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

Visa-free90 days max stay

No — Singaporean passport holders do not need a visa for Croatia. Entry is visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.

Listed in Schengen Annex II. 90 days in any 180-day period.

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Entering Croatia on a Singaporean passport

  • → Travel with just your valid Singaporean passport. No visa or prior application needed.
  • See the exact document checklist for Singaporean applicants — only needed if you apply for a longer-stay visa.

Croatia visa documents for Singaporean applicants

No visa documents are needed for a short visit — Singaporean citizens enter Croatia with just a valid passport. If you apply for a longer-stay visa, these are the exact documents required, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

touristShort Stay – Medical Visit

- 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) - Travel document: issued in the last 10 years, 2 empty pages, expiry date exceeding requested visa by 3 months. - Face photograph: 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. - 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 90.00 The visa fee is waived for children under 12 years and for certain categories of applicants, see: mvep.gov.hr (mvep.gov.hr) - Proof of financial means (one or more of the following documents): - Recent personal bank statement with transaction’s list the last three months - Pay or pension slips and/or bank account statements for the last 3 months, proof of scholarship, etc. Persons without their own resources: statement on sponsorship with proof of the sponsors’ financial funds. Funds must be equivalent to EUR 70 per day of the visit. If the visitor has submitted a proof of ensured accommodation, he/she must possess amount equivalent of EUR 30 per day of the visit. Exception: if stated in the letter of guarantee, that guarantor is covering all expenses. - International credit card with a photocopy of the applicant’s bank statements associated to that credit card. - Proof of socio-economic situation (one or more of the following documents): - Job letter indicating the duration of recruitment, responsibility and salary - A letter from the applicant's employer confirming the holiday grant - For pupils - School/University certificate - Proof of registered commerce for individual entrepreneurs, etc. - Students must provide proof of enrolment at a Singapore educational institution (university or school). - Plane ticket: booking for a round-trip airline ticket. - Travel itinerary including hotel accommodation reservation or similar confirmation of accommodation for the entire trip. - 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): An authorisation to travel (alone or with one parent) indicating the purpose of the trip and signed by both parents/legal guardians or from the parent/guardian who does not travel, with copy of their passports or national identification cards. The signature(s) should be legalised by a notary office, or if parents are not in Singapore Singapore their written consent should be legalised by the relevant embassy, in the place of residence of the parents/legal guardians. the minor’s birth certificate (photocopy). - 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 Letter from a physician or a hospital in the Schengen area confirming the appointment; and confirming as well the necessity of treatment at that hospital or clinic, and Proof of medical insurance or proof of payment for medical treatment. The applicant must present documents that proof that he has enough economic means to pay the medical treatment in its country of destination. PROOF OF PURPOSE OF STAY - MEDICAL TREATMENT - guarantee letter from the applicant’s employer, stating the details of the applicant, the employment duration, designation, purpose and duration of travel. - Visa applicants 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. - The guarantor shall enclose with the letter of guarantee a document proving its liquidity ("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. If the person authorized to represent the legal person is a citizen the EEA/Switzerland or a third-country national, he/she must have approved temporary or permanent stay in Croatia. The validity period of temporary stay of the citizen of the EEA/Switzerland or the third-country national must cover the period to which the applicant is invited. Details about guarantee letter can be found on mvep.gov.hr (mvep.gov.hr) - Letter from a physician or a hospital in the Schengen area confirming the appointment; and confirming as well the necessity of treatment at that hospital or clinic, and - Proof of medical insurance or proof of payment for medical treatment. The applicant must present documents that proof that he has enough economic means to pay the medical treatment in its country of destination.

