Search for another country

Slovenia

Check our destination guide for postal restrictions and requirements

An update on our pre-departure customs clearance process

From 1 March 2023, there is an additional change to pre-departure customs clearance process due to European Union Import Control System (EU ICS2).

Find out more

Prohibitions

The following items are prohibited from importation, meaning they won't be allowed to enter the destination country, territory or region.

To check which items are considered dangerous and prohibited for sending from Australia, download our Prohibited and Restricted item list and packaging guide (1.1MB).

  • Abortion procuring items
  • Cashew nuts
  • Cigarette paper
  • Contraceptives
  • Essences for artificial wines and brandies
  • Firearms and parts
  • Foreign products bearing Slovenia trademarks or imitated trade marks
  • Military uniforms of other states
  • Whistles, spoons and food containers having a lead content over 10%
  • Wines and must containing sulphuric acid
  • Yeast

Import restrictions

If an item is subject to import restrictions, it means that provisions must be met before it will be released from customs in the destination country, territory or region.

We recommend you confirm import restrictions with local authorities before posting:

Slovenia requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit.

  • Coffee
  • Drugs and poisons
  • Fruit
  • Jewellery
  • Lithographic copies of plans or maps with a scale less than 1:2 or ECI0
  • Machinery parts
  • Meat and poultry products
  • Medicines and patent medicines
  • Musical instruments
  • Plants or cuttings
  • Printed publications
  • Reproduction equipment needed to pursue a private trade
  • Serums and vaccines
  • Utensils
  • Wireless sets

Watches

Slovenia may accept watch cases or housings (mounted or unmounted) of complete watches made of precious metals after analysis of the metal content. Slovenia does not accept articles containing incomplete watch cases or parts.

Personal-use items

Postal items addressed to individuals may contain personal travel articles, articles for personal and family use (medicines, medical instruments, teaching and leisure material) and articles for the use of their household in quantities not intended for resale. Personal items not exceeding $US30 are exempt from customs duty.

Legacy and contract items

Items inherited abroad and articles provided for in contracts concluded between States may be freely imported in accordance with such contracts.

Professional tools of trade

Natural persons of Slovenian nationality exercising a profession may import articles for use in that profession subject to special conditions.

Okay to send? Send responsibly.

As the sender, it's your responsibility to make sure your items don't break any laws or rules – both within Australia and in the destination country.

Restrictions and conditions can change at short notice so the information on this page should be used as a guide only. For the latest information, you should check the UPU prohibitions & restrictions (PDF 3.2MB) or contact the destination country's customs, postal trade or government authority.

It's also your responsibility to check if the destination country imposes any duties, taxes, brokerage fees or any other fees on the item you're sending. If you're unsure, please contact the consulate office of the destination country.

Special documentation

In addition to our customs forms, authorities in the destination country, territory or region require further documentation for some items.

Senders must provide proof of the addressee' entitlement on the customs form C231; otherwise, the addressee must provide the proof before delivery. Customs authorities inspect all Parcels.

Gifts

SENDERS SHOULD MARK ALL GIFTS AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS GIFT PARCEL OR ENVOI CADEAU.

Invoices

All commercial goods must include an invoice.

Delivery locations & exclusions

Before sending to this destination, it’s worth noting a few more details about our international delivery services.

Delivery locations & exclusions data (Personal)

  • International Express (carried via the EMS network) - Parcels delivers only to all destinations
    International Express - Parcels does not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante
  • International Express - Letters service available on a non-guaranteed basis

For more information from the overseas carrier, check the Posta Slovenije website.

Make sure it's safe to send

Some items are considered dangerous and unsuitable for sending from Australia, even if they’re not prohibited by the destination country.

Download guide (PDF 1.1MB)