🇭🇷Croatia Visa for Canadian Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

BUSINESS: All applicants are requested to read the following basic requirements carefully and conform to the same while submitting the application. 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. Handwritten 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). Croatian Version - Click here to fill the form (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗) English Version - Click here to fill the form (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗) The following documents must be scanned and uploaded: - 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 make a photocopy of all previous (valid and expired) visas. - Face photograph: One recent passport-size colour photograph (3.5cm/4.5cm). Please see the details on the Photo Specification page. - Proof of travel medical insurance (from Canada or one of the Schengen member states) valid for the entire stay in the Schengen Area with a minimum coverage of 30 000 EUR, including the following details: name of insured person, length of coverage, insurance sum and repatriation coverage. In case you want to take several trips within the period you are applying for, health coverage for the first trip is sufficient. Please note that health insurance coverage by credit card is not valid unless you present a letter from the credit card company with details of coverage of your trip. - Proof of residence in Canada: valid permanent resident card or Canadian temporary resident visa, valid for at least 3 months after leaving the Schengen area. - Means of transportation and intention to return to the country of residence: reservation of a return travel ticket. - 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/Schengen states. Supporting documents 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: proof of employment; if student: letter from school/college/university certifying the student status of the applicant; for retired persons - proof of pension. If the applicant is a minor, the application form must be signed by both parents or the one parent exercising exclusive parental authority if this is the case. If the minor has a legal guardian, they must sign the application and attach a court decision proving their status. If both parents have legal custody and only one parent or no parent is travelling with the child: a declaration of consent of the non-travelling parent/s must be signed – signature/s must be certified by a notary public if parent is not present at the interview. Any document attached shall not be older than six months. Croatian Embassy in Ottawa or the Consulate General in Mississauga may require you to submit additional supporting documents and/or certified translation as well as the international certification (with apostille or fully legalized) of the public documents (e.g. birth and marriage certificates) during the visa application process. Download Application Form – Click Here Download Business Checklist – Click Here Note: Any request for pending or additional supporting documentation from the Croatian Embassy in Ottawa or the Consulate General in Mississauga must be submitted in person at the VFS office where your application was originally submitted. No appointment is required for document submission. Kindly refer to the office's operational hours for submission timings.

Tourism All applicants are requested to read the following basic requirements carefully and conform to the same while submitting the application. 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. Handwritten 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). Croatian Version - Click here to fill the form (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗) English Version - Click here to fill the form (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗) The following documents must be scanned and uploaded: - 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 make a photocopy of all previous (valid and expired) visas. - Face photograph: One recent passport-size colour photograph (3.5cm/4.5cm). Please see the details on the Photo Specification page. - Proof of travel medical insurance (from Canada or one of the Schengen member states) valid for the entire stay in the Schengen Area with a minimum coverage of 30 000 EUR, including the following details: name of insured person, length of coverage, insurance sum and repatriation coverage. In case you want to take several trips within the period you are applying for, health coverage for the first trip is sufficient. Please note that health insurance coverage by credit card is not valid unless you present a letter from the credit card company with details of coverage of your trip. - Proof of residence in Canada: valid permanent resident card or Canadian temporary resident visa, valid for at least 3 months after leaving the Schengen area. - Means of transportation and intention to return to the country of residence: reservation of a return travel ticket. - Proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia: certificate of a paid tourist package; booking of a hotel or other accommodation; private accommodation booking, including copy of the decision of the competent authority in Croatia approving the private renting; day to day itinerary with booked accommodation for the entire stay; proof of ownership or lease of a boat/yacht etc. - 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/Schengen states. Supporting documents 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: proof of employment; if student: letter from school/college/university certifying the student status of the applicant; for retired persons - proof of pension. If the applicant is a minor, the application form must be signed by both parents or the one parent exercising exclusive parental authority if this is the case. If the minor has a legal guardian, they must sign the application and attach a court decision proving their status. If both parents have legal custody and only one parent or no parent is travelling with the child: a declaration of consent of the non-travelling parent/s must be signed – signature/s must be certified by a notary public if parent is not present at the interview. Any document attached shall not be older than six months. Croatian Embassy in Ottawa or the Consulate General in Mississauga may require you to submit additional supporting documents and/or certified translation as well as the international certification (with apostille or fully legalized) of the public documents (e.g. birth and marriage certificates) during the visa application process. Important: You will need to complete the Applicant Form first followed by a checklist. You cannot submit only the application form and or checklist. Review the steps to apply carefully to ensure you submit a completed application set. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, you can purchase the same at Visa Application Centre. Croatia Visa Exemption for Recognized Refugees in Canada Recognized refugees residing in Canada who hold a Canadian-issued travel document do not require a visa to enter Croatia or stay for up to 90 days within any 180-day period, including transit through Croatian territory. This exemption applies to holders of the following Canadian travel documents: - Travel Document (Refugees) – Geneva Convention of 28 July 1951 - Travel Document (Stateless Persons) – New York Convention of 28 September 1954 Your travel document must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended date of departure from Croatia. Download Application Form – Click Here Download Tourist Checklist – Click Here Note: Any request for pending or additional supporting documentation from the Croatian Embassy in Ottawa or the Consulate General in Mississauga must be submitted in person at the VFS office where your application was originally submitted. No appointment is required for document submission. Kindly refer to the office's operational hours for submission timings.

