About Croatia
Yugoslavia’s former constituent republic, a country on the northwestern edge of the Balkan Peninsula in southern Europe. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia are all neighbors to Croatia, which also shares a maritime border with Italy. With a total size of 56,594 km2, Croatia is somewhat larger than Bosnia and Herzegovina, or a little smaller than West Virginia, in the United States. An abundance of ancient cities and villages and an ideal Mediterranean climate have made it a favorite holiday destination for Europeans, making the Adriatic Sea (Mediterranean Sea) the country’s most popular tourist destination. The population of Croatia is 4,2 million (in 2015). Zagreb is the country’s capital and the country’s most populous city. Croatian is the native tongue.
Croatia is one of Europe’s most popular summer holiday destinations. Visitors are enamored by its coastline and sea, its cuisine, and its cultural and natural legacy. At least 48 of Croatia’s 8,000 islands are inhabited year-round, but many more come to life during the summer. Sailing in Croatia is a great way to view the islands, and Croatia’s abundance of islands makes it a great site to go sailing in the Mediterranean. As Game of Thrones fans is well aware, Dubrovnik was the setting for King’s Landing. As a result, news spread about how stunning the city truly is.
How to apply for a visa
1. Identify the type of visa that you want to apply.
2. Fill in the application form.
3. Pay the fees
4. Visit a visa application center.
Types of Visa
1. Tourist Visa
Applicant must 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 recognized by one or more, but not all of the Schengen Area Member States, and which is valid for the territory of the Member States recognizing 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;
- national visas for two or multiple entries and residence permits of Bulgaria, listed in Annex I of the Decision No 565/2014/EU;
- national visas for two or multiple entries and residence permits of Cyprus, listed in Annex III of the Decision No 565/2014/EU;
- national visas for two or multiple entries and residence permits of Romania, listed in Annex IV of the Decision No 565/2014/EU;
do not require a visa for transit or intended stays in the territory of Croatia not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period.
A short-term visa does not allow a foreigner to work in Croatia.
Fees
| INR | EUR | |
|---|---|---|
| Visa fee | 7200 | 80 |
Processing time
Submitting an application for a visa cannot be done sooner than three months prior to the start of the scheduled journey. In the case of minors, a parent or legal guardian.
In most cases, it takes 15 business days from the day the Embassy receives the application to issue a visa. The processing period may be prolonged by 30 or 60 days if the documents are not presented in accordance with the standards or for other, justifiable reasons.
You can check the document here
2. Business Visa
Applicant must 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 recognized by one or more, but not all of the Schengen Area Member States, and which is valid for the territory of the Member States recognizing 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;
- national visas for two or multiple entries and residence permits of Bulgaria, listed in Annex I of the Decision No 565/2014/EU;
- national visas for two or multiple entries and residence permits of Cyprus, listed in Annex III of the Decision No 565/2014/EU;
- national visas for two or multiple entries and residence permits of Romania, listed in Annex IV of the Decision No 565/2014/EU;
do not require a visa for transit or intended stays in the territory of Croatia not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period.
Fees
| INR | EUR | |
|---|---|---|
| Visa fee | 7200 | 80 |
Processing time
Submitting an application for a visa cannot be done sooner than three months prior to the start of the scheduled journey. In the case of minors, a parent or legal guardian.
In most cases, it takes 15 business days from the day the Embassy receives the application to issue a visa. The processing period may be prolonged by 30 or 60 days if the documents are not presented in accordance with the standards or for other, justifiable reasons.
You can check the document here
3. Family /Friends Visa
Applicant must 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 recognized by one or more, but not all of the Schengen Area Member States, and which is valid for the territory of the Member States recognizing 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;
- national visas for two or multiple entries and residence permits of Bulgaria, listed in Annex I of the Decision No 565/2014/EU;
- national visas for two or multiple entries and residence permits of Cyprus, listed in Annex III of the Decision No 565/2014/EU;
- national visas for two or multiple entries and residence permits of Romania, listed in Annex IV of the Decision No 565/2014/EU;
do not require a visa for transit or intended stays in the territory of Croatia not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period.
