Slovenia has rolled out a new generation of passports, introducing more than 100 security features, updated biometric protections, and a redesigned visual identity that combines cutting - edge anti - counterfeiting technology with in addition art symbols celebrating the nation’s heritage.
Existing valid passports will remain completely in use until their normal expiration date, meaning holders do not need to replace them prematurely or Slovenian citizens may choose to apply for the new version, according to the Interior Ministry.
The redesign aligns the passport's appearance with the latest version of the identity card and introduces several technological upgrades.
For the first time, the document features a colour photograph of the holder, protected by multiple personalised security elements, including ultraviolet printing and repeated images embedded throughout the state portal passport.
Authorities have also improved the visibility of the passport serial number and added a QR code that contains a quick - response system that directly links to a state portal for verifying the passport authenticity.
Enhanced biometrics features include advanced, microtext, protection, and specialized UV security elements.
Beyond its security features the passport incorporates a range of iconic national symbols such as verses of Slovenia’s national anthem, A Trust, appears in ultraviolet elements and microtexts, while embossed image of Mount Triglav, the country’s highest peak, features on the back’s cover.
Other design elements draw on Vače Situla, a 5th- century BC bronze vessel regarded as one of Slovenia’s most important archaeological artefacts, and Ljubljana Robba Fountain, an artisitic masterpiece located in the Slovenian capital.
The passport’s holograms and interior covers also feature the constellations Capricorn and Cancer, representing the skies above Slovenia on key dates associated with the country’s independence from the former Yugoslavia, the 1990 referendum, and the declaration of independence in 1991.
In addition the stylised image of the new passport refers to Slovenia’s sea, rivers, and the international county code SVN.
The motifs on the visa pages remain unchanged from a design first introduced in 2001 by Slovenian graphic designer Miljenko Licul.
The new passport will be slighty more expensive than their predecessors. An adult passport valid for 10 years will cost almost €59, while passports for children and toddlers, valid for five years and three years cost €52 and €48 respectively.
According to the Interior Ministry, Slovenia currently has more than 771.000 valid passports in circulation. More than 26.000 are due to expire by the end of 2026, while nearly 41.000 passport application had been submitted by 29 May 2026.
Slovenian passports are issued in seven versions such as the standard Slovenian, Italian and Hungarian versions., a diplomat passport, a passport for foreigners, and a passport for refuges.
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