RussiaCroatia
Russian 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 Russian citizens apply for a Croatia visa
- 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 Russian 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 ↗Croatia visa cost for Russian 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
Croatia visa types for Russian citizens
Short-Stay Schengen Visa (Type C)Touristdocuments
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.
Checklist filed by the visa centre as “Tourism/Other Private Visits”
Proof of stay in Croatia: · or · 2. PROPERTY OWNERS · OR · + · or
- 2 photographs complying with ICAO (PDF checklist ↗) requirements.
- Foreign Passport/Travel Document: valid for at least three months after the last intended date of departure from Croatia, containing at least two blank pages and not older than ten years.
- non-deductible.
- Financial/economic guarantees
- Transport documents
- For minors (under 18 years)
- Documents for TOURISM and OTHER PRIVATE purposes of travel:
- confirmation of hotel/hostel/camping/apartment booking with name, address, phone number, length of stay, full names of all applicants,
- or
- confirmation of the paid tour (voucher),
- or
- Proof of accommodation in the private sector:
- proof of ownership or hiring a yacht/boat - proof of paid marina in Croatia or proof of paid/booked charter with contacts in Croatia + extract from the ship's register - "UPISNI LIST JAHTE",
- Register of properties extract - izvadak iz zemljišne knjige - not older than 6 months, an online-extract can be requested via the link: oss.uredjenazemlja.hr ↗ (oss.uredjenazemlja.hr ↗), printed and submitted with your application
- Court register extract - izvadak iz sudskog registra - not older than 6 months, an online-extract can be requested via the link: sudreg.pravosudje.hr ↗ (sudreg.pravosudje.hr ↗), printed and submitted with your application
- For spouses/minor children:
- For adult children and their spouses/parents/grandchildren/grandparents:
- about the invited person - name and surname, date of birth, gender, nationality, identification document number, duration and purpose of travel, and number of entries into the country, and the name and surname of a minor child who accompanies the invited person (if applicable);
- the invitation from property owners should also state that the invited person will not pay for accommodation and stay in the property of the inviting person. And also that the property is provided exclusively free of charge.
- an official letter from a medical institution* confirming readiness to admit for and provide medical treatment in this medical institution,
- confirmation of payment for the treatment or confirmation of the availability of sufficient funds to pay for it,
- medical tests (if applicable).
- An official letter can be submitted in copy and should contain the following information:
- about the patient: name and surname, date of birth, gender, nationality, identification document number, duration and purpose of travel, number of entries;
- about a medical institution: full name and address, name and position of the person signing the letter, OIB tax number (- if the letter is from a legal entity, company, institution, or branch in Croatia).
Before submitting documents, please arrange the documents according to the documents order provided by the Croatian Embassy in Moscow in order to speed up the process of submitting documents and reduce waiting time (click to view (PDF checklist ↗)).
An application form can be filled out online following the link: crovisa.mvep.hr ↗ (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗). After the application form is filled out, print and sign it on the last page.
If you have no opportunity to make copies in advance, you can use photocopy and printout service (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) at our Visa Application Centres.
Please note that the insurance service (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) is provided at Visa Application Centres.
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If you have no opportunity to make copies in advance, you can use photocopy and printout service (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) at our Visa Application Centres.
A visa application form should be signed by both parents or by the person exercising temporary or permanent parental authority or legal guardianship. For minors traveling unaccompanied by parents or guardians, it is necessary to submit:
1. TOURISM.
from a private owner of housing: a signed by both parties apartment rental agreement indicating the apartments’ name (if any), address, phone number, full names of all applicants / residents + a copy of "RESENJE O DELATNOSTI" (- a document from the local authority confirming the right to rent apartments),
confirmation from the AIRBNB website + a copy of "RESENJE O DELATNOSTI" (- a document from the local authority confirming the right to rent apartments);
from a company: a signed by both parties apartment rental agreement indicating the apartments’ name (if any), address, phone number, full name of all applicants / residents + “OBRTNICA” - a trade license for the company (instead of “RJESENJE O DELATNOST”);
Nautical tourism/Yachting
+ crew-list,
+ skipper's certificate.
