Croatia Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| Other EU | No/1 | No | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| British | Yes/1 | No | No |
Passports
A passport valid for three months beyond the length of stay and issued within the past 10 years is required by all nationals listed in the chart above except (1) EU nationals holding a passport or national ID card which is valid for the duration of stay.
EU nationals are only required to produce evidence of their EU nationality and identity in order to be admitted to any EU member state. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport or national identity card. Either is acceptable. They are not required to show possession of a return ticket, a certain length of validity on their document or sufficient funds for the length of their proposed visit.
Visas
A visa is not required by the nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days.
Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.
Visa Note
Visitors to Croatia must be able to produce evidence of return/onward travel (except EU nationals) and evidence of sufficient funds for the duration of their stay.
Types and Cost
Short-stay visa: €60.
Validity
Short-stay visas are valid for one, two or multiple entries and are valid for up to three months in each six-month period. Visas can be valid for up to five years, depending on individual circumstances.
Application to
Consulate (or consular section at embassy).
Schengen Visas
Croatia is not yet a member of the Schengen area, but allows holders of Schengen visas to enter the country without the need for an additional visa.
Temporary residence
Nationals of some EU countries (including the UK) are restricted by transitional arrangements until 2020 and require a permit to work in Croatia. Contact your local Croatian Embassy or Consulate for further information.
Working days
Applications for visas for Croatia are accepted no more than three months in advance of travel, and take five working days to process.
Entry with pets
Pets must have an identifying microchip, rabies vaccination certificate and valid international or EU pet passport.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in the UK
Telephone: (020) 7387 1144.
Website: http://uk.mvp.hr
Address: , 21 Conway Street, London, W1T 6BN,
Opening times:
Mon-Thurs 1100-1400 (visa applications); Fri 1000-1200 (visa collections); Mon-Fri 1500-1600 (phone queries).
Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in the USA
Telephone: (202) 588 5899.
Website: http://www.croatiaemb.org
Address: NW, 2343 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, DC, 20008,
Opening times:
Mon-Thurs 1000-1200 and 1400-1600, Fri 1000-1200 (consular section).
British Embassy in Zagreb
Telephone: (1) 600 9100.
Website: http://ukincroatia.fco.gov.uk
Address: , Ivana Lučića 4, 10000, Zagreb, ,
Opening times:
Mon-Thurs 0830-1700, Fri 0830-1400.