Cultural/Sport Events/Study Visa documentation All applicants are requested to read the following basic requirements carefully and conform to the same while submitting the application. 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. Handwritten 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). Croatian Version - Click here to fill the form (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗) English Version - Click here to fill the form (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗) The following documents must be scanned and uploaded: - 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 make a photocopy of all previous (valid and expired) visas. - Face photograph: One recent passport-size colour photograph (3.5cm/4.5cm). Please see the details on the Photo Specification page. - Proof of travel medical insurance (from Canada or one of the Schengen member states) valid for the entire stay in the Schengen Area with a minimum coverage of 30 000 EUR, including the following details: name of insured person, length of coverage, insurance sum and repatriation coverage. In case you want to take several trips within the period you are applying for, health coverage for the first trip is sufficient. Please note that health insurance coverage by credit card is not valid unless you present a letter from the credit card company with details of coverage of your trip. - Proof of residence in Canada: valid permanent resident card or Canadian temporary resident visa, valid for at least 3 months after leaving the Schengen area. - Means of transportation and intention to return to the country of residence: reservation of a return travel ticket. - Proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia: depending on the nature of the visit: a) 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). b) Letter of invitation issued by a Croatian government 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. c) for persons attending sports events, exhibitions and fairs: presentation of a document proving the participation of the applicant in the event; d) 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; e) 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/Schengen states. Supporting documents 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: proof of employment; if student: letter from school/college/university certifying the student status of the applicant; for retired persons - proof of pension. If the applicant is a minor, the application form must be signed by both parents or the one parent exercising exclusive parental authority if this is the case. If the minor has a legal guardian, they must sign the application and attach a court decision proving their status. If both parents have legal custody and only one parent or no parent is travelling with the child: a declaration of consent of the non-travelling parent/s must be signed – signature/s must be certified by a notary public if parent is not present at the interview. Any document attached shall not be older than six months. Croatian Embassy in Ottawa or the Consulate General in Mississauga may require you to submit additional supporting documents and/or certified translation as well as the international certification (with apostille or fully legalized) of the public documents (e.g. birth and marriage certificates) during the visa application process. Any request for pending or additional supporting documentation from the Croatian Embassy in Ottawa or the Consulate General in Mississauga must be submitted in person at the VFS office where your application was originally submitted. No appointment is required for document submission. Kindly refer to the office's operational hours for submission timings.

Transit Visa Documentation All applicants are requested to read the following basic requirements carefully and conform to the same while submitting the application. 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. Handwritten 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). Croatian Version - Click here to fill the form (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗) English Version - Click here to fill the form (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗) The following documents must be scanned and uploaded: - 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 make a photocopy of all previous (valid and expired) visas. - Face photograph: One recent passport-size colour photograph (3.5cm/4.5cm). Please see the details on the Photo Specification page. - Proof of travel medical insurance (from Canada or one of the Schengen member states) valid for the entire stay in the Schengen Area with a minimum coverage of 30 000 EUR, including the following details: name of insured person, length of coverage, insurance sum and repatriation coverage. In case you want to take several trips within the period you are applying for, health coverage for the first trip is sufficient. Please note that health insurance coverage by credit card is not valid unless you present a letter from the credit card company with details of coverage of your trip. - Proof of residence in Canada: valid permanent resident card or Canadian temporary resident visa, valid for at least 3 months after leaving the Schengen area. - 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/Schengen states. Supporting documents include: pay slips and/or recent bank account statements confirming the balance and transactions in the last three months etc. - Proof of transiting: in case of arriving to and then transiting through the territory of Croatia to a neighbouring third country, the applicant shall present the visa of the country to be visited after the transit through Croatia (or other proof of eligibility to legally enter the country), as well as the reservation of the airplane/train/bus tickets towards the final destination. If the applicant is a minor, the application form must be signed by both parents or the one parent exercising exclusive parental authority if this is the case. If the minor has a legal guardian, they must sign the application and attach a court decision proving their status. If both parents have legal custody and only one parent or no parent is travelling with the child: a declaration of consent of the non-travelling parent/s must be signed – signature/s must be certified by a notary public if parent is not present at the interview. Any document attached shall not be older than six months. Croatian Embassy in Ottawa or the Consulate General in Mississauga may require you to submit additional supporting documents and/or certified translation as well as the international certification (with apostille or fully legalized) of the public documents (e.g. birth and marriage certificates) during the visa application process. Croatia Visa Exemption for Recognized Refugees in Canada Recognized refugees residing in Canada who hold a Canadian-issued travel document do not require a visa to enter Croatia or stay for up to 90 days within any 180-day period, including transit through Croatian territory. This exemption applies to holders of the following Canadian travel documents: - Travel Document (Refugees) – Geneva Convention of 28 July 1951 - Travel Document (Stateless Persons) – New York Convention of 28 September 1954 Your travel document must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended date of departure from Croatia. Application Form – Click Here Airport Transit (Visa A) Checklist – Click Here Note: Any request for pending or additional supporting documentation from the Croatian Embassy in Ottawa or the Consulate General in Mississauga must be submitted in person at the VFS office where your application was originally submitted. No appointment is required for document submission. Kindly refer to the office's operational hours for submission timings.

