The Consular Office of the Italian Embassy in Ljubljana and the Consulate General of Italy in Koper can issue the following documents to Italian citizens:
- ID card valid for traveling abroad, issued exclusively to Italian citizens legally resident in Slovenia and registered at the consular registry office of the district;
- Passport for Italian citizens legally resident in Slovenia (registered at the consular registry office of the district) and for Italian citizens, resident anywhere else, who are not in possession of a valid equivalent document; for non-residents in the consular district the emission of the passport is subordinated to the authorisation and delegation by the pertinent Police Headquarters in Italy or the Italian Consulate in the country of residence. Please note that the procedure might be longer in this case.
- ETD (Emergency Travel Document), in emergency situations (theft, accidental loss, etc.), for all Italian citizens transiting in Slovenia and not in possession of a valid travel document, for the sole purpose of the trip to Italy (or another country of legal residence, verified by AIRE registration). The ETD is not issued to continue the journey to another destination.
Before traveling, we recommend to thoroughly check the website https://www.viaggiaresicuri.it/home , where there are updated information on the travel documents required to enter the country and on other requirements or restrictions. This information is available for every State.
Minors Under 18
Traveling abroad
Minors are allowed to travel abroad only if in possession of a personal travel document.
Under 14
Minors under the age of 14 who are traveling abroad and are not accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian must possess an accompanying statement indicating the name of the person, entity or transport company to whom the minor is entrusted, issued by the person who can give consent or authorisation pursuant to Article 3(a) of Law No. 1185 of 21 November 1967, validated by the Police Headquarters or consular authority (for residents in the district).
- the accompanying statement can only a single journey (intended as outbound and/or return) from the minor’s country of residence to a specific destination and, as a rule, may not exceed a maximum term of six months;
- Those exercising parental or guardian responsibility may indicate up to a maximum of two companions, who will serve as mutually alternative;
- When writing the accompanying declaration, those exercising parental or guardian responsibility may request that the names of the companions, the duration of the trip, and the destination be printed on the minor’s passport or, alternatively, that such data be included in a separate certificate issued by the competent Office;
- in the event that the minor is entrusted to an entity or a transport company, to ensure the completeness and legibility of travel data, only the certificate is issued. Before purchasing the ticket, please verify that the transport company accepts the entrustment of the minor. .
Regarding minors under 14 traveling abroad with their parents or legal guardians, it is recommended to carry suitable documentation to prove parental authority (e.g., birth certificate indicating father and mother, appointment as guardian, certificate of enrollment in the consular records showing the family composition, etc.).
The ID card or passport released to children under 14 may, upon request, include the names of the parents or the legal guardian. In such case, it is not necessary to bring further documentation to provide proof of paternal authority on the minor.
Before traveling, we recommend to thoroughly check the website https://www.viaggiaresicuri.it/home , where there are updated information on the travel documents required to enter country and on other requirements or restrictions. This information is available for every State.