenia in?

Ljubljana (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Ljubljana?

Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU), about 19 km away.

How many countries can enter Slovenia without a visa?

138 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Slovenia visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Russia passport holders visit without a visa instead of Slovenia?

San Marino, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Russia

Russia, or the Russian Federation, is a country in Eastern Europe and North Asia. It is the largest country in the world, spanning eleven time zones and sharing land borders with fourteen countries. With a population of over 140 million, Russia is the most populous country in Europe and the ninth-most populous in the world. It is a highly urbanised country, with sixteen of its urban areas having more than 1 million inhabitants. Moscow, the most populous metropolitan area in Europe, is the capital and largest city of Russia, while Saint Petersburg is its second-largest city and a major cultural centre.

CapitalMoscow

RegionEastern Europe

Population143.5M

Area17,098,242 km²

CurrencyRussian ruble (1 USD ≈ 83.93 RUB)

LanguagesRussian

Calling code+7

Drives on theright

TimezoneMoscow (UTC+3)

Nearest airportSheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), 28 km

Emergency number01 / 02 / 03 / 101 / 102 / 103 / 112

UNESCO sites40

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$17,547 (2025)

Tourist arrivals6.4M (2020)

Climate in Moscow

Warmest July, coolest December, driest April, sunniest June.

Monthly climate normals for Moscow, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	1.2°C	-2.2°C	45mm	29h
February	1.5°C	-4°C	35mm	108h
March	7.4°C	-0.8°C	44mm	208h
April	8.6°C	-0.4°C	29mm	285h
May	15.5°C	6.8°C	116mm	279h
June	22.8°C	13°C	89mm	384h
July	22.9°C	14.3°C	129mm	351h
August	21.9°C	12.1°C	36mm	354h
September	18.4°C	9.6°C	49mm	263h
October	12.5°C	5.7°C	44mm	167h
November	3.2°C	0°C	43mm	52h
December	-2.3°C	-6.6°C	34mm	66h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Russia is the world's largest country, covering more than one-eighth of the Earth's inhabited land area. Russia boasts a rich history and culture, as well as a wealth of natural attractions for those willing to head off the beaten path. Many of Russia's attractions for visitors lie in the hard-to-reach stretches of the planet's most remote lands. The best known sights are in and around the nation's principal cities of Moscow and Saint Petersburg.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ancient City of Tauric Chersonese and its Chora
Astronomical Observatories of Kazan Federal University
Bolgar Historical and Archaeological Complex
Central Sikhote-Alin
Church of the Ascension, Kolomenskoye
Church of the Holy All-Savior of Derbent
Churches of the Pskov School of Architecture
Citadel, Ancient City and Fortress Buildings of Derbent
Cultural Landscape of Kenozero Lake
Cultural and Historic Ensemble of the Solovetsky Islands

Upcoming public holidays

November 4, 2026День народного единства

January 1, 2027Новый год

January 2, 2027Новогодние каникулы

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About Slovenia

Slovenia, officially the Republic of Slovenia, is a country in Central Europe. It borders Italy to its west, Austria to its north, Hungary to its northeast, and Croatia to the its south and southeast; its southwestern boundary consists of a 46.6-kilometre (29.0 mi) coastline on the Adriatic Sea. The country is mostly mountainous and forested, covering 20,271 square kilometres (7,827 sq mi). Its population is approximately 2.1 million people. Slovene is the official language. Slovenia has a predominantly temperate continental climate, with the exception of the Slovene Littoral and the Julian Alps. Ljubljana, the capital and largest city, is geographically situated near the centre of the country. Other urban centers include Maribor, Ptuj, Kranj, Celje, Koper, Novo Mesto, Velenje, Nova Gorica, Sežana, Murska Sobota, and Jesenice.

CapitalLjubljana

RegionCentral Europe

Population2.1M

Area20,273 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesSlovene

Calling code+386

Drives on theright

TimezoneLjubljana (UTC+2)

Nearest airportLjubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU), 19 km

Emergency number112 / 113

UNESCO sites5

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$37,376 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.2M (2020)

Climate in Ljubljana

Warmest August, coolest January, driest April, sunniest July. Best time to visit: July, August.

Monthly climate normals for Ljubljana, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	6.5°C	-3.8°C	24mm	197h
February	10.8°C	-0.2°C	45mm	207h
March	11.6°C	0.9°C	90mm	251h
April	18.3°C	3.4°C	20mm	354h
May	19.6°C	8.6°C	130mm	334h
June	23.2°C	13.4°C	130mm	339h
July	26.3°C	14.4°C	123mm	401h
August	26.8°C	16.2°C	121mm	330h
September	22.3°C	11.5°C	158mm	305h
October	15.8°C	6.9°C	183mm	221h
November	9.4°C	1.3°C	54mm	189h
December	4.9°C	0.1°C	196mm	67h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Slovenia is a country in central Europe that lies in the eastern Alps, at the northern end of the Adriatic Sea. It is sometimes considered to be a Balkan country. Despite its small size, Slovenia has a surprising variety of terrain, ranging from the beaches of the Mediterranean to the peaks of the Julian Alps and the rolling hills of the south. Slovenia is also home to some of the finest scenery in the "New Europe". The transition from socialism to the European common market economy has gone well and serves as a model for other nations on the same track to follow.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Heritage of Mercury. Almadén and Idrija
The works of Jože Plečnik in Ljubljana – Human Centred Urban Design
prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps
Škocjan Caves

Upcoming public holidays

October 31, 2026dan reformacije

November 1, 2026dan spomina na mrtve

December 25, 2026božič

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