State Border Control



13.Mar.2023
6.Dec.2021

Information for air carriers

API data is required to be provided by air carriers for flights arriving from third countries or from EU member states to Slovenia and vice versa, and for flights with a stopover in Slovenia.

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6.Dec.2021

API and PNR passenger data

Like other EU member states, the Slovenian Police collect information on air passengers in order to prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute terrorist offences and other serious crimes. Focused only on persons posing a high risk to human safety, the system of processing passenger data ensures a high level of security for the remaining passengers, allowing them to continue to move freely and safely within the Schengen area.

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6.Dec.2021

Processing passenger data

As provided for in an EU directive, all member states collect and exchange information on air passengers. The purpose of such data collection and processing is to ensure safety for EU citizens and prevent terrorism and other forms of serious crime. Passenger data is also collected by the Slovenian Police.

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8.Nov.2021
12.Oct.2018

Police Activities in Connection with Current Migration Flows

Due to the current migration situation we have decided to post some information on the work of the Slovenian police in the area of border issues and foreigners. It contains especially explanation on those tasks and responsibilities that refer to foreigners who cross the state border illegally.

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3.Jan.2017

Archive of press releases in connection with current migration flows

Browse our press releases by their month of publication:

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13.Dec.2012
15.Dec.2009
4.Nov.2009

Entry and Residence of Citizens of Member States of the European Union and Their Family Members and Family Members of Slovenian Citizens

Entry into the Republic of Slovenia Citizens of the EU do not have to be in possession of an entry permit, meaning a visa or residence permit, to enter the Republic of Slovenia. They may enter the Republic of Slovenia by means of a valid personal identity card or a valid passport, irrespective of the reason or purpose for which they wish to enter or stay in the Republic of Slovenia. They may leave the Republic of Slovenia by means of a valid personal identity card or a valid passport.

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4.Nov.2009
4.Nov.2009

Border Control

Border control is the control carried out at a border crossing point with a view to verifying the fulfilment of requirements for crossing the external Schengen border; it is obligatory for all passengers who have already crossed or are about to cross the state border.

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4.Nov.2009
21.Oct.2009
2.Oct.2009