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