Fees
| INR | EUR | |
|---|---|---|
| Visa fee | 7200 | 80 |
Processing time
Submitting an application for a visa cannot be done sooner than three months prior to the start of the scheduled journey. In the case of minors, a parent or legal guardian.
In most cases, it takes 15 business days from the day the Embassy receives the application to issue a visa. The processing period may be prolonged by 30 or 60 days if the documents are not presented in accordance with the standards or for other, justifiable reasons.
You can check the document here
4. Cultural, sports event visa
Applicant must 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 recognized by one or more, but not all of the Schengen Area Member States, and which is valid for the territory of the Member States recognizing 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;
- national visas for two or multiple entries and residence permits of Bulgaria, listed in Annex I of the Decision No 565/2014/EU;
- national visas for two or multiple entries and residence permits of Cyprus, listed in Annex III of the Decision No 565/2014/EU;
- national visas for two or multiple entries and residence permits of Romania, listed in Annex IV of the Decision No 565/2014/EU;
do not require a visa for transit or intended stays in the territory of Croatia not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period.
Fees
| INR | EUR | |
|---|---|---|
| Visa fee | 7200 | 80 |
Processing time
Submitting an application for a visa cannot be done sooner than three months prior to the start of the scheduled journey. In the case of minors, a parent or legal guardian.
In most cases, it takes 15 business days from the day the Embassy receives the application to issue a visa. The processing period may be prolonged by 30 or 60 days if the documents are not presented in accordance with the standards or for other, justifiable reasons.
You can check the document here
5. Transit Visa
Applicant must 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 recognized by one or more, but not all of the Schengen Area Member States, and which is valid for the territory of the Member States recognizing 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;
- national visas for two or multiple entries and residence permits of Bulgaria, listed in Annex I of the Decision No 565/2014/EU;
- national visas for two or multiple entries and residence permits of Cyprus, listed in Annex III of the Decision No 565/2014/EU;
- national visas for two or multiple entries and residence permits of Romania, listed in Annex IV of the Decision No 565/2014/EU;
do not require a visa for transit or intended stays in the territory of Croatia not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period.
Fees
| INR | EUR | |
|---|---|---|
| Visa fee | 7200 | 80 |
Processing time
Submitting an application for a visa cannot be done sooner than three months prior to the start of the scheduled journey. In the case of minors, a parent or legal guardian.
In most cases, it takes 15 business days from the day the Embassy receives the application to issue a visa. The processing period may be prolonged by 30 or 60 days if the documents are not presented in accordance with the standards or for other, justifiable reasons.
You can check the document here
6. Official Visa
Applicant must 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 recognized by one or more, but not all of the Schengen Area Member States, and which is valid for the territory of the Member States recognizing 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;
- national visas for two or multiple entries and residence permits of Bulgaria, listed in Annex I of the Decision No 565/2014/EU;
- national visas for two or multiple entries and residence permits of Cyprus, listed in Annex III of the Decision No 565/2014/EU;
- national visas for two or multiple entries and residence permits of Romania, listed in Annex IV of the Decision No 565/2014/EU;
do not require a visa for transit or intended stays in the territory of Croatia not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period.
Fees
| INR | EUR | |
|---|---|---|
| Visa fee | 7200 | 80 |
Processing time
Submitting an application for a visa cannot be done sooner than three months prior to the start of the scheduled journey. In the case of minors, a parent or legal guardian.
In most cases, it takes 15 business days from the day the Embassy receives the application to issue a visa. The processing period may be prolonged by 30 or 60 days if the documents are not presented in accordance with the standards or for other, justifiable reasons.
You can check the document here
7. Medical Visa
Applicant must 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 recognized by one or more, but not all of the Schengen Area Member States, and which is valid for the territory of the Member States recognizing 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;
- national visas for two or multiple entries and residence permits of Bulgaria, listed in Annex I of the Decision No 565/2014/EU;
- national visas for two or multiple entries and residence permits of Cyprus, listed in Annex III of the Decision No 565/2014/EU;
- national visas for two or multiple entries and residence permits of Romania, listed in Annex IV of the Decision No 565/2014/EU;
do not require a visa for transit or intended stays in the territory of Croatia not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period.
