KazakhstanCroatia

Kazakh 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 Kazakh 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 Kazakh 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.

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Croatia visa cost for Kazakh 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 Kazakh citizens

Official VisitTourist
  • Visa application form: to be filled out in English or Croatian language, signed by the customer or a parent or legal guardian on behalf of minors: mvep.gov.hr ↗ (mvep.gov.hr ↗)
  • One photograph:
  • Means of
  • information about the customer : name and surname, date and place of birth, nationality, number of travel document, place of issue and expiry of travel document,
  • purpose of stay
  • duration of stay in the Republic of Croatia and information about accommodation,
  • information about the person bearing the costs of the customer’s stay in Croatia, name and surname, function (position, job), address and telephone number of the contact person who can provide the relevant information about the customer.
  • 30 EUR per day of the estimated stay in Croatia if a third-country national is in possession of a certified Letter of Guarantee by Legal Person from the Republic of Croatia
  • Proof of professional status:
  • Accommodation
  • For minors and persons deprived of legal capacity: visa application shall be submitted by a parent/legal representative, including:
  • birth certificate of the minor (if parents are legal guardians)
  • a copy of the first page of the passport of parents or legal guardians
  • decision of the competent body designating the legal guardian

The application form can also be filled out online at crovisa.mvep.hr ↗ (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗)

Please copy all previous (valid and expired) visas and used pages. You can also opt for Photocopy service (vfsglobal.com ↗) during the submission of your documents.

please see the information on the Photo Specification page. You can also opt for

Photo booth service (vfsglobal.com ↗)

transportation

Customers coming to Croatia following an invitation of a Croatian state authority, to participate in international meetings of public interest or events held under the auspices of the Croatian Parliament, President of the Republic of Croatia or Government of the Republic of Croatia, shall submit a letter of invitation issued by a competent authority of the Republic of Croatia, or the host organization of the international meeting or event.

The letter of invitation has to include:

The letter of invitation does not have to be in original.

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

evidence of employment; certificate of school attendance or proof of studying etc; for retired persons - proof of pension. Documents must be submitted on original.

: 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 or the Letter of Invitation/Jamstveno pismo (in the original and copy).

If a minor is traveling without a parent/legal guardian, (s)he must carry a notarized consent of a legal guardian that shall contain personal information of the parent/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.

The documents attached shall not be older than one month.

TouristTourist

and for each traveller:

  • hotel, hostel, camp
  • private accommodation
  • confirmation of reservation, along with a copy of a competent office’s decision authorising renting services (local government decision/trade licence)
  • use of (personal) property
  • proof of property ownership (title deed/land register certificate), lease agreement; invitation/declaration by an owner who is a foreign national
  • nautical tourism
  • confirmation of berth reservation/payment in Croatia, excerpt from the register of yachts, charter payment
  • one-day trips to Croatia (from Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina) -
  • a certificate of travel package
  • a list of travellers (name, surname, passport number)
  • information about accommodation in Croatia (address)
  • information about transportation
  • group or individual travel health insurance
  • a proof of paid visa fees
  • a filled out visa application form, signed manu propria
  • a valid passport
  • a 35x45 mm colour photo
  • Visa application form: to be filled out in English or Croatian language, signed by the customer or a parent or legal guardian on behalf of : mvep.gov.hr ↗ (mvep.gov.hr ↗)
  • One photograph:
  • Travel health insurance
  • Means of
  • 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
  • proof of ownership or lease of a boat/yacht etc.;
  • 30 EUR per day of the estimated stay in Croatia if a third-country national is in possession proof of paid tourist package, or similar document
  • Proof of professional or student status: evidence of employment, certificate of school attendance or proof of studying etc.; for retired persons - proof of pension. Documents must be submitted on original.
  • For minors and persons deprived of legal capacity: visa application shall be submitted by a parent/legal representative, including:
  • birth certificate of the minor (if parents are legal guardians)
  • a copy of the first page of the passport of parents or legal guardians
  • decision of the competent body designating the legal guardian

The purpose of stay and accommodation is proven by:

… - confirmation of hotel or other accommodation booking with names and surnames of all customers, who will apply for visa, proof of payment for package holiday, organised tourist travel, etc.

travel agency’s payment confirmation; rent-a-car confirmation, etc.

Accredited travel agency

The application shall be submitted by an authorised representative of a travel agency for individual or group travels.

The agency shall submit the following documents related to a specific travel:

The Embassy reserves the right to request additional documents or interview any person from a group of travellers.

