{"id":1469,"date":"2020-08-24T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-24T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=1469"},"modified":"2021-11-11T15:43:19","modified_gmt":"2021-11-11T07:43:19","slug":"slovenia-travel-safety-what-the-country-is-doing-to-be-covid-19-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/travel\/slovenia-travel-safety-what-the-country-is-doing-to-be-covid-19-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it safe to travel: Slovenia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u26a0\ufe0f Update: November 11, 2021<\/strong>

Entry conditions for international travelers<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>

Slovenia is now open for tourism to selected types of travelers. This includes persons residing in the EU<\/strong> and Schengen-associated countries<\/strong>, as well as residents of Albania, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and in Herzegovina, Brunei, Canada, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Montenegro, New Zealand, Qatar, Kosovo, Moldova, North Macedonia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Ukraine, the US, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan<\/strong>.

Entry is also permitted for any traveler from any country<\/strong> who is fully vaccinated or has recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months.

All international arrivals, regardless of point of origin, must fill out a Digital Passenger Locator Form<\/a> and<\/strong> provide one of the following documents:
(1) Proof of full vaccination, or
(2) Negative result of an approved COVID-19 test (e.g. PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival, or rapid antigen test taken within 48 hours before arrival), or
(3) Proof of having fully recovered from COVID-19

For more information, refer to the Slovenian Tourist Board<\/a>.

Tightening of domestic protocols in place
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– Large gatherings are generally prohibited
– Face masks are mandatory in all enclosed public spaces, on public transport, and in outdoor spaces where a distance of 1.5 meters cannot be maintained between individuals
– Public cultural events in open public areas are prohibited
– Hospitality and catering businesses may only operate from 5 am \u2013 10 pm

If you are planning to visit tourist attractions, remember to check individual business websites for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

COVID-19 has completely changed travel and tourism. With borders around the world still closed and many of us now taking a cautious approach to travel, taking a flight overseas is no longer as straightforward as it used to be. That said, a growing number of countries have been making changes to entry conditions and safety procedures to revive tourism. Slovenia is one such example. We seek to answer the important question:\u00a0Is it safe to travel to Slovenia amidst the COVID-19 pandemic?\u00a0<\/em>Read on to find out what Slovenia is doing to curb cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image by Jann Wong from TourHero<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Often underrated as a tourist destination due to prominent neighbors Italy, Austria, Croatia, and Hungary, one might be surprised to learn that Slovenia is filled with its own stunning wonders. Hike through fairytale forests, explore impressive mountains and caves, visit the bustling capital of Ljubljana and its grand castle, and taste incredible food made from the region\u2019s finest produce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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