BoliviaCroatia

Bolivian passport · policy checked 11 Jul 2026

Visa required

Apply before you travel.

90

days

on a tourist visa

90

EUR · visa fee

about $97

≤60

days

processing time

VFS

visa application centre

How Bolivian citizens apply for a Croatia visa

  1. Lodge your application at a VFS Global visa application centre, with the completed form and required documents. Apply here ↗

No advance visa with these documents

Croatia admits Bolivian citizens without a pre-arranged visa on a valid document, Schengen Area Member States:

Visa-free · up to 90 days

Schengen visa (any member state)

Uniform Schengen Type C visa must be for two or multiple entries, valid for all.

mvep.gov.hr ↗

EU / Schengen residence permit or PR

Residence permit issued by one of the.

mvep.gov.hr ↗

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Croatia visa cost for Bolivian citizens

EUR 90

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

Lodged through VFS Global, whose service fee applies on top and varies by centre.

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

    Stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period

    EUR 90

Official schedule · mvep.gov.hr ↗Fee schedule checked 2 Jul 2026

Croatia visa types for Bolivian citizens

Official VisitTourist
  • Visa application form: must be digitally (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗) filled out, printed and signed by the applicant, or a parent or legal guardian on behalf of minors. Please ensure to bring your Serial number and PIN with your form (Serial number: e.g. 1434277 PIN: e.g. STGII). Hand written forms will not be accepted. When completing the online application, please take note that in STEP 4/6 of the online application the Guarantor / Inviting person information is to be filled out ONLY in case of private and business visits (Letters of Guarantee to be attached). Applicants for tourist visas should skip this part and should fill out only the booked hotel/ accommodation/ apartment information in the subsequent part (Information on the residence in Croatia). Detailed information is available at the consular information section of the Croatian Embassy in Chile (mvep.gov.hr ↗).
  • The following documents must be scanned and uploaded: Face Photograph 35x45mm; Passport - photo page; Travel Health Insurance; Transportation Booking - e.g. an Air Ticket; Bank Statement. Should you not attach the required documents please inform the VFS Global Visa Application Staff to assist in accessing the application, scanning and uploading the supporting documents, before submission to the Croatian Embassy in Pretoria.
  • Passport: issued within the last 10 years, with expiry date a minimum of 3 months after the departure from Croatia and/or Schengen Area, containing at least two empty pages. Please copy all previous (valid and expired) visas.
  • Face photograph: please see the information on the Photo Specification page (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗)
  • Travel health insurance to cover the possible expenses related to medical assistance, hospitalization and repatriation, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30 000. The health insurance must be valid for all Schengen Area Member States, during the entire stay. Applicants for a multiple-entry visa must have travel health insurance policy that covers the period of the first visit to the Schengen Area.
  • Proof of residence for nationals other than South African: a photocopy of the stay permit.
  • Proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia: Letter of Guarantee by Legal Person (PDF checklist ↗): in original or a photocopy if the original is deposited at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Croatia as per the following instructions; with the Letter of Guarantee, the guarantor shall enclose a proof of solvency (BON 1 or BON 2 Forms or a confirmation issued by the competent Commercial Court in the Republic of Croatia that the liquidation procedures have not been initiated). Letter of invitation issued by a Croatian state authority, or the organizer of an international meeting or manifestation organized under the auspices of the Croatian Parliament, the President of the Republic of Croatia or the Government of the Republic of Croatia. Documents to be submitted when attending specific events, such as conferences, workshops, short term studies, official meetings, cultural or sports events, exhibitions, fairs, training, etc. a) for persons attending sports events, exhibitions and fairs: presentation of a document proving the participation of the applicant in the event; b) for other events: an invitation from the host. The invitation should include clear identification of both the entity issuing it and the invited applicant; nature, duration and venue of the event; applicant´s role in the event and the link between the host and the invited applicant; c) for participation in conferences: a proof of registration and payment.
  • Documents proving sufficient funds: to support the stay in the Schengen Area and to return to the state of residence or to travel to a third state: 70 EUR per day of the estimated stay in Croatia. Supporting documents may include:
  • Three months bank statement (saving and current a/c, as applicable) in original, duly signed and stamped by authorized official of the respective bank and not older than 2 weeks from the day of submission
  • Three years Income Tax returns (personal and company, as applicable)
  • Copy of international credit card with three months credit card statement
  • Exceptionally, if the Letter of Guarantee indicates that the guarantor is fully covering all the expenses related to the trip, the applicant can be exempt from the requirement of presenting own proof of sufficient funds.
  • Proof of professional or student status: evidence of employment, if self-employed: a certification from SA Companies and Intellectual Property Commission or SA Revenue Service is required; if student: Letter from school/ college/ university certifying the student status of the applicant.
  • Birth certificate of the minor (if parents are legal guardians) and both parent’s certified copies of IDs or passports must be attached.

All applicants are requested to read the following basic requirements carefully and conform to the same while submitting the application.

