How to get a Slovenia visa from Laos

• The Slovene tourist visa is a visa issued to foreigners who intend to visit Slovenia for tourism, sight-seeing and other recreational purposes.
• This visa is valid for a duration of 90 days and it can not be extendable except in cases where special reasons arise.
• A duly completed and signed Slovene tourist visa application form.
• Laotians who intend to visit friends and relatives in Slovenia can apply for this visa.
• Proof of accommodations or hotel reservations in Slovenia must be submitted.
• Applicants who intend to stay with a host in Slovenia are required to submit a letter stating the residential address and contact details of the host, the letter must also state that the host is capable of taking care of you for the period of your stay.
• A letter of invitation from a host in Slovenia is required.
• A passport with a minimum of six months validity and two blank pages for visa stamps is required.
• Two recently taken passport-sized coloured photographs.
• A cover letter stating your entire travel plan.
• A confirmed flight return ticket.
• Bank statements for the last three months to show proof of financial status to cover your expenses while in the country.
• Income tax returns for the last three months.
• Travel medical insurance with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros to cover for accidents or illnesses that may occur during your stay in Slovenia.
• Proof of paid visa application fee.
• Employed applicants are required to show a leave letter written by their employer.
• Minors are required to submit a copy of their birth certificate and a letter of authorization signed by both parents giving consent to the applicant trip to Slovenia.
• Applicants visiting Slovenia on a tourist visa are not allowed to work or study.

• The Slovene business visa is a visa issued to foreigners visiting Slovenia for the purpose of engaging in business-related activities.
• A fully completed and signed Slovene business visa application form is required.
  
• Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations in Slovenia.
• A passport valid for the entire duration of your stay in Slovenia and have blank pages for visa stamps are required.
• A letter of invitation from the host company in Slovenia, the letter must state the nature of the business to be conducted and the duration of the business.
• Proof of previous business dealings between the two companies is required.
• Either your employer in Laos or your business partner in Slovenia must be ready to sponsor your trip and a letter must be submitted to this effect.
• Proof of sufficient funds valid for the duration of your stay in Slovenia.
• Previously used Schengen visa is needed (If any).
• Foreigners in Slovenia on a business visa are not allowed to take up full-time employment.
• A flight return ticket.
• A letter from your employer stating that he/she is aware of your business trip.
• Proof of paid visa application form.

• A Slovene student visa is a visa issued to foreigners who intend to study in Slovenia.
• Laotians who intend to go for an internship or study in Slovenia can apply for this visa.
• A letter of acceptance issued by the higher education institution in Slovenia is required.
• An international passport with one-year validity and two blank visa pages is required.
• A duly completed and signed Slovene student visa application form.
• A letter of admission from the learning institution in Slovenia. The letter should contain your course of study and the duration of your course of study while in Slovenia.
• A complete travel document. This should contain your personal information, information about the school you intend to attend in Slovenia.
• Two passport-sized photographs taken with a white background.
• Educational certificates and transcripts of your previous educational background.
• Evidence of means of financial support. This can be a bank statement for the last 6 month or sponsorship contract or scholarship for applicants traveling on scholarship.
• A valid travel medical insurance valid for the duration of your course of study in Slovenia.
• Police clearance certificate stating that you have a clean criminal record in your home country.
• Accommodation proof in Slovenia.
• Flight return ticket.
• Proof of civil status, this can be in the form of your children's birth certificate or your marriage certificate (if applicable).

Slovenia is completely safe to visit and crime rates are generally low. However, your biggest concern will be petty theft or bag snatching on the streets. In this case, foreigners are required to be careful with their belongings.