Proof of property ownership in Croatia:
Sales agreement (if the property is registered to a private person recently)
Invitation from a property owner - a citizen of the Russian Federation - ONLY for relatives (categories listed below)
In addition to the above documents of the property owner the following should be provided:
INVITATION IN FREE FORM* (acceptable in Croatian or English)
+ copy of documents confirming the relationship
Filled-out original form JAMSTVENO PISMO FIZICKE OSOBE (PDF checklist ↗) notarized by a notary in Croatia (a copy is acceptable if the original is deposited at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia)
INVITATION IN FREE FORM* (acceptable in Russian) notarized by a notary in Russia
+ copy of documents confirming the relationship
*Invitation in free form should contain information:
If the property owner has a temporary residence permit OR a residence and work permit OR a long-term residence permit in the Republic of Croatia, family members should apply for a visa for a private visit (the list of documents is available in ‘VISIT OF CLOSE RELATIVES/FRIENDS’).
3. TRAVEL FOR HEALTH RELATED REASONS
The following documents should be provided to the set of documents:
If the accommodation is NOT provided at a medical institution, then it is necessary to submit documents confirming accommodation during the stay in Croatia (refer to ‘TOURISM’)
4. VISITS OF MILITARY AND CIVIL CEMETERIES (FOR CITIZENS OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION ONLY)
It is necessary to submit an official document confirming the existence and functioning of the cemetery, as well as family or other relationship between the applicant and the buried person.
In addition, it is recommended to submit documents confirming accommodation in Croatia (refer to ‘TOURISM’).
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.
Official page ↗BusinessBusinessdocuments
1. One Visa Application Form · 10000 Zagreb · AND · AND · Journalists should submit: · AND · AND · AND · AND
- non-deductible.
- EMPLOYEES TRAVELING ON BUSINESS / INDIVIDUAL ENTREPRENEURS TRAVELING FOR THEIR BUSINESS
- about the invited person - name and surname, date of birth, gender, nationality, identity document number, duration and purpose of travel, and number of entries;
- about the inviting party (legal entity, trading company or organization sending the invitation) - full name and address, as well as the name, surname and position of the person who signed the letter of guarantee (invitation);
- OIB (personal identification number) - if it is a legal entity, trading company, institution or their branch established in Croatia;
- TIN (taxpayer identification number - INN) - if it is a legal entity, trading company, institution or their branch based in the Russian Federation.
- The letter of guarantee - JAMSTVENO PISMO PRAVNE OSOBE - should be sent by mail to the address:
- MEMBERS OF OFFICIAL DELEGATIONS
- about the invited person - name and surname, date of birth, gender, nationality, identity document number, duration and purpose of travel, and number of entries;
- about the inviting party - the full name and address, as well as the name, surname and position of the person who signed the official invitation;
- OIB (personal identification number) - if it is a legal entity, trading company, institution or their branch established in Croatia;
- TIN (taxpayer identification number - INN) - if it is a legal entity, trading company, institution or their branch based in the Russian Federation.
- DRIVERS (INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT AND PASSENGER TRANSPORT)
- about the invited person - name and surname, date of birth, gender, nationality, identity document number, duration and purpose of travel, and number of entries;
- about the inviting party - the full name and address, as well as the name, surname and position of the person who signed the official invitation;
- OIB (personal identification number) - if it is a legal entity, trading company, institution or their branch established in Croatia;
- TIN (taxpayer identification number - INN) - if it is a legal entity, trading company, institution or their branch based in the Russian Federation.