touristShort Stay - Other Visit

- 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) - Travel document: issued in the last 10 years, 2 empty pages, expiry date exceeding requested visa by 3 months. - Face photograph: 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. - 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 90.00 The visa fee is waived for children under 12 years and for certain categories of applicants, see: mvep.gov.hr (mvep.gov.hr) - Proof of financial means (one or more of the following documents): - Recent personal bank statement with transaction’s list the last three months - Pay or pension slips and/or bank account statements for the last 3 months, proof of scholarship, etc. Persons without their own resources: statement on sponsorship with proof of the sponsors’ financial funds. Funds must be equivalent to EUR 70 per day of the visit. If the visitor has submitted a proof of ensured accommodation, he/she must possess amount equivalent of EUR 30 per day of the visit. Exception: if stated in the letter of guarantee, that guarantor is covering all expenses. - International credit card with a photocopy of the applicant’s bank statements associated to that credit card. - Proof of socio-economic situation (one or more of the following documents): - Job letter indicating the duration of recruitment, responsibility and salary - A letter from the applicant's employer confirming the holiday grant - For pupils - School/University certificate - Proof of registered commerce for individual entrepreneurs, etc. - Students must provide proof of enrolment at a Singapore educational institution (university or school). - Plane ticket: booking for a round-trip airline ticket. - Travel itinerary including hotel accommodation reservation or similar confirmation of accommodation for the entire trip. - 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): An authorisation to travel (alone or with one parent) indicating the purpose of the trip and signed by both parents/legal guardians or from the parent/guardian who does not travel, with copy of their passports or national identification cards. The signature(s) should be legalised by a notary office, or if parents are not in Singapore their written consent should be legalised by the relevant embassy, in the place of residence of the parents/legal guardians. the minor’s birth certificate (photocopy). - 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 Proof of the other purposes of stay in Croatia: - Members of the immediate family (spouse, children) of a citizen of Croatia/EU/EEA/Switzerland: proof of the family tie (legalized birth or marriage certificate with photocopy of the ID card of the Croatian/EU/EEA/Swiss citizen; exonerated from proof of financial means & social and professional status & travel insurance & accommodation). - Members of official delegations: letter of competent state authority confirming that the applicant is a member of its delegation and a Letter of (official) Invitation (exonerated from: proof of financial means and social & professional status). - Culture, sport, science & education: a letter of guarantee of a host organization; for international events or for events on invitation/under auspices of Croatian state authorities: a letter of invitation from the host organization in Croatia or Croatian state authorities. - Other purposes: relevant written proof.

touristScientific Cultural Visit

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. - Visa application form: to be filled out and signed by the applicant, or a parent or legal guardian on behalf of minors: The application form can also be filled out online at crovisa.mvep.hr (crovisa.mvep.hr). For Information: mvep.hr (mvep.hr) - 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. Please copy all previous (valid and expired) Schengen visas and used 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. The applicant for a multiple-entry visa must have travel health-insurance policy that covers the period of the first visit to Croatia. - 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 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. - 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 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 – - guarantee letter from the applicant’s employer, stating the details of the applicant, the employment duration, designation, purpose and duration of travel. - 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. The guarantor shall enclose with the letter of guarantee a document proving its liquidity ("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. If the person authorized to represent the legal person is a citizen the EEA/Switzerland or a third-country national, he/she must have approved temporary or permanent stay in Croatia. The validity period of temporary stay of the citizen of the EEA/Switzerland or the third-country national must cover the period to which the applicant is invited. Details about guarantee letter can be found on mvep.gov.hr (mvep.gov.hr) - 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: Invitation letter from the host organization in Croatia with following information has to be submitted: - personal data of applicant (name and surname, date and place of birth, citizenship, number of the travel document, place of issue and expiration date of the travel document) - purpose of visit - the period in which the foreigner will stay in the Republic of Croatia - information of accommodation in the Republic of Croatia - information on who bears the costs of the stay in the Republic of Croatia - name and surname, duty (position), address and telephone number of the contact person, from whom relevant information about the applicant can be obtained. 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.

touristShort Stay - Private Visit

- 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) - Travel document: issued in the last 10 years, 2 empty pages, expiry date exceeding requested visa by 3 months. - Face photograph: 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. - 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 90.00 The visa fee is waived for children under 12 years and for certain categories of applicants, see: mvep.gov.hr (mvep.gov.hr) - Proof of financial means (one or more of the following documents): - Recent personal bank statement with transaction’s list the last three months - Pay or pension slips and/or bank account statements for the last 3 months, proof of scholarship, etc. Persons without their own resources: statement on sponsorship with proof of the sponsors’ financial funds. Funds must be equivalent to EUR 70 per day of the visit. If the visitor has submitted a proof of ensured accommodation, he/she must possess amount equivalent of EUR 30 per day of the visit. Exception: if stated in the letter of guarantee, that guarantor is covering all expenses. - International credit card with a photocopy of the applicant’s bank statements associated to that credit card. - Proof of socio-economic situation (one or more of the following documents): - Job letter indicating the duration of recruitment, responsibility and salary - A letter from the applicant's employer confirming the holiday grant - For pupils - School/University certificate - Proof of registered commerce for individual entrepreneurs, etc. - Students must provide proof of enrolment at a Singapore educational institution (university or school). - Plane ticket: booking for a round-trip airline ticket. - Travel itinerary including hotel accommodation reservation or similar confirmation of accommodation for the entire trip. - 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): An authorisation to travel (alone or with one parent) indicating the purpose of the trip and signed by both parents/legal guardians or from the parent/guardian who does not travel, with copy of their passports or national identification cards. The signature(s) should be legalised by a notary office, or if parents are not in Singapore Singapore their written consent should be legalised by the relevant embassy, in the place of residence of the parents/legal guardians. the minor’s birth certificate (photocopy). - 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 PROOF OF PURPOSE OF STAY - PRIVATE VISIT - Visa applicants on private visit, invited by a natural person, must enclose along with the visa application a letter of guarantee by natural person as proof of the purpose of their visit, filled out by the guarantor – a natural person from Croatia. The guarantor can be a Croatian national or the citizen of the EEA/Switzerland or third-country national, with granted residence in Croatia, who receives income or has financial means in Croatia. Along with the letter of guarantee, the guarantor-natural person must enclose proof of a permanent source of income in the Republic of Croatia (certificate of salary, certificate of pension) in the preceding three months or the relevant proof of possession of funds in the bank in the Republic of Croatia. The guarantor's signature on the letter of guarantee shall be certified by a public notary. Details about guarantee letter can be found on mvep.gov.hr (mvep.gov.hr) - Proof of the applicant's financial circumstances (such as three months of bank book statements, bank account statements or fixed deposit statements). - A letter from the applicant's employer confirming the holiday granted.