TourismTourist

Travel Itinerary:

  • Tourist Visa Checklist
  • Visa application form: must be digitally (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗) filled out, printed and signed by the applicant, or a parent or legal guardian on behalf of minors. Please ensure to bring your Serial number and PIN with your form (Serial number: e.g. 1434277 PIN: e.g. STGII). Handwritten forms will not be accepted.
  • The following documents must be scanned and uploaded:
  • Valid Passport: Applicant's passport: issued within the last 10 years, validity of a minimum of 3 months from the date of expiry of the requested Visa to Croatia, signed by passport holder, and containing at least two empty pages (back to back).
  • Photo: One recent photograph in color: please see the information on the Photo Specification page.
  • Travel health insurance: to cover the possible expenses related to medical assistance, hospitalization and repatriation, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30 000. The health insurance must be valid for all Schengen Area Member States, during the entire stay. Applicants for a multiple-entry visa must have travel health insurance policy that covers the period of the first visit to the Schengen Area.
  • Proof of residence for nationals other than Ecuador: a photocopy of the stay permit.
  • Cover letter: explaining the purpose of the trip with itinerary detailed location(s) and duration of stay in Croatia
  • Proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia:
  • Proof of Hotel Booking Reservation
  • Certificate of a paid tourist package
  • Booking of a hotel or other accommodation
  • Private accommodation booking (copy of the decision of the competent office in Croatia approving the renting)
  • Day to day itinerary with ensured accommodation for the entire stay
  • Complete Croatian telephone contact and address for all accommodations
  • Proof of ownership or lease of a boat/yacht etc.;
  • Kindly note that the applications for Croatian visa for tourist visit are processed as per actual plan of travel and stay. Any change in travel plan, cancellation / change of accommodations etc. after submission of application will lead to delay in processing of application. Similar changes after issuance of visa (if approved) for the Republic of Croatia might lead to revocation of visa.
  • Documents proving sufficient funds to support the stay in the Schengen Area and to return to the state of residence or to travel to a third state: 70 EUR per day of the estimated stay in Croatia. Supporting documents may include:
  • Three months bank statement (saving and current a/c, as applicable) in original, duly signed and stamped by authorized official of the respective bank and not older than 2 weeks from the day of submission
  • Three years Income Tax returns (personal and company, as applicable)
  • Copy of international credit card with three months credit card statement and
  • Proof of professional or student status:
  • Service - Letter issued by the employer on company’s official letterhead establishing position of the employee in the company, years in service, grant of leave and pay slips of the last three (3) months
  • Business/self-employed - Visa request letter on official letter head with company registration papers
  • Student - Letter from school / university for grant of leave and copy of the valid ID
  • Birth certificate of the minor (if parents are legal guardians) and both parent’s certified copies of IDs or passports must be attached.
  • The Embassy of Croatia may require you to submit additional supporting documents and/or certified translation as well as the international certification (apostille) of the documents during the visa application process.
  • Submitting a visa application, including all the required documents, does not automatically mean that the visa will be issued.
  • An issued visa is not a guarantee that a foreign citizen will be permitted to enter the Republic of Croatia. On every crossing of the border, the police may require the foreign citizen to present all relevant documents.
  • The decision to refuse a visa, indicating reasons for such a decision, shall be delivered to the applicant in a visa refusal/annulment/revocation form.
  • A foreign citizen may file a complaint against the decision to refuse a visa through the competent Embassy/Consulate of the Republic of Croatia, within 15 days from the date of receipt of the decision on visa refusal/annulment/revocation. The complaint shall be filed in Croatian with payment of Consular fee. Any falsification of the documents and the use of such documents may be subject to criminal prosecution.
  • Reason letter for why he/she hasn’t used previous Croatian visa.
  • Letter in context of the reason why his/her visa was refused from other country.

The applicants are requested to read the basic requirements carefully and conform to the same while submitting the application.

For the full consolidated list of requirements, please see below.

When completing the online application, please take note that in STEP 4/6 of the online application the Guarantor / Inviting person information is to be filled out ONLY in case of private and business visits (Letters of Guarantee to be attached). Applicants for tourist visas should skip this part and should fill out only the booked hotel/ accommodation/ apartment information in the subsequent part (Information on the residence in Croatia). Detailed information is available at the consular information section of the Croatian Embassy in Chile (mvep.gov.hr ↗).

Face Photograph 35x45mm; Passport - photo page; Travel Health Insurance; Transportation Booking - e.g. an Air Ticket; Bank Statement. If you could not attach the required documents, please inform the VFS Global Visa Application Staff to assist in accessing the application, scanning and uploading the supporting documents, before submission to the Croatian Embassy in Chile.

No alteration or handwritten amendment concerning the data page.

Clear Photocopy of front and last page and used pages (Current passport and last 02 old passports)

Customer needs to provide ONLY reservation of their flight tickets and Hotel Bookings - NO CONFIRMED BOOKINGS

Short-Stay Schengen Visa (Type C)Tourist

90 daysmultiple entry

Allows foreign nationals to enter and stay in Croatia (and the broader Schengen Area) for purposes including tourism, business visits, family visits, or cultural/sporting events for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.

Schengen uniform Type C visa valid across all Schengen member states. Issued by Croatian diplomatic missions for nationals of Schengen Annex I countries. May be single or multiple entry. Visa fee set by EU Schengen Visa Code (currently EUR 90 for adults, EUR 45 for children 6-12). Short-stay extensions possible at police stations for force majeure/serious personal reasons (EUR 30 fee). Cannot exceed 90 days in any 180-day period.