- CREWS OF RAILWAY TRAINS, REFRIGERATORS AND LOCOMOTIVES
- about the invited person - name and surname, date of birth, gender, nationality, identity document number, duration and purpose of travel, and number of entries;
- about the inviting party - the full name and address, as well as the name, surname and position of the person who signed the official invitation;
- OIB (personal identification number) - if it is a legal entity, trading company, institution or their branch established in Croatia;
- TIN (taxpayer identification number - INN) - if it is a legal entity, trading company, institution or their branch based in the Russian Federation.
- JOURNALISTS/INDEPENDENT JOURNALISTS (up to three months)
- a certificate from the Union of Journalists confirming that the applicant is a qualified journalist,
- employer's certificate confirming that the purpose of travel is journalistic activity.
- confirmation of performing journalistic activities (for example: a correspondent certificate or contract of employment, etc.)
- confirmation of economic activity/availability of financial funds:
- an extract from the USRPE or a certificate for individual entrepreneurial activity,
- 2NDFL or 3NDFL forms,
- bank account(-s) statement(-s) with funds movement for the last 3 months.
- SCIENTISTS RECEIVING GRANTS FROM PUBLIC FOUNDATIONS OR INVITED BY UNIVERSITIES OR OTHER PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS (up to three months)
- HOLIDAYS JOB AND EXCHANGE PROGRAMS (up to three months)
- SEAFARERS IN TRANSIT
- information about the seafarer - name and surname, date of birth, nationality, travel document number, place of issue and validity of the travel document;
- purpose of arrival;
- the period during which the foreign citizen (seafarer) will stay in Croatia;
- information about accommodation of a foreign citizen (if necessary);
- information about who bears the expenses for the stay of a foreign citizen in Croatia;
- name and surname, position and place of work, address and telephone number of a contact person from a maritime agency who can provide relevant information about a foreign citizen;
- confirmation of the seafarer's professional status (sailor's passport, employment contract, etc.).
Before submitting documents, please arrange the documents according to the documents order provided by the Croatian Embassy in Moscow in order to speed up the process of submitting documents and reduce waiting time (click to view (PDF checklist ↗)).
An application form can be filled out online following the link: crovisa.mvep.hr ↗ (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗). After the application form is filled out, print and sign it on the last page.
2. 2 photographs complying with ICAO (PDF checklist ↗) requirements.
3. Foreign Passport/Travel Document: valid for at least three months after the last intended date of departure from Croatia, containing at least two blank pages and not older than ten years.
If you have no opportunity to make copies in advance, you can use photocopy and printout service (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) at our Visa Application Centres.
4. Medical health insurance valid on the territory of Croatia and the Schengen countries, covering any costs that may arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, medical urgency, urgent hospital treatment or death during the trip, as well as:
Please note that the insurance service (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) is provided at Visa Application Centres.
5. Financial/economic guarantees
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6. Proof of stay in Croatia in case the inviting party does not provide accommodation during the stay in Croatia. For more information, please refer to the purpose ‘Tourism’ article 1 (-Proof of stay)
7. Transport documents
8. Copy of internal national passport for citizens of Russian Federation (not for children under 14 years): copy of the page with personal data and copies of all pages with any notes/marks/stamps.
If you have no opportunity to make copies in advance, you can use photocopy and printout service (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) at our Visa Application Centres.
9. For minors (under 18 years)
10. For citizens of third countries (not for citizens of Russian Federation/Republic of Belarus)
12. Documents for BUSINESS purposes of travel:
Please note that for citizens of the Russian Federation traveling on business, a letter of guarantee (invitation) from a legal entity in Croatia should be submitted in original in form of JAMSTVENO PISMO PRAVNE OSOBE (PDF checklist ↗).
A letter of guarantee (invitation) from the inviting party (from a legal entity or trade company, organization, institution or their branches, state and local authorities or organizing committees of trade or industrial exhibitions, conferences and symposiums) should be signed by the person authorised to represent the guarantor and certified by an official stamp, as well as contain the following information:
When applying for a business visa, the original JAMSTVENO PISMO PRAVNE OSOBE must be submitted together with the visa application OR must be sent for safekeeping to the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia*. If the original JAMSTVENO PISMO PRAVNE OSOBE has been deposited with the Ministry, a copy can be submitted - please inform the visa application centre staff accordingly.
