MalaysiaCroatia

Malaysian passport · policy checked 11 Jul 2026

Visa-free

Nothing to arrange. Listed in Schengen Annex II.

90

days

max stay per entry

0

visa fee

free entry

1

document

your valid passport

0

forms

no application, no appointment

Policy note

90 days in any 180-day period.

Entering Croatia on a Malaysian passport

  1. Travel with your valid Malaysian passport - no visa, no application.

Croatia visa types

Short Stay - Other VisitTourist
  • Visa application form:
  • Fingerprints 10 fingers (Persons whose fingerprints have been collected within the previous 59 months should not have the fingerprints collected again. If, during the processing of the visa application, the consulate establishes that the applicant's fingerprints are not stored or are of low quality, the applicant shall be called to have his fingerprints collected).
  • Visa fee: EUR 80. The visa fee is waived for children under 12 years and for certain categories of applicants, see: mvep.gov.hr ↗ (mvep.gov.hr ↗)
  • Plane ticket: booking for a round-trip airline ticket.
  • Evidence of travel itineraries if visit in several Member States are planned.
  • For minors (person under 18 travelling alone or with only one parent):
  • Travel health insurance: valid for the Schengen area, covering any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgency medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay. The minimum coverage for medical treatment EUR 30.000
  • Foreign nationals in Singapore: Proof of legal residence in Singapore, valid for at least three months beyond the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States.
  • Visa applicants on business visit/commercial fairs/congress, invited by a legal person in the Republic of Croatia, shall enclose with the visa application a letter of guarantee
  • purpose of visit

filled out and signed by the applicant or both parents or legal guardian on behalf of minors (under the age of 18). For a minor, legal guardian/ both parents shall submit visa application. Online form is available on crovisa.mvep.hr ↗ (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗)

Confirmation of the reservation of an organised trip or any other appropriate document indicating the envisaged travel plans.

Details about guarantee letter can be found on mvep.gov.hr ↗ (mvep.gov.hr ↗)

Short Stay - Political VisitTourist
  • Visa application form: to be filled out and signed by the applicant, or a parent or legal guardian on behalf of minors:
  • Passport: issued within the last 10 years, with expiry date exceeding the expiry date of the requested visa by a minimum of three months, and containing at least two empty pages.
  • One photograph: 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 & other Schengen states.
  • Proof of residence for nationals other than Singapore: a photocopy of the Resident card with expiry date.
  • Means of transportation and 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.).
  • Proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia:
  • 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.;
  • 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:
  • 70 EUR per day of the estimated stay in Croatia
  • 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;
  • 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)
  • decision of the competent body designating the legal guardian

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.

A visa is the approval for transit through the territory of the Republic of Croatia or for entering the Republic of Croatia and staying up to three months in each six-month period counting from the date of the first entry.

It is issued for one, two or more entries for transit, tourist, business, private or other purposes.

The expiry date depends on the circumstances and cannot exceed five years.

The possession of a visa does not grant the entry into the Republic of Croatia. Other legal requirements (PDF checklist ↗) must also be met. A foreigner cannot work in Croatia on the basis of a short-term visa. The applicants are requested to read the basic requirements carefully and conform to the same while submitting the application. The applicant may, however, be asked to provide additional documents, if required by the Embassy.

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

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

For Information: mvep.hr ↗ (mvep.hr ↗)

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

The applicant for a multiple-entry visa must have travel health-insurance policy that covers the period of the first visit to Croatia.

The supporting documents may include: bank account statements about the balance and transactions on your bank account in the last three months, a pension slip, proof of scholarship received etc.

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 three months.

PROOF OF PURPOSE OF STAY - political event

Letter of invitation from the inviting entity in the Member State of destination in which it is stated the name of the organisation, contact data, data of the invited person, dates of stay in the Schengen area and reasons of the invitation.

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.

Short Stay - Private VisitTourist
  • Visa application form: filled out and signed by the applicant or both parents or legal guardian on behalf of minors (under the age of 18). For a minor, legal guardian/ both parents shall submit visa application. Online form is available on crovisa.mvep.hr ↗ (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗)
  • Fingerprints 10 fingers (Persons whose fingerprints have been collected within the previous 59 months should not have the fingerprints collected again. If, during the processing of the visa application, the consulate establishes that the applicant's fingerprints are not stored or are of low quality, the applicant shall be called to have his fingerprints collected).
  • Visa fee: EUR 80. The visa fee is waived for children under 12 years and for certain categories of applicants, see: mvep.gov.hr ↗ (mvep.gov.hr ↗)
  • Visa applicants on business visit/commercial fairs/congress, invited by a legal person in the Republic of Croatia, shall enclose with the visa application a letter of guarantee
  • purpose of visit

7. Proof of socio-economic situation (one or more of the following documents):

8. Plane ticket: booking for a round-trip airline ticket.

9. Travel itinerary including hotel accommodation reservation or similar confirmation of accommodation for the entire trip.

