Britons given travel warning for popular tourist destination Croatia – holidaymakers may be subject to ‘checks’

The FCDO’s travel advice for Slovenia reads: “Slovenia follows Schengen area rules. Your passport must have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive. If you renewed your passport before October 1, 2014, it may have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago.

“Your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least three months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area.

“Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

“You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

“You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes Slovenia, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies if you travel as a tourist, to visit family or friends, to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events, or for short-term studies or training. The requirements for working in Slovenia are different.

“If you’re travelling to other Schengen countries as well, make sure your whole visit is within the 90-day visa-free limit. Visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days.”

Britons were told to ensure they have their passports stamped on entry and exit.

They were warned: “If you’re a visitor, border guards will look at your entry and exit stamps to check you have not overstayed the 90-day visa-free limit for the Schengen area.

“If your passport is missing a stamp, show evidence of when and where you entered or left the Schengen area (for example, boarding passes or tickets) and ask the border guards to add the date and location in your passport.

“At Slovenian border control, you may need to show a return or onward ticket, and prove that you have enough money for your stay.”

Britons who want to stay in Slovenia for longer than 90 days within 180 days must meet the Slovenian government’s entry requirements.

The FCDO advised: “Check which type of visa or permit you need with the Slovenian Embassy in the UK. If you’re in Slovenia with a residence permit or long-stay visa, this does not count towards your 90-day visa-free limit. Read about passport stamping if you live in Slovenia.”

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