Family or Friends Visit Documentation All applicants are requested to read the following basic requirements carefully and conform to the same while submitting the application. 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. Handwritten 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). Croatian Version - Click here to fill the form (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗) English Version - Click here to fill the form (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗) The following documents must be scanned and uploaded: - 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 make a photocopy of all previous (valid and expired) visas. - Face photograph: One recent passport-size colour photograph (3.5cm/4.5cm). Please see the details on the Photo Specification page. - Proof of travel medical insurance (from Canada or one of the Schengen member states) valid for the entire stay in the Schengen Area with a minimum coverage of 30 000 EUR, including the following details: name of insured person, length of coverage, insurance sum and repatriation coverage. In case you want to take several trips within the period you are applying for, health coverage for the first trip is sufficient. Please note that health insurance coverage by credit card is not valid unless you present a letter from the credit card company with details of coverage of your trip. - Proof of residence in Canada: valid permanent resident card or Canadian temporary resident visa, valid for at least 3 months after leaving the Schengen area. - Means of transportation and intention to return to the country of residence: reservation of a return travel ticket. - Proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia: Letter of Guarantee by Natural Person (PDF checklist ↗): in original or a photocopy if the original has been deposited at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Croatia. The guarantor's signature on the letter of guarantee shall be certified by a Croatian public notary or a Croatian Embassy/Consulate if he/she is a Croatian citizen with a valid Croatian passport/ID Card. Guarantor must enclose proof of permanent source of income in Croatia for the last three months or adequate proof of available funds in a bank in Croatia. Immediate family members of Croatian, EEA and Swiss citizens must enclose a Birth or a Marriage Certificate (photocopy and the original), together with a photocopy of the passport or ID card of the Croatian, EEA or Swiss citizen. Originals are returned. - 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/Schengen states. Supporting documents 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: proof of employment; if student: letter from school/college/university certifying the student status of the applicant; for retired persons - proof of pension. If the applicant is a minor, the application form must be signed by both parents or the one parent exercising exclusive parental authority if this is the case. If the minor has a legal guardian, they must sign the application and attach a court decision proving their status. If both parents have legal custody and only one parent or no parent is travelling with the child: a declaration of consent of the non-travelling parent/s must be signed – signature/s must be certified by a notary public if parent is not present at the interview. Any document attached shall not be older than six months. Croatian Embassy in Ottawa or the Consulate General in Mississauga may require you to submit additional supporting documents and/or certified translation as well as the international certification (with apostille or fully legalized) of the public documents (e.g. birth and marriage certificates) during the visa application process. Croatia Visa Exemption for Recognized Refugees in Canada Recognized refugees residing in Canada who hold a Canadian-issued travel document do not require a visa to enter Croatia or stay for up to 90 days within any 180-day period, including transit through Croatian territory.This exemption applies to holders of the following Canadian travel documents: - Travel Document (Refugees) – Geneva Convention of 28 July 1951 - Travel Document (Stateless Persons) – New York Convention of 28 September 1954 Your travel document must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended date of departure from Croatia. Download Application Form – Click Here Download Visiting Family/Friends – Click Here Note: Any request for pending or additional supporting documentation from the Croatian Embassy in Ottawa or the Consulate General in Mississauga must be submitted in person at the VFS office where your application was originally submitted. No appointment is required for document submission. Kindly refer to the office's operational hours for submission timings.