Travel guide for Slovenia

Slovenia is located in central and southern Europe. It is the only country in Europe that combines the beautiful scenery of the Alps, the Mediterranean Sea, the Pannonian Plain and the Karst Plateau. It has forests, coasts, lakes, mountains, caves, various terrains, and the natural scenery is very charming. The green pastures are intertwined with winding country roads, and the steeples of churches in the quiet village remind people of picturesque Austria. The dark green forest surrounds the towering gray-white peaks, Lake Bled is as green as emerald, and the mirror-like lake under the cliff and the snow-white reflection of the Alps in the lake constitute a dreamy ice jade spectacle. Although it is small and few people know its name, it is the most beautiful and mysterious place in Europe. It is part of the former Yugoslavia, nestled between the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea. Compared with popular tourist attractions, discerning travelers prefer to enjoy the tranquility and pristine beauty of this place alone.

Website picture location visa notice 1. Slovenia joined the Schengen countries at the end of 2007. Persons holding valid residence permits from other Schengen Agreement countries and staying in the territory of Slovenia for no more than 90 days are exempted from visa application.

2. Holding short-term Schengen visas such as entry and transit issued by other Schengen Agreement countries can enter Sri Lanka during the validity period and stay period of the visa.

3. China citizens holding diplomatic or official passports and staying for no more than 90 days after entry can enter Sri Lanka visa-free. Holders of other passports need to obtain visas in advance at the Sri Lankan Embassy in China or the Consulate General in Shanghai to enter or transit Sri Lanka.

4. China citizens living in Shanghai City, Jiangsu Province, Zhejiang Province, and Anhui Province must go to the nearby Austrian Consulate General in Shanghai to apply for a short-term visa (Category C visa) to Sri Lanka. Telephone number of the Austrian Consulate General in Shanghai: (021) 64740268.

5. All China citizens living in Chongqing City, Gansu Province, Shaanxi Province, Sichuan Province, Yunnan Province and Guizhou Province must go to the nearest Hungarian Consulate General in Chongqing to apply for a short-term visa (Category C visa) to Sri Lanka. Telephone number of the Hungarian Consulate General in Chongqing: (023) 6160960.

6. Sri Lanka visas are divided into the following types: (1) Category A (airport transit visa): If you transit Sri Lanka with an international connection ticket and do not leave the airport, you need to apply for a Category A visa. This visa is a national visa for Sri Lanka, valid for 3 months and a stay period of no more than 5 days.

(2) Category B (transit visa): This visa is a Schengen transit visa, valid for 6 months and a stay period of no more than 5 days. It is divided into one, two and multiple times.

(3) Category C (short-term visa): If you enter Sri Lanka for tourism or business purposes and stay for a short period of time, you need to apply for a Category C visa. This visa is a Schengen visa and is valid for 6 months and a stay period of no more than 90 days. It is divided into one, two and multiple times, and can be extended.

(4) Category D (long-term visa): For EU citizens or family members of Sri Lankan citizens from non-EU member states who travel to Sri Lanka for the purpose of family reunification, a Category D visa is required. After entering the country with a visa, you must apply for a residence permit.

7. You must purchase accidental injury medical insurance covering the entire travel period, including medical and medical rescue insurance coverage of at least 30,000 euros.

8. Applicants must submit their visa application in person.

9. If a visa is refused, the visa fee will not be refunded, but you can appeal.

10. The visa fee is 60 euros, paid in RMB and adjusted according to the exchange rate. (Note: The visa fee for 6 - 12 years old is 35 euros, and the visa fee for those under 6 years old is exempted.)

11. Entry instructions: (1) The amount of liquor you carry cannot exceed 1 liter, wine no more than 2 liters, and cigarettes no more than 200;(2) You cannot carry more than 50 grams of perfume and toilet water no more than 250 ml;(3) You cannot carry more than personal needs.

Website Picture Location Transportation Notice Slovenia is located in Central Europe, bordering Italy, Austria, Croatia and Hungary. It takes just a few hours to reach Slovenia from Venice, Italy or Vienna, Hungary. Slovenia can be easily reached from neighboring countries through its good road and rail network and daily flights from many European cities. As a coastal country, Slovenia can also be reached by sea. Ljubljana Airport, the capital of Slovenia, has regular flights with the capitals and major cities of almost all European countries such as Frankfurt, Paris, London, etc. Passengers departing from China can take flights from Beijing and Shanghai to Ljubljana via Paris, Frankfurt and Istanbul.