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For Individual Entrepreneurs: in addition to the above documents it is necessary to provide proof of the activity of the applicant, such as:
an extract from the USRPE (Unified State Register of Private Entrepreneurs) or a certificate for individual entrepreneurial activity,
2NDFL or 3NDFL forms,
bank account(-s) statement(-s) with funds movement for the last 3 months.
For members of official delegations, who on the basis of an official invitation, participate in meetings, counsels, negotiations or exchange programs, as well as in events held by intergovernmental organizations, the following should be attached:
an official letter from the Croatian or Russian competent authority, confirming that the applicant is a member of the delegation of the authority or institution, who is sent to Croatia to participate in these events attaching an official invitation.
The official invitation should contain the following information:
Drivers of transport providing international transport of goods and passengers services between the Russian Federation and Member States using transport registered in the Member States or in the Russian Federation (ASMAP or RAS), should submit a written request from the national association / trade union.
The written request should contain information:
Crews of railway trains, refrigerators and locomotives should submit a written request from the relevant railway trading company from the Russian Federation or Member States, indicating the purpose, duration and frequency of travel.
The written request should contain information:
Independent/Freelance journalists should submit:
A maritime agency notified of the arrival of a crew member for embarkation or disembarkation in Croatia, should provide the seafarer with an invitation letter (may be provided in a copy). In accordance with article 18, paragraph 2 of the Visa Code (HH 7/2013 , NN 109/2021) the invitation letter should contain:
Seafarers are exempted from the requirement to provide evidence of valid medical insurance.
Airport Transit Visa (Type A)Transitdocuments
single entry
Allows third-country nationals to transit through the international transit area of a Croatian airport without entering Croatian territory.
- 2 photographs complying with ICAO (PDF checklist ↗) requirements.
- Foreign Passport/Travel Document:
- non-deductible.
- Financial/economic guarantees
- Transport documents
- For minors (under 18 years)
- Documents for TRANSIT purposes:
Before submitting documents, please arrange the documents according to the documents order provided by the Croatian Embassy in Moscow in order to speed up the process of submitting documents and reduce waiting time (click to view (PDF checklist ↗)).
An application form can be filled out online following the link: crovisa.mvep.hr ↗ (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗). After the application form is filled out, print and sign it on the last page.
valid for at least three months after the last intended date of departure from Croatia, containing at least two blank pages and not older than ten years.
If you have no opportunity to make copies in advance, you can use photocopy and printout service (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) at our Visa Application Centres.
Please note that the insurance service (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) is provided at Visa Application Centres.
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If you have no opportunity to make copies in advance, you can use photocopy and printout service (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) at our Visa Application Centres.
Both parents should be present when applying. If only one parent submits documents, then from the second one it is necessary to present a notarized power of attorney for submission of documents for a visa to Croatia for his/her child. A visa application form should be signed by both parents or by the person exercising temporary or permanent parental authority or legal guardianship.
Documents confirming the ability to enter the country of final destination (such as: visa, tickets) should be submitted.
If you plan to stay on the territory of Croatia for some time, you should submit documents confirming accommodation in Croatia (refer to ‘TOURISM’).
Schengen Type A visa issued by Croatian diplomatic missions and consular offices since Croatia joined Schengen on 1 January 2023. Required only for nationals of certain countries that do not qualify for visa-free transit.
Official page ↗Visits of Close Relatives/FriendsFamilydocuments
10000 Zagreb
- 2 photographs complying with ICAO (PDF checklist ↗) requirements.
- Foreign Passport/Travel Document:
- non-deductible.