The application form can also be filled out online at crovisa.mvep.hr ↗ (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗)

Please copy all previous (valid and expired) visas and used pages. You can also opt for Photocopy service (vfsglobal.com ↗) during the submission of your documents.

please see the information on the Photo Specification page. You can also opt for

Photo booth service (vfsglobal.com ↗)

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 Schengen states or Worldwide

transportation

If a minor is traveling without a parent/legal guardian, (s)he must carry a notarized consent of a legal guardian that shall contain personal information of the parent/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.

The documents attached shall not be older than one month.

Croatian Embassy 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.

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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BusinessBusiness
  • Visa application form: to be filled out in English or Croatian language, signed by the customer or a parent or legal guardian on behalf of minors: mvep.gov.hr ↗ (mvep.gov.hr ↗)
  • One photograph:
  • Means of
  • A letter of guarantee by a legal person shall be submitted in original or copy if the original is deposited in the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Zagreb - jamstveno pismo
  • 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 (copy)
  • 30 EUR per day of the estimated stay in Croatia if a third-country national is in possession of a certified Letter of Guarantee by Legal Person from the Republic of Croatia
  • Proof of professional or student status: evidence of employment, certificate of school attendance or proof of studying etc; ; for retired persons - proof of pension
  • 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 or the Letter of Invitation/Jamstveno pismo (in the original and copy).

The application form can also be filled out online at crovisa.mvep.hr ↗ (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗)

Please copy all previous (valid and expired) visas and used pages.

You can also opt for Photocopy service during the submission of your documents.

please see the information on the Photo Specification page. You can also opt for Photo booth service during the submission of your documents.

transportation

The letter of guarantee form is filled out by the guarantor - legal person from Croatia.

The guarantor shall enclose with the letter of guarantee a document proving solvency ("Bon 1" or "Bon 2", or certificate of the commercial court that no liquidation proceedings have been initiated etc.).

The letter of guarantee shall be signed by the person authorized to represent the guarantor and certified by an official stamp.

The Embassy/Consulate keeps the original letter of guarantee.

The customer is given a copy of the letter of guarantee to present as a proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia if so requested by the competent border control authority.

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

For minors and persons deprived of legal capacity:

The visa application is submitted by a parent/legal representative and must include:

the minor’s birth certificate (if the parents are legal guardians);

a copy of the first page of the parent’s/legal guardian’s passport;

a decision of the competent authority appointing the legal guardian.

If the minor is traveling without a parent/legal guardian, he/she must have a notarized consent from the legal guardian, which must include:

personal details of the parent/legal guardian;

the purpose, period, and duration of stay in Croatia;

the validity period of the consent;

the signature of the parent/legal guardian.

The documents attached shall not be older than one month.

Croatian Embassy 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.

Conference/culture/sport Events/studyBusiness
  • Visa application form: to be filled out in English or Croatian language, signed by the customer or a parent or legal guardian on behalf of minors: mvep.gov.hr ↗ (mvep.gov.hr ↗)
  • One photograph:
  • Means of
  • Letter of Guarantee by Legal Person: 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 a proof of solvency (BON 1 or BON 2 Forms, or a confirmation of the Commercial Court that it is not in liquidation etc.); the customer shall be handed a photocopy of the Letter of Guarantee.
  • A letter of guarantee
  • Participants of international competitions shall provide
  • For the purpose of study: proof of enrolment from the University/Faculty in Croatia;
  • 30 EUR per day of the estimated stay in Croatia if a third-country national is in possession of a certified Letter of Guarantee by Legal Person from the Republic of Croatia
  • Exceptionally, if the Letter of Guarantee indicates the guarantor is fully accepting all the expenses related to visiting and departing from Croatia, the customer can be exempt from the requirement to present the proof of sufficient funds.
  • Proof of professional or student status: evidence of employment, certificate of school attendance or proof of studying etc; ; for retired persons - proof of pension. Documents must be submitted on original.
  • Accommodation
  • For minors and persons deprived of legal capacity: the visa application is submitted by a parent/legal guardian, including:

The application form can also be filled out online at crovisa.mvep.hr ↗ (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗)

Please copy all previous (valid and expired) visas and used pages. You can also opt for Photocopy service (vfsglobal.com ↗) during the submission of your documents.

please see the information on the Photo Specification page. You can also opt for

Photo booth service (vfsglobal.com ↗)

transportation

and intention to return to the country of residence: reservation of the return travel ticket, if travelling by car - registration card and driver's license;

The customer 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.

by a legal person issued by the host organization of the cultural event shall be provided.