Fees
| INR | EUR | |
|---|---|---|
| Visa fee | 7200 | 80 |
Processing time
Submitting an application for a visa cannot be done sooner than three months prior to the start of the scheduled journey. In the case of minors, a parent or legal guardian.
In most cases, it takes 15 business days from the day the Embassy receives the application to issue a visa. The processing period may be prolonged by 30 or 60 days if the documents are not presented in accordance with the standards or for other, justifiable reasons.
You can check the document here
8. Work Permit
Documents required for Work Permit
1. The applicant’s passport must have been issued within the last decade, have an expiration date that is at least three months later than the sought visa’s, and have at least two blank pages.
2. Fill the application fees
3. Two photographs (check the specification here)
4. Travel health insurance
5. Include a letter outlining the goals of your trip, as well as the specific locations and length of time you plan to spend in Croatia.
6. A one-way flight reservation has been confirmed. This ticket has a 15-day expiration date (from the date of purchase).
7. Work Permit
8. In the instance that the applicant is an Indian national, a PCC copy with the copy of the MEA appostile stamp.
9. An explanation letter for not using the previous Croatian visa that he/she had.
10. A letter explaining the circumstances for the other country’s denial of his or her visa application.
Processing time
In most cases, it takes 15 business days from the day the Embassy receives the application to issue a visa. The processing period may be prolonged by 30 or 60 days if the documents are not presented in accordance with the standards or for other, justifiable reasons.
Fees
| INR | EUR | |
|---|---|---|
| Visa fee | 8500 | 93 |
9. Resident Visa
The following are the prerequisites for submitting an application for a Residence Permit under the Digital Nomads Category:
- Original Apostille Certificate of Clearance from the Police
- Two photographs (check the specification here)
- Insurance that covers the entire duration of your stay in Croatia, such as a travel health policy or a private health plan.
- Documentation proving the purpose of the applicant’s stay in Croatia, such as proof that the applicant is employed by or working remotely for the employer or his or her own firm, which is not registered in the Republic of Croatia,
- Proof of sufficient finances – a bank statement showing a balance of at least 28.800,00 hrk (about 4,000 euros) as required by law.
- An application for asylum in Croatia must be submitted using Form „1a,” which is available on the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Croatia’s website.
- An explanation letter for not using the previous Croatian visa that he/she had.
- A letter explaining the circumstances for the other country’s denial of his or her visa application.
Fees are due on the visa application when applying.
| INR | EUR | |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Permit Fee | 5900 | 70 |
| Visa fee (Stamping) | 8500 | 93 |
Best Place to visit in Croatia
- Dubrovnik
The Old Town of Dubrovnik, Croatia’s most popular tourist destination and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is surrounded by thick mediaeval defensive walls and is a must-see for anybody visiting the country.
Dubrovnik
2. Diocletian’s Palace
Diocletian’s Palace, Croatia’s second-largest city after Zagreb, was built within the historic Roman walls.
Diocletian’s Palace
3 Plitvice Lakes National Park
At the heart of the Plitvice Lakes National Park lies a chain of 16 emerald-blue lakes that are linked by thunderous waterfalls, making it Croatia’s most popular inland attraction.
Plitvice Lakes National Park
4. Zagreb
The Gornji Grad (Upper Town) region in the Croatian capital, Zagreb, is the biggest tourist attraction. The cathedral’s neo-Gothic front is a major tourist destination in this area.
Zagreb
5. Zlatni Rat
Zlatni Rat is unquestionably Croatia’s most well-photographed beach (Golden Horn, or Golden Cape). This remarkable landform, known as a “spit,” is located at Bol on the south coast of Brac and extends 500 meters perpendicular to the coast.
Zlatni Rat