- Financial/economic guarantees
- Transport documents
- For minors (under 18 years)
- Documents for VISITS purposes of travel:
- about the invited person - name and surname, date of birth, gender, nationality, identification document number, duration and purpose of travel, and number of entries into the country, and the name and surname of a minor child who accompanies the invited person (if applicable);
Before submitting documents, please arrange the documents according to the documents order provided by the Croatian Embassy in Moscow in order to speed up the process of submitting documents and reduce waiting time (click to view (PDF checklist ↗)).
An application form can be filled out online following the link: crovisa.mvep.hr ↗ (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗). After the application form is filled out, print and sign it on the last page.
valid for at least three months after the last intended date of departure from Croatia, containing at least two blank pages and not older than ten years.
If you have no opportunity to make copies in advance, you can use photocopy and printout service (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) at our Visa Application Centres.
Please note that the insurance service (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) is provided at Visa Application Centres.
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If you have no opportunity to make copies in advance, you can use photocopy and printout service (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) at our Visa Application Centres.
1. For spouses/children (under 21 years) of Croatian citizens, a reduced set of documents should be provided. The list of required documents you can find here (PDF checklist ↗).
2. For spouses/minor children of citizens of EU/EEA and Switzerland:
Filled-out form ‘JAMSTVENO PISMO FIZICKE OSOBE (PDF checklist ↗)’ non-notarized, or INVITATION IN FREE FORM*
3. For spouses/minor children of citizens of the Russian Federation with a residence permit in Croatia, as well as for all other categories of citizens, regardless of the degree of relationship (such as: adult children/spouses of adult children/parents/grandchildren/grandparents/other relatives/friends) traveling to visit citizens of Croatia/EU/EEA and Switzerland/citizens of the Russian Federation with a residence permit in Croatia:
Filled-out original form ‘JAMSTVENO PISMO FIZICKE OSOBE (PDF checklist ↗)’, notarized by a notary in Croatia**
+ a copy of documents confirming the residence in Croatia of the inviting person: an identity document, residence permit in the Republic of Croatia (if applicable),
+ copy of documents confirming relationship (if applicable);
*Invitation in free form should contain information:
When applying for a visa for a private visit, the original JAMSTVENO PISMO FIZICKE OSOBE must be submitted together with the visa application OR sent for safekeeping to the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia***. If the original JAMSTVENO PISMO FIZICKE OSOBE has been deposited with the Ministry, a copy can be submitted - please inform the visa application centre staff accordingly.
*** The letter of guarantee - JAMSTVENO PISMO FIZICKE OSOBE - is sent by post to the address:
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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.
Official page ↗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.
Official page ↗Temporary Stay for Education (Student Permit)Studentdocuments
365 daysmultiple entryvalid 365d
Allows third-country nationals to reside in Croatia for the purpose of secondary school education or university studies.
Checklist filed by the visa centre as “Culture/Science/Sport/Study”
2. INTERNATIONAL SPORTS EVENTS · 10000 Zagreb
- 2 photographs complying with ICAO (PDF checklist ↗) requirements.
- Foreign Passport/Travel Document: valid for at least three months after the last intended date of departure from Croatia, containing at least two blank pages and not older than ten years.
- non-deductible.
- Financial/economic guarantees
- Proof of stay in Croatia in case the inviting party does not provide accommodation during the stay in Croatia. For more information, please refer to the purpose ‘Tourism’ article I (-Proof of stay)
- Transport documents
- For minors (under 18 years)
- Documents for CULTURE/SCIENCE/SPORT/STUDY purposes of travel:
- about the invited person - name and surname, date of birth, gender, nationality, identity document number, duration and purpose of travel, and number of entries, and the name and surname of a minor child who accompanies the invited person (if applicable);
- about the inviting party (legal entity, trading company or organization sending the invitation) - full name and address, as well as the name, surname and position of the person who signed the letter of guarantee (invitation);
- OIB (personal identification number) - if it is a legal entity, trading company, institution or their branch established in Croatia;
- TIN (taxpayer identification number - INN) - if it is a legal entity, trading company, institution or their branch based in the Russian Federation.
