Croatia Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport

Visa-free nationalities
94
Visa on arrival
0
eTA / e-Visa
0
Total streamlined
94
Visa required in advance
104

Croatia's visa policy is moderately open relative to other destinations worldwide. If your nationality is not listed as visa-free, you will need to apply for a Croatia tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free

Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit Croatia Visa-Free (94)

Passport holders from these countries can enter Croatia without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.

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Fees

Croatia Visa Fees (updated 2 Jul 2026)

  • Schengen short-stay visa (Type C, single/multiple entry)

    Stays up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial sourcemvep.gov.hr ↗

    EUR 90 (~$102)

  • Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) for business purposes

    Stays up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial sourcemvep.gov.hr ↗

    EUR 90 (~$102)

  • Airport transit visa (Type A)

    Airport transit onlyofficial sourcemvep.gov.hr ↗

    EUR 90 (~$102)

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Applications are handled via VFS Global - a service fee applies on top of the visa fee and varies by country and centre.

Transit

Croatia Transit Visa

Croatia publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.

Airport Transit Visa (Type A)

Allows third-country nationals to transit through the international transit area of a Croatian airport without entering Croatian territory.

Schengen Type A visa issued by Croatian diplomatic missions and consular offices since Croatia joined Schengen on 1 January 2023. Required only for nationals of certain countries that do not qualify for visa-free transit.

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FAQ

Croatia Visa Requirements FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Croatia?

It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Croatia visa-free. If your country is not listed, you will likely need to apply for a Croatia tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Which countries can visit Croatia without a visa?

94 countries can visit Croatia without a visa in 2026, including: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to Croatia.

How do I apply for a Croatia tourist visa?

If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry to Croatia, you typically need to apply at a Croatia embassy or consulate in your home country. Requirements generally include:

  • Valid passport
  • Completed application form
  • Passport-sized photos
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of onward travel
  • Travel insurance
  • Proof of sufficient funds

Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.

How long can I stay in Croatia without a visa?

The maximum visa-free stay duration in Croatia varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.

By nationality

Croatia Visa Guides by Nationality

Step-by-step Croatia visa requirements, fees and document checklists for travellers from these countries. Nationalities in the access lists above link straight to their own guides.

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