Visa requirements overview

Here you can find basic information about the visa regime between the Republic of Croatia and all other countries. Choose a country from the dropdown menu above for quick access.

 Information on this web site is liable to change, therefore we advise seeking additional information before travelling:

- for Croatian nationals travelling to other country - at the diplomatic mission/consular post of that country in the Republic of Croatia or in other country

-for aliens travelling to the Republic of Croatia - at the competent Croatian diplomatic mission/consular post 

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
 

The Republic of Croatia applies the European Union’s Common Visa Policy. This means that the classic visa regime will apply to the citizens of all those countries need a visa for entering the EU member states.

Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish and Kosovo citizens, who are required a visa to enter Croatia can apply for a visa on-line at crovisa.mvep.hr. Printed and filled out application form along with other required documents should be submitted to the competent Croatian Embassy/visa centre or through an accredited tourist agency.

Pursuant to the Government’s decision, starting with 1 January 2014 until the Republic of Croatia fully applies the provisions of the Schengen acquis, all aliens holders of valid Schengen documents do not require an additional (Croatian) visa for entry and short-term stay in Croatia.

In line with the Government’s decision, aliens who are holders of:

• uniform visa (C) for two or multiple entries, valid for all Schengen Area member states;
• visa with limited territorial validity (LTV visa), for two or multiple entries, issued to the holder of a travel document that is not recognised by one or more, but not all of the Schengen Area member states, and which is valid for the territory of the member states recognising the travel document;
• long-stay visa (D) for stays exceeding three months, issued by one of the Schengen Area member state;
• residence permit issued by one of the Schengen Area member state;

do not require a visa for transit through or intended stays in the territory of the Republic of Croatia not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period.

Nationals of Kosovo, who are holders of Schengen visas with limited territorial validity (LTV visas), valid for all Schengen countries except for Greece and Spain, do not require additional Croatian visa for transit through or intended stays in the territory of the Republic of Croatia not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period.

The period of validity of the above mentioned Schengen documents shall cover the duration of the transit or stay.

All questions regarding Croatia’s visa regime for non-EU countries can be submitted at: vize@mvep.hr