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Croatia Visa and Passport Requirements

Passports:

EU nationals: You may enter Croatia with a valid passport or national ID card. Airlines, train operators or other carriers may also ask for your passport or ID to confirm your identity.

Non-EU nationals: You must hold a valid passport (usually issued within the past ten years) and valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure. You may also be asked to show proof of onward travel and adequate funds.

Visas:

EU nationals: Citizens of EU and EEA countries do not need a visa to enter Croatia. But those planning to stay longer than 90 days must apply for a residence registration certificate with local authorities.

Non-EU Nationals: Citizens of the following countries can visit Croatia and other Schengen countries visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period:

Africa: Seychelles.

Americas: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela.

Asia: Brunei, Georgia, Hong Kong (SAR passport holders), Israel, Japan, Macao (SAR passport holders), Malaysia, Maldives, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Timor-Leste, United Arab Emirates.

Europe: Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, North Macedonia, San Marino, Serbia, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican City.

Oceania: Australia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, New Zealand, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.

Nationals from countries not listed above are advised to contact the nearest Croatian embassy or consulate to verify visa requirements.

Types and cost:

Short-stay (Schengen C) visa: €90 for those 12 years and older, €45 for children aged 6 to 11, and free for children under 6. Some categories (students, researchers, family of EU/EEA citizens) may be exempt from fees.

Validity:

The short-stay visa permits stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

Transit:

A transit visa may be required depending on nationality.

Application to:

Visa applications must be submitted at Croatian embassies, consulates or authorized visa centres in your home country.

Schengen visas:

Croatia is a Schengen country, so the Schengen visa scheme applies.

Temporary residence:

EU nationals: Will need a residence permit for more than 90 days.

Non-EU nationals: Will need a visa to stay in Estonia for more than 90 days.

Working days:

Schengen visa applications usually take 15 calendar days, but sometimes up to 45 days. Be mindful of the national holidays in Croatia as they may affect the processing time. It is recommended to submit applications at least four weeks prior to departure.

Sufficient funds:

Schengen visa applicants must be able to provide proof of funds to cover their stay.

Extension of stay:

Short-stay visas generally cannot be extended beyond 90 days. For longer stays you must apply for a long-stay visa or residence permit.

Entry with pets:

When bringing a pet from another EU country, the animal must have a microchip or tattoo, an EU pet passport and a valid rabies vaccination certificate (the vaccination must have taken place at least 21 days prior to travel).

You are advised to check with the consulate for the appropriate procedures.

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