- Letter of guarantee - JAMSTVENO PISMO PRAVNE OSOBE - should be sent by mail to the address:
Before submitting documents, please arrange the documents according to the documents order provided by the Croatian Embassy in Moscow in order to speed up the process of submitting documents and reduce waiting time (click to view (PDF checklist ↗)).
An application form can be filled out online following the link: crovisa.mvep.hr ↗ (crovisa.mvep.hr ↗). After the application form is filled out, print and sign it on the last page.
If you have no opportunity to make copies in advance, you can use photocopy and printout service (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) at our Visa Application Centres.
Please note that the insurance service (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) is provided at Visa Application Centres.
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1. PARTICIPATION IN SCIENTIFIC, CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC EVENTS, IN UNIVERSITY AND OTHER EXCHANGE PROGRAMS.
A written request from the host organization to participate in such events. The written request should contain information:
In the case of international conferences, a written request as above will suffice.
For individual visits: an original form JAMSTVENO PISMO PRAVNE OSOBE (PDF checklist ↗) from the inviting party along with proof of financial solvency of the inviting party (BON 1 or BON 2) should be submitted or a copy is acceptable if the original has been deposited at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia. The JAMSTVENO PISMO PRAVNE OSOBE should be correctly filled-out, signed by an authorized person and stamped by the inviting party. In such cases, only a Croatian legal entity can be the inviting party.
A written request from the host organization of the sports event, the relevant authorities, national sports unions, the national Olympic Committee should be submitted. Along with the information about the invited person/s, the purpose and duration of the stay, the request should contain either the OIB (personal identification number) of the inviting legal entity or the name, surname and position of the person who signed the request.
If the information in the invitation is insufficient, an additional sponsorship statement from the sending or receiving party (or other document confirming financial means) should be submitted.
Participants of the international sport events should submit an invitation from the host organization in Croatia; in other cases, a form JAMSTVENO PISMO PRAVNE OSOBE (PDF checklist ↗) from a sports club or sports union in Croatia should be submitted.
Currently, when applying for a visa for participation in sporting events, Russian citizens must provide a letter of guarantee - JAMSTVENO PISMO PRAVNE OSOBE - from the inviting party in Croatia.
When applying for a visa for participation in sports events, the original JAMSTVENO PISMO PRAVNE OSOBE must be submitted together with the visa application OR must be sent for safekeeping to the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia*. If the original JAMSTVENO PISMO PRAVNE OSOBE is deposited with the Ministry, a copy can be submitted - please inform the visa application centre staff accordingly.
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3. PUPILS, STUDENTS, GRADUATE STUDENTS AND ACCOMPANYING TEACHERS.
Pupils, students, graduate students and teachers accompanying them during trips related to study or professional education as part of exchange programs or other types of training should submit a written request or admission certificate from the school / university, or student cards, or certificates about the courses which they will study.
If the information in the written request is insufficient, an additional sponsorship statement from the sending or receiving party (or other proof of financial means (refer to ‘Financial/Economic Guarantees’) should be submitted).
Applicants applying for a visa to Croatia for studying purposes with a planned stay over 90 days are required to apply for a TYPE C VISA. They will regulate their residence permit status with the authorities, while already in Croatia.
Such students/applicants are required to provide a minimum 60-day insurance policy.
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.
Official page ↗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.
Official page ↗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.
Official page ↗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.
Official page ↗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.
Official page ↗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.
Official page ↗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.
Official page ↗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.
Official page ↗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.
Official page ↗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.
Official page ↗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.
Official page ↗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.
Official page ↗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.
Official page ↗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.
Official page ↗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.
Official page ↗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 Russian citizens - FAQ
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Croatia?
Yes - Russian citizens must apply for a visa in advance at a Croatia embassy, consulate, or official visa portal before travelling.
What documents do Russian 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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