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46.1% of the 3,910 Schengen applications made to Slovenia from India in 2025 were refused — very high by Schengen standards.
Green, compact, and impossibly pretty, Slovenia squeezes Alps, a turquoise river gorge, dramatic caves, wine country, and a sliver of Adriatic coast into a country you can cross in a day. A dream for anyone who loves the outdoors.
Applying from India · the real numbers
Very high- 3,910
- Applications
- 53.1%
- Approved
- 46.1%
- Refused
Handled by VFS Global. Consulates in New Delhi.
2025 figures · European Commission DG HOME (applications made in India). Across all applicants — not a forecast for your file.
Don't-miss places
- Lake Bled & island churchBled
- Old town & castleLjubljana
- Postojna Cave & Predjama CastleInner Carniola
- Soca River valleyJulian Alps
- Lake Bohinj & Triglav National ParkUpper Carniola
- Piran coastal townSlovenian Istria
Things to do
- Row to the island church on Lake Bled
- Explore Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle
- Raft the emerald Soča River
- Stroll seaside Piran
What to eat
- Potica (nut roll)
- Kranjska klobasa (sausage)
- Štruklji (rolled dumplings)
- Lake Bled cream cake
- Fresh trout
The culture
Potica nut roll, sausages, and lake-fresh fish, with a growing world-class wine scene. Slovenes are active, environmentally minded, and multilingual. Life is calm, green, and outdoorsy.
When to go
May–Sep for lakes, hiking, and the coast; autumn brings the wine harvest and golden forests.
Good to know
- Capital
- Ljubljana
- Language
- Slovene
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Flight from India
- ~9-11 hrs (1 stop typical)
- Ideal trip length
- 4-6 days
Did you know? Slovenia is one of the most forested countries in Europe, with woodland covering well over half its land.
Slovenia is a growing favourite for nature-focused trips. Check your file early so peak-season timing works out.
Photo: Bled Island & Bled Castle (1) · Krzysztof Golik · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons