Passport Rank
13
According to the SovSpot Passport Ranking Index, the Slovenian passport is presently ranked 13th. It allows people to travel to 183 countries without needing a visa. It is one of the best-ranked passports in the world, with a high mobility score. Slovenian passport holders are eligible for visa-free travel and visa-on-arrival in countries such as the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, and the European Union as a whole. This enables for almost instantaneous travel opportunities all around the world. Slovenian passport holders, on the other hand, need a visa to visit around 46 countries around the world. China, India, and Australia are among the countries that require a visa.
13
183
The number of countries Slovenia passport holders can enter without a visa (i.e. visa-free countries) is added to the number of countries Slovenia passport holders can enter by obtaining a visa on arrival (i.e. visa-on-arrival countries) or an electronic travel authorization (i.e. visa-on-arrival countries) (eTA). There are now 140 visa-free countries for Slovenia passport holders, 34 visa-on-arrival countries for Slovenia passport holders, and 9 eTA destinations. Slovenia passport holders can visit a total of 183 countries without a visa, via a visa on arrival, or using an eTA. As a result, the Slovenia passport is ranked number 13 in the world. In addition to these visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries, Slovenia passport holders must apply for a physical visa or an eVisa to visit 46 other countries (i.e. visa required countries).
For Slovenian citizenship by descent, you must have at least one Slovenian-citizen parent or grandmother. If you were born abroad and one of your parents has Slovenian nationality, you can petition for Slovenian citizenship before you turn 36.
Note: Keep in mind that the costs for citizenship by descent applications can vary and depend on many factors, such as:
* In the case of first generation citizenship by descent, we assumed ONLY administration costs, which will be around $100 or less (usually free if application is done in the same country versus foreign embassy or consulate)