Slovenia
Travel restrictions
See the following link to know who is permitted entry into Slovenia: https://www.policija.si/eng/newsroom/news-archive/103470-crossing-the-state-border-during-the-coronavirus-epidemic
On June 8th 2020, the Slovenian government announced that travelers from one of the countries on Slovenia’s list of epidemiologically-approved countries are not subject to a 14 day quarantine.
See the list of approved countries at the following link: https://www.nijz.si/en/list-countries-crossing-national-borders-without-restrictions
In addition, residents of Slovenia are exempt from the quarantine if coming from anywhere in the EU.
Slovenia continues to make adjustments to its lists of countries designated “green” (no quarantine), “yellow” (quarantine required for non-residents), and “red” (quarantine required, plus Covid test taken in the EU).
Non-residents of Slovenia must use one of the following checkpoints when entering Slovenia, where authorities can evaluate the need for quarantine orders:
- from the Republic of Croatia at the border crossings Gruškovje, Obrežje, Metlika and Jelšane (Note that while Obrežje operates 24-hours, the others can only be accessed 0600-2200);
- from Hungary at the checkpoint Pince (0600-2200);
- from Italy at checkpoints Vrtojba, Fernetici, Škofije and Krvavi potok;
- from Austria at checkpoints Karavanke, Ljubelj, and Šentilj (motorway and rail traffic).
Those entering Slovenia must show a negative PCR test result taken within the prior 48 hours. The PCR test must be performed in an EU country, or if not, must have been performed by a laboratory recognized by the Slovenian Institute for Microbiology and Immunology and the National Laboratory for Health, Environment and Food.
Proof of vaccination will continue to be accepted for entry; this means 14 days since the second dose of Moderna, seven days since the second dose of Pfizer, or twenty-one days since the first dose of Astra Zeneca. For those with prior Covid infection, you can present a certificate of a positive result of a PCR test, older than 21 days but not older than 6 months, or an EU doctor’s certificate that the person has recovered from Covid-19 in the past six months.
Measures taken by the government
Slovenia has entered a second-wave of Covid-19 cases, with the Slovenian government declaring a new epidemic on October 18th 2020. The Slovenian government has designated all but the coastal region as “red”.
Restrictions in red zones include:
- no travel outside of that zone unless meeting limited exceptions.
- masks are required at all times, including outdoors.
- public and private gatherings, including weddings, are prohibited.
Restrictions in orange zones include:
- residents of an orange zone may travel to a red zone, but it is discouraged.
- masks are mandatory in indoor public spaces and on public transportation.
- public and private gatherings are limited to 10 persons.
The following country-wide measures from the Serbian Government are in effect:
- Gatherings outside of a household are limited to 10 persons and still require proper precautions such as masks.
- Masks are required at all times indoors and any time outdoors when a distance of 3 meters (10 feet) cannot be maintained. In public, maintain a safe distance (6 feet / 2 meters) from other people.
- There is a daily curfew from 10pm to 5am.
- You may not travel outside of your municipality unless meeting limited exceptions.
- Hotels are generally closed.
- Restaurants and bars are closed, but pick up/delivery is permitted.
In March 2021, Slovenia entered a third wave of Covid-19 cases.
Testing
Testing is available for both foreign nationals and Slovenians. No appointment is required for the rapid antigen tests (RAT), and they are available throughout the country, including Ljubljana airport.
For the PCR test, available at the Ljubljana Clinical Center, an appointment is required, but is usually available within a day.
For foreign nationals, cost for RAT is 5-30 euro; cost for PCR is 93 euro. Results for both tests will be provided to you electronically within 24 hours.
Emergency number (related to COVID-19) while visiting the country
The National Institute of Public Health has set up a special phone number that you can contact to obtain more information. The phone number (+386 31 646 617) is available every day between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm.
Source:
US Embassy in Slovenia https://si.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
Published on April 7th 2021 (checked on April 7th 2021)
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