10. Evidence of travel itineraries if visit in several Member States are planned.Confirmation of the reservation of an organised trip or any other appropriate document indicating the envisaged travel plans.

11. For minors(person under 18 travelling alone or with only one parent):

12. Travel health insurance: valid for the Schengen area, covering any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgency medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay. The minimum coverage for medical treatment EUR 30.000

13. Foreign nationals in Singapore: Proof of legal residence in Singapore, valid for at least three months beyond the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States.

Details about guarantee letter can be found on mvep.gov.hr ↗ (mvep.gov.hr ↗)

Short Stay - TouristTourist
  • Visa application form: filled out and signed by the applicant or both parents or legal guardian on behalf of minors (under the age of 18). For a minor, legal guardian/ both parents shall submit visa application. Online form is available on crovisa.mvep.hr ↗ (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗)
  • Fingerprints 10 fingers (Persons whose fingerprints have been collected within the previous 59 months should not have the fingerprints collected again. If, during the processing of the visa application, the consulate establishes that the applicant's fingerprints are not stored or are of low quality, the applicant shall be called to have his fingerprints collected).
  • Visa fee: EUR 80. The visa fee is waived for children under 12 years and for certain categories of applicants, see: mvep.gov.hr ↗ (mvep.gov.hr ↗)
  • Plane ticket: booking for a round-trip airline ticket.
  • Evidence of travel itineraries if visit in several Member States are planned. Confirmation of the reservation of an organised trip or any other appropriate document indicating the envisaged travel plans.
  • For minors (person under 18 travelling alone or with only one parent):
  • Visa applicants on business visit/commercial fairs/congress, invited by a legal person in the Republic of Croatia, shall enclose with the visa application a letter of guarantee
  • purpose of visit

12. Travel health insurance: valid for the Schengen area, covering any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgency medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay. The minimum coverage for medical treatment EUR 30.000

13. Foreign nationals in Singapore: Proof of legal residence in Singapore, valid for at least three months beyond the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States.

Details about guarantee letter can be found on mvep.gov.hr ↗ (mvep.gov.hr ↗)

Short Stay - BusinessBusiness
  • Visa application form:
  • Travel document:
  • Face photograph:
  • Fingerprints
  • Visa fee:
  • Plane ticket:
  • Evidence of travel itineraries if visit in several Member States are planned.
  • For minors (person under 18 travelling alone or with only one parent):
  • Travel health insurance:
  • Foreign nationals in Singapore: Proof of legal residence in Singapore, valid for at least three months beyond the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States.
  • Visa applicants on business visit/commercial fairs/congress, invited by a legal person in the Republic of Croatia, shall enclose with the visa application
  • purpose of visit

filled out and signed by the applicant or both parents or legal guardian on behalf of minors (under the age of 18). For a minor, legal guardian/ both parents shall submit visa application. Online form is available on

crovisa.mvep.hr ↗ (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗)

issued in the last 10 years, 2 empty pages, expiry date exceeding requested visa by 3 months.

not older than 6 months, in colour, 35x45 mm, plain light colour background ; with neutral facial expression and shown person's cheeks, chin and forehead, if the person is wearing scarf for religious or medical reasons.

10 fingers (Persons whose fingerprints have been collected within the previous 59 months should not have the fingerprints collected again. If, during the processing of the visa application, the consulate establishes that the applicant's fingerprints are not stored or are of low quality, the applicant shall be called to have his fingerprints collected).

EUR 80. The visa fee is waived for children under 12 years and for certain categories of applicants, see:

mvep.gov.hr ↗ (mvep.gov.hr ↗)

booking for a round-trip airline ticket.

Confirmation of the reservation of an organised trip or any other appropriate document indicating the envisaged travel plans.

valid for the Schengen area, covering any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgency medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay. The minimum coverage for medical treatment EUR 30.000

a letter of guarantee by legal person as proof of the purpose of their visit, filled out by the guarantor - a legal person from Croatia.