Currency exchange for euros There are two forms of currency exchange: euro coins and euro banknotes. There are 8 denominations of euro coins: 2 euros, 1 euro, 50 euro cents, 20 euro cents, 10 euro cents, 5 euro cents, 2 euro cents and 1 euro cent. There are seven denominations in euro banknotes: 500 euros, 200 euros, 100 euros, 50 euros, 20 euros, 10 euros and 5 euros. 1 euro = 100 euro cents.

Places that can be exchanged in Slovenia include currency exchange offices in hotels, gas stations, travel agencies, supermarkets and other places, as well as small currency exchange offices. The exchange rates charged by all exchange locations in Slovenia are fixed, but the handling fees will be high and low, and the exchange locations will clearly indicate this. Under normal circumstances, banks and post offices charge relatively low handling fees.

There are many local POS machines in Slovenia, which is very convenient to swipe cards. Credit cards of all kinds are accepted in Slovenia, and UnionPay is free of currency conversion fees ranging from 1% to 2%, and there is no handling fee.

Website photo Location Communication/Internet access In Slovenia, it is unlikely that mobile phone signals will not be received, although this may still occur in remote areas of the country. The two most mature mobile networks in Slovenia are Mobitel and Simobil, which are also the two largest mobile operators in Slovenia. Like other European countries, GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) mobile phones use the 900 MHz or 1800 MHz frequency band.

Mobile dialed 2.99 yuan/minute in Chinese mainland excluding Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao, dialed 2.99 yuan/minute in roaming place, answered 2.99 yuan/minute in roaming place, and dialed other countries and regions (excluding specific countries and regions) 3.0 yuan/minute, sending text messages back to Chinese mainland excluding Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao) 1.29 yuan/article, sending text messages to other countries and regions 2.19 yuan/article, receiving text messages is free, and data roaming is 0.05 yuan/KB (unified standard for GSM, M-Zone, and Shenzhouxing). China Unicom's 4.86 area calls Chinese mainland excluding Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao) at 14.86 yuan/minute, calls roaming places at 4.86 yuan/minute, answers at 5.86 yuan/minute, sends text messages back to Chinese mainland excluding Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao) at 1.86 yuan/message, and sends text messages to other countries and regions at 2.7 yuan/message.

The main operators in Slovenia mainly include Telekom Slovenije, Telemach, AMIS and T-2. Telephone in hotels in Slovenia allows for international calls, but the cost is higher. You can choose to activate international roaming. Wifi has been covered in some public places, such as airports, hotels, restaurants, large shopping malls, etc., and the Internet is widely popularized.

Website picture location Dietary instructions Slovenia cuisine has many similarities with neighboring Austrian, Hungarian and Italian cuisine. The inland areas are mainly meat dishes, mainly sausages and fried pork chops; the coastal areas are mainly seafood. In addition, there are also many processed meat products such as raw ham, Projute and Salami. Drinks include red wines such as ruby blue and white wines. There is also brandy supported by fruits such as apples and peaches. In Slovenia, there are also a wide variety of snacks represented by cakes, most of which are made of soba flour. Among them are Potitsa Potica baked with wheat flour added to almonds and walnuts, and a cake with apples, Prekumelska. Traditional snacks such as Kibatsa.

Tap water in Slovenia is clean and uncontaminated, so many people are used to drinking tap water. All the food on the market in Slovenia is non-genetically modified. Organic food is also available on the market. Bars and restaurants often provide tap water, such as with coffee. In recent years, many companies have stopped doing this and switched to supplying bottled water, but this does not reflect the quality of the water. So unless the waiter tells you what kind of water you are serving, you'd better ask. Plastic bottled water can always be supplied.

