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Slovenia

Alpine lakes, caves and emerald nature

Capital
Ljubljana
Currency
Euro (€)
Flight from Douala
12-18 h with stops from Douala
Time difference
GMT+2 in summer (1 hour ahead of Cameroon)

Slovenia packs snow-capped Alps, postcard lakes, giant karst caves and an Adriatic coast into a small country. Ljubljana, a green, pedestrian-friendly capital, charms with its bridges and riverside cafés. A safe, green and welcoming Schengen country, it is an ideal destination for a Cameroonian traveller who loves nature and walking, with short distances and varied landscapes all within a single week.

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Formalities

The visa, step by step

Hard visa
How to apply
Allowed stay
90 days within any 180-day period (Schengen short-stay type C visa)
Cost
€90 visa fee: 59,000 XAF in cash at the Spanish embassy (30,000 XAF from 6 to 12, free under 6), no service fee listed. Through France (Douala): €90 (about 59,000 XAF), plus a possible TLScontact service fee
Processing
Decision within 15 calendar days as a rule, up to 45 days if an interview or extra documents are requested; apply no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 days before departure

How to apply

Slovenia has no visa service in Cameroon: it is represented by Spain in Yaoundé and by France in Douala. In Yaoundé, request an appointment by email from the Spanish embassy (emb.yaunde.citvis@maec.es, subject: SCH, with your passport bio page and travel programme), then submit your file IN PERSON. France-Visas, for its part, says the French Consulate General in Douala receives applications for Slovenia. Either way, fingerprints are taken on site.

Required documents

  • Passport valid 3 months beyond return, 2 blank pages
  • Completed and signed Schengen form
  • Recent colour ID photo, light background
  • Travel medical insurance (€30,000 cover)
  • Flight and hotel bookings + proof of funds (last 3 bank statements, proof of employment)

Good to know

  • •Schengen visa valid across the whole Schengen area
  • •Fees are non-refundable if refused
  • •Before applying, check which desk accepts your file: the Spanish embassy (emb.yaunde.vis@maec.es) or France-Visas for Douala

Countdown checklist

Every step dated back from your departure.

Departing on
  1. J-76
    Gather the visa documents

    Passport valid 3 months beyond return, 2 blank pages · Completed and signed Schengen form · Recent colour ID photo, light background · Travel medical insurance (€30,000 cover) · Flight and hotel bookings + proof of funds (last 3 bank statements, proof of employment)

  2. J-66
    Submit the visa application

    Observed processing: Decision within 15 calendar days as a rule, up to 45 days if an interview or extra documents are requested; apply no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 days before departure + safety margin.

  3. J-60
    Check your passport

    Valid ≥ 6 months after return + 2 blank pages.

  4. J-45
    Book the flight

    Best fares are usually gone 6–8 weeks out.

  5. J-21
    Health: vaccines & yellow card

    Yellow fever often required; malaria prophylaxis depending on the area.

  6. J-3
    eSIM, insurance & money

    Data on landing, travel insurance, some cash.

  7. J-1
    Print / back up your documents

    Passport, visa, tickets, bookings (paper + phone).

Indicative lead times, computed with a safety margin from observed processing times. Reconfirm with official sources.

How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
288 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
570 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

510 000 FCFA–810 000 FCFA

No direct flights. Expect 1-2 stops (via Istanbul, Paris or Frankfurt) for roughly 12-18 hours total.

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨162 000 FCFA
🍽️108 000 FCFA
🚕54 000 FCFA
🎟️78 000 FCFA
Hostel
10 800 FCFA–18 000 FCFA
Mid-range
33 000 FCFA–57 000 FCFA
Nice hotel
72 000 FCFA–132 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
798 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

Lake Bled

Slovenia's iconic image: an island with its church in the middle of an alpine lake, watched over by a castle.

2

Postojna Caves

A vast underground network explored by little train, with stalactites and the famous 'dragon' olm.

3

Ljubljana old town

Triple Bridge, hilltop castle, market and cafés along the Ljubljanica in a relaxed atmosphere.

4

Predjama Castle

A spectacular fortress built into a cliff above a cave, unique in the world.

5

Lake Bohinj and the Soca valley

For wild nature, hiking, turquoise water and whitewater sports in Triglav National Park.

6

Piran on the Adriatic

A charming Venetian coastal town with lanes, a harbour and sunsets over the sea.

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Day 1: Arrive in Ljubljana, old town, Triple Bridge and the castle.

  2. D2

    Day 2: Markets, museums and a walk along the Ljubljanica.

  3. D3

    Day 3: Day trip to Lake Bled, its island and castle.

  4. D4

    Day 4: Lake Bohinj and the nature of Triglav National Park.

  5. D5

    Day 5: Postojna Caves and Predjama Castle.

  6. D6

    Day 6: A day on the coast in Piran and the Adriatic.

  7. D7

    Day 7: Return to Ljubljana, last shopping and departure.

✓

Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklist — Slovénie

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: exteriores.gob.es · exteriores.gob.es · france-visas.gouv.fr · gov.si · gov.si

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

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