Details about guarantee letter can be found on mvep.gov.hr ↗ (mvep.gov.hr ↗)

Short Stay - TransitTransit
  • Visa application form: filled out and signed by the applicant or both parents or legal guardian on behalf of minors (under the age of 18). For a minor, legal guardian/ both parents shall submit visa application. Online form is available on crovisa.mvep.hr ↗ (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗)
  • Fingerprints 10 fingers (Persons whose fingerprints have been collected within the previous 59 months should not have the fingerprints collected again. If, during the processing of the visa application, the consulate establishes that the applicant's fingerprints are not stored or are of low quality, the applicant shall be called to have his fingerprints collected).
  • Visa fee: EUR 80. The visa fee is waived for children under 12 years and for certain categories of applicants, see: mvep.gov.hr ↗ (mvep.gov.hr ↗)
  • Plane ticket: booking for a round-trip airline ticket.
  • Evidence of travel itineraries if visit in several Member States are planned. Confirmation of the reservation of an organised trip or any other appropriate document indicating the envisaged travel plans.
  • For minors (person under 18 travelling alone or with only one parent):
  • Travel health insurance: valid for the Schengen area, covering any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgency medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay. The minimum coverage for medical treatment EUR 30.000
  • Foreign nationals in Singapore: Proof of legal residence in Singapore, valid for at least three months beyond the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States.
  • Visa applicants on business visit/commercial fairs/congress, invited by a legal person in the Republic of Croatia, shall enclose with the visa application a letter of guarantee
  • purpose of visit

Details about guarantee letter can be found on mvep.gov.hr ↗ (mvep.gov.hr ↗)

Short Stay - Transit of SeafarersTransit
  • Visa application form: filled out and signed by the applicant or both parents or legal guardian on behalf of minors (under the age of 18). For a minor, legal guardian/ both parents shall submit visa application. Online form is available on crovisa.mvep.hr ↗ (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗)
  • Fingerprints 10 fingers (Persons whose fingerprints have been collected within the previous 59 months should not have the fingerprints collected again. If, during the processing of the visa application, the consulate establishes that the applicant's fingerprints are not stored or are of low quality, the applicant shall be called to have his fingerprints collected).
  • Visa fee: EUR 80. The visa fee is waived for children under 12 years and for certain categories of applicants, see: mvep.gov.hr ↗ (mvep.gov.hr ↗)
  • Plane ticket: booking for a round-trip airline ticket.
  • Evidence of travel itineraries if visit in several Member States are planned. Confirmation of the reservation of an organised trip or any other appropriate document indicating the envisaged travel plans.
  • For minors (person under 18 travelling alone or with only one parent):
  • Travel health insurance: valid for the Schengen area, covering any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgency medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay. The minimum coverage for medical treatment EUR 30.000
  • Foreign nationals in Singapore: Proof of legal residence in Singapore, valid for at least three months beyond the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States.
  • Visa applicants on business visit/commercial fairs/congress, invited by a legal person in the Republic of Croatia, shall enclose with the visa application a letter of guarantee
  • purpose of visit

Details about guarantee letter can be found on mvep.gov.hr ↗ (mvep.gov.hr ↗)

Short Stay - Medical VisitMedical
  • Visa application form: filled out and signed by the applicant or both parents or legal guardian on behalf of minors (under the age of 18). For a minor, legal guardian/ both parents shall submit visa application. Online form is available on crovisa.mvep.hr ↗ (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗)
  • Fingerprints 10 fingers (Persons whose fingerprints have been collected within the previous 59 months should not have the fingerprints collected again. If, during the processing of the visa application, the consulate establishes that the applicant's fingerprints are not stored or are of low quality, the applicant shall be called to have his fingerprints collected).
  • Visa fee:
  • Plane ticket:
  • Evidence of travel itineraries if visit in several Member States are planned.
  • For minors(person under 18 travelling alone or with only one parent):
  • Travel health insurance:
  • Foreign nationals in Singapore: Proof of legal residence in Singapore, valid for at least three months beyond the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States.
  • Visa applicants on business visit/commercial fairs/congress, invited by a legal person in the Republic of Croatia, shall enclose with the visa application
  • purpose of visit

EUR 80. The visa fee is waived for children under 12 years and for certain categories of applicants, see:

mvep.gov.hr ↗ (mvep.gov.hr ↗)

booking for a round-trip airline ticket.