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Business/ culture/sports/studiesBusiness

Business Visa Checklist · Travel Itinerary:

  • Visa application form: must be digitally (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗) filled out, printed and signed by the applicant, or a parent or legal guardian on behalf of minors. Please ensure to bring your Serial number and PIN with your form (Serial number: e.g. 1434277 PIN: e.g. STGII). Handwritten forms will not be accepted.
  • The following documents must be scanned and uploaded: Face Photograph 35x45mm; Passport - photo page; Travel Health Insurance; Transportation Booking - e.g. an Air Ticket; Bank Statement. If you could not attach the required documents, please inform the VFS Global Visa Application Staff to assist in accessing the application, scanning and uploading the supporting documents, before submission to the Croatian Embassy in Chile.
  • Valid Passport - Applicant's passport: issued within the last 10 years, validity of a minimum of 3 months from the date of expiry of the requested Visa to Croatia, signed by passport holder, and containing at least two empty pages (back to back).
  • Photo: One recent photograph in color: please see the information on the Photo Specification page.
  • Travel health insurance to cover the possible expenses related to medical assistance, hospitalization and repatriation, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30 000. The health insurance must be valid for all Schengen Area Member States, during the entire stay. Applicants for a multiple-entry visa must have travel health insurance policy that covers the period of the first visit to the Schengen Area.
  • Proof of residence for nationals other than Ecuador: a photocopy of the stay permit.
  • Cover letter: explaining the purpose of the trip with itinerary detailed location(s) and duration of stay in Croatia
  • Means of transportationand intention to return to the country of residence: reservation of return travel ticket for airplane, bus, or boat; registration card and driver's license if travelling by car; if the person is travelling to a third country, then proof of itinerary (travel ticket, etc.).
  • Letter of Guarantee, invited by a legal person:
  • Forms, info: mvep.gov.hr ↗ (mvep.gov.hr ↗)
  • Invitation letter from the trade fair/concert your intent to visit and the ticket for the fair/concert
  • IMPORTANT:If the inviter is a legal entity from Croatia, a Letter of Guarantee is mandatory. If the inviter is a foreign legal entity, it is necessary to have an Invitation letter containing the following information: full name of applicant, passport details, period and duration of stay, reason for the trip and information who will bear the cost of the stay.
  • Proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia:
  • Letter of Guarantee by Legal Person (PDF checklist ↗): in original or a photocopy if the original is deposited at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Croatia as per the following instructions; with the Letter of Guarantee, the guarantor shall enclose a proof of solvency (BON 1 or BON 2 Forms or a confirmation issued by the competent Commercial Court in the Republic of Croatia that the liquidation procedures have not been initiated). Letter of invitation issued by a Croatian state authority, or the organizer of an international meeting or manifestation organized under the auspices of the Croatian Parliament, the President of the Republic of Croatia or the Government of the Republic of Croatia.
  • Documents to be submitted when attending specific events, such as conferences, workshops, short term studies, official meetings, cultural or sports events, exhibitions, fairs, training, etc.
  • a) for persons attending sports events, exhibitions and fairs: presentation of a document proving the participation of the applicant in the event;
  • b) for other events: an invitation from the host. The invitation should include clear identification of both the entity issuing it and the invited applicant; nature, duration and venue of the event; applicant´s role in the event and the link between the host and the invited applicant;
  • c) for participation in conferences: a proof of registration and payment.
  • Kindly note that the applications for Croatian visa for Business visit are processed as per actual plan of travel and stay. Any change in travel plan, cancellation / change of accommodations etc. after submission of application will lead to delay in processing of application. Similar changes after issuance of visa (if approved) for the Republic of Croatia might lead to revocation of visa.
  • Documents proving sufficient fundsto support the stay in the Schengen Area and to return to the state of residence or to travel to a third state: 70 EUR per day of the estimated stay in Croatia. Supporting documents may include:
  • Three months bank statement (saving and current a/c, as applicable) in original, duly signed and stamped by authorized official of the respective bank and not older than 2 weeks from the day of submission. NOTE: This is mandatory even if the trip expenses are covered by the employer of inviting company
  • Three years Income Tax returns (personal and company, as applicable)
  • Copy of international credit card with three months credit card statement and
  • Proof of professional or student status:
  • Service - Letter issued by the employer on company’s official letterhead establishing position of the employee in the company, years in service, grant of leave and pay slips of the last three (3) months
  • Business/self-employed - Visa request letter on official letter head with company registration papers
  • Student - Letter from school / university for grant of leave and copy of the valid ID
  • Birth certificate of the minor (if parents are legal guardians)
  • The Embassy of Croatia may require you to submit additional supporting documents and/or certified translation as well as the international certification (apostille) of the documents during the visa application process.
  • Submitting a visa application, including all the required documents, does not automatically mean that the visa will be issued.
  • An issued visa is not a guarantee that a foreign citizen will be permitted to enter the Republic of Croatia. On every crossing of the border, the police may require the foreign citizen to present all relevant documents, including copies of the Letters of Guarantee for both private and business visits.
  • The decision to refuse a visa, indicating reasons for such a decision, shall be delivered to the applicant in a visa refusal/annulment/revocation form.
  • A foreign citizen may file a complaint against the decision to refuse a visa through the competent Embassy/Consulate of the Republic of Croatia, within 15 days from the date of receipt of the decision on visa refusal/annulment/revocation. The complaint shall be filed in Croatian with payment of Consular fee. Any falsification of the documents and the use of such documents may be subject to criminal prosecution.
  • Reason letter for why he/she hasn’t used previous Croatian visa.
  • Letter in context of the reason why his/her visa was refused from other country.

