Croatia is an endlessly appealing destination with sun-drenched beaches, picturesque hilltop towns and atmospheric streets.
Many come for the Dalmatian Coast delights and Istria's rural charms. Others are here for superb hiking routes, treasured national parks, food and drink experiences, or the chance to enjoy hip Zagreb's art, music and cafes.
Thankfully, the government has ensured the country is a breeze to enter for most visitors. Croatia joined the European Union (EU) in 2013 and became part of the free-traveling Schengen Area in January 2023. That means visitors from much of Europe have little bureaucracy to deal with. Travelers from further afield may have a few hoops to jump through, but many won’t need visas – and those that do will find most information accessible online.
Here’s our guide to Croatia’s entry requirements, with everything you need to know about whether you need a visa, how to get one and whether you can have a working holiday.
EU citizens don’t need a visa for stays of any length and don’t even need a passport, providing they have an ID card. The same applies to members of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA): Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, that means you.
Many other nations don’t need visas either – although visitors from those places can only stay for a maximum of 90 days. That applies to most other European countries (including the UK and nearby Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Bosnia and North Macedonia) as well as people from Canada, the US, most of Latin America, Australia, New Zealand and several Asian nations, including Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.
People from outside the EU and EFTA will need a passport that’s less than ten years old and valid for at least three months after the date you plan to leave Croatia.
You can bring in a vehicle if your paperwork is satisfactory, and the normal EU rules apply when bringing animal products into the country.
Of course, not every nationality is able to travel to Croatia visa-free. Everyone else – including citizens of China, India, Pakistan, Russia, Turkey and South Africa, will need visas to enter the country. For a complete list, check the website of Croatia’s Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs – you can use the drop-down to find individual nations.
The site has details for individual countries’ requirements and embassy locations. Most pages also link to the relevant VFS Visa Application Centre page, where you can find out costs (visas are usually €80 plus fees for applicants ages 12 and older, €40 for children aged between six and twelve, and no charge for kids under six) and start the application process.
Applications for tourist or business visas (both of which are valid for 90 days) should be started online,
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