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Group photo, uncovering the foundation stone: Berginc, Beočanin, Poklukar, and Petrič

Foundation stone laid for the new police station in Ajdovščina

On 13 October 2025, Director General of the Police Damjan Petrič, Minister of the Interior Boštjan Poklukar, Ajdovščina Mayor Tadej Beočanin, and Director of ...
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Slovenia launches Entry/Exit System on 12 October

Yesterday, 12 October 2025, the Slovenian police successfully launched the electronic Entry Exit System (EES) at its external Schengen border (the border crossing ...
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NPU continues criminal investigation into suspected environmental pollution and damage through examination of seized items and laboratory analyses

The National Bureau of Investigation (NPU), together with Maribor and Ljubljana criminal investigators, carried out 13 searches of premises and three seizures of ...
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29.Sep.2025

High public interest in Police work at the 10th SOBRA fair

The Slovenian Police participated in the 10th International Defence, Security, Protection and Rescue Fair (SOBRA), held at the end of September in Gornja Radgona. Despite adverse weather conditions, the event offered a vibrant programme, and the police exhibition area drew exceptionally high attendance thanks to an engaging and comprehensive presentation. The 10th SOBRA fair concludes, attracting 20,000 visitors The showcase featured police vehicles and gear from a wide range of units, including the Traffic Police, Border Police, Riot and Emergency Squad, Specialised Unit, the Security and...
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24.Sep.2025

Acting Director General of the Police Damjan Petrič attends the European police chiefs convention in the Hague

Acting Director General of the Police, Damjan Petrič, together with a delegation, visited The Hague from 22 to 24 September 2025, where he took part in the European Police Chiefs Convention (EPCC). This year’s meeting of police chiefs from the European Union and Schengen Area member states, heads of customs services, representatives of Europol, the European Commission and other EU agencies was hosted jointly by Europol and Denmark, the current holder of the Presidency of the Council of the EU.
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15.Sep.2025

Gradual introduction of the new Entry/Exit System (EES) at the external Schengen border

On 12 October 2025, Slovenia and other EU countries will start implementing the Entry/Exit System (EES) at the external Schengen border, in accordance with Regulations (EU) 2017/2226 and 2025/1534. The new border management system will be introduced gradually, with full implementation by 10 April 2026. 
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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