Slovenia

Lake Bled's island church, Ljubljana's riverside old town, Postojna's caves and a sliver of Adriatic coast, all within a few hours of each other by bus.

Schengen short-stay visaUp to 90 days in any 180Ljubljana

Entry rules for Indian passports

EntrySchengen short-stay visa (type C), applied for through the Slovenian Embassy in New Delhi or a VFS Global centre in India
StayUp to 90 days in any 180
Government fee€90 for ages over 12 and €45 for ages 6 to 12, paid in INR at the embassy's monthly rate (UPI or bank transfer, not cash); a service fee may apply at VFS but the embassy page gives no amount
ProcessingThe embassy page states no standard time; applications can be lodged up to six months ahead and at least 15 calendar days before travel, and a decision can take up to 15 calendar days; all 10 fingerprints are taken in person and travel medical insurance of at least €30,000 is required
Official sitewww.gov.si

When to go

The best months are May, June, September, October. Flights from India: One stop via the Gulf or a European hub, about 11–15 h to Ljubljana; many travellers fly into Venice, Zagreb or Vienna instead and continue by bus or train. Currency: Euro (EUR), roughly ₹100–105; check the day's rate. Clocks: IST − 4:30 (IST − 3:30 in summer).

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