Slovenia: Officials maintaining COVID-19 measures nationwide as of Jan. 7 /update 48

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Authorities in Slovenia are maintaining measures imposed to combat the spread of COVID-19 as of Jan. 7.

Domestic Measures
Most businesses are permitted open subject to health restrictions. Proof of vaccination, recovery, or recent negative test is required to access all nonessential facilities. Catering and hospitality venues are only permitted to operate 05:00-22:00. Gatherings involving different households are generally prohibited and most public events are suspended. FFP2-standard facemasks are mandatory in all enclosed public spaces and in open public areas where social distancing of 1.5 meters (5 feet) cannot be maintained. Employees are advised to work from home if practicable.

For further information on domestic measures, click here.

International Entry Restrictions
All travelers arriving by aircraft or ship must complete an EU Digital Passenger Locator Form (dPLF form) before arrival. To access the dPLF form, click here.

All international arrivals, regardless of point of origin, must generally present documentation that meets one of the following conditions to enter Slovenia:

Proof of full vaccination (as indicated on an EU Digital COVID Certificate or third-country certificate of COVID-19 vaccination in digital or paper format).
A negative result from an approved COVID-19 test (PCR test taken within the previous 72 hours or a rapid antigen test taken within the previous 48 hours).
Proof of having fully recovered from COVID-19 (a positive PCR test result older than 10 days but not older than 180 days).
Proof of having fully recovered from COVID-19 and proof of vaccination with at least one dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine within 180 days since receipt of the positive PCR test result.

From Feb. 1 vaccination and recovery certificates will only be valid for 270 days. A booster dose is required to extend validity with the exception of Vaxzevria manufactured by AstraZeneca and Covishield manufactured by Serum Institute of India/AstraZeneca.

Individuals unable to produce such documentation must self-isolate for 10 days upon arrival; those unable to provide proof of a guaranteed place where they can undergo quarantine are denied entry. The quarantine period can end following receipt of a negative result from a PCR test taken on the fifth day of isolation or later.

Nonessential travel to Slovenia is permitted for all persons residing in countries of the EU and Schengen Area, as well as those residing in Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Indonesia, Qatar, Kuwait, New Zealand, Peru, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Uruguay, the UAE, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Nonessential travel to Slovenia is also permitted for travelers from any country who are either fully vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and have received at least one dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine.

Non-Slovenian nationals or residents who have recently visited Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, or Zimbabwe within the previous 14 days are prohibited from entering Slovenia. Permitted arrivals must self-isolate for 10 days upon arrival; individuals may exit isolation following receipt of a negative result from a PCR test taken at the end of the 10-day quarantine period.

For further information regarding international entry restrictions, click here.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice, depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.