The applicants are requested to read the basic requirements carefully and conform to the same while submitting the application.

For the full consolidated list of requirements, please see below:

When completing the online application, please take note that in STEP 4/6 of the online application the Guarantor / Inviting person information is to be filled out ONLY in case of private and business visits (Letters of Guarantee to be attached). Applicants for tourist visas should skip this part and should fill out only the booked hotel/ accommodation/ apartment information in the subsequent part (Information on the residence in Croatia). Detailed information is available at the consular information section of the Croatian Embassy in Chile.

No alteration or handwritten amendment concerning the data page.

Clear Photocopy of front and last page and used pages (Current passport and last 02 old passports)

Customer needs to provide ONLY reservation of their flight tickets and Hotel Bookings - NO CONFIRMED BOOKINGS

Airport Transit Visa (Type A)Transit

single entry

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

  • Visa application form: must be digitally (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗) filled out, printed and signed by the applicant, or a parent or legal guardian on behalf of minors. Please ensure to bring your Serial number and PIN with your form (Serial number: e.g. 1434277 PIN: e.g. STGII). Handwritten forms will not be accepted.
  • The following documents must be scanned and uploaded: Face Photograph 35x45mm; Passport - photo page; Travel Health Insurance; Transportation Booking - e.g. an Air Ticket; Bank Statement. If you could not attach the required documents, please inform the VFS Global Visa Application Staff to assist in accessing the application, scanning and uploading the supporting documents, before submission to the Croatian Embassy in Chile.
  • Valid Passport: Applicant's passport: issued within the last 10 years, validity of a minimum of 3 months from the date of expiry of the requested Visa to Croatia, signed by passport holder, and containing at least two empty pages (back to back).
  • Photo: One recent photograph in color: please see the information on the Photo Specification page.
  • Travel health insurance: to cover the possible expenses related to medical assistance, hospitalization and repatriation, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30 000. The health insurance must be valid for all Schengen Area Member States, during the entire stay. Applicants for a multiple-entry visa must have travel health insurance policy that covers the period of the first visit to the Schengen Area.
  • Proof of residence for nationals other than Ecuador: a photocopy of the stay permit.
  • Cover letter: explaining the purpose of the trip with itinerary detailed location(s) and duration of stay in Croatia
  • Proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia:
  • Airticket
  • Documents proving sufficient funds to support the stay in the Schengen Area and to return to the state of residence or to travel to a third state: 70 EUR per day of the estimated stay in Croatia. Supporting documents may include:
  • Three months bank statement (saving and current a/c, as applicable) in original, duly signed and stamped by authorized official of the respective bank and not older than 2 weeks from the day of submission
  • Three years Income Tax returns (personal and company, as applicable)
  • Copy of international credit card with three months credit card statement and
  • Proof of professional or student status:
  • Service - Letter issued by the employer on company’s official letterhead establishing position of the employee in the company, years in service, grant of leave and pay slips of the last three (3) months
  • Business/self-employed - Visa request letter on official letter head with company registration papers
  • Student - Letter from school / university for grant of leave and copy of the valid ID
  • Birth certificate of the minor (if parents are legal guardians) and both parent’s certified copies of IDs or passports must be attached.

The applicants are requested to read the basic requirements carefully and conform to the same while submitting the application.

When completing the online application, please take note that in STEP 4/6 of the online application the Guarantor / Inviting person information is to be filled out ONLY in case of private and business visits (Letters of Guarantee to be attached). Applicants for tourist visas should skip this part and should fill out only the booked hotel/ accommodation/ apartment information in the subsequent part (Information on the residence in Croatia). Detailed information is available at the consular information section of the Croatian Embassy in Chile (mvep.gov.hr ↗).

No alteration or handwritten amendment concerning the data page.

Clear Photocopy of front and last page and used pages (Current passport and last 02 old passports)

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.

Official page ↗
Medical TreatmentMedical
  • Visa application form: must be digitally (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗) filled out, printed and signed by the applicant, or a parent or legal guardian on behalf of minors. Please ensure to bring your Serial number and PIN with your form (Serial number: e.g. 1434277 PIN: e.g. STGII). Hand written forms will not be accepted. When completing the online application, please take note that in STEP 4/6 of the online application the Guarantor / Inviting person information is to be filled out ONLY in case of private and business visits (Letters of Guarantee to be attached). Applicants for tourist visas should skip this part and should fill out only the booked hotel/ accommodation/ apartment information in the subsequent part (Information on the residence in Croatia). Detailed information is available at the consular information section of the Croatian Embassy in Chile (mvep.gov.hr ↗).
  • The following documents must be scanned and uploaded: Face Photograph 35x45mm; Passport - photo page; Travel Health Insurance; Transportation Booking - e.g. an Air Ticket; Bank Statement. Should you not attach the required documents please inform the VFS Global Visa Application Staff to assist in accessing the application, scanning and uploading the supporting documents, before submission to the Croatian Embassy in Chile.
  • Valid Passport: issued within the last 10 years, with expiry date a minimum of 3 months after the departure from Croatia and/or Schengen Area, containing at least two empty pages. Please copy all previous (valid and expired) visas.
  • Face photograph: please see the information on the Photo Specification page.
  • Travel health insuranceto cover the possible expenses related to medical assistance, hospitalization and repatriation, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30,000. The health insurance must be valid for all Schengen Area Member States, during the entire stay. Applicants for a multiple-entry visa must have travel health insurance policy that covers the period of the first visit to the Schengen Area.
  • Proof of residence for nationals other than Ecuador: a photocopy of the stay permit.
  • Proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia: Proof of Medical Treatment to be received in Croatia.
  • Documents proving sufficient funds to support the stay in the Schengen Area and to return to the state of residence or to travel to a third state: 70 EUR per day of the estimated stay in Croatia. Supporting documents may include: pay slips and/or recent bank account statements confirming the balance and transactions in the last three months etc. Exceptionally, if the Letter of Guarantee indicates that the guarantor is fully covering all the expenses related to the trip, the applicant can be exempt from the requirement of presenting own proof of sufficient funds.
  • Proof of professional or student status: evidence of employment, if self-employed: a certification from SA Companies and Intellectual Property Commission or SA Revenue Service is required; if student: Letter from school/ college/ university certifying the student status of the applicant.
  • • Birth certificate of the minor (if parents are legal guardians) and both parent’s certified copies of IDs or passports must be attached.