touristShort Stay - Tourist

- 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) - Travel document: issued in the last 10 years, 2 empty pages, expiry date exceeding requested visa by 3 months. - Face photograph: 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. - 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 90.00 The visa fee is waived for children under 12 years and for certain categories of applicants, see: mvep.gov.hr (mvep.gov.hr) - Proof of financial means (one or more of the following documents): - Recent personal bank statement with transaction’s list the last three months - Pay or pension slips and/or bank account statements for the last 3 months, proof of scholarship, etc. Persons without their own resources: statement on sponsorship with proof of the sponsors’ financial funds. Funds must be equivalent to EUR 70 per day of the visit. If the visitor has submitted a proof of ensured accommodation, he/she must possess amount equivalent of EUR 30 per day of the visit. Exception: if stated in the letter of guarantee, that guarantor is covering all expenses. - International credit card with a photocopy of the applicant’s bank statements associated to that credit card. - Proof of socio-economic situation (one or more of the following documents): - Job letter indicating the duration of recruitment, responsibility and salary - A letter from the applicant's employer confirming the holiday grant - For pupils - School/University certificate - Proof of registered commerce for individual entrepreneurs, etc. - Students must provide proof of enrolment at a Singapore educational institution (university or school). - Plane ticket: booking for a round-trip airline ticket. - Travel itinerary including hotel accommodation reservation or similar confirmation of accommodation for the entire trip. - 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): An authorisation to travel (alone or with one parent) indicating the purpose of the trip and signed by both parents/legal guardians or from the parent/guardian who does not travel, with copy of their passports or national identification cards. The signature(s) should be legalised by a notary office, or if parents are not in Singapore Singapore their written consent should be legalised by the relevant embassy, in the place of residence of the parents/legal guardians. the minor’s birth certificate (photocopy). - 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 Proof of Purpose of stay - Tourist - a complete travel itinerary, and confirmation of booked accommodation or certificate of paid accommodation in a hotel, camp, private renter or rented vessel and other form of tourist accommodation is presented and/or proof of payment. - Proof of the applicant's financial circumstances (e.g. three months of bank book statements, bank account statements or fixed deposit statements) - A letter from the applicant's employer confirming the holiday granted

touristShort Stay - Political Visit

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. - Visa application form: to be filled out and signed by the applicant, or a parent or legal guardian on behalf of minors: The application form can also be filled out online at crovisa.mvep.hr (crovisa.mvep.hr). For Information: mvep.hr (mvep.hr) - 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. Please copy all previous (valid and expired) Schengen visas and used 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. The applicant for a multiple-entry visa must have travel health-insurance policy that covers the period of the first visit to Croatia. - 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 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. - 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 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.

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businessShort Stay - Business

