United KingdomCroatia
British passport ยท policy checked 11 Jul 2026
Visa-free
Nothing to arrange. UK citizens do not require a visa to enter Croatia (Schengen area).
90
days
max stay per entry
0
visa fee
free entry
1
document
your valid passport
0
forms
no application, no appointment
Policy note
UK citizens must obtain a UK ETA before travel (this is a UK government requirement, not a Croatian visa).
Passport must be valid for at least 3 months after planned departure and issued within the previous 10 years. 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS (EU system) is expected to launch Q4 2026 and will also be required for UK nationals.
Entering Croatia on a British passport
- Travel with your valid British passport - no visa, no application.
Croatia visa types
Official VisitTouristdocuments
- 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.
- UK Residence permit
- 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:
- Letter of invitation issued by a Croatian state authority, or the organiser of an international meeting or manifestation organized under the auspices of the Croatian Parliament, the President of the Republic of Croatia or the Government of the Republic of Croatia (copy)
- Members of official delegations who, following an official invitation, participate in meetings, consultations, negotiations or exchange programmes: Letter issued by the organiser confirming that the applicant is a member of the official delegation travelling to Croatia to participate in the above events, accompanying by the copy of the official invitation
- 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:
- 30 EURper day of the estimated stay in Croatia if a third-country national is in possession of a certified Letter of Guarantee by Legal Person from the Republic of Croatia
- birth certificate of the minor (if parents are legal guardians)
- decision of the competent body designating the legal guardian
The application form must be filled out online atcrovisa.mvep.hr โ. (crovisa.mvep.hr โ)
Please copy all previous (valid and expired) visas and used pages.
Exceptionally, if the Invitation Letter indicates the guarantor is fully accepting all the expenses related to visiting and departing from Croatia, the applicant can be exempt from the requirement to present the proof of sufficient funds.
9. Proof of professional status: evidence of employment; certificate of school attendance or proof of studying etc; for retired persons - proof of pension
10. Accommodation: hotel booking, private or other accommodation, real estate title deed or lease, proof of ownership or lease of a boat etc. Accommodation can be provided by the guarantor or the inviting party if so indicated in the Letter of Invitation.
11. For minors and persons deprived of legal capacity: visa application shall be submitted by a parent/legal representative, including:
If a minor is traveling without a parent/legal guardian, it is suggested to 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.
TouristTouristdocuments
- 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) visas and used pages.
- certificate of a paid tourist package;
- booking of a hotel or other accommodation;
- private accommodation booking (copy of the decision of the competent office in Croatia approving the renting)
- day to day itinerary with ensured accommodation for the entire stay
- proof of ownership or lease of a boat/yacht etc.;
- 30 EUR per day of the estimated stay in Croatia if a third-country national is in possession proof of paid tourist package, or similar document
- birth certificate of the minor (if parents are legal guardians)
- decision of the competent body designating the legal guardian
The application form must be filled out online at crovisa.mvep.hr โ (crovisa.mvep.hr โ)
5. UK Residence permit UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card and/or digital proof of immigration status issued by UK Home Office (share code), must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here) is not acceptable.
6. 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.).
7. Proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia:
8. 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:
9. Proof of professional or student status: evidence of employment, certificate of school attendance or proof of studying etc; for retired persons - proof of pension;
10. For minors and persons deprived of legal capacity: visa application shall be submitted by a parent/legal representative, including:
If a minor is traveling without a parent/legal guardian, it is suggested to 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.
Croatian Embassy may require you to submit additional supporting documents and/or certified translation as well as the international certification (apostille) of the documents during the visa application process.
BusinessBusinessdocuments
- 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.
- UK Residence permit
- 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:
- Letter of Guarantee by Legal Person: in original or copy if the original is deposited at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Croatia; with the Letter of Guarantee, the guarantor shall enclose a proof of solvency (BON 1 or BON 2 Forms, or a confirmation of the Commercial Court that it is not in liquidation etc.); the applicant shall be handed a photocopy of the Letter of Guarantee.
