Crossing the state border during the coronavirus epidemic
After resurgence of coronavirus cases, the Government again declared an epidemic in the entire territory of Slovenia on 19 October 2020. A special border-crossing regime was set up early in March 2020, soon after first infections were reported, in order to contain the progress of the novel virus. Traffic-related measures, some of them temporary, were introduced at the border with Croatia and on the internal Schengen border (with Italy, Austria and Hungary) and border entry/exit restrictions were put in place for foreign nationals and Slovenian citizens. All of these restrictions continue to be valid and change depending on the assessment of the epidemiological situation.
Movement restricted to regions and gatherings prohibited, exception on Easter Sunday
Due to a deteriorating epidemiological situation the new Ordinance on the temporary restriction of movement of people and on the prohibition of gathering of people to prevent the spread of COVID-19 reintroduces restrictions on movement between statistical regions and at night, and prohibition of gatherings of people. The Ordinance shall enter into force on 1 April and will apply up to and including 11 April 2021.
Tighter restrictions for entry into Slovenia
The new Ordinance determining the conditions of entry into the Republic of Slovenia to contain and control the COVID-19 communicable disease that will enter into force on 29 March 2021 stipulates that it is no longer possible to cross the state border outside the checkpoints or terminate quarantine early.
The entry into Slovenia possible only with a negative PCR test
Yesterday the Government also adopted the amendments of the Ordinance determining the conditions of entry into the Republic of Slovenia to contain and control the COVID-19 infectious diseas. As of 26 March 2021, a negative RAT test is no longer listed among the general exceptions for entry into Slovenia.
The movement again restricted to within the region in the Obalno-kraška region, the Goriška region and the Koroška region
At yesterday's session, the Government adopted the Ordinance amending the Ordinance on the temporary partial restriction of movement of people and on the prohibition of gathering of people to prevent the spread of COVID-19, which stipulates that the movement of people is again restricted to within the region in the Obalno-kraška region, the Goriška region and the Koroška region. Movement between these red regions and other regions is prohibited in both directions.
Negative test result no longer required for students under 13 crossing the border daily
The amendments to the Ordinance determining the conditions of entry into the Republic of Slovenia to contain and control Covid-19 take effect today, on 19 March 2021, introducing, among other things, a new rule for students under the age of 13 who cross the border daily. These students do not need to show a negative test on entry.
Restriction of movement in and out of the Coastal-Karst region lifted
As of 19 March 2021, gatherings of up to ten people are allowed throughout the country (irrespective of statistical regions), based on the recent amendment to the Ordinance on the temporary partial restriction of movement of people and on the prohibition of gathering of people to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Movement restriction in the Coastal-Karst region is also lifted, which means movement between this region and other regions is allowed again.
Changed Category B checkpoint on the Slovenian-Italian border
The Slovenian Government adopted the Ordinance amending the Ordinance determining the conditions for entry into the Republic of Slovenia for the purpose of containment and control of the COVID-19 infectious disease. The amendment enters into force on 12 March and applies until 19 March 2021.
Entry checkpoints reintroduced at Slovenia’s internal borders on 8 March
The latest amendments to the Ordinance determining the conditions of entry into the Republic of Slovenia to contain and control Covid-19 entered into force on 6 March, but will become effective on Monday, 8 March 2021. Border checkpoints of type A and type B are to be implemented on road connections at internal borders.
Police cannot afford to be selective about which regulation in place to enforce or not to enforce - Reply
The coronavirus epidemic radically affected the social situation and some citizen rights had to be sacrificed for the purposes of preserving public welfare. Even though necessary and intended to protect the health and life of people, restrictions have been unpopular with the population.
Printed confirmation sufficient for entry without quarantine for those who have recovered from COVID-19
The Government adopted the Ordinance amending the Ordinance determining the conditions for entry into the Republic of Slovenia for the purpose of containment and control of the infectious disease COVID-19. Amendments stipulate that printed confirmation is sufficient for entry without quarantine for those who have recovered from COVID-19.
Enter Slovenia – new application launched
The police have launched a travel announcement application called Enter Slovenia to facilitate travel to and from the country. It is intended for those who intend to travel to Slovenia, to transit through it or to leave the country on the basis of an exemption from travel restrictions.
Restriction of movement between municipalities lifted and gatherings of up to ten people allowed from 15 February
The Government has issued amendments to the Ordinance on the temporary partial restriction of movement and the restriction of public gatherings in order to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infections, which will apply from 15 February 2021.
As of 13 February, entry without quarantine and negative test also for persons vaccinated against Covid-19 and persons who have recovered from Covid-19
The Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted the Ordinance determining the conditions of entry into the Republic of Slovenia to contain and control Covid-19, which will enter into force on 13 February 2021.
They were hoping for a profit of 1 billion HUF from selling ancient religious artefacts
The cooperation between the National Bureau of Investigation and the Slovenian Police prevented the sale of invaluable religious artefacts.