Czech Republic, Malta and Switzerland taken off the green list, Belgium added to the red list
On 6 August 2020, some changes to the lists of countries were introduced. Among other, the Slovenian Government decided to take the Czech Republic, Malta, Switzerland and some administrative units of Spain off the green list (entry without a quarantine) and to add Belgium to the red list (14-day quarantine).
Crossing the state border during the coronavirus epidemic
Slovenia declared an epidemic on 12 March 2020 due to the growing number of coronavirus infections. In order to contain the spread of infection, many countries, including Slovenia, introduced changes in their border crossing regime. The Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted an ordinance declaring the end of COVID-19 epidemic effective from 15 May. But since the risk of spreading COVID-19 still persists, the general and specific measures adopted pursuant to the decision on the application of measures under the Communicable Diseases Act will continue to apply. In this context, certain (temporary) restrictions of traffic are still valid not only on the border with Croatia, but also on the internal Schengen borders (with Italy, Austria and Hungary), where border controls were abolished back in 2007 after Slovenia joined the Schengen area. A few entry and exit requirements have also been changed for foreign nationals and Slovenian citizens.
Latest changes on the lists of countries effective as of 31 July
As of July 31, Spain, Belgium, Australia, Morocco, Andorra and Canada are excluded from the green list of epidemiologically safe countries and included on the yellow list. Due to deterioration of the epidemiological situation, Bulgaria, Romania, Bahamas, India and five Spanish autonomous communities are moved to the red list of countries.
As of 20 July 2020 persons who will be ordered quarantine will be able to enter Slovenia on any border crossing or checkpoint
On its 16 July 2020 correspondence session, the Government of Slovenia adopted the Ordinance on imposing and implementing measures for the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 at border crossings at the external border and at checkpoints at the internal borders of the Republic of Slovenia. As of 20 July 2020, persons who will be ordered quarantine will be able to enter Slovenia on any border crossing.
Changes on lists of countries as of 17 July 2020, Croatia remains on the yellow list
There have been some changes on listst of countries as of 17 July 2020.
Our contact centre is currently overwhelmed – notice to users
We would like to inform you that our contact centre, which provides information about the work of the police during the coronavirus, is currently overwhelmed and difficult to reach. Thank you for your understanding. For the latest information on border control, please visit our website.
As of 8 July quarantine decisions at some border crossings to be served between 6:00 and 22:00 hrs only
The latest amendments to the Ordinance governing measures at the state border shall begin to apply on 8 July 2020. From now on, quarantine decisions are to be served only at designated border crossings on the border with Croatia and Hungary, and at Brnik Airport, between 6:00 and 22:00 hrs. The Ordinance now also contains clearer information on the type of supporting documents to be presented to border authorities on crossing. Owners of land on both sides of the border and tenant farmers operating in local border areas can now enter Slovenia without having to test for Covid-19.
Stricter measures for crossing state borders as of 4 July
On today's correspondence session, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted the decision to serve Decisions on quarantine on the borders and for Belgium and the Netherlands to be added to the countries on the green list as of 4 July 2020, while Czech Republic, Croatia and France were removed from the green list.
'Re-open EU', a web platform to provide up-to-date information on travelling in the EU
We invite you to visit European Comission's website Re-open EU, an interactive tool that provides the travellers with the information they need to make their travel and holiday plans, while staying healthy and safe during the trip across Europe. The information is frequently updated and available in 23 languages.
Changed rules for border crossing apply as of 25 June
At its session on 24 June 2020, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia amended the Ordinance on imposing and implementing measures for the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 at border crossings at the external border and at checkpoints at the internal borders of the Republic of Slovenia. The new Ordinance has been in force since 25 June 2020.
Transit through Slovenia on way to another country allowed within 12 hours from entering - clarification
Clarification regarding entry to Slovenia when transiting to another country (updated on 14 July 2020). The call centre for police advice during the Coronavirus has recently been receiving many questions regarding modes of transiting Slovenian territory when travelling to another country. Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina were asking about how they can visit their relatives living in Germany, while citizens of EU countries have been enquiring regarding travelling through Slovenia on their way to their holiday destinations in Croatia.
Changes in border crossing regime effective 19 June – fewer no-quarantine exceptions, testing negative for Covid-19 mandatory for some travellers
The Government of the Republic of Slovenia amended the Ordinance of imposing and implementing measures to prevent the spread of epidemic COVID-19 at the border crossing points at the external border and inspection posts within national borders of the Republic of Slovenia. The amendments entered into force on 19 June 2020.
New border rules apply as of 15 June
At its session on 12 June, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted the Ordinance on imposing and implementing measures for the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 at border crossings at the external border and at checkpoints at the internal borders of the Republic of Slovenia. The new border rules apply from June 15, 2020.
Anton Travner appointed Director General of the Police
Today the Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted a decision that Anton Travner, LLM, is appointed to the position of Director General of the Police on 15 June 2020. He is appointed for a five-year term with the possibility of reappointment.
New rules on crossing the Slovenian border begin to apply
The Government of the Republic of Slovenia amended the Ordinance on imposing and implementing measures for the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 at border crossings at the external border and at checkpoints at the internal borders of the Republic of Slovenia. The Ordinance was published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia and has been in force since 8 June 2020.