- Letter of invitation issued by a Croatian state authority, or the organiser of an international meeting or manifestation organized under the auspices of the Croatian Parliament, the President of the Republic of Croatia or the Government of the Republic of Croatia (copy)
- 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:
- 30 EUR per day of the estimated stay in Croatia if a third-country national is in possession of a certified Letter of Guarantee by Legal Person from the Republic of Croatia
The application form must be filled out online at crovisa.mvep.hr โ (crovisa.mvep.hr โ)
Please copy all previous (valid and expired) visas and used pages.
The applicant receives a copy of the Letter of Guarantee so that (s)he may present proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia if requested to do so by border control authority.
Exceptionally, if the Letter of Guarantee/Invitation Letter indicates the guarantor is fully accepting all the expenses related to visiting and departing from Croatia, the applicant can be exempt from the requirement to present the proof of sufficient funds.
9. Proof of professional or student status: evidence of employment, certificate of school attendance or proof of studying etc; for retired persons - proof of pension
10. Accommodation: hotel booking, private or other accommodation, real estate title deed or lease, proof of ownership or lease of a boat etc. Accommodation can be provided by the guarantor or the inviting party if so indicated in the Letter of Guarantee or the Letter of Invitation.
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.
TransitTransitdocuments
- 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) visas and used pages.
- UK Residence permit
- Means of transportation: travel ticket for airplane, bus, or boat; registration card and driver's license if travelling by car
- Proof of entry into a third county (visa issued for a third country, if required) or proof of itinerary (travel ticket, etc.).
- 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
The application form must be filled out online at crovisa.mvep.hr โ. (crovisa.mvep.hr โ)
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:
If a minor is traveling without a parent/legal guardian, it is suggested to 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.
Croatian Embassy may require you to submit additional supporting documents and/or certified translation as well as the international certification (apostille) of the documents during the visa application process.
Medical TreatmentMedicaldocuments
- document from medical institution confirming necessity for medical care in that institution and proof of sufficient financial means to pay for the treatment;
- Letter of Guarantee by Legal Person: in original or copy if the original is deposited at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Croatia; with the Letter of Guarantee, the guarantor shall enclose a proof of solvency (BON 1 or BON 2 Forms, or a confirmation of the Commercial Court that it is not inliquidation etc.); the applicant shall be handed a photocopy of the Letter of Guarantee.
- 30 EUR per day of the estimated stay in Croatia if a third-country national is in possession of a certified Letter of Guarantee by Natural or Legal Person from the Republic of Croatia
- birth certificate of the minor (if parents are legal guardians)
- decision of the competent body designating the legal guardian
The application form must be filled out online at crovisa.mvep.hr โ. (crovisa.mvep.hr โ)
2. 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) visas and used pages.
3. One photograph: please see the information on the Photo Specification page.
4. 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.
5. UK Residence permit
6. 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.).
7. Proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia:
The applicant receives a copy of the Letter of Guarantee so that (s)he may present proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia if requested to do so by border control authority.
8. 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:
Exceptionally, if the Letter of Guarantee indicates the guarantor is fully accepting all the expenses related to visiting and departing from Croatia, the applicant can be exempt from the requirement to present the proof of sufficient funds.
9. Proof of professional or student status: evidence of employment, certificate of school attendance or proof of studying etc; for retired persons - proof of pension
10. Accommodation: hotel booking, private or other accommodation, real estate title deed or lease, proof of ownership or lease of a boat etc. Accommodation can be provided by the guarantor or the inviting party if so indicated in the Letter of Guarantee.
11. For minors and persons deprived of legal capacity: visa application shall be submitted by a parent/legal representative, including:
If a minor is traveling without a parent/legal guardian, it is suggested to 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.
EU EEA Family MemberFamilydocuments
Eligibility ยท - ยท -
- Following family members of Croatian or other EEA/EU and Swiss nationals are entitled to apply for a Croatian visa as EEA/EU Family member, i.e. submitting fewer documents required than regular Tourists and exempt from paying the applicable visa fee, when travelling together with their EEA/EU or Swiss Family member:
- Spouse
- Child(ren)
- Registered partner
- Any applicant, travelling without his/her Croatian or other EEA/EU or Swiss Family member, cannot apply as Croatian or other EEA/EU Family member and need to apply for a Tourist visa, i.e. providing all the required documents and paying the applicable visa fee.