All applicants are requested to read the following basic requirements carefully and conform to the same while submitting the application.

Family & Friends visitFamily

Travel Itinerary

  • Visa application form: must be digitally (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗) filled out, printed and signed by the applicant, or a parent or legal guardian on behalf of minors. Please ensure to bring your Serial number and PIN with your form (Serial number: e.g. 1434277 PIN: e.g. STGII). Handwritten forms will not be accepted.
  • The following documents must be scanned and uploaded: Face Photograph 35x45mm; Passport - photo page; Travel Health Insurance; Transportation Booking - e.g. an Air Ticket; Bank Statement. Should you not attach the required documents please inform the VFS Global Visa Application Staff to assist in accessing the application, scanning and uploading the supporting documents, before submission to the Croatian Embassy in Pretoria.
  • Applicant's passport: issued within the last 10 years, validity of a minimum of 3 months from the date of expiry of the requested Visa to Croatia, signed by passport holder, and containing at least two empty pages (back to back).
  • Photo: One recent photograph in color: please see the information on the Photo Specification page.
  • Travel health insurance to cover the possible expenses related to repatriation, for health reasons, urgent medical assistance and/or urgent hospitalization, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30 000. The insurance must be valid for the territory of the Republic of Croatia during the entire stay in Croatia.
  • Proof of residence for nationals other than Bolivia: a photocopy of the stay permit;
  • Cover letter: explaining the purpose of the trip with itinerary detailed location(s) and duration of stay in Croatia
  • Proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia:
  • Letter of Guarantee by Natural Person (certified by a Public Notary in Croatia): in original or copy if the original is deposited at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Croatia; with the Letter of Guarantee the guarantor shall enclose proof of permanent source of income (pay slip, pension slip) in the last three months or adequate proof of having funds in a bank.
  • The applicant receives a copy of the Letter of Guarantee so that (s)he may present proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia if requested to do so by border control authority.
  • Members of the immediate family of a Croatian citizen and a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA): Certificate from the Register of Births or Marriages and a photocopy of the ID card of the Croatian citizen or the EEA citizen;
  • Documents proving sufficient funds to support the stay in Croatia and to return to the state of residence or to travel to a third state.
  • Three months bank statement (saving and current a/c, as applicable), and
  • Three years Income Tax returns (personal and company, as applicable), and
  • Copy of international credit card with three months credit card statement and
  • Endorsement on passport / receipt of purchase of foreign exchange
  • Proof of current social and professional status:
  • Service - Letter issued by the employer on company’s official letterhead establishing position of the employee in the company, years in service, grant of leave and salary certificate of the last three (3) months
  • Business/self-employed - Visa request letter on official letter head with company registration papers
  • Student - Letter from school / university for grant of leave and copy of the valid ID
  • Accommodation: hotel booking, private or other accommodation, real estate title deed or lease, proof of ownership or lease of a boat etc. Accommodation can be provided by the guarantor or the inviting party if so indicated in the Letter of Guarantee.
  • For minors: birth certificate, If a minor is traveling without a parent/legal guardian, (s)he must carry a notarized consent of a parent/legal guardian that shall contain personal information of the legal guardian and the purpose, the period and length of stay in Croatia, the period for which the consent is issued, and the signature of the parent/legal guardian.
  • Proof of sufficient Funds: Three months bank statements (savings and current a/c, as applicable) in Original - duly signed and stamped by authorized official of the respective bank.
  • Please note that you may be required to come for a personal interview with the visa officer at the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia prior to a decision being made on your application.
  • Submitting a visa application, including all the required documents, does not automatically mean that the visa will be issued.
  • An issued visa is not a guarantee that a foreign citizen will be permitted to enter the Republic of Croatia. On every crossing of the border, the police may require the foreign citizen to present all relevant documents, including copies of the Letters of Guarantee for both private and business visits.
  • The decision to refuse a visa, indicating reasons for such a decision, shall be delivered to the applicant in a visa refusal/annulment/revocation form.
  • A foreign citizen may file a complaint against the decision to refuse a visa through the competent Embassy/Consulate of the Republic of Croatia, within 15 days from the date of receipt of the decision on visa refusal/annulment/revocation. The complaint shall be filed in Croatian with payment of Consular fee. Any falsification of the documents and the use of such documents may be subject to criminal prosecution.
  • Reason letter for why he/she haven´t used previous Croatian visa.
  • Letter in context of the reason why his/her visa was refused from other country.

