Emergency Numbers & Access
University Medical Centre Ljubljana is the main tertiary hospital. Mountain rescue (GRZS) handles hiking/skiing emergencies.
Response time: 10-15 minutes
Cost: Free with EHIC; €50-300+ without
Healthcare System
Slovenia has an excellent public healthcare system with universal coverage. EU/EEA citizens can use EHIC. The country has modern hospitals and a strong network of health centres (zdravstveni dom). Private clinics supplement the public system.
Designed for: Residents and EHIC holders
GP Access & Costs
EU citizens use EHIC at health centres; others pay at private clinics
Typical wait: Same-day urgent; 1-7 days routine
Availability: Good nationwide; excellent in Ljubljana
GP Visit
Free with EHIC; €30-60 private
Private GP
€30-60
ER Without Insurance
€100-500+
Medication
Medications affordable. Pharmacies (lekarna) well-stocked. Prescription required for most medications.
Health insurance is strongly recommended
Pharmacy & Medication
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-7pm; duty pharmacies 24h in Ljubljana
OTC: Standard European range
Controlled substances: Carry prescriptions for controlled medications.
Practical Tips
- EU citizens should carry EHIC for public healthcare access
- Mountain rescue: call 112 — GRZS is highly professional
- Get tick-borne encephalitis vaccination before hiking in forests
- Zdravstveni dom (health centres) in every town handle walk-in urgent care
- Ljubljana has excellent medical facilities for a small capital
Who can get care in Slovenia?
Emergency care for anyone
Emergency departments in Slovenia treat everyone regardless of residency or insurance status. Charges can still apply afterwards.
Public system for visitors
Visitors get partial public cover — usually emergencies only, with routine care paid privately.
Seeing a Doctor as a visitor
EU citizens use EHIC at health centres; others pay at private clinics Typical cost: Free with EHIC; €30-60 private Typical wait: Same-day urgent; 1-7 days routine
Insurance needed for entry or visa
It depends on nationality and visa route — several routes require proof of medical cover.
Documents worth having ready
- EHIC (EU citizens)
- Passport
- Travel insurance
Local contacts in Slovenia
Emergency services
112
University Medical Centre Ljubljana is the main tertiary hospital. Mountain rescue (GRZS) handles hiking/skiing emergencies.
Pharmacies
Mon-Fri 8am-7pm; duty pharmacies 24h in Ljubljana
Standard European range
What is the emergency number in Slovenia?
112 in Slovenia. University Medical Centre Ljubljana is the main tertiary hospital. Mountain rescue (GRZS) handles hiking/skiing emergencies.
How much does a Doctor visit cost in Slovenia?
Free with EHIC; €30-60 private Private consultations: €30-60.
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Sources: ZZZS Slovenia, WHO Slovenia, European Commission EHIC
Last reviewed: March 2026 by ViscaCare
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