- holding a valid passport/travel document
- holding a valid UK residence permit. In case applicant holds a short stay visa for the UK, a C type visa, then applicant needs to apply for a Croatian visa from his/her residence country.
- applying for a short stay visa
- Permanent Residence Card (endorsed in passport)
- Residence Card of a Family Member of an EEA National (endorsed in passport)
- Print out of the online filled Visa Application Form crovisa.mvep.hr โ (crovisa.mvep.hr โ);
- A valid travel document with at least two blank pages, not older than 10 years and valid not less than three months after the planned visit and a copy
- Residence permits or visas or other proof of legal residence in the country where applying for a Croatian visa and a copy
- A colour photograph (35 x 45 mm)
- Marriage certificate/civil partnership/birth certificate in original and a copy (if your marriage certificate is issued by a non-UK or non EEA/EU country certified copy by the respected country Embassy and certified translation in English or Croatian language may be required).
- Original and a copy of a Passport of EEA family member (or Croatian family member)
- Proof that applicant is traveling together with EEA/EU and Swiss family member or joining each other
- Written declaration from the EU family member stating the applicant is joining them Croatia if not traveling together
Every applicant, including children/infants, has to submit his/her Croatian visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online (see----------) by the applicant or parent (for minors).
Please note that UK nationals living and working in the UK do not exercise Treaty Rights. This means that if you are a family member of a UK citizen, you are not able to apply under the EU rules but must apply under the normal Croatian rules.
For Non EU citizens who are not sure whether a Croatian visa is required to travel to Croatia, please click mvep.hr โ (mvep.hr โ) to find out.
Applicant must at least meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to submit a Croatian visa application:
Croatian or other EEA/EU or Swiss Family members who are holders of the following UK residence permit:
are requiered to apply for Croatian visa when traveling to Croatia together with their EEA/EU or Swiss Family member to Croatia or joining each other in Croatia
Such applicants need to book online appointment ยฌยฌยฌยฌ_______ for lodging of the visa application in person and must provide:
Family or Friends VisitFamilydocuments
- 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.
- UK Residence permit
- 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:
- Letter of Guarantee by Natural Person (certified by a Public Notary in Croatia): in original or copy if the original is deposited at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Croatia; with the Letter of Guarantee the guarantor shall enclose proof of permanent source of income (pay slip, pension slip) in the last three months or adequate proof of having funds in a bank.
- 30 EUR per day of the estimated stay in Croatia if a third-country national is in possession of a certified Letter of Guarantee by Natural or Legal Person from the Republic of Croatia
The application form must be filled out online at crovisa.mvep.hr โ. (crovisa.mvep.hr โ)
Please copy all previous (valid and expired) visas and used pages.
The applicant receives a copy of the Letter of Guarantee so that (s)he may present proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia if requested to do so by border control authority.
8. For the members of the immediate family of a Croatian citizen and a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA): Certificate from the Register of Births or Marriages and a photocopy of the ID card of the Croatian citizen or the EEA citizen; If your marriage certificate is issued by a non EU country, certified or legalised copy may be required.
9. 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:
Exceptionally, if the Letter of Guarantee indicates the guarantor is fully accepting all the expenses related to visiting and departing from Croatia, the applicant can be exempt from the requirement to present the proof of sufficient funds.
10. Proof of professional or student status: evidence of employment, certificate of school attendance or proof of studying etc; for retired persons - proof of pension
11. Accommodation: hotel booking, private or other accommodation, real estate title deed or lease, proof of ownership or lease of a boat etc. Accommodation can be provided by the guarantor or the inviting party if so indicated in the Letter of Guarantee.
12. For minors: birth certificate, If a minor is traveling without a parent/legal guardian, it is suggested to carry a notarized consent of a parent/legal guardian that shall contain personal information of the legal guardian and the purpose, the period and length of stay in Croatia, the period for which the consent is issued, and the signature of the parent/legal guardian.