The applicants are requested to read the basic requirements carefully and conform to the same while submitting the application.

Checklist for Private Visit Relative or Friend

When completing the online application, please take note that in STEP 4/6 of the online application the Guarantor / Inviting person information is to be filled out ONLY in case of private and business visits (Letters of Guarantee to be attached). Applicants for tourist visas should skip this part and should fill out only the booked hotel/ accommodation/ apartment information in the subsequent part (Information on the residence in Croatia). Detailed information is available at the consular information section of the Croatian Embassy in Chile (mvep.gov.hr ↗).

No alteration or handwritten amendment concerning the data page.

Clear Photocopy of front and last page and used pages (Current passport and last 02 old passports)

Applicants for multiple entries shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance covering the period of their first intended visit. In addition a statement, declaring the awareness of the need to be in possession of travel medical insurance for subsequent stays, shall be signed (on prescribed format).

Exceptionally, if the Letter of Guarantee indicates the guarantor is fully accepting all the expenses related to visiting and departing from Croatia, the applicant can be exempt from the requirement to present the proof of sufficient funds.

The documents attached shall not be older than six months.

The Embassy of Croatia may require you to submit additional supporting documents and/or certified translation as well as the international certification (appostille) of the documents during the visa application process.

Customer needs to only provide ONLY reservation of their flight tickets and Hotel Bookings - NO CONFIRMED BOOKINGS

Temporary Stay for Family ReunificationFamily

365 daysmultiple entryvalid 365d

Allows close family members (spouses, common-law partners, minor children, parents of minor Croatian citizens) of Croatian nationals or lawfully residing third-country nationals to join them in Croatia.

The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.

Eligible family members: spouses and common-law partners, minor children (biological, adopted, step), parents of minor Croatian citizens. Family members of seasonal workers generally ineligible. Documents required: marriage/birth/partnership certificates; common-law partnership can be proved by shared child's birth certificate, 3 years cohabitation proof, or witness statements. Family members of Croatian nationals exempt from providing certain documents (obtained ex officio). Fees: EUR 46.45 + EUR 31.85 biometric card + EUR 9.29 administrative.

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Temporary Stay for Life PartnershipFamily

365 daysmultiple entryvalid 365d

Allows a life partner or informal life partner of a Croatian citizen or of a third-country national lawfully residing in Croatia to reside in Croatia.

The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.

Distinct temporary stay ground (Croatian: zivotno partnerstvo) separate from family reunification. Croatia recognises same-sex registered life partnerships. Proof of an informal life partnership may include a shared child's birth certificate, evidence of at least 3 years' cohabitation in a shared household, or witness statements. Granted for up to 1 year, renewable. Fees: EUR 46.45 temporary stay + EUR 31.85 biometric card (EUR 59.73 expedited) + EUR 9.29 administrative.

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Temporary Stay for Education (Student Permit)Student

365 daysmultiple entryvalid 365d

Allows third-country nationals to reside in Croatia for the purpose of secondary school education or university studies.

Checklist filed by the visa centre as “Study”

Long Term

  • filled in and personally signed prescribed long-term visa (type D) application form;
  • valid travel document with at least two empty pages, issued within the past ten years, with validity at least three months longer than the validity of the granted temporary stay or issued stay and work permit;
  • a face photograph, please see the information on the Photo Specification page;
  • proof of granted temporary stay or issued stay and work permit in the Republic of Croatia (photocopy of the relevant administrative decision);
  • proof of means of transportation (e.g. air ticket);
  • Contract of Employment for applicants holding Stay and Work permits;
  • proof of valid travel health insurance to cover the possible expenses (for the first 30 days in the Republic of Croatia) related to medical assistance and hospitalization, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30 000.

All applicants are requested to read the following basic requirements carefully and conform to the same while submitting the application.

For the full consolidated list of requirements, please see below.

When applying for a long-term visa, the applicant is obliged to submit:

Visa application form must be digitally (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗) filled out, printed and signed by the applicant, or a parent or legal guardian on behalf of minors. Please ensure to bring your Serial number and PIN with your form (Serial number: e.g. 1434277 PIN: e.g. STGII). In addition to a digitally filled form, a hand filled Application for Long-Term Visa (D) should be also brought to the Visa Application Centre.

Detailed information is available at the consular information section of the Croatian Embassy in Chile (mvep.gov.hr ↗).

Croatian Embassy in Chile may require you to submit additional supporting documents and/or certified translation as well as the international certification (Apostille) of the public documents (e.g. birth and marriage certificates) during the visa application process.

Granted for up to 1 year, renewable. Applicants must provide proof of enrolment, valid travel document with 3+ months validity beyond permit expiry, proof of financial self-sufficiency, health insurance, and clean criminal record. Fees: EUR 46.45 (temporary stay approval) + EUR 31.85 biometric card (EUR 59.73 expedited) + EUR 9.29 administrative.