- 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) - Travel document: issued in the last 10 years, 2 empty pages, expiry date exceeding requested visa by 3 months. - Face photograph: 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. - 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 90.00 The visa fee is waived for children under 12 years and for certain categories of applicants, see:mvep.gov.hr (mvep.gov.hr) - Proof of financial means (one or more of the following documents): - Recent personal bank statement with transaction’s list the last three months - Pay or pension slips and/or bank account statements for the last 3 months, proof of scholarship, etc. Persons without their own resources: statement on sponsorship with proof of the sponsors’ financial funds. Funds must be equivalent to EUR 70 per day of the visit. If the visitor has submitted a proof of ensured accommodation, he/she must possess amount equivalent of EUR 30 per day of the visit. Exception: if stated in the letter of guarantee, that guarantor is covering all expenses. - International credit card with a photocopy of the applicant’s bank statements associated to that credit card. - Proof of socio-economic situation (one or more of the following documents): - Job letter indicating the duration of recruitment, responsibility and salary - A letter from the applicant's employer confirming the holiday grant - For pupils - School/University certificate - Proof of registered commerce for individual entrepreneurs, etc. - Students must provide proof of enrolment at a Singapore educational institution (university or school). 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): An authorisation to travel (alone or with one parent) indicating the purpose of the trip and signed by both parents/legal guardians or from the parent/guardian who does not travel, with copy of their passports or national identification cards. The signature(s) should be legalised by a notary office, or if parents are not in Singapore Singapore their written consent should be legalised by the relevant embassy, in the place of residence of the parents/legal guardians. the minor’s birth certificate (photocopy). 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. Proof of Purpose of stay - Business - guarantee letter from the applicant’s employer, stating the details of the applicant, the employment duration, designation, purpose and duration of travel. - 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 by legal person as proof of the purpose of their visit, filled out by the guarantor – a legal person from Croatia. The guarantor shall enclose with the letter of guarantee a document proving its liquidity ("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. If the person authorized to represent the legal person is a citizen the EEA/Switzerland or a third-country national, he/she must have approved temporary or permanent stay in Croatia. The validity period of temporary stay of the citizen of the EEA/Switzerland or the third-country national must cover the period to which the applicant is invited. Details about guarantee letter can be found on mvep.gov.hr (mvep.gov.hr) If the purpose of the visit is to attend commercial fairs or congress organised by non-Croatian organizers, letters of invitation from the organisation of this events or invitations to attend them: - Invitation letter from the host organization in Croatia with following information has to be submitted: - personal data of applicant (name and surname, date and place of birth, citizenship, number of the travel document, place of issue and expiration date of the travel document) - purpose of visit - the period in which the foreigner will stay in the Republic of Croatia - information of accommodation in the Republic of Croatia - information on who bears the costs of the stay in the Republic of Croatia - name and surname, duty (position), address and telephone number of the contact person, from whom relevant information about the applicant can be obtained. Invitation letter has to be issued on official letterhead. Invitation letter has to be signed by the responsible person in the inviting institution. Any appropriate document indicating the accommodation envisaged or proof of sufficient means to cover the accommodation.

transitShort Stay - Transit

- 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) - Travel document: issued in the last 10 years, 2 empty pages, expiry date exceeding requested visa by 3 months. - Face photograph: 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. - 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 90.00. The visa fee is waived for children under 12 years and for certain categories of applicants, see: mvep.gov.hr (mvep.gov.hr) - Proof of financial means (one or more of the following documents): - Recent personal bank statement with transaction’s list the last three months - Pay or pension slips and/or bank account statements for the last 3 months, proof of scholarship, etc. Persons without their own resources: statement on sponsorship with proof of the sponsors’ financial funds. Funds must be equivalent to EUR 70 per day of the visit. If the visitor has submitted a proof of ensured accommodation, he/she must possess amount equivalent of EUR 30 per day of the visit. Exception: if stated in the letter of guarantee, that guarantor is covering all expenses. - International credit card with a photocopy of the applicant’s bank statements associated to that credit card. - Proof of socio-economic situation (one or more of the following documents): - Job letter indicating the duration of recruitment, responsibility and salary - A letter from the applicant's employer confirming the holiday grant - For pupils - School/University certificate - Proof of registered commerce for individual entrepreneurs, etc. - Students must provide proof of enrolment at a Singapore educational institution (university or school). - Plane ticket: booking for a round-trip airline ticket. - Travel itinerary including hotel accommodation reservation or similar confirmation of accommodation for the entire trip. - 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): An authorisation to travel (alone or with one parent) indicating the purpose of the trip and signed by both parents/legal guardians or from the parent/guardian who does not travel, with copy of their passports or national identification cards. The signature(s) should be legalised by a notary office, or if parents are not in Singapore Singapore their written consent should be legalised by the relevant embassy, in the place of residence of the parents/legal guardians. the minor’s birth certificate (photocopy). 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 Proof of the stay – Transit In case of transit through the territory of the Member States, the applicant shall present the visa of the country to be visited after the transit, as well as the reservation of the airplane or train tickets towards its final destination.