Temporary Stay for Family ReunificationFamily
365 daysmultiple entry~$50valid 365d
Allows close family members (spouses, common-law partners, minor children, parents of minor Croatian citizens) of Croatian nationals or lawfully residing third-country nationals to join them in Croatia.
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Eligible family members: spouses and common-law partners, minor children (biological, adopted, step), parents of minor Croatian citizens. Family members of seasonal workers generally ineligible. Documents required: marriage/birth/partnership certificates; common-law partnership can be proved by shared child's birth certificate, 3 years cohabitation proof, or witness statements. Family members of Croatian nationals exempt from providing certain documents (obtained ex officio). Fees: EUR 46.45 + EUR 31.85 biometric card + EUR 9.29 administrative.
Official page โTemporary Stay for Life PartnershipFamily
365 daysmultiple entry~$50valid 365d
Allows a life partner or informal life partner of a Croatian citizen or of a third-country national lawfully residing in Croatia to reside in Croatia.
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Distinct temporary stay ground (Croatian: zivotno partnerstvo) separate from family reunification. Croatia recognises same-sex registered life partnerships. Proof of an informal life partnership may include a shared child's birth certificate, evidence of at least 3 years' cohabitation in a shared household, or witness statements. Granted for up to 1 year, renewable. Fees: EUR 46.45 temporary stay + EUR 31.85 biometric card (EUR 59.73 expedited) + EUR 9.29 administrative.
Official page โTemporary Stay for Education (Student Permit)Studentdocuments
365 daysmultiple entry~$50valid 365d
Allows third-country nationals to reside in Croatia for the purpose of secondary school education or university studies.
Checklist filed by the visa centre as โCultural/Sport Events/Studyโ
- 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) visas and used pages.
- 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. The applicant for a multiple-entry visa must have travel health-insurance policy that covers the period of the first visit to Croatia.
- UK Residence permit UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card and/or digital proof of immigration status issued by UK Home Office (share code), must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here) is not acceptable.
- Means of transportation and intention to return to the country of residence: reservation of the return travel ticket, if travelling by car - registration card and driver's license;
- Proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia:
- Letter of Guarantee by Legal Person: in original or copy if the original is deposited at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Croatia; with the Letter of Guarantee, the guarantor shall enclose a proof of solvency (BON 1 or BON 2 Forms, or a confirmation of the Commercial Court that it is not in liquidation etc.); the applicant shall be handed a photocopy of the Letter of Guarantee. PDF checklist โ (PDF checklist โ)
- 30 EUR per day of the estimated stay in Croatia if a third-country national is in possession of a certified Letter of Guarantee by Legal Person from the Republic of Croatia
The application form must be filled out online at crovisa.mvep.hr โ. (crovisa.mvep.hr โ)
The applicant receives a copy of the Letter of Guarantee so that (s)he may present proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia if requested to do so by border control authority.
8. Invitation Letter (copy) if travelling on an invitation of a Croatian state authority, or if the organizer of the conference is not registered as a legal person in Croatia;
9. For the purpose of study: proof of enrolment from the University/Faculty in Croatia;
10. 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:
Exceptionally, if the Letter of Guarantee/Invitation Letter indicates the guarantor is fully accepting all the expenses related to visiting and departing from Croatia, the applicant can be exempt from the requirement to present the proof of sufficient funds.
11. Exceptionally, if the Letter of Guarantee indicates the guarantor is fully accepting all the expenses related to visiting and departing from Croatia, the applicant can be exempt from the requirement to present the proof of sufficient funds.
12. Proof of professional or student status: evidence of employment, certificate of school attendance or proof of studying etc; for retired persons - proof of pension
13. Accommodation: hotel booking, private or other accommodation, real estate title deed or lease, proof of ownership or lease of a boat etc. Accommodation can be provided by the guarantor or the inviting party if so indicated in the Letter of Guarantee or the Letter of Invitation.
14. For minors: birth certificate. If a minor is traveling without a 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.
