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Do Iran citizens need a visa for Slovenia?

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Iran citizens need a visa to enter Slovenia. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Iran vs Slovenia: passport comparison

Iran

13

visa-free countries

Global rank: #190 · mobility 66.9

Slovenia

120

visa-free countries

Global rank: #30 · mobility 167.6
12

countries both Iran and Slovenia can enter visa-free together

Iran + Slovenia: passport compatibility

34%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Iran and Slovenia travel together — by entry type:

12 both visa-free
18 both visa on arrival
20 both e-visa / eTA
16 both need a visa
131 access differs

Where Iran and Slovenia can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (12)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only Iran is visa-free (1)

Your odds of getting the visa: Iran → Slovenia

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

31,1%
of Slovenia visa applications refused in Iran
+16,6 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
+2.1 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 29.0%, now 31.1%
289applications filed
189visas issued
90refusals
#38strictest of 118 countries
Where Slovenia visa applications are filed: Teheran

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Iran — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Iran → Slovenia

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Iran → Slovenia rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Iran passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Slovenia: good to know

Ljubljana

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+386

Calling code

Where else Iran goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Slovenia

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Iran citizens need a visa for Slovenia?
Iran citizens need a visa to enter Slovenia. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Iran or Slovenia?
The Slovenia passport is stronger: 120 visa-free countries versus 13. Global rank: Iran #190, Slovenia #30.
Where can Iran and Slovenia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 12 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Slovenia?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Iran and Slovenia?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Iran passport ranking

Where else the Iran passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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