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Stay and Work Permit (Single Permit)Work

365 daysmultiple entryvalid 365d

A unified authorisation allowing third-country nationals to temporarily reside and work in Croatia under a specific employer and occupation.

Long Term

  • filled in and personally signed prescribed long-term visa (type D) application form;
  • valid travel document with at least two empty pages, issued within the past ten years, with validity at least three months longer than the validity of the granted temporary stay or issued stay and work permit;
  • a face photograph, please see the information on the Photo Specification page;
  • proof of granted temporary stay or issued stay and work permit in the Republic of Croatia (photocopy of the relevant administrative decision);
  • proof of means of transportation (e.g. air ticket);
  • Contract of Employment for applicants holding Stay and Work permits;
  • proof of valid travel health insurance to cover the possible expenses (for the first 30 days in the Republic of Croatia) related to medical assistance and hospitalization, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30 000.

All applicants are requested to read the following basic requirements carefully and conform to the same while submitting the application.

For the full consolidated list of requirements, please see below.

When applying for a long-term visa, the applicant is obliged to submit:

Visa application form must be digitally (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗) filled out, printed and signed by the applicant, or a parent or legal guardian on behalf of minors. Please ensure to bring your Serial number and PIN with your form (Serial number: e.g. 1434277 PIN: e.g. STGII). In addition to a digitally filled form, a hand filled Application for Long-Term Visa (D) should be also brought to the Visa Application Centre.

Detailed information is available at the consular information section of the Croatian Embassy in Chile (mvep.gov.hr ↗).

Croatian Embassy in Chile may require you to submit additional supporting documents and/or certified translation as well as the international certification (Apostille) of the public documents (e.g. birth and marriage certificates) during the visa application process.

Single permit combining residence and work authorisation. Application submitted to competent police administration at employer's location. Fee: EUR 74.32 for permit + EUR 31.85 biometric card (EUR 59.73 expedited) + EUR 9.29 administrative fee. Labour market test required unless position is on deficit occupations list. Permit holder may work only for the specified employer and occupation. Employer fines EUR 6,630-19,900 per violation.

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EU Blue Card (Highly Qualified Worker Permit)Work

multiple entryup to 60d processingvalid 730d

Residence and work permit for highly qualified third-country nationals with higher education qualifications working under a minimum one-year employment contract in Croatia.

Requires higher education diploma or equivalent, employment contract for minimum 1 year, salary at least 1.5x average gross annual salary in Croatia. Valid for the duration of the employment contract; as of 2025 amendments, can be up to 48 months. No labour market test required. Fee: EUR 74.32 permit + EUR 31.85 biometric card (EUR 59.73 expedited) + EUR 9.29 administrative. Path to long-term residence after 5 years (may aggregate time across EU states with minimum 2 years in Croatia). Statutory processing deadline: 60 days.

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Intra-Corporate Transfer (ICT) PermitWork

1095 daysmultiple entry

Allows a manager, specialist, or trainee employee of a company established outside the EU to be transferred to a Croatian branch, subsidiary, or group company of the same undertaking.

Croatia's implementation of EU Directive 2014/66/EU on intra-corporate transfers, listed as a distinct 'stay and work permit for intra-corporate transfer' on the official Work of third-country nationals page. Managers and specialists may be transferred for up to 3 years; trainees for up to 1 year. Requires prior employment within the group and an assignment letter/work contract. No labour market test required. Permits intra-EU mobility to group entities in other EU member states. Fee: EUR 74.32 permit + EUR 31.85 biometric card (EUR 59.73 expedited) + EUR 9.29 administrative.

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Seasonal Worker PermitWork

270 daysmultiple entryvalid 365d

Permits third-country nationals to work in seasonal industries (agriculture, forestry, hospitality, tourism) in Croatia for limited periods each calendar year.

Two sub-types: up to 90 days annually (no labour market test required) and up to 9 months (requires labour market test unless deficit occupation). Applications submitted via Croatian Employment Service (HZZ) platform. Covers agriculture, forestry, hospitality, and tourism sectors.

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Self-Employment Residence and Work Permit (Business Owner)Work

365 daysmultiple entryvalid 365d

Allows third-country nationals who own at least 51% of a Croatian-registered company or trade to reside and conduct business in Croatia.

Requires minimum 51% ownership stake in a Croatian company or trade. No minimum investment threshold specified in official sources. Exempt from labour market test under Article 110 of the Aliens Act. Renewable annually. After 5 years of uninterrupted lawful residence, may qualify for long-term residence. Fee: EUR 74.32 permit + EUR 31.85 biometric card + EUR 9.29 administrative.

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Temporary Stay and Work of Posted WorkersWork

multiple entry

Allows third-country nationals employed by a foreign company to be posted to Croatia to provide a service or perform work under a contract between the foreign employer and a Croatian entity.

Listed as a distinct work category ('temporary stay as a posted worker') alongside the single permit and EU Blue Card on the official Work of third-country nationals page. For workers posted to Croatia under a cross-border service contract; the foreign employer remains the employer. Duration is tied to the service contract/posting. No labour market test required in defined cases. Governed by the Croatian Aliens Act and EU posted-worker rules.

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Work Registration Certificate (Short-Term Work)Work

90 daysmultiple entryvalid 365d

Short-term authorisation for third-country nationals to work in Croatia for up to 90 days or 30 days per calendar year without a full residence permit.