Croatian Embassy may require you to submit additional supporting documents and/or certified translation as well as the international certification (apostille) of the documents during the visa application process.
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 โEU Blue Card (Highly Qualified Worker Permit)Work
multiple entryup to 60d processing~$80valid 730d
Residence and work permit for highly qualified third-country nationals with higher education qualifications working under a minimum one-year employment contract in Croatia.
Requires higher education diploma or equivalent, employment contract for minimum 1 year, salary at least 1.5x average gross annual salary in Croatia. Valid for the duration of the employment contract; as of 2025 amendments, can be up to 48 months. No labour market test required. Fee: EUR 74.32 permit + EUR 31.85 biometric card (EUR 59.73 expedited) + EUR 9.29 administrative. Path to long-term residence after 5 years (may aggregate time across EU states with minimum 2 years in Croatia). Statutory processing deadline: 60 days.
Official page โIntra-Corporate Transfer (ICT) PermitWork
1095 daysmultiple entry~$80
Allows a manager, specialist, or trainee employee of a company established outside the EU to be transferred to a Croatian branch, subsidiary, or group company of the same undertaking.
Croatia's implementation of EU Directive 2014/66/EU on intra-corporate transfers, listed as a distinct 'stay and work permit for intra-corporate transfer' on the official Work of third-country nationals page. Managers and specialists may be transferred for up to 3 years; trainees for up to 1 year. Requires prior employment within the group and an assignment letter/work contract. No labour market test required. Permits intra-EU mobility to group entities in other EU member states. Fee: EUR 74.32 permit + EUR 31.85 biometric card (EUR 59.73 expedited) + EUR 9.29 administrative.
Official page โSeasonal 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 โSelf-Employment Residence and Work Permit (Business Owner)Work
365 daysmultiple entry~$80valid 365d
Allows third-country nationals who own at least 51% of a Croatian-registered company or trade to reside and conduct business in Croatia.
Requires minimum 51% ownership stake in a Croatian company or trade. No minimum investment threshold specified in official sources. Exempt from labour market test under Article 110 of the Aliens Act. Renewable annually. After 5 years of uninterrupted lawful residence, may qualify for long-term residence. Fee: EUR 74.32 permit + EUR 31.85 biometric card + EUR 9.29 administrative.
Official page โStay and Work Permit (Single Permit)Work
365 daysmultiple entry~$80valid 365d
A unified authorisation allowing third-country nationals to temporarily reside and work in Croatia under a specific employer and occupation.
Single permit combining residence and work authorisation. Application submitted to competent police administration at employer's location. Fee: EUR 74.32 for permit + EUR 31.85 biometric card (EUR 59.73 expedited) + EUR 9.29 administrative fee. Labour market test required unless position is on deficit occupations list. Permit holder may work only for the specified employer and occupation. Employer fines EUR 6,630-19,900 per violation.
Official page โTemporary 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 โWork Registration Certificate (Short-Term Work)Work
90 daysmultiple entry~$43valid 365d
Short-term authorisation for third-country nationals to work in Croatia for up to 90 days or 30 days per calendar year without a full residence permit.
Available in two durations: up to 90 days or up to 30 days annually. Fee: EUR 39.82. Applicants must hold valid travel document and employment contract. Does not confer residence rights beyond existing visa/visa-free entitlement.
Official page โLong-Term Residence Permit (EU)Other
multiple entry~$90
Grants stable, long-term EU residence status to third-country nationals who have legally resided in Croatia for at least 5 uninterrupted years.
Requires 5 years uninterrupted lawful temporary stay. Absences up to 10 months total over 5 years (single absence max 6 months) permitted. Also requires: valid travel document, financial self-sufficiency, health insurance, knowledge of Croatian language and Latin script. Language exemptions for children under school age, those educated in Croatia, and persons over 65. Fee: EUR 83.62 decision + EUR 31.85 biometric card (EUR 59.73 expedited) + EUR 13.94 certified copy.
Official page โNational 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 โPermanent Stay PermitOther
multiple entry~$90
Grants permanent residence rights in Croatia to qualifying third-country nationals including family members of Croatian citizens, diaspora members, long-term refugees, and others.
