How to get a Slovenia visa from Ghana

• This is the type of visa issued to persons who intend to visit Slovenia for tourism purposes.
• You can also visit family and friends while on this visa.
• Applicants seeking this visa need to submit an invitation letter from a family member or host living in Slovenia.
• This letter should clearly state the address and contact details of the host, as well as your relationship with them.
• During the visa application, you will need to provide proof of sufficient funds to last the duration of your stay.
• The Slovenian tourist visa is valid for only 90 days.
• You are advised to exit the country before your visa expires.
• This visa does not serve study purposes. You cannot be enrolled in any of the institutions of learning in the country.

• This is the type of visa issued to Ghanaians traveling to Slovenia for business purposes.
• You will need to provide an invitation letter from the Slovenian company you will be visiting.
• This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of your trip.
• If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
• Your bank statement from the last 6 months is needed.
• Self-employed people will submit proof of business registration.
• You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa.
• It must be made clear whether your trip will be sponsored by the employer or the local company.

• A foreigner who wants to stay and study in Slovenia will require either a student visa or a student residence permit.
• Visa applicants are required to submit the application at the diplomatic mission or consular post in person.
• Appropriate health insurance is one of the required documents for issuing your visa.
• Some institutions will arrange your health insurance for you after submitting the online application with relevant documents.
• All student applicants must provide an evidence of enrollment at an educational institution in Slovenia.
• Proof of sufficient funds to last you the duration of your study is also required.
• According to the stated directive, the residence permit is granted for the period of studies or at the most for a period of one year.
• The permit can be extended if the study is going to last more than one year.

• If you’re planning on taking a job in Slovenia, you need to get a work permit first.
• The number of people who want to obtain a chance to work in Slovenia has been growing because of the rapidly improving economic situation.
• EU nationals do not need a visa to pursue work experience in Slovenia.
• Non-EU nationals may only be employed in Slovenia on the basis of a work permit and a residence permit, which must be obtained beforehand.
• Work and residence permits are regulated under the Employment, Self-employment and Work of Foreigners Act, which was enacted in 2015.
• The permits are obligatory for all non-EU nationals who wish to be employed in Slovenia.
• Exceptions to the requirements of work and residence permits include refugees and immediate family members of Slovenian citizens.
• Companies not older than 6 months have to invest 50,000 EUR (in fixed assets) to be able to employ a foreigner.
• Companies older than 6 months have to prove their capacity, for example, by showing they have an income of at least 10,000 EUR every month for the last 6 months (that means 60,000 EUR in 6 months).

The euro is the official currency in use in Slovenia.

Slovenia is completely safe to visit, and some even say it's the safest country in Eastern Europe. Crime rates are generally low and your biggest concern will be petty theft or bag snatching on the streets.

Yes. Slovenia is one of the 26 Schengen countries.

Slovenia today is a developed country that enjoys prosperity and stability as well as a GDP per capita by purchase power parity at 83% of the EU28 average in 2015, which is the same as in 2014 and 2 percentage points higher than in 2013.