The passport's primary purpose is crossing international borders, but it can also be used to prove your identity or nationalities. Most countries only accept passports that are valid for at least three or six more months.
An identity card is used to prove your identity and nationality. Citizens of the European Union, Swizerland, Croatia and countries of the European Economic Area (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) can enter Slovenia for up to 30 days with only a personal identification card.
Valid identification is also needed by children. If a child is younger than 15 years and is travelling to Slovenia with a stranger, he/she needs written permission from a legal guardian.
Visas for stays in Slovenia under 90 days are not needed by citizens of the European Union, Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand and the USA. Visitors who require a visa can obtain it at Slovenian embassies, consulates and border crossings.
If you plan to stay in Slovenia longer than 90 days, you must obtain a temporary residence permit from the Foreigners' Office.
Driving licences issued by EU states, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein are valid in Slovenia, and Slovenian driving licences are valid in those states. Otherwise, an international driving licence is needed for countries who have not signed the Vienna convention. An international driving licence is valid for maximum of three years.
A gun permit is a document that permits the ownership and carrying of guns for the purpose of self-defense, sports and hunting. EU citizens require a gun permit or European pass for the transportation of guns within the EU and must register the weapon with the border authorities. Foreigners without permanent residence within the EU require permission from the country they are entering as well as permission from all countries they will be travelling through. The weapon must be registered at the outer border of the EU, and permission is given out after agreement is given by all transit countries.
A green card is an international automobile insurance certificate that ensures compliance with mandatory vehicle insurance laws in the country you are visiting. You must present the green card at the national border and if you have an accident. It is required for all foreigners except for citizens of countries that have signed an agreement with Slovenia.
The vehicle documents you need to have with you when travelling around Slovenia by car include: a valid driving licence, vehicle registration certificate, permission to drive the car (if the car is not registered to you) and the green card.
