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Slovenia Border Crossing Points

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Border with Croatia (10 crossings)
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Border with Italy (2 crossings)
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Truck Traffic Bans

Truck bans in Slovenia and neighboring countries

Tomorrow (Sun)
🇸🇮 Slovenia06:00 - 20:00; 08:00 - 22:00
🇮🇹 Italy07:00 - 20:00; 09:00 - 22:00
Today (Sat)
🇮🇹 Italy07:00 - 15:00Ban active
Sat, 07.02
🇮🇹 Italy07:00 - 15:00

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Temporary Border Control Active
Border control has been reintroduced until 21 December 2025 due to increased security measures. All travelers must present a valid travel document.

Border Crossing Requirements

Valid Travel Documents Required

All travelers crossing Slovenia's borders must present a valid travel document before departure.

Free Movement Rights

The following persons have the right to free movement under EU law:

  • Citizens of the European Union
  • Nationals of Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland
  • Their family members (regardless of nationality)
  • Third-country nationals with equivalent free movement rights under EU agreements

Note: Some border crossing points are restricted to travelers with free movement rights.

Temporary Control Period

  • Valid until: 21 December 2025
  • Reason: Increased terrorist threat and organized crime prevention
  • Applicable to: All internal borders (Croatia, Hungary) and borders with Austria and Italy

Border with Croatia

Road Crossings — International Traffic (12 points)

Available to all travelers with valid documents:

Road Crossings — Free Movement Only (12 points)

Only for EU citizens, EEA nationals, and families:

  • Podgorje
  • Babno polje
  • Vinica
  • Slovenska vas
  • Rigonce
  • Orešje
  • Bistrica ob Sotli
  • Imeno
  • Rogatec
  • Ormož
  • Njemačče ob Dravi
  • Gibina

Rail Crossings (7 points)

  • Rakitovec, Ilirska Bistrica, Metlika, Dobova, Rogatec, Središče ob Dravi, Lendava

Border with Hungary

Road Crossings — International Traffic (2 points)

  • Dolga vas — Hosszúfalu
  • Pince (motorway) — Pince

Road Crossings — Free Movement Only (6 points)

  • Pince (local road), Prosenjakovci — Pártosfalva, Hodoš — Hodos
  • Kobilje, Čepinci, Martinje

Rail Crossing

  • Hodoš — Hodos

Border with Austria

Austria controls the shared border with Slovenia. All border crossings are open for crossing with a valid travel document.

  • Karavanke Tunnel — A2/A11 motorway
  • Šentilj — Spielfeld — A1/A9 motorway

Border with Italy

Italy has introduced border controls effective 21 October 2023 — 18 December 2025.

Entry and exit from Italy is permitted for:

  • All EU citizens
  • All third-country nationals
  • All crossing points are available
  • Sežana — Fernetti — main crossing on A1/A4 motorway

Important Information

Before You Travel

  • Check the validity of your travel document (passport, ID card)
  • Allow extra time for border crossing due to temporary controls
  • Follow all police officer instructions

Vignette

An electronic vignette (e-vinjeta) is required for motorway travel:

  • Weekly, monthly or annual options
  • Purchase online at evinjeta.dars.si or at petrol stations

Rules of the Road

  • Speed limits: built-up areas 50 km/h, outside 90 km/h, motorways 130 km/h
  • Dipped headlights mandatory 24/7
  • Winter tyres mandatory from November 15 to March 15

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, an electronic vignette (e-vinjeta) is required for motorways and expressways. Purchase online at evinjeta.dars.si or at petrol stations.

Croatia joined Schengen in 2023, so normally there are no controls. However, Slovenia may introduce temporary checks.

Yes, in Slovenia dipped headlights are mandatory 24/7 throughout the year.

Winter tyres are mandatory from November 15 to March 15 and in winter conditions (snow, ice). Minimum tread depth is 3 mm.

The Karavanke Tunnel is paid separately from the vignette. Pay on site or via the ABC system for frequent users.

Ukrainian citizens need a biometric passport for visa-free entry up to 90 days. Ukrainian driving licences are recognised.
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