MFEA Slovenia on visa-free travel to South Africa – EXCLUSIVE
CE Report presents an exclusive interview conducted via email with the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia, regarding the recent visa-free travel arrangement for Slovenian citizens visiting South Africa.
In this interview, the Ministry provides official confirmation of the agreement, clarifies entry requirements, outlines the types of short-term visits covered, and offers guidance on safety measures in light of South Africa’s “yellow” risk classification. The discussion also touches on potential future measures to simplify longer stays for purposes such as work, study, or medical treatment.
Could you provide official confirmation of the visa-free travel agreement and its effective date?
The Republic of Slovenia has been notified by the competent authorities of the Republic of South Africa that the latter has introduced a visa-free regime for Slovenian citizens. This agreement came into effect on 3 September 2025. This means that the entry conditions for South Africa are now the same for all EU Member States (visa-free regime).
Are there specific entry requirements or restrictions for Slovenian citizens under this agreement, beyond the standard passport and travel documentation?
From now on, Slovenian citizens will be subject to standard entry procedures and will be permitted to enter the country without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Does the agreement cover all types of short-term visits, such as tourism, family visits, and business meetings, or are there exceptions?
Detailed information on which categories are exempt from the visa requirement is available on the official website of the Republic of South Africa: https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/exempt-countries.
How are Slovenian citizens advised to comply with security guidelines given the “yellow” risk classification of South Africa by the Slovenian Foreign Ministry?
Slovenia is closely monitoring the situation in countries all around the world to keep its citizens informed with regular updates on the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs website. There are certain safety concerns regarding travel to specific parts of South Africa. Certain areas could be dangerous, including the city centres of Pretoria, Johannesburg and Durban, parts of Cape Town, suburbs of some other towns, and areas in the north and near Hazyview. Therefore, we advise against non-essential tourist travel to these areas. We also advise exercising extra caution, verifying information and obtaining information from other sources.
Photo: Slovenia’s government website
This interview was prepared by Julian Müller
