Embassy Abu Dhabi
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The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs has launched a new web and mobile eLastovka application for Slovenian nationals travelling abroad. The application allows faster and easier access to key information and significantly more effective notification in case of emergencies or crises.
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The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs continues to provide consular assistance to Slovenian citizens. Those who are unable to return from otherwise safe destinations due to air traffic disruption in the Middle East are advised to seek alternative routes home with the assistance of their airline ticket providers.
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We would like to inform Slovenian citizens who are currently stranded in the Middle East and the Gulf that airspace is gradually reopening. Consequently, an increasing number of commercial flights are available for those wishing to return home. However, the Ministry remains available to provide consular assistance.
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Contact details
Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Abu Dhabi
12-01 Office Tower, Capital Plaza, Khalifa Street
Corniche, Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Consular section
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Advance appointment is required via consular section e-mail.
Office hours by phone are during business hours.
In 2026, the Embassy and the Consular Section will be closed on the following public holidays:
January 1 (Thursday) – New Year's Day;
March 19 (Thursday) - Eid al-Fitr;
April 6 (Monday) – Easter Monday;
May 26 (Tuesday) - Eid el Adha
June 25 (Thursday) – Day of the Republic of Slovenia;
December 2 (Wednesday) – UAE National Day;
December 25 (Thursday) – Christmas;
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