Customers coming to Croatia following an invitation of a Croatian state authority, to participate in international meetings of public interest or events held under the auspices of the Croatian Parliament, President of the Republic of Croatia or Government of the Republic of Croatia, shall submit

a letter of invitation

issued by a competent authority of the Republic of Croatia or the host organization of the international meeting or event.

a letter of invitation

from the host organization in Croatia; in other cases,

a letter of guarantee

by a legal person, i.e. of a sports club or federation from Croatia.

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

: 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 or the Letter of Invitation/Jamstveno pismo (in the original and copy).

Birth certificate of the minor (if the parents are legal guardians)

Copy of the first page of the parent’s/legal guardian’s passport

Decision of the competent authority appointing the legal guardian

If the minor is traveling without a parent/legal guardian, he/she must have a notarized consent from the legal guardian, which must include:

Personal information of the parent/legal guardian

Purpose of the trip

Period and duration of stay in Croatia

Validity period of the consent

Signature of the parent/legal guardian

Croatian Embassy 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.

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.

The following documents are required:

  • a filled out and signed visa application form, You can also opt for
  • a valid travel document, You can also opt for
  • a 35x45 mm colour photo, You can also opt for
  • proof of means of transportation,
  • proof of means of subsistence,
  • travel health insurance, You can also opt for
  • documents proving the possibility of entry into the country of final destination (e.g. visa).

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Croatian Embassy 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.

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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Medical TreatmentMedical
  • Visa application form: to be filled out in English or Croatian language, signed by the customer or a parent or legal guardian on behalf of minors: mvep.gov.hr ↗ (mvep.gov.hr ↗)
  • One photograph:
  • Means of
  • document from medical institution confirming necessity for medical care in that institution and proof of sufficient financial means to pay for the treatment;
  • Letter of Guarantee by Legal Person: 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 a proof of solvency (BON 1 or BON 2 Forms, or a confirmation of the Commercial Court that it is not in liquidation etc.); the customer shall be handed a photocopy of the Letter of Guarantee.
  • 30 EUR per day of the estimated stay in Croatia if a third-country national is in possession of a certified Letter of Guarantee by Natural or Legal Person from the Republic of Croatia
  • Proof of professional or student status: evidence of employment, certificate of school attendance or proof of studying etc; ; for retired persons - proof of pension. Documents must be submitted on original.
  • Accommodation
  • For

The application form can also be filled out online at crovisa.mvep.hr ↗ (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗)

Please copy all previous (valid and expired) visas and used pages. You can also opt for Photocopy service (vfsglobal.com ↗) during the submission of your documents.

please see the information on the Photo Specification page. You can also opt for

Photo booth service (vfsglobal.com ↗)

transportation

The customer 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.

The healthcare institution’s certificate confirming the admission of the patient and treatment in that institution, proof of treatment payment, or evidence of possession of sufficient means for medical treatment shall be provided.

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

: 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 or the Letter of Invitation/Jamstveno pismo (in the original and copy).

minors and persons deprived of legal capacity

: visa application shall be submitted by a parent/legal representative, including:

Family Or Friends VisitFamily
  • Visa application form: to be filled out in English or Croatian language, signed by the customer or a parent or legal guardian on behalf of minors: mvep.gov.hr ↗ (mvep.gov.hr ↗)
  • One photograph: please see the information on the Photo Specification page.
  • You can also opt for
  • Means of transportation
  • For the 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;
  • 30 EUR per day of the estimated stay in Croatia if a third-country national is in possession of a certified Letter of Guarantee by Natural or Legal Person from the Republic of Croatia
  • Proof of professional or student status: evidence of employment, certificate of school attendance or proof of studying etc; ; for retired persons - proof of pension. Documents must be submitted on original.
  • Accommodation
  • 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.

The application form can also be filled out online at crovisa.mvep.hr ↗ (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗)

Please copy all previous (valid and expired) visas and used pages. You can also opt for Photocopy service (vfsglobal.com ↗) during the submission of your documents.

Photo booth service (vfsglobal.com ↗)

A Letter of guarantee by natural person shall be submitted in original or copy if the original is deposited in the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Zagreb - link PDF checklist ↗ (PDF checklist ↗)

For spouses, children, and parents of Croatian nationals: marriage certificate or birth certificate shall be submitted.

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

: 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 or the Letter of Invitation/Jamstveno pismo (in the original and copy).

The documents attached shall not be older than one month.

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.

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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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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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.

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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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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Croatia visa for Kazakh citizens - FAQ

Do Kazakh citizens need a visa for Croatia?

Yes - Kazakh citizens must apply for a visa in advance at a Croatia embassy, consulate, or official visa portal before travelling.

What documents do Kazakh citizens need for Croatia?

A valid passport plus the Croatia document checklist for your visa type - Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

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