The quality of drinking water will vary in different regions because Slovenia has thousands of water supply systems. In some areas, the quality of water supplied by cities is better than that provided in rural areas. In Slovenia, most drinking water is hard water, that is, water with a high content of harmless scale. Contaminated water that causes diarrhea and stomach pain is rare, but it can also occur. After heavy rain, it is sometimes best not to drink tap water, as tap water may become turbid. In this case, relevant departments will remind the public through the media. If you prefer bottled water, Slovenia's shops, bars and restaurants offer a variety of options. Slovenia has two internationally renowned sparkling mineral waters-Radenska Three Hearts and Donat Mg. The former is sold in almost all bars and restaurants, while the latter is slightly less common.

There are no genetically modified foods in Slovenia because genetically modified foods are banned throughout the EU. Most of the food sold in Slovenia comes from rural farms. Organic farms are becoming increasingly common. The origin of food sold in Slovenia is marked on the packaging. Bars and restaurants that serve food must meet strict hygiene standards when preparing food, so there is no need to worry about food contamination. Food poisoning rarely occurs.

Website Photo Location Shopping Tips Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, is the best travel souvenirs with ethnic customs. You can buy all kinds of items you like at various craft shops and the Slovenia Tourist Information Center. The flea market on the riverside opens every Sunday morning and is the best time to select antiques and used goods.

In Slovenia, it is a habit to tip. Generally restaurants need to pay a hard payment of 5 - 10% of the consumption); bars need to pay a hard payment of 5 - 10% of the consumption); hotels need to pay a hard payment of 5%-10% of the consumption); a voluntary payment of a fraction of the consumption).

Site Picture Location Disease Safety In Slovenia, there is no risk of contracting any dangerous diseases, so there are no special vaccination requirements for traveling to Slovenia. We recommend that you get tetanus vaccination, but this is not necessary. For minor illnesses such as colds, headaches, fever or insect bites, you can purchase over-the-counter medicines at the pharmacy (lekarna). Most towns in Slovenia have pharmacies, and there are also pharmacies open 24 hours a day in the city.

Medical facilities in Slovenia are well dispersed across the country. In fact, every town in Slovenia has a medical center, and there are also individual clinics in villages. Emergency medical assistance can be provided to every town and village in Slovenia, and helicopters can be dispatched if necessary.

Special note: If you are in the forest or by water, you should be ticked. We recommend that you use suitable insect repellent and thoroughly inspect your body after you come out of the forest to get rid of any possible ticks in a timely manner. In summer, mosquitoes near the water are annoying.

Website photo location tips 1. The mainstream power supply in Slovenia uses a 230V-50Hz system. Slovenia uses European plugs (CEE7/16). This plug is used in most European countries. When China tourists come to Slovenia, they need to prepare a suitable adapter for electrical appliances.

2. In Slovenia, smoking is prohibited in all closed public places and workplaces, which means that smoking is prohibited in some places, including catering and accommodation places. You must be 18 years old or older to purchase tobacco products. This makes Slovenia one of the European countries with the strictest smoking restrictions. For those who violate the smoking ban law, the amount of fines is: 2,000 - 33,000 euros for enterprises, 800 - 4,000 euros for individual operators, and 400 - 1,000 euros for the person in charge of enterprises. Individuals who smoke in non-smoking places must pay a fine of € 125.

3. The exception place where smoking is allowed by law is the smoking room. Smoking rooms are individually separated enclosed spaces dedicated to smoking. Waiter services are not allowed in smoking rooms, nor are you allowed to eat or drink inside. Smoking rooms must be decorated so that smoke cannot float into other rooms. When you buy tobacco products, the seller may ask you to show personal identification such as an ID to verify your age. If you refuse to show your ID, the seller will not sell you tobacco products. In Slovenia, the same is true when purchasing alcoholic beverages, where alcohol can be purchased only by persons over the age of 18.

4. Strengthen the awareness of self-protection and try to avoid traveling alone at night. Be wary of pickpockets in public places such as shops, hotels, and stations. Don't carry huge sums of money with you. Don't store large amounts of cash in your residence. Don't put on airs or talk about things to avoid attracting attention from others.

5. Keep certificates and money and belongings properly. Copies of important documents such as passports and ID cards must be kept and carried separately from the original for urgent needs.

6. Cars should be parked in a guarded parking lot. Be vigilant when dealing with the police. If the police ask for a certificate to be checked, they can be asked to show the certificate first. If the certificate is confiscated by the police, they should be required to issue a certificate of confiscation of the certificate, and write down the police number and police car number. Ask for a fine slip when paying the fine.