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With high and very high fire risk declared across the country, open fires in natural environment strictly prohibited - warning

The Slovenian Civil Protection and Rescue Administration declared very high fire risk in the natural environment under the Decree on Protection against Fire in the ...
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Police are searching for a dangerous criminal

Conclusion of the search for a dangerous and armed suspect in the wider Uršna sela area – information from the press conference

At a press conference held by the Novo Mesto Police Directorate on 12 July 2026, the police presented the conclusion of their two-day operation to investigate ...
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Two policewomen, the little girl and her mother

Every minute and every person counted – the search for a missing girl in a Posavje campsite comes to a happy ending

Yesterday afternoon, 2 July 2026, police officers in Novo Mesto received a desperate call for help from a Polish national staying at a campsite in the Posavje ...
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1.Jul.2026

#RoadSafetyPledge: Time to break bad driving habits

From a road safety perspective, the summer months are among the most dangerous of the year. Holidays, longer journeys, heavier traffic, hot weather, driver fatigue and a more relaxed attitude behind the wheel all contribute to an increased risk of road traffic accidents. To help reduce that risk, the Slovenian police are launching the #RoadSafetyPledge campaign at the beginning of July, encouraging all road users to make a personal road safety pledge and keep it throughout the month.
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30.Jun.2026

Head of the Air Police Unit Dejan Kink appointed Director of the Novo mesto Police Directorate

Dejan Kink, who was previously head of the Air Police Unit, will take over as head of the Novo mesto Police Directorate on 1 July 2026. He was handed over the affairs on 30 June, in the presence of the Deputy Director-General of Police, Donald Rus, by Bor Jeglič, who had been leading the Police Directorate by authorisation of the Director-General of Police.
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29.Jun.2026

Slovenian police officers once again join Croatia's Safe Tourist Destination project

Slovenians enjoying their summer holidays in Croatia may once again encounter Slovenian police officers who are currently deployed in Pula, Novalja and Vodice, and on the island of Krk. As in previous years, Slovenian officers are supporting their Croatian colleagues in helping to keep visitors safe while also assisting tourists from Slovenia. Their presence is particularly important given that Croatia recorded almost 1.7 million visits by Slovenian citizens in 2025.
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4.Nov.2009

Passports, visas, personal documents

THE LOSS OR THEFT OF A CREDIT CARD MUST BE REPORTED IMMEDIATELY!   Visa information (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Slovenia, a New Schengen Member State Border Control To enter Slovenia, citizens of the EU Member States do not need a visa, a residence or entry permit. But they do need a valid personal identity card or a valid passport regardless of their reasons for entering or staying in Slovenia. Citizens of the EU who enter Slovenia with a valid personal identity card or a valid passport, can stay in Slovenia without registering their residence for three months from the day of their entry. If they stay or temporarily reside in guesthouses or any other tourist accommodation facilities, they must be registered by their landlord regardless of the time of their staying. If they do not have a residence permit or a residence registration certificate, and if they do not reside in accommodation facilities, they must report their place of residence or change of residence to the competent police station within three days of their arrival in Slovenia. They must also report their removal before they leave. If citizens of the EU want to reside in Slovenia for more than three months, they must report the place of residence to the administrative unit in the area where they reside before the expiration of the validity of their three months residence permit. EU citizens and their close relatives who want to stay in Slovenia for a longer period of time, can do so without residence permit for three months from the day of their arrival or until the validity of their residence permit expires. However, if they want to stay in Slovenia longer than approved in their residence permit, they must, for themselves and for their close relatives, apply for a temporary residence permit with the competent authority of the area in which they reside. To enter Slovenia, a citizen of a country that is not an EU Member State, must have, apart from a valid passport, a visa or a residence permit, unless determined otherwise by law. A visa is required on entering Slovenia, and is issued by the Slovenian diplomatic/consular representative office abroad.  Thefts or loss of passport or any other document must be reported to the authorities within 24 hours. The police will then issue an appropriate certificate confirming the reported loss. Never leave your personal documents in your car. We recommend that you have photocopies made of the documents you carry with you and that you leave the originals at your hotel reception desk.   

20.Oct.2009

For foreign tourists

30.Sep.2009

Prevention