transitShort stay - Transit Of Seafarers

- 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) - Travel document: issued in the last 10 years, 2 empty pages, expiry date exceeding requested visa by 3 months. - Face photograph: 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. - 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 90.00. The visa fee is waived for children under 12 years and for certain categories of applicants, see: mvep.gov.hr (mvep.gov.hr) - Proof of financial means (one or more of the following documents): - Recent personal bank statement with transaction’s list the last three months - Pay or pension slips and/or bank account statements for the last 3 months, proof of scholarship, etc. Persons without their own resources: statement on sponsorship with proof of the sponsors’ financial funds. Funds must be equivalent to EUR 70 per day of the visit. If the visitor has submitted a proof of ensured accommodation, he/she must possess amount equivalent of EUR 30 per day of the visit. Exception: if stated in the letter of guarantee, that guarantor is covering all expenses. - International credit card with a photocopy of the applicant’s bank statements associated to that credit card. - Proof of socio-economic situation (one or more of the following documents): - Job letter indicating the duration of recruitment, responsibility and salary - A letter from the applicant's employer confirming the holiday grant - For pupils - School/University certificate - Proof of registered commerce for individual entrepreneurs, etc. - Students must provide proof of enrolment at a Singapore educational institution (university or school). - Plane ticket: booking for a round-trip airline ticket. - Travel itinerary including hotel accommodation reservation or similar confirmation of accommodation for the entire trip. - 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): An authorisation to travel (alone or with one parent) indicating the purpose of the trip and signed by both parents/legal guardians or from the parent/guardian who does not travel, with copy of their passports or national identification cards. The signature(s) should be legalised by a notary office, or if parents are not in Singapore Singapore their written consent should be legalised by the relevant embassy, in the place of residence of the parents/legal guardians. the minor’s birth certificate (photocopy). - 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 Proof of the stay – Transit of seafarers - Seaman's book, with a minimum validity of 6 months, if relevant. - Letter from the maritime agency of the Member State where the seafarer will embark. The letter must be signed and stamped by that agency and include the following data: - Personal data: seafarer’s name and family name, place and date of birth, passport number (date of issue and date of expiry), - the seafarer’s position on the ship (if there are several sailors, this information may be included in an attached signed and stamped list), - name of the ship, - full itinerary: - date and airport of entry into the territory of the Member States, - port of embarking, - duration of the seafaerer’s stay on the boat, - port of disembarking, if applicable, - date of return to Singapore, if applicable. The maritime agency shall also indicate the name and address of the Singaporean agency that it collaborates with, which will be in charge of submitting the visa application or, that will be in charge of transporting the seafarer to the seaport upon arrival in the Member State where he or she is to board. - If the visa application is to be submitted by an Indonesian maritime agency: letter issued by the Singaporean agency that confirms the seafarer(s) employment on the ship. - The seafarer’s work contract (photocopy)

otherD Visa

- 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.

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Other Croatia visa categories (18)

These don't apply to a typical short visit, but cover other reasons people travel to Croatia. Eligibility varies by visa type — some are limited to specific nationalities, so check each one's conditions.

National Long-Stay Visa (Type D)

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.

30 dayssingle entry

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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Stay and Work Permit (Single Permit)

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

365 daysmultiple entry~$80

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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Work Registration Certificate (Short-Term Work)

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.

90 daysmultiple entry~$43

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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Seasonal Worker Permit

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

270 daysmultiple entry

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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EU Blue Card (Highly Qualified Worker Permit)

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

multiple entry~$80

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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Temporary Stay for Digital Nomads

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.

540 daysmultiple entry~$50online

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 Education (Student Permit)

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

365 daysmultiple entry~$50

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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Temporary Stay for Family Reunification

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.

365 daysmultiple entry~$50

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 Scientific Research

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

365 daysmultiple entry~$50

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 for Humanitarian Grounds

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.

365 daysmultiple entry~$50

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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Self-Employment Residence and Work Permit (Business Owner)

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

365 daysmultiple entry~$80

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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Long-Term Residence Permit (EU)

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

multiple entry~$90

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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Permanent Stay Permit

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

multiple entry~$90

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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Intra-Corporate Transfer (ICT) Permit

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.

1095 daysmultiple entry~$80

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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Temporary Stay and Work of Posted Workers

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.

multiple entry

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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Working Holiday Visa (Youth Mobility Scheme)

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.

365 daysmultiple entry~$100

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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Temporary Stay for Life Partnership

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.

365 daysmultiple entry~$50

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 of Long-Term Residents of Another EEA Member State

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

365 daysmultiple entry~$50

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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Croatia visa for Singaporean citizens — FAQ

Do Singaporean citizens need a visa for Croatia?

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

How long can Singaporean citizens stay in Croatia?

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

What documents do Singaporean citizens need for Croatia?

A valid passport is all Singaporean 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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