Slovenia Passport Application Guide
A Slovenian passport is applied for in person at an upravna enota, with tiers of validity and an e-booking system. This guide covers the validity tiers, attendance and the fee multipliers. Verified against e-uprava.gov.si, October 2026.
The 15-second answer
Apply in person at your upravna enota and book via eSamonaročanje. Validity is tiered by age, and a lost passport multiplies the fee.
How long it is valid
- 10 years — adults aged 18 and over.
- 5 years — ages 3 to 18.
- 3 years — children under 3.
- 1 year — where two or more passports were lost within 5 years, or where fingerprints cannot currently be taken.
Where and how you apply
- In person at an upravna enota — only the applicant can lodge it.
- Booking: eSamonaročanje (e-booking) through the e-uprava portal.
- Children: a child aged 8 or over who can sign must attend in person; a legal representative applies for a minor, and the other parent's consent may be required.
Fee multipliers (loss and damage)
- First loss, theft or improper damage: double the administrative fee.
- Repeat within 5 years: four times the administrative fee.
The base administrative amount is not published on the page consulted, so no figure is given here.
Return and surrender
A passport must be returned for destruction within 30 days in cases such as a name change, a photo that no longer resembles the holder, loss of nationality, or damage making it unusable.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Slovenian passport valid?
Validity is tiered: 10 years for adults 18 and over, 5 years for ages 3 to 18, 3 years for children under 3, and 1 year in special cases.
Where do I apply for a Slovenian passport?
In person at an upravna enota (administrative unit). Only the applicant can lodge the application.
Do I need an appointment for a Slovenian passport?
The system is eSamonaročanje (e-booking) through the e-uprava portal.
Do children have to attend for a Slovenian passport?
A child aged 8 or over who can sign must attend in person. A legal representative applies on behalf of a minor, and the other parent's consent may be required.
What happens if I lose a Slovenian passport?
Fees are multiplied: double the administrative fee after a first loss, theft or improper damage, and four times if it happens again within 5 years.
When must I return a Slovenian passport?
Within 30 days in cases such as a name change, a photo that no longer resembles the holder, loss of nationality, or damage that makes it unusable.
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Source note: the validity tiers (10/5/3/1 years), the in-person requirement at an upravna enota, the eSamonaročanje booking, the child-attendance and consent rules, the loss/damage fee multipliers (double, then four times within 5 years) and the 30-day return obligation are from the Slovenian e-uprava page e-uprava.gov.si/podrocja/osebni-dokumenti-potrdila-selitev/osebni-dokumenti/potni-list.html, checked October 2026. The base administrative amount is not published there, so it is not given here.