Confirmation of the reservation of an organised trip or any other appropriate document indicating the envisaged travel plans.

valid for the Schengen area, covering any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgency medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay. The minimum coverage for medical treatment EUR 30.000

a letter of guarantee

Details about guarantee letter can be found on mvep.gov.hr ↗ (mvep.gov.hr ↗)

Temporary Stay for Family ReunificationFamily

365 daysmultiple entry~$50valid 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 entry~$50valid 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 entry~$50valid 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 “Scientific Cultural”

  • Visa application form: to be filled out and signed by the applicant, or a parent or legal guardian on behalf of minors:
  • Passport: issued within the last 10 years, with expiry date exceeding the expiry date of the requested visa by a minimum of three months, and containing at least two empty pages.
  • One photograph: 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 & other Schengen states.
  • Proof of residence for nationals other than Singapore: a photocopy of the Resident card with expiry date.
  • Means of transportation
  • 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.;
  • Proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia:
  • 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:
  • 70 EUR per day of the estimated stay in Croatia
  • 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;
  • For minors and persons deprived of legal capacity:
  • birth certificate of the minor (if parents are legal guardians)
  • decision of the competent body designating the legal guardian
  • Visa applicants on scientific or cultural visit or sport event, invited by a legal person in the Republic of Croatia, shall enclose with the visa application a letter of guarantee by legal person as proof of the purpose of their visit, filled out by the guarantor - a legal person from Croatia.
  • If the purpose of the visit is to scientific / cultural /sport event organised by nonCroatian organizers, letters of invitation from the organisation of this events or invitations to attend them:
  • purpose of visit
  • the period in which the foreigner will stay in the Republic of Croatia - information of accommodation in the Republic of Croatia

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.

A visa is the approval for transit through the territory of the Republic of Croatia or for entering the Republic of Croatia and staying up to three months in each six-month period counting from the date of the first entry.

It is issued for one, two or more entries for transit, tourist, business, private or other purposes.

The expiry date depends on the circumstances and cannot exceed five years.

The possession of a visa does not grant the entry into the Republic of Croatia. Other legal requirements (PDF checklist ↗) must also be met. A foreigner cannot work in Croatia on the basis of a short-term visa. The applicants are requested to read the basic requirements carefully and conform to the same while submitting the application. The applicant may, however, be asked to provide additional documents, if required by the Embassy.

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

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

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

The applicant for a multiple-entry visa must have travel health-insurance policy that covers the period of the first visit to Croatia.

and 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.).

The supporting documents may include: bank account statements about the balance and transactions on your bank account in the last three months, a pension slip, proof of scholarship received etc.

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

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 three months.

PROOF OF PURPOSE OF STAY - scientific or cultural reasons, to attend sport events or for religious purposes -

Details about guarantee letter can be found on mvep.gov.hr ↗ (mvep.gov.hr ↗)

Invitation letter has to be issued on official letterhead. Invitation letter has to be signed by the responsible person in the inviting institution.

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.

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 processing~$80valid 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~$80

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 entry~$80valid 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 entry~$80valid 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 entry~$43valid 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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D VisaOther
  • Visa application form- to be filled online crovisa.mvep.hr ↗ (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗), printed out and signed personally
  • One recent photograph in color, 35x45 mm, glued on the application form
  • Passport issued within the last 10 years, must contain at least two empty pages for the visa, valid for at least three months longer than the validity of the granted temporary stay or issued stay and work permit
  • Fingerprints
  • Visa fee for visa type D (details attached), paid to the bank account prior to the visit to the Embassy
  • Foreign nationals in Singapore: Proof of legal residence in Singapore has to be enclosed with visa application
  • Proof of granted temporary stay or issued stay and work permit in the Republic of Croatia (copy acceptable)
  • Proof of means of transportation: copy of the one way travel ticket reservation
  • Travel health insurance should be:
  • valid for Croatia or world-wide
  • valid for 30 days counting from the date of entering in to Croatia
  • containing a minimum coverage of 30.000 EUR for urgent medical treatment and repatriation in case of death
  • Visa application form must be digitally 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.
  • Croatian Embassy in Jakarta may require you to submit additional supporting documents and/or certified translation as well as the international certification of the public documents (e.g. birth and marriage certificates) during the visa application process.
Long-Term Residence Permit (EU)Other

multiple entry~$90

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~$90

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 entry~$50valid 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 entry~$50valid 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 entry~$50valid 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 entry~$50valid 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 processing~$100valid 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 Malaysian citizens - FAQ

Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Croatia?

No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Malaysian citizens stay in Croatia?

Malaysian passport holders can stay in Croatia for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.

What documents do Malaysian citizens need for Croatia?

A valid passport is all Malaysian citizens need for a short visa-free visit (up to 90 days). If you apply for a longer-stay visa, Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

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