Available in two durations: up to 90 days or up to 30 days annually. Fee: EUR 39.82. Applicants must hold valid travel document and employment contract. Does not confer residence rights beyond existing visa/visa-free entitlement.

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Long-Term Residence Permit (EU)Other

multiple entry

Grants stable, long-term EU residence status to third-country nationals who have legally resided in Croatia for at least 5 uninterrupted years.

Requires 5 years uninterrupted lawful temporary stay. Absences up to 10 months total over 5 years (single absence max 6 months) permitted. Also requires: valid travel document, financial self-sufficiency, health insurance, knowledge of Croatian language and Latin script. Language exemptions for children under school age, those educated in Croatia, and persons over 65. Fee: EUR 83.62 decision + EUR 31.85 biometric card (EUR 59.73 expedited) + EUR 13.94 certified copy.

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National Long-Stay Visa (Type D)Other

30 dayssingle entry

Allows third-country nationals who have been granted a temporary stay or work permit in Croatia to enter the country for stays exceeding 90 days, bridging until the residence permit is issued.

Croatian national Type D visa issued by Croatian diplomatic missions and consular offices since 1 January 2023. Valid only for Croatia; does not grant access to other Schengen states for more than 90 days. Typically issued to those who have already been granted a residence or work permit in Croatia. Max stay is up to 30 days on the visa itself; the underlying permit governs long-term stay.

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Permanent Stay PermitOther

multiple entry

Grants permanent residence rights in Croatia to qualifying third-country nationals including family members of Croatian citizens, diaspora members, long-term refugees, and others.

Eligible categories: (1) family members/life partners of Croatian citizens after 4 years uninterrupted temporary stay; (2) Croatian diaspora members or stateless persons after 3 years; (3) refugees with 10+ years status; (4) minor children of permanent/long-term residents after 3 years; (5) returnees in housing programs; (6) children born in Croatia without regulated status. Requires valid travel document, no security or public health threat. Fee: EUR 83.62 + EUR 31.85 biometric card.

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Temporary Stay for Digital NomadsDigital nomad

540 daysmultiple entryvalid 540donline

Allows third-country nationals who work remotely via digital technology for a foreign employer or their own foreign-registered company to reside in Croatia for an extended period.

Available to non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens only. Cannot work for Croatian employers or clients. Initial stay up to 18 months; extendable by 6 months if applied 60 days before expiry. New application possible 6 months after previous stay ends. Income requirement: minimum EUR 3,622.50/month (2.5x average Croatian monthly net salary), or lump sum EUR 43,470 for 12 months / EUR 65,205 for 18 months. Required documents: valid passport, health insurance, employment/business proof, bank statements, criminal record clearance, Croatian address. Fees: EUR 46.45 (temporary stay) + EUR 31.85 biometric card (EUR 59.73 expedited) + EUR 9.29 administrative. Visa-required nationals apply via embassy (additional Type D visa EUR 93). Online application available for visa-exempt nationals. Does not count toward permanent residence.

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Temporary Stay for Humanitarian GroundsOther

365 daysmultiple entryvalid 365d

Grants residence to third-country nationals who cannot return to their home country due to health crises, age-related issues, or as victims of domestic violence.

Covers health crises, age-related inability to leave, and domestic violence victims. Applied for at police administration. Fees: EUR 46.45 + EUR 31.85 biometric card + EUR 9.29 administrative.

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Temporary Stay for Scientific ResearchOther

365 daysmultiple entryvalid 365d

Allows third-country national researchers with a hosting agreement with a Croatian research institution to reside in Croatia to conduct scientific research.

Requires hosting agreement with a Croatian research institution. Fees: EUR 46.45 + EUR 31.85 biometric card + EUR 9.29 administrative. Renewable annually.

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Temporary Stay of Long-Term Residents of Another EEA Member StateOther

365 daysmultiple entryvalid 365d

Allows third-country nationals who hold EU long-term resident (permanent stay) status in another EEA Member State to reside and work in Croatia.

For third-country nationals granted EU long-term resident status in another EEA Member State under EU Directive 2003/109/EC. They may stay in Croatia up to 3 months without a permit; for stays exceeding 3 months they must apply for temporary stay at a police administration. Once granted, they may work in Croatia without a separate stay and work permit. Family members may also qualify. Renewable; can lead to Croatian long-term residence. Fees: EUR 46.45 temporary stay + EUR 31.85 biometric card + EUR 9.29 administrative.

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Working Holiday Visa (Youth Mobility Scheme)Working holiday

365 daysmultiple entryup to 60d processingvalid 365d

Allows young citizens of partner countries (New Zealand, Canada) to travel to Croatia for up to 12 months and take up incidental employment to supplement their travel funds.

Croatia operates reciprocal youth-mobility/working-holiday schemes with two countries. New Zealand scheme (in force 11 August 2014): citizens aged 18-30, stay up to 12 months, may work but not more than 3 months for a single employer, may enrol in study/training up to 6 months, annual quota approx. 100. Canada Youth Mobility MoU (in force 2010, implemented 2011): citizens aged 18-35, stay up to 12 months, usable up to twice with a pause between stays. Applicants need a valid passport, return ticket or sufficient funds, proof of financial means, and health insurance; consular fee approx. USD 100. Temporary stay decision issued by Croatian police; processing up to 2 months. Not available to third-country nationals without such a bilateral agreement.

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