Slovenia
Entry
You are obliged to be able to always identify yourself with your passport or identity card.
Safety
Slovenia is considered as a safe country. Please not the usual precautions against petty crime.
Important phone numbers
+386 is the international code
113 - police
112 - ambulance
Language
Since Slovenia's independence in 1991, Slovenian has been the official language. Today, about 2,5 million people speak Slovenian. It is one of the official languages of the EU.
Currency and means of payment
In Slovenia you pay in Euro (EUR). You can pay everywhere with credit cards. It is accepted as a means of payment in all shops, Restaurant or Hotels.
Tip
In the restaurants, a tip between 5 and 10% of the bill is normal. Slovenian waiters do not accept tips with the card. In addition to your credit card, you should therefore always have a small tip in the form of coins with you.
Transport and infrastructure
A vignette must be purchased for the use of motorways.
Traffic fines must be paid immediately. Otherwise, the police have the right to confiscate your passport, identity card and vehicle documents until the fine is paid.
Risk due to nature
Slovenia is located in an earthquake zone.
Opening hours
Most shops are open from 08.00 to 19.00 on weekdays and on Saturdays from 08.00 to 13.00. Recently there are more and more shops that are also open in the evenings and on Sundays.
National holiday
25. June - Independence Day from Slovenia