Eligible categories: (1) family members/life partners of Croatian citizens after 4 years uninterrupted temporary stay; (2) Croatian diaspora members or stateless persons after 3 years; (3) refugees with 10+ years status; (4) minor children of permanent/long-term residents after 3 years; (5) returnees in housing programs; (6) children born in Croatia without regulated status. Requires valid travel document, no security or public health threat. Fee: EUR 83.62 + EUR 31.85 biometric card.
Official page โTemporary Stay for Digital NomadsDigital nomad
540 daysmultiple entry~$50valid 540donline
Allows third-country nationals who work remotely via digital technology for a foreign employer or their own foreign-registered company to reside in Croatia for an extended period.
Available to non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens only. Cannot work for Croatian employers or clients. Initial stay up to 18 months; extendable by 6 months if applied 60 days before expiry. New application possible 6 months after previous stay ends. Income requirement: minimum EUR 3,622.50/month (2.5x average Croatian monthly net salary), or lump sum EUR 43,470 for 12 months / EUR 65,205 for 18 months. Required documents: valid passport, health insurance, employment/business proof, bank statements, criminal record clearance, Croatian address. Fees: EUR 46.45 (temporary stay) + EUR 31.85 biometric card (EUR 59.73 expedited) + EUR 9.29 administrative. Visa-required nationals apply via embassy (additional Type D visa EUR 93). Online application available for visa-exempt nationals. Does not count toward permanent residence.
Official page โTemporary Stay for Humanitarian GroundsOther
365 daysmultiple entry~$50valid 365d
Grants residence to third-country nationals who cannot return to their home country due to health crises, age-related issues, or as victims of domestic violence.
Covers health crises, age-related inability to leave, and domestic violence victims. Applied for at police administration. Fees: EUR 46.45 + EUR 31.85 biometric card + EUR 9.29 administrative.
Official page โTemporary Stay for Scientific ResearchOther
365 daysmultiple entry~$50valid 365d
Allows third-country national researchers with a hosting agreement with a Croatian research institution to reside in Croatia to conduct scientific research.
Requires hosting agreement with a Croatian research institution. Fees: EUR 46.45 + EUR 31.85 biometric card + EUR 9.29 administrative. Renewable annually.
Official page โTemporary Stay of Long-Term Residents of Another EEA Member StateOther
365 daysmultiple entry~$50valid 365d
Allows third-country nationals who hold EU long-term resident (permanent stay) status in another EEA Member State to reside and work in Croatia.
For third-country nationals granted EU long-term resident status in another EEA Member State under EU Directive 2003/109/EC. They may stay in Croatia up to 3 months without a permit; for stays exceeding 3 months they must apply for temporary stay at a police administration. Once granted, they may work in Croatia without a separate stay and work permit. Family members may also qualify. Renewable; can lead to Croatian long-term residence. Fees: EUR 46.45 temporary stay + EUR 31.85 biometric card + EUR 9.29 administrative.
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365 daysmultiple entryup to 60d processing~$100valid 365d
Allows young citizens of partner countries (New Zealand, Canada) to travel to Croatia for up to 12 months and take up incidental employment to supplement their travel funds.
Croatia operates reciprocal youth-mobility/working-holiday schemes with two countries. New Zealand scheme (in force 11 August 2014): citizens aged 18-30, stay up to 12 months, may work but not more than 3 months for a single employer, may enrol in study/training up to 6 months, annual quota approx. 100. Canada Youth Mobility MoU (in force 2010, implemented 2011): citizens aged 18-35, stay up to 12 months, usable up to twice with a pause between stays. Applicants need a valid passport, return ticket or sufficient funds, proof of financial means, and health insurance; consular fee approx. USD 100. Temporary stay decision issued by Croatian police; processing up to 2 months. Not available to third-country nationals without such a bilateral agreement.
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Croatia visa for British citizens - FAQ
Do British citizens need a visa for Croatia?
No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can British citizens stay in Croatia?
British passport holders can stay in Croatia for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.
What documents do British citizens need for Croatia?
A valid passport is all British 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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